Care Connect

Care Connect Free memory care and assisted living advocacy in PA & NJ. We don’t use call centers or algorithms to place the seniors we serve. We truly care.

We meet each senior in-person, listen, and using our local expertise, we ensure that we find the right match.

“Working with Lori Weiss from Care Connect has been an absolute privilege.”That experience is what we aim to deliver for...
02/24/2026

“Working with Lori Weiss from Care Connect has been an absolute privilege.”

That experience is what we aim to deliver for every family working through a difficult transition.

02/20/2026

During winter, dementia-related confusion often increases.
What should never be ignored is when that confusion turns into unsafe movement like

Leaving the house after dark.
Pacing without awareness of obstacles.
Falls that happen late in the day.

Those are signs environment is no longer working.

02/20/2026

Finances are one of the biggest reasons families put off care. The fear of outliving money is real. But so is the reality of spending everything on home care until there’s nothing left.

Most people don’t realize:
✔ Some senior communities offer financial assistance.
✔ Veterans may qualify for extra benefits to cover care.
✔ Planning ahead can make a huge difference in what’s available.

Before you say, “We can’t afford it,” let’s figure out what’s actually possible.

Most families & professionals think long-term care insurance “kicks in” when things get serious.That’s not how it works....
02/19/2026

Most families & professionals think long-term care insurance “kicks in” when things get serious.

That’s not how it works.

There’s a waiting period. During that time, care has to be in place before the benefit activates. And if you wait too long to start, you can end up paying more out of pocket than you needed to.

Here’s what most people don’t realize . . .

You don’t have to wait for a full crisis to begin care. Sometimes a small, consistent level of support at home is enough to start satisfying that elimination period, so that when care needs increase later, the benefit is already activated.

At Care Connect, we review policies, coordinate the right level of care, and help families trigger benefits with the least financial strain possible.

02/19/2026

When we bring a family to a community, the leadership team already knows:

• Level of care required
• Staffing implications
• Clinical risk factors
• Financial alignment
• Timeline expectations

We don’t “see if it might work.”
We verify it will.

02/18/2026

Sundowning is not the problem.

Unaddressed risk is.

“Dan at Care Connect is wonderful to work with. He took research and scheduling appointments and that flying-blind feeli...
02/17/2026

“Dan at Care Connect is wonderful to work with. He took research and scheduling appointments and that flying-blind feeling out of the mix.”

That’s what families deserve when they’re trying to make the right decision.

02/16/2026

Everyone has gotten this call.

“My mom is in the hospital. I live in California. She’s in New Jersey. I can’t get on a plane until next week. They’re asking me to choose a place by end of week.”

He feels guilty, rushed, and overwhelmed, but mostly Afraid of making the wrong decision from 3,000 miles away

Once Care Connect gets involved

✈️ We Become the Eyes and Ears
We tour communities on their behalf and send detailed notes, photos (when permitted), and honest feedback, not sales language.

📋 We Assess the Right Level of Care First
Assisted living? Memory care? Skilled nursing? Home care?
We evaluate needs before recommending options.

📞 We Coordinate Directly with the Hospital
Discharge planners, social workers, rehab teams - we stay in communication so timelines don’t change.

💰 We Review the Financial Picture
Private pay? Medicaid planning? VA benefits? Long-term care insurance?
We help them understand what’s realistic before they commit.

👩‍⚕️ We Ask the Hard Questions on Tour
What would trigger a discharge?
What behaviors can’t you manage?
How many staff are on evenings and nights?

The “son in California” doesn’t have to choose blindly, he just needs the right advocate locally.

If you’re supporting a parent from out of state, or helping some one who is, give us a call.

02/16/2026

Taking away the car keys is one of the hardest conversations families face. No one wants to tell a parent they can’t do something they’ve done for decades.

But here’s the thing, losing a license isn’t the real fear. Losing independence is. The key is having a plan before that day comes. Senior living communities provide transportation, but so does a strong support system at home.

Before you bring it up, be ready to offer solutions, not just take something away.

Caregiving love doesn’t always look like romance.Sometimes it looks like:• Repeating the same answer with patience• Choo...
02/14/2026

Caregiving love doesn’t always look like romance.

Sometimes it looks like:
• Repeating the same answer with patience
• Choosing safety over independence
• Carrying responsibility quietly
• Loving someone through change and loss

Valentine’s Day can be tender for caregivers.

If this season feels heavy, you’re not alone.
And you’re not doing it wrong.

02/14/2026

Love doesn’t stop at 80! Many seniors find companionship in assisted living ❤️

02/13/2026

🛏️ What If Your Loved One Needs a Assisted Living, But You’re Not Ready to Accept It?
Sometimes, the hardest thing isn’t convincing them, it’s accepting it yourself.

Families spend months, sometimes years, avoiding the conversation. Hoping home care will be enough. Hoping they’ll bounce back after this hospital stay. But at some point, wishing for more time isn’t the same as doing what’s best for them.

The best time to look into skilled nursing care? Before a crisis makes the choice for you.

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100 Coventry Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ
08865

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