Being a Caregiver for a Grandparent Has a Unique Set of Trials
We don’t often think of the grandchildren being a caregiver for a grandparent, but the reality is one out of a dozen grandchildren are doing just that, caring for the…
Boomer Generation Characteristics: By the (Really Big) Numbers!
Of all the generations America has given rise to, the Boomer Generation is one of the most famous. They are well known due to their size and societal significance to…
What Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare is a United States federal government program designed to cover most of the medical costs of citizens aged 65 years and older and younger people on disability benefits. When…
Hip Fracture in Elderly Parents: What to Do After Mom or Dad Breaks a Hip
It’s a phone call you hope you never get, saying your mother or father has fallen and was taken to the hospital for surgery to fix a broken hip. Your…
List of Important Documents for Seniors
By CarePatrol The List of Important Documents for Seniors and their Loved Ones Our lives start with a single document and increase throughout life until the documents of aging reach…
8 Common Mistakes Families Make When Choosing Senior Care
Searching for assisted living or residential care by yourself can be an eye-opening experience for anyone, especially when your loved one has specific needs. Unfortunately, making mistakes when choosing senior…
Board and Care Homes – a Great Option for Seniors
You’ve likely encountered various senior living options when searching for senior care. Independent living, memory care, and assisted living facilities are the most common care services available to seniors and their families….
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…
Home Care, Assisted Living, or Nursing Home? How to Choose the Right Option
How many of you have heard your parents say “I’m not going to a home!” What they are referring to is your grandparent’s nursing home. Like many things in life,…
Assisted Living Residence vs Nursing Home
By CarePatrol Many times we get calls telling us that a family member or an individual senior needs to move into a “Nursing Home”. After speaking with them and delving…
Can You Deal With Guilt About Elderly Parents in Senior Care?
Guilt is a common emotion that Wikipedia calls “a cognitive experience that a person has when they compromise their own standards or have violated a moral code they were taught”….
How to Help the Elderly with Depression: Physical Activities in Older Adults
Depression can affect up to 25% of the elderly population. Understanding how to help the elderly with depression is crucial, as it is often characterized by social withdrawal, loss of…