708-352-4663
630-654-4663
847-698-8200
1-800-349-0663
Schedule a Free in Home Assessment

Our Blog

Category: Uncategorized

Telling the Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness and Dementia

One of the most feared parts of getting older is losing your memory. While forgetfulness is sometimes part of life, there is a difference between standard forgetfulness and dementia. So, how can you tell if your loved one is simply forgetful or showing signs of dementia? Here is what our providers of senior home care in Naperville want you to know. Standard Forgetfulness Symptoms The following symptoms may be frustrating, but they are not a cause for concern. Absentmindedness: This relates to your brain’s ability to focus and it might become more prevalent over time. For example, if you have...

Read More

How to Embrace the Aging Process

Aging doesn’t have to be a process that you dread every step of the way. While our culture seems to focus on the importance of youth, don’t forget about all of the benefits that come with aging gracefully as well! As providers of senior assisted living in Chicago, we are well-versed in how wonderful the process of getting older can be! Here are some pros of the aging process that you might not have considered. Appreciation Increases As we age, our appreciation for life and for those around us increases. The little things quickly turn into the big things and...

Read More

How Meal Prep Can Help Your Loved One

As we age, even the simplest of tasks such as cooking or cleaning can become difficult. At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we provide senior assisted living in Naperville to those who need it most, and we can help with these types of services. Meal preparation is a great way to help your loved one feel prepared for the upcoming days. This ensures that they have all of the proper meals organized and in place for the next few days. Plus, our team can help pick out foods that have the nutrients and energy your loved one needs to stay healthy...

Read More

When Should Seniors Stop Driving?

The ability to go where you want, when you want, gives a strong sense of freedom. However, aging can change both the body and mind, which may affect driving skills and safety. Deciding when seniors should stop driving is not...

Read More

Experience a Safer Transition from Hospital to Home with Professional In-Home Care

Recovery after a medical procedure can take some time, particularly for a senior loved one. Not only are older bodies slower to mend, but coupled with reduced mobility and numerous directions for medications, physical activities, follow-up appointments, and nutritional constraints,...

Read More

Prevent Hospital Readmissions with These Tips from Home & Hearth Caregivers

These days, lowering hospital readmissions for high-risk patients is a vital priority for hospitals. Healthcare Financial Management Association’s article “Two Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Avoidable Readmissions” reports that effective initiatives from 4 hospitals with low 30-day rehospitalization occurrences are to a certain extent due to collaborating with inpatient and outpatient care providers such as Home & Hearth Caregivers to supply a continuum of care with the professional home care Elmhurst families trust. The hospitals mentioned in the article provide the tips below to reduce hospital readmissions: Start preparations for a patient’s discharge on the day of admission. When an older...

Read More
Chicagoland Senior Care Service Area Map for Assisted Living Clients

Serving Suburbs
and Chicagoland

The Best Home Care for Seniors
in the Chicago, IL Area

At Home & Hearth Caregivers, we are proud to offer compassionate, family-like in-home care, respite care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services to seniors and families throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, McHenry Counties, including the following cities and towns:

read more