“Aging Isn’t For Wimps”
Growing older is an inevitable part of life, but it is not for the faint of heart. As we age, we often find ourselves grappling with a host of challenges,…
“Dementia is Wrecking My Family – I Don’t Know How Much More I Can Take”
When Molly reached out to my CarePatrol office, her voice was familiar. Several years ago I helped her and her sister find a memory care community that could manage her…
Celebrate The Good Happening All Around Us
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Healthcare heroes are dedicating everything they have to keep us safe. And when they put out a public call of desperation for help, what these heroes…
Are the Days in Isolation Flying By?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Have you noticed that the passage of time appears to change as you age, or as you isolate yourself in your home? Talking to seniors…
Protect Our Seniors
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore During the coronavirus emergency, con artists like to take advantage of seniors when they are distracted by trying to obtain their Medicare number or other…
2020 Medicaid Guidelines
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Our families frequently ask how much money the spouse of a Medicaid recipient can keep for their own living expenses or assisted living care. The CMS…
Thank You For Making A Difference
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When working with seniors, we are often dealing with people at their extremes. They can be vulnerable and frail or aggressive and violent – often within…
The Real Need in the Healthcare System
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When my CarePatrol office first got a call from Sarah, her husband Mike (not their real names) had been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia. They…