Senior Care News

Mental illness is a broad term used to describe a wide range of disorders. Depending on the disorder, the illness can affect one’s ability to

Our loved ones often do not like to ask for help. After all they do not like to admit that they are not capable of

Hearing that your loved one may need hospice can be very threatening. Hospice care involved much more than simply tending to the terminally ill. Choosing

Many people use the term deaf to describe a total inability to hear. Other terms used are hearing loss and hearing impairment. 10% of the

Suffering from a TBI is devastating for the individual and for their loved ones. No two people are alike and no two brain injuries are

As we all know illness or accidents can strike any of us at any time so it is best to be prepared. Advance directives are

An estimated 23.6 million people, 7.8% of the U.S population are diagnosed with diabetes. It’s one of the leading causes of death and disability. What

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain

It has been such a cold and snowy winter that we thought summer would never come. Well, summer is just around the corner and it

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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