Knowing When To Get Help For Your Loved One With Dementia
It’s not always obvious when to ask for help, or when to make changes to the care that the person with dementia is getting. Providing good care means meeting the…
Determining When a Loved One Requires Assisted Care
By CarePatrol Suggesting moving into an assisted living to an aging parent, family member or even your spouse can be a very stressful and difficult thing to do. In some…
What Will Medicare Pay For?
By CarePatrol of Greater Birmingham For every elderly person living in a nursing home, three more equally fragile are living at home. Nearly 25% of us currently provide daily caregiving…
Elderly Medication Management: Ensure Safety and Independence
Five tips to help seniors with medications and avoid complications
Risk Factors for Dehydration in Elderly
When water loss exceeds water intake, the result is dehydration. Dehydration is directly caused by any of the following: persistent high fever; heavy sweating; use of drugs that deplete fluids…
6 Reasons to Consider Assisted Living
Moving yourself or a loved one into an assisted living facility can be a tough decision. For those involved, it might not seem like there are enough reasons for assisted living support. However, there…
Is Dark Chocolate Really Good for Your Heart?
Few among us can resist a gooey dessert or tasty chocolate bar. Rumor has it that dark chocolate is a guilt-free treat because it is good for the heart. Whether…
Can Exercise Heal Your Heart As You’re Aging?
By CarePatrol Can Exercise Heal Your Heart? Can exercise heal your heart? Well, research has found that it is never too late to help make a senior’s heart stronger and…
53 Engaging Activities to Do with Elderly Parents
Spending quality time with your loved ones is invaluable, and finding activities to do with elderly parents can make visits even more meaningful. Whether you’re creating a scrapbook, playing cards,…
What to Bring to Assisted Living – And What Not to Bring
Now that you’ve made the big decision to move into an assisted living facility, what should you take? This checklist will help you determine what to bring to assisted living…
Are the Elderly a Burden in Our Society or a Blessing?
By CarePatrol Are the elderly a burden in our society or a blessing? Sometimes, we are quick to forget the sacrifices our parents made for us when they are in…
Tips for Moving Loved Ones into Assisted Living
We wanted to share some tips for moving loved ones into assisted living as it can greatly assisted your research efforts. When you find the right one and figure out…