“Dementia is Wrecking My Family – I Don’t Know How Much More I Can Take”
When Molly reached out to my CarePatrol office, her voice was familiar. Several years ago I helped her and her sister find a memory care community that could manage her…
And One Day They Were Gone: Celebrating the Holidays with Families Touched by Loss
This holiday season holds a unique resonance for me as I reflect on the families I’ve had the privilege of working with throughout the year. As they navigate the festivities…
Finding Holiday Cheer in Assisted Living
When Shirley reached out to my CarePatrol office in the fall, her husband had recently died and she was struggling to make life work on her own. How do I…
Time Flies When Life Happens
When Gwen reached out to my CarePatrol office, she needed help with her parents. She was an accomplished attorney, mother of 3, soccer coach, wife, and all around strong and…
Weekend Wisdom from One Of My Seniors
Aging and finding appropriate care in today’s environment can be complicated. When I spend time with seniors, helping them navigate the senior living process, they often benefit from my valuable…
Senior vs Teen
By CarePatrol of Chicagoland NorthAn Intergenerational FriendshipMany of us that work remotely these days make Panera and Starbucks our office. I’ve had some very productive meetings over a Starbucks Nitro…
Avoiding Conflict with Aging Parents
By CarePatrol of Chicagoland North One night I received a call from a daughter that was struggling to find care for her parents. She had been doing an excellent job…
My Life is a Junk Drawer
By CarePatrol of Chicagoland North Marcy called my CarePatrol office about her husband Marvin. He had dementia, and she wanted to know about assisted living options “for when he gets…