“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…
Are You Scared?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore A daughter called our CarePatrol office in tears. She had been taking care of her mom that was suffering from dementia that was progressing at a…
In Times Of Trouble, Where You Run Is Where You Trust
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore I received a call from a distraught family whose mom was struggling with advanced dementia and needed an immediate memory-care placement after leaving a hospital…
Let’s Be the Strength to Those Who Have Lost All Hope
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore We are all in this coronavirus crisis together – struggling one way or another. Some have it harder, but in the midst of the virus scare,…
You Are Not Putting Me In A Nursing Home!
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore The terms assisted living community and nursing home are often used interchangeably. It is not uncommon during a family meeting for a senior to tell their…
We Are A Team
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore In spite of what we see in the news reports, healthcare workers in the senior care industry are fighting hard against a horrific situation to…
When Nurses Speak Out
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Working with nurses that deal with seniors every day, I hear them voice the same questions and concerns across a variety of assisted living communities,…