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Abcor Home Health See ad on page 34 A forward approach to Healthcare Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s 3201 N Respite Wike Rd Care Arlington Heights 847-670-8268 abcor.com 6840 W. Touhy Avenue Niles, Illinois 60714 telephone: 847.647.6400 www.avanti rehab.com

Assisted Living / Alzheimer’s Belmont Village See ad on page 21 2200 Golf Rd Glenview 847-4657-7100 belmontvillage.com

A TRANSITIONAL CARE FACILITY Our goal is for our guests to succeed through treatment and return home to an independent and fulfilling life. Our modern, guest-centered facility—

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The Merion See ad on back page 26 1611 Chicago Ave Evanston 847-864-6400 merionevanston.com

star hotel. Our in-house therapy team allows for consistency in your treatment plan.

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Hospice

Freedom Home Care See ad on back page 8/9 1749 Green Bay Highland Park 847-433-5788 freedomhomecare.net

Rainbow Hospice See ad on page 30 St. Matthew Center for Health 1601 N Western Ave Park Ridge 847-692-8899 rainbowhospice.org

Home Care Assistance See ad on page 14 430 Green Bay Rd Kenilworth 847-853-777 homecareassistance.com

Skilled Nursing Care Grosse Pointe Manor See ad on page 23 6601 W Touhy Ave Niles 847-647-9875 grossepointemanor.com

Senior Helpers See ad on page 13 950 Skokie Blvd #307 Northbrook 847-564-7500 seniorhelpers.com/chiagolandnorth

Aperion Care Highwood See ad on page 23 50 Pleasant Ave Highwood 847432-9142

Senior Helpers See ad on page 13 1165 N Clark St #410 Chicago, IL 312-488-1385 seniorhelpers.com/wilmetteevanston

Aperion Care Evanston See ad on page 23 1300 Oak Ave Evanston 847-869-1300 aperioncare.com

BrightStar Care See ad on page 18 950 Skokie Blvd #300 Northbrook, IL 847-510-5750 brightstarcare.com/north-suburban

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BrightStar Care See ad on page 33 950 Skokie Blvd #300 Northbrook 847-510-5750 brightstarcare.com/north-suburban

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Your ProblemsContents May be Varicose Veins!

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Home Care Providers

Home Care

is care that allows a person with special needs stay in their home. It might be for people who are getting older, are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled. Home care services include

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Personal care, such as help with bathing, washing your hair, or getting dressed Homemaking, such as cleaning, yard work, and laundry Cooking or delivering meals Health care, such as having a home health aide come to your home

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Freedom Client Wellness Tracking System (FreedomCWTS) As a society, we have embraced technology as a way to communicate and enhance our daily lives. Freedom Home Care has taken technology to another level to communicate and bring a peace of mind to families and their loved ones with Freedom Home Care client wellness tracking system (FreedomCWTS) Freedom Home Care has grown to be one of the leading and most respected home care providers’ serving the North Shore, Chicago and the Western Suburbs. Our focus is on customer service and meeting the client’s needs and expectations. Our primary goal is providing a multitude of home care and home nursing services that range from post-hospital care, post rehab care, companionship and other needs right in the comfort of your own home. FreedomCWTS provides a way for families to keep track of their loved one’s progress by placing a tablet in each client’s home. The family has access to LIVE updates from their caregivers. Caregivers input real time documentation with daily shift notes, and client well-being reports. !! Caregivers are also able to report concerns with blood pressure and blood sugar readings, oxygen levels, falls, weight loss or gain, change in appetite, and accidents. This system also helps keep track of medical documentation, prescription information and clients schedules all in one place. Freedom Client Wellness Tracking System (FreedomCWTS) has made life easier for you and your loved ones. “We are happy to bring FreedomCWTS to our clients with the goal of making life easier and a way to always be connected to your loved ones care.” Freedom Home Care staff recognizes that every individual is unique. From simple home services to full time nursing care, their staff provides an array of lifestyle assistance and professional care services developed to maximize each client’s daily independence, comfort and vitality.

For more information please contact our office at 847-433-5788 Ad on Back Page and page 18 !

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Extraordinary Health & Wellness Right at Your Doorstep Introducing our exclusive Freedom Client Wellness Tracking System (FreedomCWTS). Health & Wellness Services: • Case Management • Medication Management & Reminders • Diabetic Care & Supervision • On-going & Chronic Illness Supervision • Accompanying Clients to Appointments • Basic Wound Care & Dressing Changes • Post-Hospital Care & Day Surgery Companion Care • Respite Care • Bedside Care in Hospitals & Nursing Homes • Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care

Companion Home Services: • Client Transportation • Running Errands & Shopping • Light Housekeeping & Personal Laundry • Meal Preparation Following Special Dietary Needs • Personal Care Services Including Grooming, Bathing & Dressing Assistance • Morning Wake-up & Evening Tuck-in • Concierge Services Available Upon Request • Hospital Recommended

1 Hour to 24/7 Coverage “I have been working with seniors for over 20 years as a Gerontologist and Geriatric Care Manager… I truly love working with seniors and their families. My clients come from different hospital systems and the North Shore community at large. When guiding seniors and their families who need private duty home care, I feel a sense of security and comfort when Freedom Home Care works with me and my clients. They strive to provide exceptional quality care to seniors in need!” Julie Fohrman, MA Gerontologist in Highland Park, IL.

847-433-5788 www.freedomhomecare.net

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In-Home Care Services

She’s Always Been The Independent Type. We Aim To Keep Her That Way. We help to keep her independent spirit strong. Comfort Keepers® provides compassionate in-home care that helps seniors live safe, happy, and independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. We call our approach Interactive Caregiving™, a unique system of care, which keeps our clients mentally and physically engaged while focusing on their safety assurance and nutrition needs.

SERVICES Companion Care Light Housekeeping Personal Care In-Home Safety Solutions

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know about this company. It’s a company

Alzheimer’s and other dementias. “Why are you so impressed,” you may ask? “Why are you endorsing this company?” I’m not doing it just because it provides high quality care. I’m endorsing it because it provides exceptional care to people with dementia. It’s very simple. Senior Helpers is the only in-home care company I’ve ever heard about that provides truly extensive training to its caregivers on how to interact, communicate and engage with people who have dementia. Other companies may do this, but Senior Helpers has turned it in to a specialty. The thing that impresses me most is that a few years ago Peter Ross, CEO/co-founder and President of the Home Care Association of America, took the initiative to spend the time and money to form a partnership with Teepa Snow, nationally renowned dementia care specialist, to devise specialized training for his employees. Ross didn’t have to do that. His company was already flourishing. As I stated in a recent article I published here about Snow, she is an occupational therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care.

From the Alzheimer's Reading Room

Senior Helpers An In-Home Care Company That Really Cares

Snow consulted with Senior Helpers in developing “Senior Gems,” a system that classifies dementia patients, each named after a gem. “This system is a simple stepby-step format caregivers can easily understand and implement.”The “Gems” table shows the basic characteristics of people at each level and provides tips for interacting with them.

"Too many people focus on what people with dementia can’t do. It’s almost like putting them in prison. We turn that around and turn can’t into can. We focus on what the person with Alzheimer’s still can do". By Marie Marley

I’ll be honest about this right up front. This is going to be an article promoting a business –Senior Helpers. I’m writing this because I believe it’s critical for every family looking for an in-home caregiver to

Each new Senior Helpers employee attends a one-day training class that includes watching a DVD by Snow, discussion and role play. Topics covered include 1) normal aging vs. dementia 2) how dementia affects the brain 3) an introduction to the Gems system 4) techniques for success 5) creating a positive environment, and 6) meaningful activities and how to integrate them into day-to-day life. As part of this program caregivers experiencing difficulty with a client are able to consult with a dementia care expert to talk through the problem and

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arrive at a solution. In my previous article about Snow I gave a couple of examples from the “Senior Gems” table. I’m going to put another one here because it illustrates the depth of training undergone by Senior Helper’s caregivers. Emeralds are most comfortable when doing familiar tasks. They like to engage, help others, and want to feel like they have a purpose. They get lost in past life, past places, past roles. They get emotional quickly and lose important things and think someone stole them. Bring them things that they love – photos, clothing items, music. Don’t set them up for failure. Engage in activity during their most rested time. “Too many people focus on what people with dementia can’t do,” says Ross. It’s almost like putting them in prison. We turn that around and turn can’t into can. We focus on what the person with Alzheimer’s still can do.” Senior Helpers, creates customized care plans for each client. “We create a positive environment for every client,” says Ross. “This makes the lives of the caregiver and the client more enjoyable.” In addition to providing in-home care, Senior Helpers assists clients in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and continuing care retirement communities. Ross states. If you’re planning to hire an in-home caregiver, check first to see if there is a Senior Helpers near you. You won’t regret it. Marie Marley, PhD, is the award winning author of, Come Back Early Today: A Story of Love, Alzheimer’s and Joy. You can visit Marie’s website at www.ComeBackEarlyToday.com Your local Senior Helpers office can be reached at 847-564-7500. Ask for Bob Tucker, Qualified Dementia Care Provider or email rtucker@seniorhelpers.com. This office is also the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Cares Affiliate Office for the Chicago-area.

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“I appreciate how kind and sensitive you were” “From the bottom of my heart I would recommend you to anyone who needs an in-home caregiver.” Senior Helpers provides inhome care, from one hour a week to twenty-four hours a day. We work to bring your loved one the health, safety and happiness they deserve. Extensive caregiver training/screening 24/7 emergency access Errands & transportation Meals & medication Companionship Housekeeping Alzheimer’s/dementia care Personal Care Walking, Dressing, & Bathing assistance “You went beyond my expectations. The caregivers were incredibly compassionate. They truly cared about Mom’s well-being and quality of life.”

For a free DVD on helping those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other dementias please call or email us.

Contact Bob Tucker, Qualified Dementia Care Provider, at 847-564-7500 or rtucker@seniorhelpers.com www.seniorhelpers.com

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THE LEADING PROVIDER OF 24/7 LIVE-IN CARE

Live Well at Home with a Higher Class of Care Home Care Assistance offers three concentrations of care to ensure our clients receive the best. Home Care Assistance features three specialized areas of home care: Balanced Care, Cognitive Stimulation and Post-hospitalization Care. Through our proprietary Home Care Assistance University, caregivers master care in each of these areas, reflecting best practices and up-to-date research.

Just take a look... Balanced Care is for those seniors who choose to age in their own homes. All caregivers receive training in our Balanced Care Method™, which is a holistic program that promotes healthy mind, body and spirit for aging adults. The Method supports healthy longevity through five major tenets: healthy diet, physical exercise, mental stimulation, socialization and sense of purpose. Cognitive Therapeutics is designed to keep aging minds sharp and delay cognitive decline. The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ engages

clients in fun, research-based activities to improve mental acuity and slow the progression of symptoms in individuals with mild to moderate cognitive decline. Hospital to Home Care is designed to ensure a safe, successful recovery for individuals transitioning home or through the care continuum via a rehabilitation or medical care facility after a hospitalization. Our proprietary Transition Home™ Package helps families manage the discharge process and supports effective rehabilitation at home. As leaders in post-hospitalization care, we offer a suite of educational materials including our book From Hospital to Home Care, which provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and resources associated with each step in the transition from hospital to home with the goal of reducing hospital readmissions and ensuring optimal recovery.

Live-in and hourly services Rigorously screened and expertly trained caregivers

Care experience includes Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, heart failure, diabetes, cancer recovery, stroke recovery, orthopedic, and palliative

Assistance with bathing, grooming, meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation

Available for hospital sitting to offer respite for family members

Call today to learn more about our unique approach to home care! Care managers are on call 24/7, even during nights and weekends.

Changing the Way the World Ages

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Home Care Assistance has the industry’s most qualified caregivers While home care is the oldest form of health care (think house calls before the advent of our modern hospital system), it was very limited in its scope until approximately two decades ago. Before then, home care was exclusively an interim solution or a short-term service for older adults recovering from hospitalization. Today, home care can serve as a comprehensive alternative to an institutional setting like a nursing home or assisted living facility. Studies show that nine out of ten older adults would rather remain in their own home if they can. Home!Care!Assistance!works!closely!with!family!members!to!provide!older!adults!with!quality!care!that!enables!them! to!live!healthier,!more!independent!lives!at!home.!Our!services!are!distinguished!by!the!caliber!of!our!caregivers,!the! responsiveness!of!our!staff!and!our!expertise!in!LiveAIn!care.!We!embrace!a!positive,!balanced!approach!to!aging! centered!on!the!evolving!needs!of!older!adults.!!!

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Regular!physical!activity!and!mental!stimulation!help! to!delay!memory!loss!and!muscle!loss!and!encourage! independence.! Stress&&&Lifestyle& The!Okinawan!people’s!lives!are!also!low!stress,! socially!rich,!purposeful!and!spiritual.!The!Balanced! Care!Method™!encourages!a!calm!and!purposeful! lifestyle!with!continued!engagement!in!favorite!topics,! hobbies!and!activities,!including!making!social!visits.! The!more!preferred!activities!and!social!networks!are! kept,!the!more!active,!healthier,!and!happier!people! can!be.!!

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transition!home!to!promote!effective!rehabilitation! there.!It!begins!with!a!consultation!and!development! of!a!personalized!Care!Plan,!followed!by!close! monitoring!the!first!72!hours!at!home!which!are! critical!for!postDhospitalization!patients.! ! Recovery!is!a!gradual!process,!typically!following!a! sixDstep!progression!and!requiring!anywhere!from!a! few!weeks!to!months,!depending!on!the!cause!of! hospitalization.!We!will!help!you!evaluate!your!own! strength!and!confidence,!and!guide!you!through!each! step,!from!Dependence!to!Full!Independence,!to!make! sure!you!are!ready!before!moving!along!to!the!next! one.!!

Older!adults!receiving!this!method!of!care!avoid!many! pitfalls!of!other!forms!of!senior!care,!which!often! encourage!dependency!for!the!convenience!of!staff!or! make!it!difficult!to!maintain!social!ties!or!beloved! hobbies!because!of!transportation!or!space! considerations.!! The!Balanced!Care!Method™!is!a!way!of!viewing!aging! as!a!rich!and!meaningful!part!of!life.!Each!element!–! fostering!independence,!encouraging!the!maintenance! of!social!ties,!remaining!active!–!supports!and! reinforces!the!others.!The!best!lesson!we!can!learn! from!the!elders!of!Okinawa!is!to!embrace!and!celebrate! aging!and!approach!it!with!a!sense!of!balance!and! reverence.!! Hospital)to)Home)

! Cognitive)Therapeutics) ! In!line!with!our!focus!on!healthy!body,!mind!and! spirit,!Home!Care!Assistance!recently!introduced!our! innovative!Cognitive!Therapeutics!Method!(CTM),!an! activitiesDbased!program!designed!to!help!clients!stay! mentally!sharp,!slow!the!progression!of!dementia,!and! delay!onset!of!new!symptoms.!

One!of!the!leading!causes!of!hospital!readmission!or! slow!postDhospitalization!recovery!is!the!lack!of!proper! support!following!a!hospital!discharge.!!Whether!you! are!transitioning!directly!home!after!a!hospitalization! or!moving!through!the!care!continuum!via!a! rehabilitation!or!medical!care!facility,!inDhome!care!is!a! key!resource!for!a!safe!and!successful!recovery! process.! ! ! This!is!where!Home!Care!Assistance’s!Transition! Home™!Package!can!help!families.!The!leading!experts! in!postDhospitalization,!we!provide!a!seamless! ! 16

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The!Method!is!unique!in!several!ways.!First,!HCA!is!the!only!home!care!company!to!offer!cognitive!stimulation! therapy.!Our!team!of!renowned!experts!who!developed!the!program!are!constantly!making!updates!based!on! cutting!edge!research.!Many!people!associate!dementia!with!memory,!but!in!fact!there!are!five!domains!that!are! affected!by!dementia:!memory,!executive!functioning,!attention,!language,!and!visualDspatial!perception.!! ! Trained!caregivers!administer!the!activities!in!the!home!so!that!clients!maintain!their!privacy.!!And!by!offering! the!20!activities!oneDonDone,!caregivers!can!adjust!the!program!to!the!client’s!cognitive!level!and!needs,! including!if!the!client!is!not!participating,!or!if!she/he!is!struggling!with!it.!ExpertDdesigned!to!be!engaging!and! interactive,!the!cognitive!tasks,!such!as!visual!puzzles!(visualDspatial!perception),!conceptual!ordering! (executive!functioning)!and!block!tapping!(attention),!are!not!only!highly!effective!but!also!fun.! ! Contact!Us! ! Home!Care!Assistance!of!Greater!Chicago,!located!in! Kenilworth,!was!founded!by!clinical!psychologists!and!a! geriatric!care!manager.!Diligent!screening!results!in! compassionate!caregivers!who!are!genuinely!and!personally! committed,!enabling!seniors!to!stay!safely!at!home.!All! caregivers!trained!in!the!Balanced!Care!Method™!support!our!!!!!!!! mission!of!improving!the!quality!of!life!of!our!clients.!Our!care!expertise!includes!Alzheimer’s,!dementia,! stroke,!cardiac,!and!cancer!care.!!! Call!847D853D7777!to!schedule!a!complimentary!assessment!with!a!Care!Manager,!or!to!request!a!copy!of! “Choosing!a!Home!Care!Agency,”!our!checklist!of!the!most!important!questions!to!ask!a!potential!home!care! provider.! You!can!also!visit!www.HomeCareAssistance.com!for!more!information,!interesting!articles,!and!a!list!of!the! books!available!in!our!healthy!longevity!book!series.!! ! Ad!on!page!14! ! !

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Senior Living & Skilled Nursing Senior Living encompasses a broad range of options—everything from modifying your own home, so it’s safer and more comfortable as you age, to moving to a housing facility with more support and social activities available on site. Depending on your specific needs, it could involve enrolling in a network of like-minded people to share specialized services, or moving to a retirement community, an apartment building where the majority of tenants are over the age of 65, or even to a nursing home that provides full custodial care. The important thing is to make the choice that’s right for you and will ensure you enjoy a happy, healthy, and fulfilling home environment as you age.

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Stress free living from downsizing from a home to an apartment style living Transportation services maybe provided, and scheduled activities are created to keep residents healthy and happy Several communities provide restaurant dinning Creating new friendships which provide a healthier and longer life span

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Ideal for seniors who are in transitional living from leaving a skilled nursing facility You have independent living, though require assistance in daily living tasks Several assisted living communities provide healthcare enrichment programs and services Some provide apartment-style living with scaled down kitchens, while others provide rooms. In some, you may need to share a room unless you're willing to pay higher cost. Most facilities have a group dining area and common areas for social and recreational activities

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Programs and services to designed to enrich residents mind, and simulate and support caregivers on how to communicate to their loved ones Personal to nurturing individual care, and dementia-friendly staff to assist with care Secure environment to provide residents to wander A low staff-to-resident ration to provide greater care for residents

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Current research says a brain-healthy diet encourages good blood flow to the brain, is low in fat and cholesterol and includes foods rich in anti-oxidants. Like the heart, the brain needs the right balance of nutrients to function well. To be most effective, a brain-healthy diet should be combined with physical and mental activity and social interaction.

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You are what you eat. Not new, but an idea that has taken on new significance as Americans live longer. Most people understand the importance of maintaining physical fitness to keep the body running well as they age, but don’t always realize that maintaining the brain is equally important. Changes in the brain can begin as early as two decades before symptoms of cognitive decline appear. However, research indicates that there are things you can do now to maintain your brain and retain cognitive function longer. Not surprisingly, physical fitness and good nutrition top the list.

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Eat in moderation; increase intake of protective foods that may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and protect brain cells.

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Avoid artery-clogging saturated fats and cholesterol that can put you at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Use mono-and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil. Bake or grill – don’t fry!

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Eat your brussel sprouts! Dark-skinned fruits and vegetables have the highest levels of naturally occurring antioxidants – kale, spinach, brussel and alfalfa sprouts, broccoli, beets, red bell pepper, onion, corn and eggplant top the veggie list.

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Plum picks for antioxidant-rich fruits include, well, plums. Also, prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, oranges, red grapes and cherries

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Swim upstream with cold water fish containing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids like halibut, mackerel, salmon, trout and tuna.

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Go nuts for almonds, pecans and walnuts – they’re a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant.

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Take your vitamins - Especially vitamin E, or vitamins E and C together, vitamin B12 and folate. All may be important in lowering your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. A brain-healthy diet will help your body use these vitamins effectively.

Belmont Village Senior Living provides a range of memory care and enrichment programs designed to help maintain mental fitness. Chicagoland communities are located in Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream and Oak Park. For more information, visit www.belmontvillage.com.

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Belmont Village residents enjoy exceptional hospitality, luxurious amenities and premier programs for health and wellness. Senior Living has never looked better! Distinctive Residential Settings | Chef-Prepared Dining and Bistro Health and Wellness Programs | Award-Winning Memory Care Professionally Supervised Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

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! Grosse&Pointe&Manor!is!a!family!owned!and!operated!skilled!nursing!and!rehabilitation!facility.!!Choosing!a! facility!for!post9hospitalization,!orthopedic!rehabilitation!or!for!long9term!care!is!a!very!important!decision.!!We! understand!the!challenges!you!may!be!facing.!!We!would!be!honored!to!assist!you!in!making!this!significant!decision.!!! Get&back&on&your&feet!with!Grosse&Pointe&Manor.!Our!Therapy!Department!is!a!bright!open!area!covering!2,000! square!feet.!!We!have!a!wide!range!of!equipment!to!assist!you!in!your!recovery.!!Our!Physical!Therapy,!Occupational! Therapy!and!Speech!Therapy!work!closely!with!our!Restorative!Nursing!staff!to!reach!each!individual’s!highest!level!of! independence.!! When!you!are!a!resident!of!Grosse&Pointe&Manor,!you!receive!personalized!services!to!help!improve!and! support!your!level!of!function!and!activity.!!We!are!proud!of!our!Restorative&Nursing&Program.!!Restorative!Nursing!is! designed!to!help!maximize!potential!and!prevent!decline.!!Restorative!nursing!draws!from!our!full!range!of!rehabilitation! services!and!addresses!needs!resulting!from!orthopedic9related!injuries,!stroke!pathways,!and!more.!!Your!therapy! program!follows!your!doctor’s!recommendations.!!! The&physical&therapy&program!is!central!to!the!care!we!offer!and!at!some!point!most!residents!will!participate! and!benefit!from!physical!therapy.!!We!develop!a!personalized!program!to!attain!the!best!progress!and!results.!!Each! resident!meets!and!agrees!with!assigned!therapist!on!goals.!!The!therapist!evaluates!the!resident,!makes! recommendations!and!follows!through!on!the!therapy!program.!!Physical!therapy!will!help!with!building!strength!while! concentrating!on!safety.!!! Occupational&therapy&services!help!with!everyday!tasks!such!as!combing!hair,!brushing!teeth,!and!cooking!a! meal.!!After!an!injury,!a!stroke,!an!orthopedic!procedure!or!similar!events,!regular!Activities!of!Daily!Living!(ADLs)!suffer.!! Our!occupational!therapists!spend!structured!time!helping!our!residents!regain!the!ability!to!function!and!live!more! actively.!!! Speech&therapy!is!provided!to!address!speech,!language,!and!swallowing!disorders.!!The!speech!therapists! evaluate!the!resident’s!cognition,!swallowing!and!eating!function!to!help!determine!the!best!course!of!treatment.!!The! ability!to!converse!adds!to!quality!of!life,!and!the!speech!therapy!program!addressing!everything!that!is!involved!with! language,!voice,!cognition,!and!swallowing.!! Find&Comfort&in!a!private!suite,!or!a!companion!suite!with!free!in9room!satellite!TV,!private!phone!line!and!WiFi.! Enjoy!our!library!and!lounges!as!well!as!secure!landscaped!courtyard!with!children’s!playground.!!We!also!offer!meeting! and!theatre!space!for!entertainment!programs!and!religious!services.!!Enjoy!our!secure!open9air!deck!with!grills!and! forest!views.!!Beauty!and!barbershop!services!are!available!on!site.!!! At!Grosse&Pointe&Manor!we!work!as!a!team!with!each!resident!and!their!loved!ones!to!attain!and!maintain!the! highest!level!of!independence.!!Grosse&Pointe&Manor!is!family!owned!and!operated!and!each!resident!and!their!loved! ones!become!part!of!our!family.!!Grosse&Pointe&Manor!is!truly!where!love!never!grows!old.!!!

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It seems almost too much to ask for, but Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s Medical Home Health residents of The Merion are finding their new home to be elegant and upscale senior living at affordable prices, while offering a convenient lifestyle. The Merion in Evanston is a luxury independent senior living rental community. Formerly the North Shore Retirement Hotel, The Merion has been exquisitely transformed with new infrastructure and finishes. As a rental community, there is no purchase required. Apartments come beautifully furnished. Leigh and Betty Rosenblum moved to The Merion earlier this year. “We knew that we wanted to move to a retirement community and looked at different options but liked the advantages we saw at The Merion,” said Leigh, a retired physician from Northbrook. The Merion is located in the heart of downtown Evanston, a location that the Rosenblums love. In a bustling neighborhood close to the Lake, with great dining and shopping venues and wonderful entertainment and recreational opportunities just steps away, the location offers every type of amenity that independent and active seniors enjoy. “We really like the intellectual aspect of the opportunities afforded here. The proximity to Northwestern University and its programs was an important factor to us while choosing The Merion,” said Leigh. Felice Rolfes decided that she was ready to simplify her life. Having lived in a total of eight states and held down numerous jobs including flight attendant and real estate agent, Felice wanted to kick back and enjoy being closer to her family. While living in Phoenix, she discovered The Merion on Google, and sent her sons in Evanston, to check it out. When they gave their enthusiastic approval, Felice decided to make the move, sight unseen. The first time she walked in the beautifully renovated building was on her move-in day and she was thrilled. “It was like walking into the Waldorf Astoria,” she said. Felice, who said she is “done with cooking and entertaining, decided on a spacious one-bedroom apartment. “I hit the jackpot,” she said. Felice boasted that she only packed her clothes to come with her, having decided that the lovely furniture and artwork offered by The Merion was perfect. The Rosenblums decided to bring along some of their furniture to intersperse in their furnished apartment. “We feel more at home with our own items,” said Betty.

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The Rosenblums particularly like the fact that they rent their two-bedroom apartment at The Merion, making their retirement living more affordable. “A lot of other retirement communities have large entrance fees. Even though they’re partially refundable, it’s still a lot of money upfront and there may be a long wait to get the money back,” said Leigh, who added that it was important to him to be able to stay liquid. “The food here is great,” said Leigh, who with Betty frequently entertains guests at The Merion. On-site dining venues include the JEM Dining Room, the Crystal Lounge and the Bistro. Residents are also able to request in-room dining. The staff at The Merion earns rave reviews. “The people who work here are very cooperative. They’re helpful and accommodating. I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff,” said Leigh. “Everyone is very warm, helpful and cordial,” said Felice. With the many amenities offered at The Merion, prospective residents are always pleasantly surprised at its affordability. “When they start calculating the expenses that they’d save by living here: maintenance, repair, housekeeping, real-estate taxes, lawn care, insurance, etc., they quickly figure out that living here is really a great value,” said Margaret Gergen, director of resident services of The Merion. “What could be better than The Merion?” questioned Felice. “Look where I’m at! It’s a perfect location and I only write one check a month. One check! What a great concept. What more can you ask? Whoever planned and plotted The Merion has done a magnificent job!” The Merion is a luxury senior apartment community for active, independent retirees seeking a hassle-free rental home in Evanston. Formerly known as The North Shore Hotel, The Merion has been totally renovated with upscale finishes and amenities. For additional information, visit www.MerionEvanston.com.

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COMFORT CARE. SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE. !

Hospice is physical, emotional and spiritual support for patients and families living with advanced complex illness. Hospice is a team, working with a patient’s physician to maximize pain relief and comfort. The team includes home health aides and nurses who see to the patient’s medical needs and help family members and caregivers understand any medical changes that may occur. Social workers also visit with patients and families to provide psychological and social support and offer their skills in securing community services and making necessary plans. Pastoral care staff are on hand to offer spiritual support to individuals of any belief system. Volunteers visit to do everything from singing to sitting vigil. Bereavement services are offered to families. In addition, alternative therapies, like massage, music therapy and pet therapy, are often available. When Is the Right Time? Hospice care should be considered when a person has a life-limiting illness that is progressing despite treatment. This decision does not need to be made alone. Consulting loved ones, doctors and hospice staff can help to chart the best course. Because of the support and care we offer at Rainbow Hospice, our families often tell us they wish they had taken advantage of our services sooner. Make a call to find out if hospice could help your loved one and family. Choosing a Hospice Many people do not realize that there are a number of hospice providers to choose from and not all hospices are the same. When choosing a hospice, make sure it is

accredited by a reputable, independent accrediting body like the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (www.caringinfo.org) offers Family Evaluation of Hospice Care information and other resources to help you ensure that the hospice you choose has the high standards you desire. Of course, talking to hospices to determine if they fit with your family goals is the final determining factor. Why Choose Rainbow? According to The Journal of Palliative Medicine, only 11% of nursing home residents with advanced dementia are referred to hospice. Patients with dementia can reap great benefits from hospice care and advanced dementia is, in fact, a qualifying condition for

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hospice care under insurance guidelines. Hospice providers skilled in dementia care apply person-centered care principles to evaluate a patient’s worsening or changing symptoms. Too often, patients with dementia have unmet OMFORT ARE needs due to communication issues; a skilled hospice staff understands that people with dementia communicate through behaviors and will NCOURAGEMENT seek to find their underlying causes. Patients with dementia are all too often left to sit or lie UPPORT AND stationary for too long; they then become vulnerable to infections, particularly UTIs; and are given psychotropic drugs CELEBRATION LIFE that treat behaviors rather OF than the underlying causes of the behaviors. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care (www.rainbowhospice.org), an Illinois-based non-profit hospice care provider, offers skilled dementia care to patients ! and dementia-specific educational offerings to the medical community. For the loved ones of a patient with dementia, the advanced stages of the disease can be confusing and heartbreaking. Hospice workers trained in dementia care can help explain the symptoms, behaviors and medical treatments for dementia care and offer support and counseling to guide a patient’s loved ones through the process.

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Regardless of diagnosis, hospice care can greatly enhance the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting diagnoses. Through a range of assistance options, hospice treats the whole patient – physically, emotionally and spiritually – as well as their loved ones and caregivers. Not all hospice providers are the same: be sure the hospice Hospice physical, emotional spiritual needed supportand formeets patients families with advanced you chooseisoffers the range of care and and expertise yourand family’s goals.living CHAP-accredited Rainbow complex illness. team,care working with aforpatient’s physician maximize pain and with Hospice offers overHospice 30 years is of a skilled and support families and patientsto alike, as well as ourrelief Dementia Dignity program, bereavement for children, and loved ones, more. Call to learn more,needs regardless comfort. The team includessupport home health aidesfamilies and nurses who seeand to the patient’s medical and of whether you’re making early plans or if you’re in need of immediate assistance.

help family members and caregivers understand any medical changes that may occur. Social workers also visit with patients and families to provide psychological and social support and offer their skills in hospices are securing community services and making necessary plans. Pastoral careNot staff all are on hand to offer same. You have spiritual support to individuals of any belief system. Volunteers visit to dothe everything from singing to a choice. sitting vigil. Bereavement services are offered to families. In addition, alternative therapies, like massage, music therapy and pet therapy, are often available. Talk to a Rainbow nurse 24/7. Care in your home, hospital or nursing facility.

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Home Healthcare Services is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

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PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE – COMPANIONSHIP & NURSING Need more services than Medicare benefits cover? Let BrightStar Care help! > Professional Care Team, led by a Registered Nurse > Expert, compassionate and personal care > Industry-leading screening, training and oversight > Joint Commission Accreditation & Press Ganey Customer Satisfaction Surveys

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Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kendall, Will & Kane, Dekalb, Winnebago, Ogle & Boone

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The mission of Providence Home Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s Medical Home Health Health Care, Inc. is to provide comprehensive, safe and quality home care services to persons in need of those services.

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Home Health Care Services A Register Nurse (RN) will develop a care plan with the patient and the attending physician to ensure that all aspects of medical care are provided.

Serving Cook, Lake and Du Page Counties Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

English, as well as Russian, Polish, Spanish speaking registered nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, medical social workers, home care assistants are available for your patients’ seven days per week. • Skilled Nursing • Wound Care • Home Health Aid • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Medical Social Work

We are always available to speak with you.

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Facts About Your Bones and Osteoporosis National!Osteoporosis!Foundation

1.Bone is living, growing tissue that is both flexible and strong.

2.Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. 3.Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both. 4.Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife in both men and women. 5.Osteoporosis and the broken bones it causes can be prevented. 6.About half of all women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. 7.Some medicines and some diseases can cause bone loss. 8.Diseases more common in African American women, such as sickle cell anemia and lupus, can lead to osteoporosis. 9.About 20 percent of Asian American women age 50 and older have osteoporosis. 10.By age 80, Caucasian women lose about one-third of their hipbone density. 11.Broken hips among Latinas in the U.S. appear to be on the rise. 12.If your mother or father broke bones as an adult, you may be at risk for osteoporosis. 13.Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the fiveto-seven years after menopause.

14.Today approximately 9 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis.

15.About 1.5 million men and 7.5 million women have osteoporosis. 16.People with osteoporosis cannot feel their bones getting weaker, and many people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. 17.People with osteoporosis most often break a bone in the hip, spine or wrist. 18.Bones break more easily in people with osteoporosis, sometimes from simple actions such as sneezing, hugging or bumping into furniture. 19.A broken bone in the spine can cause sharp back pain or no pain at all. 20.Find out if you have Osteoporosis is before you break a bone. Ask your healthcare provider when you should have a bone density test. 21.You need to get enough calcium and vitamin D every day to keep your bones healthy. 22.Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables benefits your bones and overall health. 23.African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and Native Americans are more likely to be lactose intolerant than Caucasians, making it difficult to get enough calcium from foods. 24.You should exercise at least 2½ hours every week for strong bones. 25.You are never too young or too old to protect your bones. Now is the time to take action! !

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Total Joint Services Focused on your bone and joint health. Right where you need us most. When you or someone you love has a bone, joint or muscle problem, the last thing you need is a barrier to getting the best possible care. The time and expense you might spend searching for comprehensive orthopaedic care elsewhere is a barrier- especially when the area’s leaders are so close to home- right here in Chicagoland’s North Shore suburbs of Glenview-Wilmette.

IBJI’s® Total Joint Leaders perform more joint replacements and reconstructive procedures than any other practice on the North Shore. Our leading edge physicians inspire confidence in patients and referring physicians by providing a greater chance for early return to their chosen lifestyle.

For more information or appointments please call 847-998-5680 or visit IBJI.com.

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