by Open Arms Solutions | Mar 19, 2026 | Alzheimer's / Dementia Care, Dementia, Elder Home Care, Home Care, Home Care, Home Help, Personal Care, Senior Home Care, Specialty Care
The Power of Purple: A Reason to Hope Luncheon On March 12, more than 520 advocates, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders gathered at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park for one powerful reason: hope. The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois... 
by Open Arms Solutions | Sep 22, 2022 | Dementia
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... 
by Open Arms Solutions | Aug 18, 2022 | Dementia
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 stubbornness, defiance, or aggression. As a person’s dementia progresses, they may begin to... 
by Open Arms Solutions | Jun 23, 2022 | Dementia
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia at home, it’s nice to know that they’re in a loving environment and that you can still spend time together making memories. But caregiving can be emotionally and physically draining, especially when their behavior changes... 
by Open Arms Solutions | May 17, 2022 | Dementia
Mixed dementia is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. This is possible because different types of dementia can have different causes. The most common type of mixed dementia is when the abnormal protein deposits associated with Alzheimer’s... 
by Open Arms Solutions | Apr 28, 2022 | Dementia
Current estimates say that about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Dispelling some common misconceptions about this disease may help you better understand dementia. Myth: Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the...