National Mani-Pedi Day
Home Care in Evanston IL: Being on a home care journey with your elderly parent is a wonderful opportunity for you to spend extra quality time together. The time that you spend caring for her and fulfilling her needs helps to strengthen your relationship, enhance your bond, and create memories that you will cherish well after this care relationship comes to an end.
Read MoreIs Your Parent Involved in Your Elder Care Decisions?
Elder Care in Deerfield IL: Taking the step to become your parent’s primary caregiver is not making the choice to take over her life. You are not telling her that you are now the one in control or that she has lost her independence and autonomy because of her needs.
Read MoreStaying Connected during National Card and Letter Writing Month
Elderly Care in Lake Forest IL: In a world that is increasing reliant on technology, personal connections seem to be more and more rare. Many young people today have never even received a handwritten letter from someone who they care about.
Read MorePRIVATE DUTY NURSING IS NOW AVAILABLE AT COMPANION SERVICES OF AMERICA
Home Care Services in Deerfield IL: For years, Companion Services of America served countless families with quality caregivers tailored to meet each client and family’s needs. In March 2016, Companion Services of America met the requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health to hire nurses who can provide as needed nursing care in your home.
Read MoreVitamin C Day
Caregiver in Des Plaines IL: As a caregiver you know how important it is to take care of your elderly parent’s health, but also to support your own health so that you can continue to offer the best care possible. April 4 is Vitamin C Day, a day set aside to raise awareness of this vita nutrient and encourage you to find more ways to incorporate it into your routine with your elderly loved one.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder
Senior Care in Evanston IL: Each year on March 30 the healthcare community comes together to recognize, raise awareness of, and offer support to those dealing with bipolar disorder. This mental illness can make a tremendous impact on the person suffering from it as well as his family and friends.
Read MoreKeeping the Home Safe and Well-Lit
Home Care in Buffalo Grove IL: If your elderly loved one lives in their own home, they can enjoy the comfort of a familiar environment and independence. While it is great for an elderly adult’s health, well-being, and self-esteem to live in their own home, some safety modifications may need to be made.
Read MoreCaring for an Elderly Loved One who is Underweight
Elderly Care in Skokie IL: It is not uncommon for adults who are 65 and older to become underweight and undernourished. Factors such as chronic medical conditions, taking certain medications, depression, and difficulty chewing or swallowing can all lessen an elderly adult’s appetite causing them to become underweight and lacking in nutrition.
Read MoreIs Your Elderly Loved One Hoarding? Here’s How to Tell
Elder Care in Wilmette IL: As your loved ones age, it is likely to become increasingly difficult for them to keep their home clean and tidy.
Read MoreFebruary Illinois Continuity of Care Meeting
The February Illinois Continuity of Care Meeting was extremely interesting.
Speaker Peter Miska Of Phoenix Home Health, gave us the final rules for Home
Health and DME.