Post Holiday Depression & Seniors
January brings a bit of sadness or depression to many of us, but for seniors it can be even more significant. While December was consumed with making plans, shopping, baking,...
The Code of Maryland Regulations as Applied to Residential Assisted Living Facilities
To be licensed as a Residential Assisted Living facility (RAL) in the State of Maryland, you must follow the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) http://www.dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/searchall.aspx. The code provides detailed regulations for...
The Different Types of Dementia
We get asked all the time about the different types of dementia. Many people don’t realize just how many there are. Here’s our no fuss overview of what you need...
Post Operative Delirium
Delirium after Surgery Confusion, delirium, marked sleepiness, disorientation, hallucinations, agitation, aggression, these changes in mental function may be caused by post-operative delirium if they are occurring after a surgery that...
Senior Dehydration
Dehydration Can be Especially Dangerous for Seniors With warmer weather finally making its way to us, it’s time to talk about a common but extremely serious topic that affects us...
Living Well, Aging Well
By CarePatrol Baltimore Perspective is an amazing thing. The way you look at life changes as you age. No doubt about it. At 25 or even 35, your whole life...
Tips for Proper Mask Wearing
The CDC offers up some simple, effective, and straight forward tips for wearing and caring for your face masks in the effort to prevent COVID19 infections (1): Wash your hands...
Seniors and Telemedicine – COVID’s Impact On Care Delivery
COVID19 capitulated telemedicine into the must-have solution for virtual care that only a global calamity can drive. Telemedicine, already a successful, though marginally utilized innovation in care delivery, was bumping...