Chicago’s Northshore and surrounding area has been scrambling to keep Covid rates down and push for mass vaccinations, but we’re still wading through the weeds to get a handle on the pandemic. All hands are on deck trying to vaccinate as many people as possible in order to quickly achieve herd immunity. But what qualifies…
It’s 9am Sunday on a bright, winter Chicago morning and it’s time to make your weekly call to your parents. Dad is in good spirits but Mom just doesn’t have the energy to clean and she didn’t go play cards with the girls this week. Warning bells are going off. This isn’t like her. It’s…
Chicago’s Northshore will have been on lock down for a whole year, come March 2021. Quarantine has left us feeling isolated and alone. In these times of social distancing and isolation, the smallest interaction could make a huge impact. It’s been a long year without any hugs, kisses, or holding hands and for some of…
1 in every 3 deaths in seniors is caused by a form of dementia. Here we will address the 4 types of dementia, causes and how to treat and manage the disease. 1-Alzheimer’s: Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death, according to Alzheimer’s Association. While the cause is unknown, it can stem from different…
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.