Seniors at Risk for Fraudulent Credit Card Charges
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Fraudulent credit card charges are not a new thing. However, thieves are getting more and more clever with posting innocent-looking, somewhat familiar charges, like recurring small…
Planning The Elder Care Journey
CarePatrol of Baltimore Everyone has a journey. Aging is part of the human experience and we’ve not yet found any loopholes that escape us from this journey. Whether you’re managing…
Keeping Seniors “Connected”
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Now more than ever we need to check on seniors in our communities. We need social connection to thrive—no matter our age. In this time of…
The Benefit of Support Groups For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
By CarePatrol of Baltimore You never really think about support groups, that is –until you do. Until you are faced with something that you don’t want to face alone, facing…
February 2020: Baltimore County Provider Association
Baltimore County Provider Council’s tagline, Working Together to Improve the Lives of Local Older Adults, is something that Care Patrol of Baltimore is happy to get behind. This member-based organization is actively developing a professional…
Parkinson’s and the Benefits of Exercise
By CarePatrol of Baltimore A chronic and progressive movement disorder, usually associated with aging individuals, Parkinson’s is not currently curable, but it is treatable, and many people go on living…
7 SIGNS YOU HAVE CAREGIVER BURNOUT
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Are you caring for a loved one or older adult? If so, you know how challenging the job can be. If you’ve become irritable and unhappy,…
Can’t Imagine Leaving Your Home? Consider Aging in Place.
By CarePatrol of Baltimore If you can’t even imagine leaving your home, you may want to consider aging in place. This trend has become popular with the aging population because…
Cognitive Impairment After Anesthesia and Surgery
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Cognitive impairment after anesthesia and surgery (postoperative cognitive dysfunction, [POCD]) is a recognized clinical occurrence. In the majority of cases, POCD is short-lived and does not cause…
Consider Downsizing for Both Staying In or Moving Out
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Have you ever looked around and realized you have too much stuff? It may be time to downsize. Whether you’re staying in your home or considering…
Easy Cooking Tips for Senior-Friendly Fare
By CarePatrol of Baltimore If you’re an adult child or a primary caregiver for an older adult, or if you’re a senior yourself, it can be stressful trying to create…
Exercise is Especially Good for Seniors
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Everyone knows it’s better to be active than a couch potato, but did you know that physical activity was recently shown to be the number one…