Medical Alert Systems for Seniors in Austin
Are Medical Alert Systems for Seniors in Austin, TX Worth It? If you have been asking whether medical alert systems for seniors in Austin, TX are really necessary, you are…
Parkinson’s Disease Care Guidance in Austin
Wondering When to Seek Parkinson’s disease Care in Austin, TX? Next Steps Navigating Parkinson’s disease care in Austin, TX can feel overwhelming, especially as needs change and families search for…
Navigating Parkinson’s and Stress: Finding the Right Support
Parkinson’s disease affects movement, balance, and daily living, often requiring increasing levels of care over time. Families may start by providing support at home, but as the disease progresses, professional care options such as assisted living or memory care can offer specialized assistance. Knowing when to seek additional care is an important step in ensuring…
The Importance of Oral Hygiene
Have you ever had a toothache? Or a cavity? Maybe an infection? There’s nothing quite like dental pain and in older adults, especially those suffering from dementia, it can have…
Benefits of Volunteering
One of the things we talk about a lot here at CarePatrol is the importance of having a sense of purpose. And that goes for all of us, at all…
When “Back to School” schedules include caring for our parents
By Shelley MacAllister, MSW School supplies are back on the shelves and “meet the teachers” are around the corner. As many look forward to a new school year, some parents…
Navigating Senior Care: When to Seek Help and How to Begin
By Shelley MacAllister, MSW After my grandfather passed away, it was almost jarring to see my grandmother by herself. They had always been together. Two peas in a pod, in all the good ways. The only time I didn’t see them together was Vacation Bible School (VBS) Week each summer when we’d stay with them.…
Benefits of Pets In Senior Communities
Chances are if you live in Austin, you’ve noticed it’s a dog town. Restaurants, breweries, and parks are full of them! And that’s no different in senior living communities. Whether…