Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital vendor fair by Jamie

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is a community based hospital in Lake Forest and is a subsidiary of Northwestern Memorial Health Care. It is one of the nation’s premiere academic medical center. Lisa and I had the privilege of being a vendor at their quarterly vendor fair. It was a pleasure meeting the case managers, nurses,…

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Continuity of Care breakfast at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation (CJE) by Lisa

I attended the monthly COC breakfast and really enjoyed it! The Lieberman Center hosted the event. Lieberman Center is a beautiful long-term care nursing facility with all private rooms. They also offer short-term rehabilitation and have a dementia special care unit. It was great to see everyone! It was nice to meet some new people…

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Mental Health Awareness by Lisa

Since May is National Mental Health Awareness month so I would like to provide some information on Mental Health. Mental Health Awareness Month is very important as its primary goal is to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to ensure those struggling with a mental illness that they are not alone. There are…

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Breast Cancer Awareness by Lisa

My grandma, who is one of the closest people in the world to me, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Our entire family is very fortunate that she is one of the success stories. She is a breast cancer survivor and has been living cancer free. Her illness prompted me to do as much research as…

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The Search For A Cure For Alzheimer's

CBS news recently televised a report on a possible cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The report is about a study that begins in Colombia, South America, in a village called “Medellin”. There they found extended families that suffer from hereditary early onset Alzheimer’s. There are only a handful of families in the world that carry this…

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Alzheimer’s Disease Is Not The Only Form of Dementia by Marci

Dementia is the general term for a number of conditions marked by impaired brain functioning. Most people think that all dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease and don’t realize that there are many different forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia but it is not the only one. Here is some information…

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Living with Parkinson's Disease by Lisa

I grew up watching Family Ties and Michael J. Fox was always my favorite actor. IN 1991, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Sadly, there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease. However, there are tools that can help making living with this disease a little easier. And, the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s Research…

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The Golden Years-When Aging is Not So Golden by Marci

As a Geriatric Social Worker I have heard many of my patients throughout the years ask why our older years are called “The Golden Years”. As many of us observe our elderly friends and relatives we see that there are many challenges and stressful situations that are presented in our later years. Many go through…

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Stroke Recovery by Lisa

Having a stroke or having to endure through watching a loved one have a stroke is very scary. You are never too young to be knowledgeable about the symptoms of strokes, what you can do to prevent them, and tips on recovering from a stroke. I know this firsthand because I have two friends that…

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Helpful Definitions of Medical Terms by Marci

It can be very overwhelming seeking professional medical services for yourself or a loved one. Below is a list of commonly used words and phrases to assist you in understanding terminology for care. ADLs- Activities of Daily Living This includes basic activities of daily life including bathing, dressing, eating, moving around, toileting, and walking. A…

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