Aging in place has become more appealing, driving more and more of our aging population opting to stay at home. Homewatch CareGivers of Northshore Chicago takes great pride in helping your or your loved one stay at home. The proportion of the older population residing in nursing homes or institutional residences has declined over the…
Diabetes is on the rise in the elderly population living along Chicago’s North Shore communities and the Gold Coast. Seniors with diabetes must constantly manage their blood sugar levels, and requires them to carefully plan their meal options. Ensuring blood sugar levels are within the appropriate range is crucial for the health of the senior.…
The Importance of the 5 Fingers of Caregiving Many seniors living in Chicago’s lakefront and near north side communities have caregivers assisting them with activities of daily living. Being a caregiver is a lot of work and can be serious business, but it does not always have to be that way. Understanding the five fingers…
Recently an article written by Mitchell Abrams, Managing Director of Homewatch CareGivers, a top-rated in-home care agency serving clients and families across Chicago’s North and Near North Side Communities,
It can be challenging for seniors living on Chicago’s North and Near North Sides 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…
Homewatch Caregivers Chicago North has some truly outstanding caregivers that care for our clients. We recently received a letter from a previous client sharing her gratitude for all of the work our caregiver did for her mother. We met Deidra M. in what turned out to be the last couple months of my mother Yolanda’s…
The stereotype of a caregiver on the North and Near North Sides of Chicago 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…
What do caregivers in our Chicago North Side Home Care Agency consider personal time? Sometimes just a few minutes of alone time are all a caregiver in the needs to regroup and have time to focus on themselves. A long relaxing day at the spa would be a great way to wind down, but unfortunately,…
Homewatch CareGivers Chicago North 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 Chicago, Illinois – October 28, 2016 — Homewatch CareGivers Chicago North is pleased to announce it has been selected as a…
Sitting in my father’s attorney’s office on Chicago’s North Side 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…