“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…
Isolation for Seniors May Trigger Rapid Declines in Health
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Prior To COVID-19, David and his wife were managing the effects of her dementia together in their home. But, seniors facing the challenges of social isolation…
Will Mom Be Safe in Assisted Living?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Assisted Living is a unique blend of health care and hospitality. Each assisted living community brings its own approach to these services to create a blended…
Our Spirits Are Strong
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Throughout the virus crisis, CarePatrol has had many inspiring examples of serving families, laughing over delivering care packages in full PPE, and supporting seniors in…
The Senior Care Industry – Things I Know and Things I Don’t Know
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Things I don’t know: • What the senior care industry will look like in the years to come. • What the future holds for the…
Today Was a Sad Day
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Stay-at-home orders in Illinois are in place through the end of May. While some of us can venture out for groceries wearing a mask, or…
Are You Scared?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore A daughter called our CarePatrol office in tears. She had been taking care of her mom that was suffering from dementia that was progressing at a…