As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., restrictions on communities in Illinois remain in place in order to help minimize the spread of the virus and protect those most vulnerable. However, remaining at home can also bring its own challenges with being isolated.
Homewatch CareGiver’s Northshore, along side the Home Care Association of America, understand the gravity of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that caregivers are essential in keeping the most susceptible safe. Because our senior clients are at a higher risk of complications, it is imperative that they stay at home in a…
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…
As 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…
In 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…
Dementia 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.
Approximately 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…
Family 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.…
According 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…
All 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…