Paranoia in the Elderly Paranoid symptoms are not uncommon in the elderly. These symptoms are diverse and may exhibit as false accusations of theft, feelings of persecution, or hearing and seeing sounds and objects that are not really there. In addition...

Why is it So Difficult for a Loved One With Dementia to Go About Their Daily Activities? Elder Care in Forest Park IL As your loved one deals with a diagnosis of dementia, it becomes more and more difficult for her to keep up with performing activities...

Common Signs of Alzheimer’s and How Home Care Can Help It can certainly be difficult to determine whether an elderly loved one may have some type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. It’s important to not try to diagnose any particular symptoms yourself...

Being a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease can be very stressful. All of the care tasks that you need to complete for them, as well as all of your other obligations and requirements, can add up to a busy...

Mental Health Matters An estimated 20 percent of people age 55 and older experience some degree of a mental health issue. The risk for mental illness increases with age. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a call to advocate for resources...

Vision Problems Associated with Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Norwood IL Alzheimer’s is known mostly as a disease that affects memory and reasoning. Often overlooked are the changes that occur in the eyes and how that affects the person’s mental acuity...

Dementia Live is a powerful and moving glimpse into the everyday life of those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. This dynamic, experiential immersive training program allows family, friends and professional caregivers to briefly, yet...

Dementia Awareness Training Video Series Right at Home Oak Park's owner Robert Stelletello was a proud member of the Organizing Committee for the Dementia Friendly Initiative. The committee helped secure community partners like local hospitals and...