HomeCare Advocacy Network Crystal Lake

09/08/2025

You've noticed that mom is slowing down - no longer able to keep up with housework and personal care. Is it time to move her to an assisted living community? Not necessarily. In fact, home care may be your best option.

Benefits of Home Care:

✅ Maintain Independence
✅ Remain Connected
✅ Healthier Diet
✅ Keep Beloved Pets
✅ Customized Care
✅ Medication Management
✅ Save Money

09/06/2025

We are expanding our team of caregivers!

If you bring the desire, we’ll arm you with the skills you need to become an exceptional caregiver and truly make a difference in someone’s life.

We offer extensive paid training, flexible schedules, an uplifting work culture and the opportunity to provide meaningful care to seniors.

Apply today!
📝: https://hcan.com/crystal-lake/careers/

09/05/2025

Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you feel guilty and worry it’s not often enough. In a new blog post, we offer tips to help you overcome the challenges that come with long-distance caregiving.

10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebras...

09/05/2025

These awesome cafes serve up much more than pie and coffee.

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

09/04/2025

Is your dad's home as safe as it could be? Simple trip hazards in showers, hallways, and on stairs can lead to serious accidents.

We can help. Schedule a care consultation and receive a free home safety assessment to identify and address potential risks.

Give us a call to ensure peace of mind for you and your dad. Call us at (779) 800-5660 to book your free assessment today.

09/02/2025

It's not something we want to think about, but planning ahead can help your loved ones peacefully navigate their end of life journey.

There’s no right place to die. Caregivers should consider the best option for their situation: home, hospital, nursing home, or another place.

08/29/2025

You Don’t Have to Walk This Path Alone

Navigating the final chapter of a loved one’s life is emotional, overwhelming, and deeply personal. At HomeCare Advocacy Network Crystal Lake, we’re here to walk alongside you — not just as caregivers, but as trusted partners in compassion.

While your hospice team focuses on pain relief and medical comfort, we step in to help with everything else:
✨ Bathing, dressing & toileting
✨ Light meal prep, medication reminders, and safety monitoring
✨ Companionship and emotional presence
✨ Light housekeeping
✨ Respite care so family can simply be present

Whether you need help for a few hours or around-the-clock care, our hospice-trained caregivers are here to bring dignity, calm, and consistent support — right at home.

This journey may be hard, but with HCAN, you don’t have to do it alone.

📞 Call us at (779) 800-5660 or visit http://hcan.com/Crystal-Lake to find support today.

08/28/2025

As we age, the need for connection and companionship becomes increasingly important. This is especially true for people who are nearing the end of life. In a new blog post, we explain how home care and hospice work together to ensure all of the client's needs are met.

The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care with Compassionate Home Support The Growing Need for Connection in Hospice Care As people age, the need for connection and companionship becomes increasingly important. This is especially true for people who are nearing the end of life. Experts say it’...

08/25/2025

Your loved one just received a dementia diagnosis. This checklist can help you determine next steps.

View an infographic with a checklist of steps you can take after a dementia diagnosis.

08/22/2025

Winnie the Pooh is a Grandpa! See the Voice Actor Soothe His Infant Grandson in Viral Video.

The wonderful thing about grandpas is grandpas are wonderful things.

08/21/2025

Looking for something to do while the kids are in school? Professional caregiving is a great option. We explain why in a new blog post - check it out here.

Why Professional Caregiving Is the Ideal Career for Busy Moms: Flexible, Fulfilling, and Financially Rewarding Looking for something to do when the kids go back to school? Have you thought about professional caregiving? At the HomeCare Advocacy Network, we offer flexible schedules that that allow bu...

08/18/2025

Care begins with you. If you’re compassionate, patient, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to meet you.

Join our home care team as a Caregiver:
Make a meaningful impact in clients’ daily lives
Grow your skills with paid training and ongoing support
Choose shifts that fit your life: weekdays, evenings, weekends, and overnights
Be part of a warm, respectful team that values you

Ready to start a fulfilling career in caregiving? Explore opportunities at https://hcan.com/crystal-lake/careers/.