A century-old Chicago institution for people with visual impairments has made Glenview its second home. The Chicago Lighthouse officially opened the doors of its first … Read more ›
Seniors
From the community
Basic Rules for Communicating
Basic Rules for CommunicatingCommunication means exchanging information with others. We exchange information about feelings, opinions, and facts. People can tell if a friend is feeling … Read more ›
UPDATE: County Board agrees to turn management of Winchester House over to private firm
The Lake County Board this week agreed to turn over management of its residence for seniors to a private company. The draft contract with Minnesota-based … Read more ›
Finance officials approve Winchester House contract — just Lake County Board approval remains
Lake County finance officials have unanimously endorsed a plan that will hand over the management of a county-run senior residence to a private healthcare company, … Read more ›
Sheriff reports an uptick in scammers victimizing senior citizens
Scammers have been victimizing more elderly people recently in Lake County, officials say. Burlgars offer services in order to gain entry and steal from homeowners, … Read more ›
From the community
The Hoarding Dilemma: When and How to Help
By Shay Jacobson, RN, MA, NCGPresident, Lifecare Innovations, Inc. National Certified GuardianAndMartha M. KernDirector, Lifecare Home Solutions, Inc. The problem of hoarding has recently garnered … Read more ›
From the community
Funeral Planning
Certainly not at the top of most party conversational topics, yet planning for someone's (even your own) funeral is a certainty – as they say, … Read more ›
From the community
When a Caregiver Poses a Risk to Your Family
Envision this scenario: Your parents live at home with a private caregiver they have employed for some time. The family issues paychecks to the caregiver … Read more ›
Winchester House advocate asks county board chairman to commit to high-quality nursing home care
Nine days after Lake County board members voted to request bids from private companies to manage the county-owned nursing home, a leader from a local … Read more ›
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CLC Quest Programs to cover America in the past and present
“America Between the World Wars: 1920s and 1930s” and “The State of the Union” are the topics for the College of Lake County’s 15th Annual … Read more ›
