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Susan Scatchell Quoted About Senior Care Contracts

4/3/2019

 
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Our very own Susan Scatchell, Director of Business Development, was quoted in this recent article about care contracts.

https://www.care.com/c/stories/15947/why-senior-care-providers-need-contracts/


If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Care Services in Deerfield IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

Memory Cafe

1/21/2019

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Gentle Home Services is excited to announce the debut of our Memory Café with CJE SeniorLife at The Friend Center in Deerfield.

The Memory Café will be held on the second Thursday of the month from 4-5 pm.  The first one begins on February 14th. The program is perfect for adults with Alzheimer’s, early onset and mild cognitive impairment.  The attendee must be accompanied by a family member or care provider.  Registration is required and the programs/activities are free.

Please share with your contacts or families/clients you work with who may be interested in an hour of socialization and activities. 

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If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Care Services in Deerfield IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

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Upcoming Public Events Sponsored by Gentle Home Services

9/4/2018

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Patty Turner Center Annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo
Gentle Home Services is hosting a table at the Patty Turner Center Annual Health Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, September 8th.  
There are a lot of activities and resources available.  Flu Shots, Shredding, Community Safety, Local Legislatures, Health Screenings and Health & Wellness Vendors from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. 
Free Admission and Free Parking.
Click here for more information.


Niles Township Interagency Network Meeting
Gentle Home Services
participates in the Niles Township Interagency Network.  If you work or provide services in the Niles Township area, please join us at our next meeting on 
Tue Sep 11th 8:30am - 10:00am
Wellshire Morton Grove, 8415 N Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL 
Topic:
“Helping your clients pay for services: VA Benefits made easy”
Presentation by:
Marty Fogarty, Attorney
Founder Heartland Law Firm 
Founder ElderSmart, a 501 c 3 non profit helping families in a long term healthcare transition
Click here for more information.

Monday at the Movies
Gentle Home Services sponsors Monday at the Movies at the Highland Park Police Station on behalf of the Highland Park Senior Center, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL.
Check out our event page for the upcoming movies for September.  Action starts at 1:30 pm.  
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Senior Health and Wellness Fair
Gentle Home Services is hosting a table at the Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, 2800 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside, IL.  
The event kicks off at 10 am and ends at 1 pm.  
Start the fall season off right by making your health a priority. Join us for a free Senior Health and Wellness Fair, featuring screenings, services, information, food, entertainment and raffle prizes!
FREE Community Event.
Click here for more information.

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​If you or an aging loved one are considering  Senior Care Services in Deefield IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.​


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​What is COPD?

4/19/2017

 
PictureSenior Care Deerfield IL-What is COPD?
COPD is an abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a general term that is used to describe conditions that are progressive and affect the lungs, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. When a person has COPD, the airflow from the lungs is obstructed.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, COPD affects 12 million people in the United States and another 12 million are undiagnosed. The large number of undiagnosed people with COPD is believed to be because many people think that it is normal to experience increasing breathlessness with age.

In addition, the symptoms of COPD in its beginning stages are mild and may go unnoticed. The good news is that COPD is treatable and it is possible for those with COPD to keep the symptoms under control and live a good quality of life. Because COPD is a treatable condition that affects so many senior Americans, it’s important that caregivers recognize the signs and symptoms of COPD so that the seniors in their care are able to get the necessary medical attention. 
 
What causes COPD? 

The majority of cases of COPD in America are caused by smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke, but COPD can also be caused by prolonged exposure to pollutants that may be inhaled. Work environments in which people are exposed to dust, fumes, and chemicals may contribute to COPD. Genetics also play a role in COPD, so it is possible for a person who has never smoked or worked in an area that exposed them to pollutants to get COPD. 
 
What are the symptoms of COPD? 

COPD symptoms are so mild at the start that they usually aren’t noticed until the lungs are damaged to a significant extent. The symptoms of COPD get worse over time, especially if the person is still being exposed to cigarette smoke or other pollutants.

The signs and symptoms of COPD are: 
  • Wheezing. 
  • Tightness in the chest. 
  • Being short of breath, especially when participating in a physical activity. 
  • A cough that is chronic and produces mucus. 
  • Lack of energy. 
  • Swelling of the legs, feet, or ankles. 
  • A need to clear the throat upon waking because of mucus in the lungs. 
  • A blue tint to the lips and fingernails. 
  • Recurring respiratory infections. 
  • Weight loss. 
 
How can you help your senior parent manage COPD? 

There are many medical treatments available to help people with COPD, such as oxygen therapy, medications, and surgery. In addition, you and your senior parent’s caregivers can help implement some lifestyle changes that will improve your parent’s quality of life and help them to live longer with COPD. Some of the changes you can help your parent make are: 
  • Stay away from people who are smoking or sources of air pollution.  
  • Discuss ways of practicing controlled breathing and coughing throughout the day with your parent’s doctor or respiratory therapist. 
  • Encourage your parent to exercise, which can help build strength and endurance. 
  • Eat a healthy diet to improve strength and prevent the unintended weight loss that can occur with COPD in its later stages. 
  • See the doctor regularly. 
 
Sources:  https://report.nih.gov/nihfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=77 
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/home/ovc-20204882 
https://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/What-is-COPD.aspx 
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/copd/symptoms-causes/dxc-20204886 

If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Care Services in Deerfield IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.


January 06th, 2016

1/6/2016

 

Compassionate Senior Care: Using Your Own Thoughts and Feelings to Guide Your Care Efforts

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No matter how you confident you felt when you first got started as a family caregiver for your aging parents, being on a senior care effort can sometimes be stressful and confusing. You know that you want to give your loved ones the highest quality of care possible to meet their needs, support an active lifestyle, and encourage them to stay as independent as they can safely and confidently as they age in place, but sometimes you may find yourself not knowing what decision to make or how to move forward.
When you find yourself in a situation when you do not know what choice might be best for your parents, using your own thoughts and feelings to guide you can give you better insight and help you to feel more confident as you move forward in your care efforts. Using your thoughts and feelings to guide you is like taking the "golden rule" that your parents taught you when you were a child and translating it into your care approach for them. Just as they taught you to "treat others as you would like to be treated", you can use how you would want your child to care for you to help you make decisions in your care routine with them.
 
Use these tips to show compassion for your aging parents by utilizing your own thoughts and feelings to guide you through the sometimes difficult decisions that you must make in the course of your care journey with them:

• Personal appearance. When you are facing a long list of care needs for both of your parents and trying to fit them into an already busy schedule of activities with your children, career, and home, you might consider skipping steps in their care such as doing your mother's hair, helping her do her makeup, or helping your father shave every day. If you are thinking about this, stop for a moment and consider how your personal appearance impacts how you feel on a daily basis. Remember that your seniors are still the same people they were when they were young, and keeping their personal appearance in mind can help them to feel better about themselves and more motivated to take care of themselves

• Care provider. If you are considering hiring a senior health care services provider for your loved ones, it is important to choose one who is compatible with them. Consider what you would want in a care provider, from her personality traits to how she would speak to you, and then think about how these ideas might differ from your parents so you can use these thoughts to help you choose the care provider who is right for them

• Respect and dignity. How would it make you feel if your adult child was bathing you or helping you with toileting? What emotions might you go through is you were reliant on your child's care and she came into the home, ran around finishing tasks, and left after barely speaking to you? Put yourself into these situations and use how you know you would feel to guide the level of respect and dignity you give your seniors throughout each of your care tasks.

If you or an aging loved one are considering in-home senior care in Deerfield, IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

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