“My Wife is Having an Affair”
When Russ called my CarePatrol office, he was in tears. His daughter had given him my name, and told him I could help him with the problems he was experiencing….
An Uncomfortable Conversation with Mom
When Roberta reached out to my CarePatrol office, she felt abandoned by her family and needed help. Her husband was the backbone of her family, and he had recently passed…
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…
When Home is a Vulnerable Place
By CarePatrol CarePatrol is committed to helping families stay safe, whether it be at home or in an assisted living community. Since the pandemic began, families have been reaching out…
I’ve Got Dementia and These are my Family Rules
Eric Klein, CarePatrol of Chicagoland North When Penny received her dementia diagnosis, she realized there may be a rough road ahead. The dementia journey can be challenging, and she immediately…
“Caregiving Stinks”
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When we exchange vows and state “in sickness and in health”, many of us take that vow literally. In practice, very few are prepared for…
We Help Seniors Celebrate the Joy in Life and Find Solutions for the Suffering
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Working with seniors every day means I get to meet some extraordinary people. Steve is a former paratrooper that just gave up skydiving at 81. Ruth…