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Caregiver Spotlight on Lisa Brown
Read about caregiver Lisa Brown in this "Caregiver Spotlight." Lisa has been with Right at Home since 2013. Lisa is a wonderful and very skilled caregiver. She has been in this career for 28 years. Over the last 5 years Lisa has taken care of...
Caregiver Spotlight on Jahneel Stewart
Read about caregiver Jahneel Stewart in this "Caregiver Spotlight." Jan has been with Right at Home since 2016. Jan is professionalism all the way! She has great skills and true compassion for her clients. Jan is completely dedicated to the...
Cancer Care
Caregiving, Support and Resources February 4 is World Cancer Day. The campaign theme “We can. I can.” is a call for individuals and communities worldwide to take action to help reduce the burden of cancer. Aging is one of the biggest risks for cancer...
1st Friday Club Hosts CPD Superintendent
The 1st Friday Club is a long standing group of Chicago business and civic leaders who gather the first Friday of each month to enjoy lunch at the Union League Club and to hear speakers on topics of interest and current events. The most recent engagement...
5 Natural Ways Seniors Can Lower Their High Cholesterol
5 Natural Ways Seniors Can Lower Their High Cholesterol Senior Care in Hinsdale/Oak Park IL High cholesterol is a common health concern for older adults, but is a condition that can easily be treated. Yet, by not taking the steps needed to keep their...
Right at Home Names Caregiver of the Month
It is with great happiness and gratitude that Right at Home Hinsdale/Oak Park/Chicago announces our Caregiver of the Month for October 2016, Corvetta Corley. Corvetta is a wonderful person and a great and devoted caregiver. She treats her clients like...
How to Help an Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Manage Agitation
How to Help an Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Manage Agitation If your elderly loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may have already found that agitation can crop up much more easily. Finding a way to deal with agitation...
Relieving the Pain of an Ear Infection
Relieving the Pain of an Ear Infection Ear infections can be extremely uncomfortable for your elderly parent and can reduce their immune system, making them more vulnerable to serious health complications such as further infections. While most of these...
February is American Heart Month
The Heart of the Matter - February is American Heart Month Individuals with cardiovascular conditions should avoid a number of foods, medications and nutritional/herbal supplements including the following: Certain fruits and vegetables such as...
Winter Emergency Plan
Creating a Communications Plan Before a Winter Storm With the winter season fast approaching so is the possibility of severe weather. As a family caregiver, it is critical that you take the steps that you need to in order to keep them safe and ensure...