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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 and the many resources that are available to help an individual with Parkinson’s and their family to cope with the journey. Conversations on Care is… […]

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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 no cure for COPD, it can be treated, and a flare-up can sometimes be prevented… […]

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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 resources needed to transform the village of Glencoe, Illinois into a community that is more understanding and supportive of seniors with dementia, and how you… […]

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Chronic Disease Awareness Month: How to Support A Loved One With A Chronic Disease

As people get older, avoiding a chronic medical condition becomes increasingly difficult. Some of the most common chronic diseases in the elderly are dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Congestive Heart Failure. Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and lonely as chronically ill individuals not only face more daily challenges than… […]

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Interview with a Dementia Care Expert: Meet Open Arms Solutions Founder Julie Kollada

Founded in 2008, Open Arms Solutions offers non-medical in-home care services in Chicago and educational support for families and professionals dealing with chronic diseases such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, COPD and others. Learn more about the past, present, and future of Open Arms Solutions from our founder, Julie Kollada. What inspired you to start Open Arms?… […]

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