Hospitals save the lives of many seniors each year. Yet studies show that time spent in the hospital can leave seniors vulnerable to infections, delirium, bedsores, sleeplessness and even falls. Many patients are readmitted within 30 days of...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made news in July when he abruptly stopped speaking in the middle of a press conference and was ushered away from the podium by aides. It was later revealed that the veteran politician had suffered a few falls in the...

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and be grateful for the 38 million people who provide care for a loved one in the United States. Being a family caregiver is a challenging yet incredibly meaningful role. They get to...

Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...

New Right at Home Location in Mount Prospect For 15 years, Right at Home franchisee Jeanette Palmer and her team of experienced caregivers have provided quality in-home care for seniors and adults with a disability who need assistance to maintain their...

Page Navigation Listen Now Show FAQs Pictures Featured Guest Linda Strohschein from Strohschein Law Group discusses services offered by her elder law practice. In this week's episode you will learn about:...

Page Navigation Show FAQs Pictures Featured Guest Paula Wiener, Information Specialist at National Parkinson Foundation discusses Parkinson's disease. In this week's episode you will learn about: If you hands...

Proud Members of the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging The Illinois Coalition on Mental Health & Aging was founded in 1996 to improve access to behavioral healthcare and supportive services for older adults with mental health concerns in...

Thank you to all that attended Part 1 of a 4 part Special Team training this past weekend that we had at our Mt. Prospect Office- Titled “What is your why? How do you live it out?   Here are some comments from the team: It was nice to meet people I...

We all value control over our lives, a trait that is evident from early childhood. Babies cry when interrupted during their explorations, and teenagers often clash with parents over autonomy. Eventually, the dynamic shifts—grown children advise their...