Originally published in the Chicago Jewish News, December 4-10, 2015 by Pauline DubkimYearwood, Managing Editor Use it or lose it. That in a nutshell is a warning for Chicago-area Jewish seniors, ones with long-term care insurance, that is. Yet it’s advice that many don’t take to heart, and one of the leading experts in the…
DetailsHomewatch CareGivers Chicago North announces recipients of 2015 Top Caregivers in Chicago Awards
DetailsThis month we spoke with Judith Henry, author of “The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving: A Practical Memoir” about her family caregiving experiences.
Oh dear. It’s that time of year again, Chicago! For those who didn’t do their shopping six months ago, it’s hard to know what to get that saintly person who does the lion’s share of the family caregiving for a loved one or it feels impossible to find a gift for a loved one who…
DetailsThere are many different types of family caregivers all throughout the Chicagoland area, but research shows that there are an increasing number of caregivers who are in the category of “seniors” who are helping their loved ones. A Caring.com survey found that there is a rise in caregivers in their 70s and fewer in their…
DetailsThis fall, thousands of people have joined walks in their Chicago North Side Communities to help raise money for Alzheimer’s care and research. During November’s National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is still actively raising awareness about this disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the…
DetailsHospice is more than end of life care. Typically, a person receives hospice care when their doctor has diagnosed them with less than six months to live. However, there are instances of people living for years and receiving some level of hospice care.
Epilepsy can affect people at any age, anywhere in the country, including the Chicagoland Area. During November’s National Epilepsy Month it is a time to raise awareness about this illness, which affects about 300,000 seniors in the United States. Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disorder and it is characterized by unpredictable seizures, according…
DetailsIn September, Homewatch CareGivers Chicago North held its Fall In-Service for our caregivers. We had the special privilege of having Heartland Hospice and Clinical Rehab Services come in and provide our caregivers with presentations on specialized patient care.
DetailsNow’s the time to bring awareness to respiratory health during October’s Respiratory Care Week from Oct. 25-31 2015. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a lung ailment is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). COPD refers to more than one disease or…
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