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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

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”.

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

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

It is officially Spring! While Chicago and much of the rest of the country have been buried under snow for many months it has made

When caring for your loved one that suffer’s from Alzheimer’s disease, everyday brings new challanges. As the disease progresses, there are several simple tips for

https://www.everydayhealth.com/alzheimers/alzheimers-prevention-with-lifestyle-changes.aspx It’s never too early to do things that can prevent this disease. These steps are easy. You only have 1 body so it’s important

Please join me in welcoming Marci Balonick to our team. She earned her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Loyola University in Chicago and is

Mary Ross was the first caregiver (CNA) I hired since opening the doors of Companion Services of America 8 years ago. In November 2012, Companion

If anyone is like me, they are counting down the days until this brutally cold winter ends. In the meantime, though, we need to take