It can be challenging for Northshore seniors to determine which type of Long Term Care is the best option for them. There are many options to choose from such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care. Although everyone’s situation is different, here are 5 reasons why in-home care could be the best option…
The Chicago metro area is one of the busiest cities in the country, and thousands of people commute in and out of the city each day. Over the last 5 years, there has been an increase in motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers. Due to the rising issue of motor vehicle accidents, there has…
5 Common Catastrophic Injuries and the Need for Care after a Motor Vehicle Injury On a snowy day in December, Mrs. L was in a car accident near her Wilmette Illinois home. As she was turning a corner, a driver skidded through a stop light and ran right into her car. Although the accident was…
The stereotype of a caregiver in the Northshore or Chicagoland area is a middle-aged woman that helps take care of her parents; however this is far from the truth. Millions of adults in the United States that consider themselves as family caregivers are both men and women, are different ages, have different lifestyles, and different…
Homewatch CareGivers Northshore Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation — Named “Caring Star of 2017” for Senior Care Service Excellence Positive Consumer Ratings Led to This Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com Northbrook, Illinois – October 28, 2016 — Homewatch CareGivers Northshore is pleased to announce it has been selected as a “Caring Star…
Sitting in my father’s attorney’s office in Northbrook I remember saying, “taking care of dad is way more difficult than I thought it would be! Wow this is too much for me to handle, when will this end?” There is only so much complaining I could afford, being that dads elder law attorney was charging…
Many people are surprised and disappointed when they learn that health or medical insurance does not cover home care services, even when those services are recommended by a MD or given by the hospital at discharge. Long Term Care insurance (LTCi) pays for home care services when an individual requires support with a minimum of…
Caregiving for a loved one can be exhausting and can consume an extensive amount of time. However it can provide a real sense of purpose. A man who provided care for his wife for the past five years explained his emotions after his wife passed away. “I spent the last few years as a caregiver…
When you and your family are looking at the costs of long-term care for a loved one—whether that is a nursing home or a part-time in-home caregiver—there probably don’t appear to be any savings. However, research shows that home care is, and will continue to, reduce overall health care costs.
There is so much talk about happiness these days that it can feel like failure to not be happy every day. Maybe it’s not about feeling happy, but seeing what interactions or activities bring you—or a loved one– joy or just satisfaction on a regular basis. Each person engages in daily or regular routines that…