July 15, 2021 by Katie Davis
The growth of the assisted living industry over the years means that placement companies like Assisted Living Locators also grew at a fast pace. Assisted Living Locators and similar companies are known as placement companies. Due to their growth, you may encounter them first when you or a loved one seeks out assisted living. If…
July 1, 2021 by Katie Davis
‘Home Care’ is a broad term that includes some services Medicare covers and some services it doesn’t. The term also has different meanings in different states since each state licensing agency has different regulations governing what a home care agency can and cannot do. However, Medicare is a federal program. This means the rules governing…
June 17, 2021 by Katie Davis
Going to a skilled nursing facility for rehab is a stressful but necessary step for many older adults. Following a hospital stay related to a serious illness or fall, older adults often transfer to a skilled nursing facility to further recover before returning home. It’s important to understand what to expect while staying in a…
June 3, 2021 by Katie Davis
According to Google, there are nearly 900 monthly searches for geriatricians in Charlotte, NC. It’s clear that as we age, receiving excellent care and oversight from a physician you trust is an important factor in staying healthy. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a working list of top geriatricians in Charlotte, NC based on our…
May 13, 2021 by Katie Davis
If you’ve cared for someone living with dementia, you know how difficult and frightening this diagnosis is. Most people believe dementia is a specific medical condition. In fact, it is a general term which refers to the impaired ability to remember, think, make decisions, or otherwise manage everyday life. What Are the Most Common Types…
May 6, 2021 by Katie Davis
We all want to avoid receiving senior care in the emergency room but that’s not always possible. While there are ways seniors can prevent and reduce trips to the emergency room, in this post we focus on what you can expect once you are there. If you do find yourself heading to the emergency room…
April 29, 2021 by Katie Davis
In our experience when searching for care for a loved one, the most important question to ask any senior care provider is: how do you take care of your caregivers? Seeing Beyond the Sales Pitch It’s likely no surprise that every senior care provider, including CarePods, has a sales pitch. Most companies spend a great…
April 23, 2021 by Katie Davis
New Senior Care Service Provides Seniors First-Rate Care at Home CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 28, 2021) — CarePods, a new and innovative senior care solution for older adults is now available in Charlotte, Fort Mill and Rock Hill. CarePods was created with the sole purpose of helping older adults stay at home while accessing high-quality senior care at a price…
April 15, 2021 by Katie Davis
Using technology to help you successfully age-in-place is a smart way to keep costs down without sacrificing quality of care. We recommend older adults and their loved one’s first approach technology that makes aging-in-place safer and easier by identifying their needs first. Then, it’s easier to work backwards to find solutions that are cost-effective and…
April 8, 2021 by Katie Davis
Home care advocates argue truthfully that most people want to age in their own homes. But, if there’s one idea we want to impart at CarePods it’s this: the right place to age is in the environment of YOUR choosing. Is that settled? Good. The internet (and our very own blog!) contains many articles about whether…