Discover What New Dementia Care Product Can Save a Senior’s Life Seniors in Northbrook account for over 23% of the elderly population, and in Highland Park seniors make up over 24% of the population. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are considered some of the most difficult conditions to understand and they progress over time. Ensuring the…
When an elderly person is admitted to a Northshore hospital, there is a chance that they could be discharged before being ready to leave. Any senior patient admitted in the hospital has the right to contest the discharge and file a “fast appeal.” The government created new regulations on the hospital discharge process, after a…
Holiday season in the Northshore is upon us, and while it is considered the most wonderful time of the year, it is also the most stressful. The Homewatch CareGivers Northshore team put together some ways you can minimize stress in the upcoming weeks. Meditation Station Sometimes just stopping what you are doing and taking a…
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…
You may recall a story in the news not too long ago about a man in his 80s who returned home from cancer treatment at the hospital and found himself too weak to run errands, including shopping for food. Instead, he called 911. While professional in home care could help someone with such a need,…
Falls don’t just happen to the elderly, but that population is more likely to experience a life-altering injury as the result of a tumble. The risk of a fall is different for each person—it may be physical or it can be environmental. Falls Prevention Day is Sept. 21, a designated time to bring about awareness…
For every dollar taken from a person over age 65 in the Chicagoland area, there is an altered life, perhaps one with less independence and confidence than before. An expert offers insight and tips on elderly scams.
Taking measures to remain safe in one’s home is a key part of maintaining independence. The National Patient Safety Foundation has created the annual Patient Safety Awareness Week, which occurs March 8-14, 2015. This year’s theme is “United in Safety” and the goal is to “enhance communication, which can increase engagement.”
It’s never, ever too late to improve your health through activity. In an eight-year study, researchers discovered older adults who had been sedentary and started exercising gained health benefits. That’s right, fitness can begin today! And that doesn’t mean you have to spend every day at the gym. Being active means moving, increasing your heart…
There are many good reasons to get an eye exam each year, and perhaps one of the most important is to find out if you have indications of glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can lead to blindness. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and this reminder is a public health service to people of…