It is not often that we see very young people on the forefront of assisting the elderly. Fortunately that is changing as the younger generations … Read more ›
Seniors
Chicago mainstay for visually impaired shines light on suburbs
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 ›
From the community
Art for All Ages – Textured Hands
The Ponds of Wealshire in conjunction with volunteers from Stevenson High School are delighted to present a multi-generational art show on Tuesday, March 27 at … Read more ›
From the community
IBJI Doctor To Speak As Part Of Educational Series At The Ponds
November 22, 2011– On Thursday, December 1, 2011 Dr. Garzo Emerzian will present a free seminar on the issues of Adult Foot Care in a … 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 ›
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 ›
