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Our family is here for your family and different families choose Home Helpers for different reasons. For some, it’s to provide extensive on-going care for an aging senior. For others, we offer a much needed break such as a night out with a spouse, vacation, or simply a few hours of quiet time at home.
But for many, it’s to provide comfort and respite for family caregivers who are caring for an aging adult with Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, or other forms of dementia.
Home Helpers offers flexible care plan options to ensure that our clients find the right mix of services and schedule that meets their needs.
Is It Alzheimer's . . . or Just Your Crazy Life? 5 common work-life issues that can cause memory loss By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor What busy midlifer hasn't blanked on a name, forgotten why she walked into a room, or totally missed a meeting because he didn't remember it? Memory lapses affect nearly all adults. Wondering if it's Alzheimer's disease is only natural, given that someone develops Alzheimer's every 69 seconds, including a growing number of baby boomers as well as 200,000 people in their 40s and 50s. But not all memory loss is caused by Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. In fact, the following five common conditions for overstressed or overworked adults can all create symptoms of memory loss that usually have nothing to do…
Men Are Caregivers, Too Almost half the people who care for an elderly, disabled, or chronically ill family member or friend are men. But the way they cope is different from women. By Richard Trubo WebMD Feature Reviewed By Michael Smith Marty Beilin plays many roles in his day-to-day life — from breadwinner to husband to father of two daughters. But for the past five years, he has also found himself thrust into a new and unanticipated role — as primary caregiver for his wife, Debbie, who has multiple sclerosis. "It changed everything," says Marty, who teaches school in the Philadelphia area. "There's shock, denial, anger, guilt, and then finally acceptance." Marty has assumed a long list of responsibilities in caring for his wife who must use a wheelchair…
Last week, one of our own, Michael Oliveri from Homer Glen, was brought home after losing his life serving our country in Iraq. The community of Homer Glen reached out to the family, and showed our support by lining the streets as the Hurst carried our young soldier to his final resting place at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery. ********************************************************* FISH Pantry raises more than $1,000 at annual block party by Jon DePaolis June 20, 2011 Amidst a beautiful summer day, the Lockport FISH Pantry held its annual block party at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St. in Lockport. The event was held on Sunday, June 5, in order to raise food and monetary donations for the pantry, which FISH President Bruce Davis said tends…
Showing Support For Our Military and Community in Homer Glen IL A young man in our community, Michael Oliveri from Homer Glen, recently died in Iraq. The community of Homer Glen has reached out to the family, and to show our support, everyone will be lining the streets, as the Hurst carrying our young soldier to his final resting place at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, makes its way through our town. Everyone will be standing on the streets waving American Flags, and showing their support of Mr. Oliveri's efforts overseas, and to show support to his grieving family. Home Helpers, along side just about every other business and family in the community will be there today (Thursday) at 10:00am. The community has really pulled together for him, as well as neighboring…
2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures alzheimers.org Recent surveys show: There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers providing 17 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $202 billion. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s largest underfunded public health threat with an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease. Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. In fact, Alzheimer’s kills more people than diabetes and more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. In 2010, Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers had $7.9 billion in additional health care costs. Every 69 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s home care counselors at Home Helpers are available to…
May is Arthritis Awareness Month Source: arthritis.org The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. Learn more facts about arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation. "Arthritis is a debilitating disease that profoundly impacts the lives of millions of Americans on a daily basis," says John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO, Arthritis Foundation. "The…
8 Red Flags That an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Needs a Break How to tell if you’re bound for burnout By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor Stress and burnout are the most common problems for those who care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. And, in turn, caregiver stress — the emotional strain of tending to a loved one — is one of the biggest reasons people with the disease enter nursing facilities. Take stock of your stress level by asking yourself whether you’re experiencing any of the following emotional and physical symptoms. For an even better reality check, have your partner or other loved one answer the questions for you to see what someone close to you thinks. There’s no formula for defining your stress level, but if your yes answers outnumber…
Home Helpers of Lockport IL Announces the Addition of Their New Caregiver Savings Program Lockport, Illinois, March 2011—Home Helpers of Lockport, IL announces the addition of their new Caregiver Savings Program. As a member of the LTC Expert Publications National Network of providers (The LTCEP Network), Home Helpers of Lockport ILis now one of many agencies nationwide that offers the “Caregiver Savings Program” through their website. In collaboration with Parentgiving.com, The LTCEP Network of providers are able to pass on a discount of 10% on all items available for purchase on the Parentgiving.com website and 5% off of any sale items. Visit http://alzheimerscarenow.com/ to receive your DISCOUNT CODE. “This means that Home Helpers of Lockport IL is able to pass on product and supply savings to…
Preparing a Home for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease By Caring.com Staff Excerpted from The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for CaregiversTM Your goal in adapting the home for a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is to keep the surroundings as familiar as possible, while making the changes necessary to create a home that is calming, reassuring, safe, and supportive. This will make it possible for the person with dementia to be as independent as possible and for you to provide care as it is needed. Creating a Safe Home Environment Creating a safe home environment for a person with Alzheimer’s disease requires changes that would be made for any older person, but you should also consider any physical or mental disabilities he or she has that are unique to…
How to Provide Alzheimer’s Support From a Distance 10 ideas on caring for someone with dementia — when you’re not the primary caregiver By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor Long-distance help for someone with Alzheimer’s Whether you live across the country or across town, if you’re not the one primarily responsible for the care of someone with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, it’s easy to feel helpless or be unsure how to help. Here are some productive ideas. Lend a supportive ear It’s simple but critical: offer emotional support to the person’s primary caregiver. Caregiver stress is a constant threat. Acknowledge to him that it’s a very real problem and address the issue before it morphs into burnout. Especially when the caregiver is the patient’s spouse or another…