“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…
Are the Days in Isolation Flying By?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Have you noticed that the passage of time appears to change as you age, or as you isolate yourself in your home? Talking to seniors…
Protect Our Seniors
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore During the coronavirus emergency, con artists like to take advantage of seniors when they are distracted by trying to obtain their Medicare number or other…
2020 Medicaid Guidelines
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Our families frequently ask how much money the spouse of a Medicaid recipient can keep for their own living expenses or assisted living care. The CMS…
Thank You For Making A Difference
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When working with seniors, we are often dealing with people at their extremes. They can be vulnerable and frail or aggressive and violent – often within…
The Real Need in the Healthcare System
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When my CarePatrol office first got a call from Sarah, her husband Mike (not their real names) had been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia. They…
My Brain Is Falling Apart
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When we bring families together to talk about next steps in the senior living process for a loved one, it is often the first time…