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…
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…
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…
The new global study involves 1,500 participants across nine countries currently living with dementia. Picture: University of Melbourne A new global study, led by the University of Melbourne, is bringing music in as medicine to treat people with dementia and depression By Ruby Gill and Imogen Crump, University of Melbourne Music is the medicine of…
Homewatch CareGivers Northshore Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation — Named “Caring Star of 2017” for Senior Care Service Excellence Positive Consumer Ratings Led to This Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com Northbrook, Illinois – October 28, 2016 — Homewatch CareGivers Northshore is pleased to announce it has been selected as a “Caring Star…