Could Common Germs Be Tied to Alzheimer's?
Close to 6 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number likely will more than double. The fatal brain disease can’t yet be effectively treated or cured, but recent studies suggest that theory long on the fringes of Alzheimer’s research may provide new approaches to the disease.
Could common infections contribute to its development? Read More
What Does Medicare Help Cover?
By CarePatrol
Medicare is a program the federal government uses for citizens 65 years and older... Read More
Waiting Too Long Before Considering Retirement Community Options is an Avoidable Mistake
By CarePatrol of Western Michigan-Grand Rapids East
Betty Smith thought she had time. There was... Read More
One Phone Call
By CarePatrol
I’ve been working with CarePatrol of Greater Houston for almost a year. What... Read More
What is the Difference Between Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Home Care?
By CarePatrol
How many of you have heard your parents say “I’m not going to a... Read More
Safer Living Solutions
By CarePatrol
At CarePatrol, we represent the private pay options for seniors who need a safer... Read More
When is Aging in Place Wrong?
By CarePatrol of Baltimore
Studies indicate over 80% of seniors want to spend the rest of their... Read More
Tips for Conducting a Family Meeting
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities
Planning for Your Loved One’s Future
Have you decided... Read More
Caregivers and Families: Spring is Here and it’s Time to Clean!
By CarePatrol of Cincinnati-SW Ohio
We are reaching the time of year when our cabin fever is... Read More
What is Elder Abuse and What if I Suspect It?
By CarePatrol of Central Maryland & Loudoun Virginia
With the senior population growing, the... Read More
How We Can Identify and Minimize the Blues as a Caregiver For a Loved One
By CarePatrol
Looking after the care needs of a loved one can take a toll on one’s own... Read More
Being a Caregiver for a Grandparent Has a Unique Set of Trials
By CarePatrol of Northwest Ohio
We don’t often think of the grandchildren being caregivers... Read More
3 Reasons Seniors Thrive in Assisted Living
By CarePatrol of Utah
It is no secret that seniors want to stay in their homes as long as... Read More
Top 10 Dollar-Pinching Retiree Strategies
By CarePatrol of Greater Sarasota
As a retiree, these are the days that you have been waiting... Read More
Finding Confidence with an Aging Mind and Body
By CarePatrol of Greater Mobile & NW Florida
The message from society is pervasive.... Read More
Pets and Seniors
By CarePatrol of SC: Midlands, Upstate, Pee Dee
Pets are a longstanding tradition among... Read More
Tips for Having the Talk
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities
Many conversations throughout life make us uncomfortable. The first... Read More
Tips for Moving Loved Ones into Assisted Living
After all the research, tours, and talking with loved ones you are now ready to help them move into... Read More
Assisted Living and the Visually Impaired Senior
By CarePatrol of Nashville-Franklin
Many physical changes occur as a person ages –... Read More
Heart Attacks in the Elderly: Warnings and Contributors
By CarePatrol of Ocala-The Villages
The heart is the most important muscle in the human... Read More