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Finding Peace and Purpose Through Our Cook County Home Care
When life takes an unexpected turn, and a loved one begins to need more care than we can provide on our own, it can feel overwhelming. I know this firsthand. My name is Julie Kollada, and I’m the founder of Open Arms Solutions, a Cook County home care company...
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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...
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Chicago home care services
Open Arms, Open Hearts, and Unparalleled Home Care Services
Personal Senior Care
Personal Senior Care
Focused on companionship, our basic Personal Senior Care Program helps patients with more intimate, non-medical care needs such as support bathing and dressing - making everyday life easier.
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Dementia & Chronic Disease Care
We offer a holistic care plan for managing chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's, COPD, CHF and Stroke. We create a care plan that matches the unique needs of each patient.
Parkinson's Care
Parkinson's Care
As a proud member of The Parkinson’s Foundation, our caregivers receive specialized Parkinson's training, education, and care guidelines.
Chronic Disease Transitional Care
Transitional Care
Our Transitional Care Program is focused on patients who have been recently discharged from the hospital or skilled rehab facility. Our care reduces the risk of re-admission to the hospital.
Thrive in every stage of life
In addition to training our caregivers how to best serve our clients with Dementia, our Embrace by Open Arms Memory Care at Home Program teaches our caregivers to provide engaging, meaningful experiences to help our clients with Dementia live their best lives.
Learn more about our memory care program
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Chicago home care benefits
Why Choose Open Arms Solutions?
Here are a few of the ways our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in every aspect of our service.
Proudly Serving Chicago for 15+ Years
Highly Acclaimed Award-Winning Care
Home Care Pulse Trusted Provider
Highly Vetted Expert Caregivers
Low Hospitalization Readmission Rate
Transition Safely to Home
Thousands of Satisfied Families Cared For
Dementia & Chronic Disease Experts
Flexible Scheduling for Day or Night Care
Licensed and Insured For Your Protection
Services Provided In-Home or In a Facility
Care That Nourishes Mind, Body, and Soul
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