Homewatch CareGivers provides hands on assistance with ensuring that home care services are covered, especially when Long Term Care insurance is involved. However, when skill nursing is required, getting Medicare involved can be more difficult that most realize. While many believe Medicare covers long term care expenses, the reality is, Medicare does not. Medicare offers…
DetailsEvery year, more than 300,000 people in the United States, including those in Highland Park, Glenview and the rest of the Northshore area, aged 65 or older are hospitalized for a broken hip, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. Studies have shown that even light exercise, like a daily walk, can lower…
DetailsFor 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…
DetailsResearch 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsHomewatch 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…
DetailsAre you looking for ways to help your loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia continue to enjoy life? Staff at Homewatch Caregivers in Chicago and North Suburbs understands there are many different stages that seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia go through. However, we also believe that providing quality of life at every stage is important…
DetailsHomewatch CareGivers Northshore suburbs provides specialized care to assist our clients experiencing Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Looking for activities for seniors with Middle Stage Alzheimer’s to help families and caregivers cope with the challenges ahead? We believe that keeping your loved ones active, can decrease symptoms and improve behavior. Every situation represents an opportunity for growth,…
DetailsDiscover the Most Important Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Staff at Homewatch CareGivers in Chicago and the Northern Suburbs understand there are many different stages that seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia go through. Two most important activities that you can provide seniors during any stage of Alzheimer’s or Dementia are exercise and music. …
DetailsHomewatch CareGivers In-Home Care and Senior Support recognizes the importance of getting enough good quality sleep and the consequences of not getting enough sleep that can affect your mind and thinking. Regardless of the words used to describe it, the result will still be the same. We need sleep to function. It’s a critical process…
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