Home Care

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 safety precautions in these below zero temperatures. Here are a few tips: Staying Safe Outdoors • Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy…

2014 has not only been cold, but it’s also been very busy for me in the community. I’ve been attending several networking breakfasts sponsored by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and by the Continuity of Care groups. These events offer me excellent opportunities to meet new people in the community, develop relationships with people I’ve…

Jamie, Lisa, and I attended the SVET Russian Media Group networking holiday event on 12/12 at Petergof Restaurant in Northbrook. It was a great event as we were able to meet all different kinds of people from different industries. We enjoyed meeting everyone and enjoyed the delicious food! It was also nice to see such…

On 11/8, I attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Patriots’ Gateway Center, the Therapeutic School and Center for Autism in Rockford. Walk With Me student ambassadors, PGC board members, Easter Seals board members, staff and families attended this special event. I feel honored to be able to be a part of such a wonderful…

What a fun day Jamie and I had at the North Shore Senior Center. Jamie spent time meeting more of the staff at the senior center, and I enjoyed speaking with the seniors and hearing their stories. We look forward to our next event 12/10/13 for Men’s Day. We are always interested in meeting seniors…

On Wednesday, 9/25 I attended the health fair at the Wheeling Senior Center. It was a great day to be out in the community. It was nice to see my friends in the community from assisted living facilities, rehab facilities, and other home care agencies. It was also nice to meet new people in the…

Saturday, 9/21 was a special day for our team at Companion Services of America. As the managing director of CSA, I feel that the Alzheimer’s Association is a wonderful organization, and in order to support this cause, our team joined the committee to help fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. With enough money raised and the…

We are getting excited for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s next month. We’ve done a lot of preparation to raise awareness in the community and to gain sponsorships. Hope you can join us on the walk on September 21st in Glenview! Community involvement runs in my family. My daughter is walking in the heart walk…

Jamie and I attended the Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago’s Annual Golf Outing at the Grand Geneva resort. Easter Seal’s favorite celebrity, Joe Montana, was in attendance with his family. Our credit goes to Cindy Nelson for making it such a memorable event. As everyone should know, the mission of Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago maximizes independence…