Northern Rose Caregivers

06/10/2016

It is going to get hot this weekend. Please remember the heat can be dangerous and deadly. Check in on loved ones and stay hydrated.

05/03/2016

The fear of becoming homeless is hard for anyone. Please read this article. It has some great information on assistance and how you can receive some extra help when things are not looking so bright.

May 2, 2016 – The effort to reduce homelessness among seniors, veterans and other vulnerable populations got a boost from the Social Security Administration last week. Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin declared SSA is the “most successful anti-poverty program” in U.S. history.

04/25/2016

Great read.

When you’re admitted to a hospital, you expect your health to improve. But that’s often not what happens.

04/19/2016

It's being called a silent epidemic for the senior community. Brain injuries are being linked to other health issues. Having a caregiver in the home when a family member can not be could help prevent an accident that could potentially lead to much greater complications.

Researchers set out to learn about the risk factors for traumatic brain injuries in older adults so that healthcare professionals can develop strategies to prevent these types of injuries whenever possible.

04/06/2016

For those of us who love to drink coffee, they have found that it may really be good for you! Researchers say that it may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Great read!

Whether its an espresso or decaf, the more coffee you drink, the lower the risk for colon cancer might be, new research suggests

03/21/2016

A very interesting read. While most of us think of ADHD as a childhood diagnosis, more and more older adults are starting to get diagnosed with ADHD.

Both health care providers and patients need to be better informed about the prevalence of ADHD in people over 50.

02/01/2016

Here is a great article with some exercises for older adults to help keep you feeling young.

‘Strength is the fountain of youth.’

01/05/2016

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/insurance/medicare-is-changing-whats-new-for-beneficiaries/ar-AAgkZRQ?ocid=spartanntp

Whether it's coverage for end-of-life counseling or an experimental payment scheme for common surgeries, Medicare in 2016 is undergoing some...

12/28/2015

Researchers found an intriguing link between BRCA1, a protein that when mutated can increase the risk of breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s

12/12/2015

Study found regular activity associated with better connections between different brain regions

12/11/2015

Study found higher levels of beta amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers

12/06/2015

Wauconda has assistance with transportation for local seniors.

Senior Transportation Our new bus for Senior Services Transportation Wauconda Township Senior Services transportation for seniors to local grocery stores, hair salons, doctors, hospitals for testing, all day mall trips, and prescription pickup. Our Senior Bus Transportation service is free, with don…