CarePatrol Blog

It is estimated that 44 million Americans provide 37 billion hours of unpaid, “informal” care each year to adult family members and friends with chronic illnesses or conditions that prevent...

The process of choosing and touring a senior living community can be complex. Just like an apartment or house hunting process, it requires making sure that a place checks all...

Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water?It’s true! Tea lovers have over 1,500 varieties to choose from.

The long-awaited holiday season is a time for connecting with family and friends and celebrating traditions. This special time, while a joyous one, can also be eye-opening for families with...

Planning for care during a serious illness or after being diagnosed with a life-limiting condition can be very challenging. Many older adults choose hospice or palliative care to support pain...

When you think about activities for seniors, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Bingo night? Old Westerns playing on the TV? Movies and TV shows have given...

Spending time with family is one of the biggest gifts of the holiday season. Since we’re all trying to accomplish so much and find ourselves spread thin, this might be...

Major life transitions can be difficult, especially when those changes involve an aging loved one. Many caregivers struggle with the best way to discuss sensitive topics with an aging parent...

The flu can be serious for everyone - but for adults 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high.

As the people in our lives get older, it’s natural for their mental and physical abilities to slip a little from time to time. Maybe they can’t quite recall that...

Aging can often present difficult challenges, including complex health issues, declining physical and/or mental capacity, care-related expenses and other financial concerns. It is important to have one’s legal “house” in...

Did you know that every day, millions of people are providing care for their spouse, aging parents, or elderly family members, all while keeping up with other responsibilities? Oftentimes, these...

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., affecting men and women of all ages. Older adults are especially vulnerable.

Always approaching their responsibilities with care and compassion, caregivers make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, and their families every single day by providing vital services and support.