Tips for Aging With Strength
Growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. That’s why National Senior Health and Fitness Day is a great reminder to keep participating in the activities that bring joy or to take…
The Importance of Mental Health in Older Adults
Mental health is a big part of our lives. It encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being and affects how we feel, think and act. Not only does it guide…
What is the Difference Between Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Home Care?
By CarePatrol 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…
Why NOW is the Best Time to Consider Assisted Living
By CarePatrol Aging is happening to all of us every day. What we don’t realize is that, as we continue to age after 60, the effects of aging accelerate and…
What Does Medicare Help Cover?
By CarePatrol Medicare is a program the federal government uses for citizens 65 years and older (or disabled) to help them cover most of the costs of their medical needs….
Assisted Living and the Visually Impaired Senior
By CarePatrol of Nashville-Franklin Many physical changes occur as a person ages – hearing loss, limited mobility, visual impairment, and many other changes. Research indicates that approximately 17% of adults over…
CarePatrol Announces Care Collaboration with Kindred At Home
By CarePatrol CarePatrol is the nation’s largest Senior Placement organization helping families find safer care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, in-home care and nursing homes. Recognizing that…
“Sundowners” and How to Decrease their Troubling Effects on the Elderly
If you have a loved one in your life with dementia of any type, Sundowners may be familiar to you! It is estimated that 60% of seniors in long-term care…
What to ask on a Doctor Visit (Communication is Key)
By CarePatrol A person has to take an active role and have responsibility for one’s own health. Communication with caregivers and medical professionals is key. Going to the doctor is…
How to Prevent Falls in Your Aging Parent’s Home
By CarePatrol of Overland Park-Topeka Did you know, according to the National Council on Aging, older adults experience falls that require an emergency room visit every 11 seconds? Even worse,…
Good News for Older Adults: Frailty is Reversible
By CarePatrol Frailty develops over time, which allows people to accept the incremental changes to their bodies. We are given many opportunities to prevent frailty over the years; that’s why…
Top 5 “Sensory Gifts” for Granny
By CarePatrol of Rancho Cucamonga-West Covina Buying a gift for Granny doesn’t have to be a chore! For inspiration just think of your own 5 senses – Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting,…
Could Common Germs Be Tied to Alzheimer’s?
Close to 6 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number likely will more than double. The fatal brain disease can’t yet be effectively treated or cured, but recent studies suggest that theory long on the fringes of Alzheimer’s research may provide new approaches to the disease. Could common infections contribute to its development?
In-Home Care Franchisor ComForCare Acquires CarePatrol
By CarePatrol Purchase of senior care placement franchise launches new CEO’s strategic growth plan DETROIT (Feb. 6, 2018) – ComForCare Health Care Holdings LLC, the premier in-home care provider, and…