Fall Prevention: a phrase that gets discussed a lot in the healthcare and home care communities. But what does it actually mean and why is it important? Why is Fall Prevention Important? Falls can cause a significant amount of damage in an older person’s life; broken bones, traumatic brain injuries and in some cases, death.… […]
Open Arms Solutions is proud to congratulate Funmilola Afolabi-Owoabi as our Caregiver of the Month for August 2019! Funmi joined the Open Arms team in May 2019 and has been a fantastic caregiver to our clients. Funmi was nominated by Lauren Wazio, one of our Senior Living Care Coordinators. “Funmi has an incredible work ethic… […]
Living a healthy lifestyle is important at any age, however, it is especially important for those over the age of 65. Consistent exercise keeps the body functioning properly and staying healthy longer. Without constant movement our muscles get stiff and make daily tasks more difficult. As our loved ones get older their resistance to exercise… […]
Job Fair for Caregivers and CNA’s Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: 5700 N. Lincoln Ave. Ste. 220 Chicago, IL 60659 Flexible hours; Work life balance; Pay starting at $13.50/hour; Sick pay & paid training are just a few of the many benefits of working with Open Arms Solutions! Join us… […]
Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00PM – 2:00PM Location: Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, 3535 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 Learn the difference between medical and recreational cannabis from the experts! Jessica Harshbarger, our presenter will also discuss what to expect come January 2020. Jessica Harshbarger is a medical cannabis patient, advocate, and an educator… […]
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Open Arms Solutions is proud to congratulate Stan Chrupek as our Caregiver of the Month for July 2019! Stan joined the Open Arms team back in February 2016 and has been an extraordinary caregiver to so many clients. Stan was nominated by Katrina Betts, Care Coordination Supervisor, “He is always someone we can count on.… […]
The world is full of caregivers; they are all around us. However, only a few have chosen it as their professional career and are exceptional at it! At times this job can be a challenge but at the end of the day, being a caregiver to someone in need is an incredibly rewarding career. Here… […]
Open Arms Solutions is proud to congratulate Gloria Kimble as our Caregiver of the Month for June 2019! Gloria has been working with Open Arms since February 2017 and has been an incredible caregiver to so many clients. Gloria was nominated by Shari Capaldi, Care Coordination Supervisor, “Gloria has a natural compassion for her clients… […]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there is an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Is there anyone in your life living with this disease? Whether you have a personal connection or not, please join us as we celebrate Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month this June! There are many ways… […]
Open Arms Solutions is proud to congratulate Sue Soenksen as our Caregiver of the Month for May 2019! Since joining Open Arms back in October 2018, Sue has been a fantastic addition to the Open Arms team. The passion she has for helping others is endless! Sue was nominated by In-Home Care Coordinator Jasmine Rathod,… […]
