As we age, one of the declines that we may experience is hearing loss. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, nearly 32% of adults aged 55 years and 70% of those aged 70 years and older all across the U.S., including the Northbrook and Glenview area, suffer from hearing loss. “The general perception…
DetailsAs families in the northern Chicago suburbs such as Wilmette, Winnetka and Evanston know, the hallmark of Alzheimer’s is memory loss. As this progressive disease effects its victim’s memory, this creates several communication barriers. Patients with Alzheimer’s can be forgetful and may often repeat themselves. This can cause distress to the patient, but also stress…
DetailsIn an effort to provide continuing education for our caregivers, Homewatch CareGivers Northshore held its annual Winter In-Service in January 2020. During the in-service, our office team provided an interactive and very informative presentation on 10 Strategies to Calm Agitation in Dementia Patients. Our caregivers participated in various activities, such as Names We Know and…
DetailsDementia and Alzheimer’s can be difficult not only for the one living with the disease but also their dementia caregivers, whether it’s a family member and loved one, or a hired caregiver. Memory loss is often the most prominent symptom of dementia.
DetailsApproximately 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our Chicago and Northshore residents are living with dementia which effects several aspects of their lives. The simplest way to define it would be a collection of symptoms that impair various brain functions including memory, social abilities, judgement and other thinking skills that controls a…
DetailsFamily members and loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Cook and Lake County know the challenges that the disease brings. The progressive decline in memory often causes difficulty with communication between the patient and the caretaker. Those with dementia may have difficulty remembering words or have difficulty communicating their thoughts clearly.…
DetailsAccording to Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. All across America, including the Chicagoland area and the Northshore, 5.8 million people are living with Alzheimer’s. As experts continue their studies on dementia and Alzheimer’s, we are learning more about how dementia affects the brain physically. The…
DetailsAll around the world, including Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding Northshore area, nearly 7% of people in their early 60s and about 38% of seniors aged 85 and up suffer from mild cognitive impairment, according to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Cognitive impairment could be due to a variety of reasons, including the…
DetailsCommunity Centers all throughout the Northbrook, Highland Park and the Northshore provide seniors with various opportunities to stay active, especially with the cold weather just around the corner. This can be very beneficial, especially for those at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease as new research shows that exercising even just a couple times a week can…
DetailsHomewatch CareGivers Northshore has 101 things to do with a senior dealing with the Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease. We strive to promote the in-home care experience by keeping our clients active, while maintaining and ensuring their safety. Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia need activities where they are successful. That’s why “failure free” activities are so…
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