McHenry resident Mary Ann Porten was recently selected a “hero” in long-term care by the Health Care Council of Illinois. Mary Ann, who is a … Read more ›
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From the community
MCC's Shah Center To Offer Silver Series Intro Level Computer Training
In an effort to meet the non-credit computer training needs of McHenry County residents, the Shah Center offers the Silver Series. The Silver Series is … Read more ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
Huntley’s Sun City decides against renewing church rental contract
A rental agreement between a nondenominational church and Sun City Huntley was not renewed during a meeting last week that ended with an expletive-filled verbal … Read more ›
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Free programs to support chronic disease self management
If you suffer from a chronic disease and share the belief that misery loves company, you may be comforted in knowing that you have something … Read more ›
Church rental at Huntley retirement community spurs opposition
A recent decision by the Sun City Huntley board of directors allowing a nondenominational church to rent space for Sunday services has some residents at … Read more ›
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AARP Driver Safety Program
Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalAARP Driver Safety Program The Senior Advocate Program at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will be offering the AARP Drivers Safety Course. This … Read more ›
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Alden Health Care Holds First Annual Nursing Skills Fair
Over 100 nurses and nurse aides from Alden Rehabilitation and Health Care Centers received comprehensive, hands-on training at Alden’s first Nursing Skills Fair designed to … Read more ›
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Chamber Welcomes Newly Renovated Short-term Rehabilitation Wing
McHenry Chamber of Commerce members and special guests attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Short-Term Rehabilitation Wing at Alden Terrace of McHenry … Read more ›
