Safe Spaces: Navigating Fall Prevention for Aging Parents

Did you know? Each year more than one in four older adults, age 65 and older, experience a fall, resulting in about 3 million emergency department visits, 950,000 hospitalizations and…

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The Benefits of Pet Therapy for Older Adults

Our furry friends are awfully cute and watching funny pet videos on YouTube is a great way to spend an afternoon. But their presence in our lives has major impacts…

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Preparing for Senior Living: Hints for a Stress Free Move

You’ve had the conversation about senior care solutions with a loved one, consulted with a CarePatrol senior care advisor and found the right community. The excitement of this next step…

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Celebrating Occupational Therapists!

It can take a team to help when a health setback or the aging process changes the way a person handles day to day activities. There are ways to navigate…

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Informed Decisions: Benefits of Professional Senior Living Advice

For older adults, few decisions carry as much weight as selecting the ideal Assisted Living Community to meet their needs. With a staggering number of nearly 31,000 Assisted Living Communities…

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How Did You Sleep Last Night? Understanding the Sleep Needs of Older Adults

Did you know that circadian rhythms change as we age?  This is one of the reasons why we can encounter disrupted sleep patterns and find it harder to get a…

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The Powerful Work of Social Workers

Did you know that March is Social Work Month?  Social workers take on some of the most challenging issues that face families and communities. They bring a unique skill set, education and…

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Loneliness and Older Adults

Although feeling down in the dumps is a common feeling that people of any age may experience from time to time, about half of adults over the age of 60…

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Assisted Living – Knowing Your Options

When it comes to assisted living, you have many options — but how do you know which is the right one? We all want our loved ones to be happy…

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Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy

February evokes thoughts of chocolate and cupid as Valentine’s Day comes to mind.  But there is another reason to focus on hearts, and we’re not talking about the candy variety. …

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Senior Driving: Talking About Safety

Driving provides a sense of freedom. But with that freedom comes great responsibility.  If you have concerns about the driving safety of a loved one who is aging, having a…

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Helping Older Adults Avoid the Valentine’s Day Blues

Memories of handing out Valentines to your friends in school can warm your heart. But as we age, Valentine’s Day may become a more challenging holiday.  Especially for older adults…

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Home for the Holidays: Recognizing When Extra Support May Be Needed

We all know just how special it is to gather during the holidays with family and friends, share stories of the past, and simply be together once again. In addition…

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Why More Older Adults Are Choosing Independent Living

As our population ages, a growing number of adults over 55 are choosing to redefine their retirement years. While retirement is certainly a time to relax and embrace a new…

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