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Finding Joy and Purpose in Our Elderly Home Care in Chicago: A Personal Journey with Open Arms Solutions
When I founded Open Arms Solutions, it wasn’t just about starting another business. It was about creating a lifeline for families navigating the complexities of elderly home care. My name is Julie Kollada, and my journey into the world of senior care began with a...
How Respite Care in Chicagoland Supports Family Caregivers’ Well-Being
Caring for a loved one is a rewarding but demanding responsibility. Family caregivers often experience emotional, physical, and mental strain from continuous caregiving. Respite care in Chicagoland offers temporary relief by providing professional care services for...
What Are the 7 Essential Nutrients Seniors Need for Lifelong Vitality In Home Care In Chicago?
Proper nutrition is essential for seniors to maintain overall health, prevent chronic diseases, and improve their quality of life. This blog explores the key nutrients seniors need, why they are crucial, and how to ensure these nutrients are included in daily diets....
Navigating the Parkinson’s Journey
Conversations on Care is a Facebook talk show that brings together service providers, clients, and caregivers to help families better understand and cope with aging parents who have chronic care needs. This podcast is hosted by Julie Kollada, the founder and president...
Understanding the 4 Levels of Hospice
In this episode of Conversations on Care, Open Arms Solutions founder Julie Kollada spoke with Colleen O’Keefe from JourneyCare about what hospice care is, who can benefit from it, and the four different levels of care. Hospice care can be much more complicated than...
Dysphagia and How It Affects the Elderly
Conversations on Care: Dysphagia & How It Affects the Elderly In a recent Conversations on Care episode, Open Arms Solutions founder Julie Kollada spoke with Carly Pine, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is pursuing her Master’s degree at Rush University....
Long Term Care Insurance
Conversations on Care: Long Term Care Insurance On a recent episode of Conversations on Care, Open Arms Solutions founder Julie Kollada spoke with Brian Gordon, president of MAGA Long Term Care Planning, about what long term care insurance is and how it works. Here’s...
How to Spend Time With Your Aging Parents in Chicago During the Summer Months
Summers in Chicago are hot, beautiful, and a relief after our long cold winters. For most people, summer is a time to get outside to enjoy the weather and pursue fun outdoor activities, but it can be difficult for older adults to safely do so. If you’re looking for...
Myths About Hospice & Palliative Care: Separating Fact From Fiction
On a recent episode of Conversations on Care, Open Arms Solutions founder Julie Kollada discussed myths and facts about hospice and palliative care with Ellen Hoekstra, who is the Community Educator for AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care. Before diving into the...
