Red Flags When Looking for Senior Care Options
Looking for care options for an aging loved one can be a daunting task. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 15,600 nursing homes...
Should Older Adults Use Pain Medications Before or After the Vaccine?
If you’re helping an older loved one find vaccination sites, you may have heard from others that pain at the injection site is a common side effect. You may wonder if a...
Support Social Workers: Honoring and Supporting Our Essential Workers
March is National Social Work Month, and CarePatrol would like to take a moment to recognize and the more than 680,000 social workers in the United States. We all need...
Armchair Travel
Many people look forward to traveling during their retirement, but COVID-19 has made it more difficult for all of us, especially older adults. For months, seniors have had limited visits...
How to Prepare Your Loved One to Transition During COVID-19
Many older adults can benefit from a senior living community, but COVID-19 has made the process more difficult than usual. Understandably, you may have concerns about finding the right community...
Video: How Does The Covid Vaccine Impact People With Dementia?
Join Becky Bongiovanni, brand president of CarePatrol, and Kinsey McManus, program director of the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter as we discuss the implications of the COVID-19 vaccine concerning those...
Technology to Keep Seniors at Home During COVID
The coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, and with it has come changes to our way of life. Mask wearing has become the ubiquitous sign of the times, and the...
Goal Setting for Seniors: Why It’s Still Important for Seniors to Set Goals
Goal-setting is commonly associated with young adults. It’s stressed as a way to help us build our careers and families. Oftentimes, goal-setting falls by the wayside as we age, but...
4 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors
With the start of the new year comes a time for annual resolutions. Many people see the changing of the year as an opportunity to start fresh and set some...
How to Help Family Caregivers During the Holidays
While the holidays are an exciting time, they can also add stress for many family caregivers. As we know, many family caregivers are also sandwiched between caring for their children and...
Creating Intimate Holidays During COVID-19
This year has been tumultuous and full of challenges. With built-up pandemic-related stress, the holidays may feel a little overwhelming. The good news is, you can still celebrate and enjoy...
Creative Virtual Thanksgiving Celebration Ideas for Seniors
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays for connecting with loved ones over delicious food. It’s a great time to visit or pick up your senior loved one for the...
The Importance of This Year’s Flu Shot
By CarePatrol As we approach the late fall and the beginning of flu season, the importance of getting this year’s flu shot is greater than ever. While getting the flu...
What Is Transfer Trauma and How To Avoid It
Older adults must sometimes move to a new home to meet their current needs. However, uprooting the life of a senior can cause immense stress and disruption known as “transfer...
Staying Safe: Protecting Seniors from COVID-19 Scams
While the COVID-19 pandemic is largely under control, the virus is still out there and continues to spread, especially during flu season. COVID-19 scams targeting seniors are becoming more common....
Long Distance Caregiving is Challenging but Possible When You Follow These Tips
If you are anything like me you left home as soon as you graduated from college. I live about an hour away from my parents. That’s just far enough away to keep...