Blog Archive
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...
How to Communicate with Your Loved One with Dementia During a Challenging Situation
In this episode of Conversations on Care, Suzy Carbrey, MA CCC-SLP, joins us to discuss how to improve your communication with a loved one who has dementia when they are experiencing anxiety or agitation. She also shares how better communication can improve the...
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
Are you worried your parents' may fall victim to a financial scam? Unfortunately, many seniors do and are financially exploited every year. Learn the common scenarios to watch for and how to protect your loved ones during our LIVE conversation with Kerry Peck,...
A Nurse’s Role in Delivering Quality In-Home Senior Care
On this episode of Conversations on Care we welcome guest speaker Rachel Harris, RN, and our very own Director of Operations at Open Arms Solutions. Rachel discusses the role a nurse plays in a client’s care management and the importance of having clinical guidance...
The Power of Exercise for Seniors with Neurological Conditions
On this episode of Conversations on Care, Founder & CEO of Movement Revolution, Eric Johnson, CSCS, CIFT, PWR, discusses how daily exercise can go beyond physical benefits and provide powerful neuroprotective benefits as well. Learn how exercise programs can help...
All You Need To Know About Frontotemporal Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
In our blog post on Understanding the Stages and Types of Dementia, we’ve talked about the different types and stages of the condition. Now, let’s take a closer look at one particular type of dementia: frontotemporal dementia, as well as its causes, symptoms and...
Conversations on Care: Navigating the Parkinson’s Journey
In this episode of Conversations on Care, Open Arms Solution Founder Julie Kollada invites Jessica Bartsch, Community Program Manager at the Parkinson’s Foundation to share their knowledge on the disease and the many resources that are available to help an individual...
How To Start Your Career as a Caregiver in Chicago
Being a caregiver and a source of support, and offering a helping hand to someone living with a chronic disease is a wonderful thing. But you may wonder where to begin. Here are some of the first steps you will need to take to start a career as a caregiver in the...
What Is A COPD Flare-Up? Symptoms And Tips for Prevention
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Currently, COPD affects 16 million Americans who have this disease and millions more who have not yet been diagnosed. While there is...
Dementia-Friendly Neighborhoods for Seniors In Chicago, IL
What makes a community dementia-friendly and where can you find such communities in and around Chicago? Here’s our comprehensive list. What is a dementia-friendly community? Most people living with dementia can remain active in their community with appropriate...