As we age, so do our bodies. There are a number of physical things that deteriorate or become more difficult to do, such as hearing and vision. According to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF), age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among the elderly, affecting more than 10 million Americans…
For most seniors and their caregivers in the Northshore, falls and hypothermia are often the main concerns during the cold winter months. However, seniors, especially those living alone, can also be at risk for a lesser-known health hazard – seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As the weather gets colder and the days get…
Homewatch CareGivers has provided it’s caregivers, as well as clients in the Chicagoland area, countless tips to take to help prevent falls. However, falls can happen even when all precautions and home safety guidelines are taken. That moment when a fall occurs can be a very scary time for both senior and caregiver. Here are…
For many seniors in the northern Chicagoland area, a main priority is being able to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Homewatch CareGivers Northshore strives to make this happen for those who can stay home by ensuring that their homes are safe. Several safety concerns that must be addressed if a…
Research has shown that stroke rates amongst American elders aged 65 and older, including those in the Lake and Cook County areas, has been steadily declining over the past three decades. Between 1987 and 2017, the rates have dropped by one-third per decade. However, Dr. Josef Coresh, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Public…
The weather is changing and temperatures are dropping in the Chicagoland area, and flu season is upon us. In Northbrook, Homewatch CareGivers wants to ensure that everyone, especially seniors, take extra steps to take care of themselves and start flu prevention efforts. Adults 65 and older present a greater risk of facing complications from the…
Homewatch CareGivers Northshore Teams Up with AgeOptions to Help Seniors Prevent Fall Risks Homewatch CareGivers Northshore has been a proud sponsor and supporter of AgeOptions’ mission to promote independence for older adults in their own homes. AgeOptions recently celebrated 45 years as a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting older adults with resources and service options…
Learn the answer to “Are medical expenses tax deductible?” READY, SET, FILE. Homewatch Caregivers in Northbrook, Illinois wants to make sure the clients and families have all the information necessary to make it as easy as possible to complete their taxes with minimal stress while residents in the Chicago and the Northshore suburbs are getting…
Chinese tech giant Tencent has teamed up with a London healthcare firm Medopad to develop artificial intelligence software that can diagnose Parkinson’s Disease in minutes. The new AI system has been trained to spot Parkinson’s by looking at existing video footage of patients. The video analysis was done in collaboration with Kings College Hospital in London. Dr…
The development and rollout of new standalone long-term care insurance products has been almost non-existent for a decade. Aiming to break that trend, New York Life Insurance Company recently rolled out a new and innovative long-term care insurance product. This new product brings a shot in the arm to a market that has suffered a number…