Talking About Care Options When a Parent is Resistant
Change is difficult. But on the other side of feeling uncomfortable and uncertain can be a catharsis. Worrying about the safety of your mom or dad living alone can weigh…
The Power of Recreational Therapy
Did you know that therapeutic recreation can be traced back as far as ancient Egypt? It’s true. By 641 A.D., recreational activities like running, ball games, swimming and board games…
Activity Professionals Continue to Inspire
Activity Professionals deserve our respect and gratitude every day. But we certainly are thrilled that there is a special week to celebrate the ways that they shape and move the…
Conservatorship vs Guardianship: What’s the Difference?
As our loved ones age, they sometimes lose the ability to take care of themselves, both in lifestyle and finances. In these cases, appointing a guardian or a conservator might…
Holiday Stress and the Health of a Caregiver
The holidays are a time of joy. However, stress can also appear during the holiday season for family caregivers. Caregiver stress or burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and…
How Online Senior Placement Agencies Work & How CarePatrol is Different
You may have heard about senior placement agencies, but if you are not sure how they work or what they do, you aren’t the only one. Most families are not…
Inspired to Be Grateful
Grateful: warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful. There is so much to be grateful for, especially at this time of year. Spending time with loved ones,…
10 Signs It’s Time to Move from Assisted Living to Memory Care
For many older adults, senior living communities provide a supportive environment that offers social activities and mental stimulation, with just the right amount of support for health and safety. While…
Honoring Physical Therapists
Physical therapy is helpful for people of any age, but older adults can find a multitude of benefits from PT, from aiding in recovery after an accident or illness to…
When to Move from Assisted Living to a Nursing Home
How do you know when to move from assisted living to a nursing home? There is no specific timeframe that applies to each person, but in every case, it is…
8 Symptoms to Look for After an Elderly Fall
If you have an older loved one in your life, it is important to know how to care for them. That includes making sure they are staying safe since they…
Confused About Long-term Health Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
In addition to regular health insurance, long-term care insurance, or LTC insurance, is worth considering as part of senior care, whether for yourself or your parents. When you need this…