Easing the struggle of the family caregiver
Help My Senior speaks to caregivers’ concerns in their struggles to help their loved ones. We also offer trusted referrals to home care agencies we know personally and have come to trust. Learn more on our About page.
The call that rescued Roger
From our guest columnist Caleb Johnson, of FirstLight Home Care of Deerfield/Lake Forest: I got an urgent call recently from Maria, one of our caregivers. Maria had arrived at the home of one of our clients – we’ll call him Roger. At age 86, Roger, who suffered from...
Mobile medical care on the rise
In a new twist on the century-old practice of doctors who made house calls, high-tech healthcare services are now making their way to patients’ doors. What's the cause? During the pandemic, many patients showed reluctance to visit doctors’ offices for fear of getting...
What Biden’s nursing home plan means for you
The nation is turning its attention to the goal of improving nursing home conditions, and we all hope that this will work for the good of everyone involved. As I’m sure you know, President Biden used his State of the Union speech in February to announce a boost of...
What they don’t tell you about being a social worker
If you are a social worker, it’s probably no surprise hearing that your job has many ups and downs. On the one hand, you know that burnout occurs. But on the other hand, there are many satisfying experiences garnered from years of helping people. I imagine that one of...