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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How Does Dementia Affect Behavior And How Can I Deal With These Changes?
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be draining not only physically but also emotionally. This is especially the case when their behavior changes and they show signs of ...
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How to Make Your Community Dementia-Friendly: Catch Up On Conversations On Care
In the latest episode of Conversations On Care, Opens Arms Solutions founder Julie Kollada invited Emily Mysel of Family Service of Glencoe to discuss how she helped to gather the ...
Our Favorite Dementia Experts In Chicago
Dementia is a complex condition. When a loved one gets diagnosed, understanding your options can be an emotional and difficult process. Though there is currently no cure, there are treatments ...
8 Fantastic Outdoor Activities For Seniors In Chicago This Summer
Here are eight fantastic activities to safely enjoy with your elderly loved one this summer in Chicago. Watch a movie alfresco On Tuesdays until 30 August, the Millennium Park free ...
How to Find Caregiver Training in Chicago, IL
Caring for another person and helping them to improve or maintain their quality of life can be a huge help for the care recipient and their families. Likewise, providing long-term ...
