May 20, 2020

Keeping Senior Homes Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

Several safety concerns that must be addressed for seniors to stay safe in their own home include falls, food and nutrition, decline in cognitive functioning, and loss of mobility.

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Feb 17, 2020

5 Keys to Fall Prevention

The risk of a fall is different for each person whether they live in downtown Chicago, The Gold Coast, DePaul or Lincoln Park—it can either be physical or environmental. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of three older people—those 65 and older—fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor.

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Feb 10, 2020

The Chicago Way to Help Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, nearly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects motor skills.

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Feb 3, 2020

Caring for Dementia in Chicago

When you are living in Chicago, Dementia can be overwhelming not only for those diagnosed with it, but also for their caregivers and loved ones.

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Jan 16, 2020

Misdiagnosing Alzheimer's

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are many who go undiagnosed, believing that the symptoms they are experiencing are normal aging. “Of the estimated more than five million people living with Alzheimer’s disease, roughly half do not receive a diagnosis,” said Heather Snyder, PhD, Director of Medical & Scientific Operatio

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Jan 16, 2020

Caregiving: Beginning to End

Caregiving for a loved one can provide a real sense of purpose but can also be very exhausting and stressful. The Hospice Foundation of America conducted a study and found that caring for a loved one during a life-threatening illness can affect how a person reacts after their loved one has passed away.

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