How to Spot Fake News on Social Media During Election Season
By CarePatrol Older adults are becoming more comfortable on the internet – surfing the web, shopping and using social media. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 40% of...
Redefining Age: Why You Are Only as Old as You Feel
They say, “age is just a number,” but as the years pass it can seem like this number controls your life. As the number of your age increases, it’s easy...
Best Ways to Communicate with Aging Parents and Loved Ones
When an elderly parent or loved one moves into a senior care community, maintaining a strong connection becomes more important than ever. The transition can be emotionally challenging for older...
Combating Loneliness in Seniors: Tips for Connection and Care
Explore a variety of solutions for coping with senior isolation and loneliness in COVID-19 and beyond.
Ways to Prevent Ageism During COVID-19
By CarePatrol Seniors, or people 65 years and older, are one of the groups most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its worst symptoms. While many family members and medical professionals are...
What to Consider Before Becoming a Caregiver for a Family Member
By CarePatrol Long-term care facilities are a great option for many seniors, but sometimes families want to bring their loved one home for one reason or another. While it can...
Protecting Older Adults: Resources For Families
It’s an uncomfortable topic to think about – elder abuse awareness. But as the older population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and one out of every 10 Americans...
Laughter is the Best Medicine
By CarePatrol Life throws many stressors our way, posing a constant challenge for our mental health. Unfortunately, older adults have many unique stressors that they face. Deteriorating health, reduced independence, healthcare...
Assisted Living Is the Safer Option
By CarePatrol The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our daily lives in many ways, but seniors have been hit particularly hard. According to the CDC, people over 65 years...
How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy in Your Golden Years
Wondering how to stay mentally and physically healthy in your later years? As we age, it is natural to slow down both mentally and physically. Many times, it feels like declining...
Assisted Living Myth-Busters
By CarePatrol of KCMO Metro South The advent of the Coronavirus pandemic has generated or enhanced several myths about Assisted Living that need to be corrected. Some of these have...
How Future Senior Living Communities Are Changing
The Future of Senior Living Communities: What’s Next? The future senior living communities are evolving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the end of this era is uncertain, its...
Is Assisted Living Tax Deductible?
Connect with CarePatrol to learn about nursing home tax deductions & other tax ramifications with assisted living. We’re your resource for senior care placement.
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes?
By CarePatrol These are challenging times. CarePatrol knows that you have a tough decision to make about your loved one’s care. You have questions and we can help you navigate...
CarePatrol’s Urgent Mission: Find The Best Beds For Seniors Who Are Not In A Hospital
By CarePatrol Not long ago, nobody had even heard of COVID-19. Today, however, it is a global reality and a mandate for businesses to serve in ways we never could...
How to Avoid the Wrong Senior Living Community for Your Loved One
Chuck worked as a hospital-based home health medical social worker. One of his roles was to ensure seniors who were discharged from the hospital had supportive services in place for...