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Author Archive: Debra Sheridan

  • 05.16.2016

    Basic Balance Exercises Can Help With Stability

    Staying stable on your feet and able to correct yourself to avoid a fall is an important skill for anyone, but is especially helpful as people age. Each year more than one-third of people 65 and older fall, according to NIHseniorhealth.gov. Balancing exercises can help improve control and body position to help prevent a fall. ...

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  • 04.16.2016

    Technology Takes Aim At Seniors

    Cutting edge technology may seem like it is geared toward savvy teens and young adults, but technology aimed at older adults continues to grow. Today’s technology is being utilized to help seniors live at home longer and more independently with devices that can monitor medication, locate someone with the tendency to wander or detect a ...

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  • 03.16.2016

    Population, Demand Make Home Health Care More Popular

    The number of aging adults and their desire to age in place are among the top factors driving the growth in home health care services. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, home health aide jobs are projected to grow 38 percent between 2014 and 2024, which is much faster than average and is ...

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  • 12.19.2014

    ALC

    Do You Qualify for Home Health Services?

    So you’ve been in the hospital recuperating from an illness or injury. You’re eager to return home, and your physician has ordered home health care. That’s great news! Why? Home health care is less expensive, more convenient and often more effective than the care you’d get if you stayed in the hospital or transferred to ...

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  • 12.16.2014

    ALC

    Home Safety Through Technology

    Here are just a few ways that technology can make it easier and even safer for seniors to remain living in your home, or aging in place. Smart kitchen appliances are those which have sensors that can detect whether or not an appliance is in use and/or if it should be turned off. For example, ...

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  • 12.15.2014

    Oswego Patch

    ALC Suggests Technological Devices To Help With Personal Safety For Seniors Aging In Place

    “Home is where people want to be, whether it’s to age in place, or to recover from an illness or injury. People thrive more when they’re in the privacy and familiarity of their own homes,” said Anthony Siciliano, president and founder of A Loving Company Home Health Care (ALC). “In addition to the availability of ...

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  • 11.30.2014

    Sign on San Diego

    A Loving Company (ALC) Shares Tips For Seniors To Stay Connected During The Holidays

    Known as the most joyous time of the year, the holiday season can actually be difficult for seniors. “For many, this time of year brings up sad memories of past holidays spent with a spouse or friends who are no longer living,” said Anthony Siciliano, president and founder of A Loving Company Home Health Care ...

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  • 11.19.2014

    ALC

    Winter Health Tips

    Winter means putting on heavier jackets, scarves and mittens, hauling out the snow blower, and bracing for a season of snow and bone-chilling weather. And if this winter bears any resemblance to last winter, it’s bound to be a doozy for seniors! What can you do to make sure that you stay in good health ...

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  • 10.13.2014

    Miami Herald

    ALC Home Health Expands its Service Area

    Home is where you want to be when you are recovering from an illness, learning to manage a new diagnosis, or requiring laboratory services. A Loving Company (ALC), the premier home health care provider in Northern Illinois, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its service area. Beginning immediately, ALC Home Health will provide ...

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  • 04.08.2013

    ALC

    Concord Living Launches Floor for Veterans

    The  Anthony Siciliano Family is proud to have sponsored a room on the new veterans’ floor at Concord Living in Northlake, Illinois. Earlier this year, The Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and Kendall County Salute to Veterans entered into a partnership with Concord Place Assisted Living Community.  Through this collaboration, the 15th floor of Concord was dedicated ...

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  • 02.28.2013

    ALC

    Caring for the Heart-Being Proactive About Heart Health

    At ALC our deep commitment to knowing our clients puts us ahead of the game in countless ways.  This is particularly true as it relates to being  proactive in terms of their well-being.  Our highly trained clinical professionals are watchful for signs that might indicate a change in a client’s  health. One area in which ...

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  • 01.28.2013

    ALC

    Understanding GERD-ALC Home Health

    When a little heartburn becomes a frequent issue, it may be time to look for more than a bigger bottle of antacids. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is a very common disorder often associated with frequent heartburn and yet, it is more than just a little discomfort. GERD is when the contents of the stomach ...

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  • 12.07.2012

    ALC

    The Heart Of It All: Preventing Re-Hospitalization of Seniors with Congestive Heart Failure

    At ALC we have made it our mission to keep our clients healthy and out of the hospital.  Roughly 10% of our clients are receiving home health care after having been hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition for which there is a reportedly high hospital re-admission rate.  Karen Wise, ALC’s director of nursing ...

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  • 10.24.2012

    ALC

    Flu Season is Here

    October and November have the dubious distinction of being the beginning of the annual influenza or flu season, which lasts until spring.  The flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses.  The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that 5-20% of the population contracts the seasonal flu each year.  The flu can ...

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  • 07.02.2012

    ALC

    More On Healthy Eating for Seniors

    Healthy Eating While we’ve discovered that it’s a wonder food, it’s fair to say that man (and woman) cannot live on watermelon alone (see last week’s healthy eating article).  Nor do we need to.  Summer is the perfect time to commit to healthy eating because the offerings are plentiful. Bring on the Produce Farmers’ markets, ...

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  • 06.19.2012

    ALC

    Watermelon Wins! Healthy Eating for Seniors

      Healthy Eating for Seniors ALC Home Health is dedicated to helping promote ways for seniors to remain active and well. As everyone knows, healthy eating is important for a healthy lifestyle.  This entry initially was to be an overview of several summer-time foods that have health benefits that are especially, but not exclusively beneficial ...

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  • 06.11.2012

    ALC

    Dear Papa…A Young Man Helps His Grandfather with Aging in Place

    We have said before at ALC Home Health, that much like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes family and community to care for our seniors. The majority of older adults in the U.S. are wishing to age in their homes.  They want to remain independent, active and involved with the people ...

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  • 06.01.2012

    ALC

    Proceed with Caution: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Falling

    What do Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton, Beyonce, John Glenn and Billy Graham have in common?  They’ve all taken significant tumbles, some in public.  The fact is that falls are common and can happen to anyone.  Falls among seniors are an all-too-common occurrence and an extremely serious matter. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that ...

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  • 05.25.2012

    ALC

    Don’t Forget The Shut-Eye. Seniors Need Sleep Too!

    It’s not a luxury but a very real need. A good night’s sleep is fundamental to your health, regardless of your age. The average senior adult requires as much sleep as younger adults, according to WebMD. The ideal amount of sleep is estimated to be 7.5-9 hours per night. Individuals who sleep well tend to ...

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  • 05.21.2012

    ALC

    Wise Up with Smartphone Apps for Seniors-Part II

    Because A Loving Company understands and supports the idea that seniors want to age in their homes, we are excited by anything, including technology, that helps make that easy, engaging and safe.   Last week’s story presented a variety of Smartphone apps for seniors which can help with their safety, health and care.  This week, we ...

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  • 05.09.2012

    ALC

    Wise Up with Smartphone Apps for Seniors!

    Smartphones are popular largely because of the devices’ ability to provide the latest information on everything from stock market surges to basketball scores, Facebook statuses and trending videos.  More importantly, Smartphones are valuable because of their remarkable abilities in a variety of areas including senior health care.  Because A Loving Company understands and supports the ...

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  • 04.20.2012

    ALC

    A Life-Saving Hairdresser

    A Chicago-area hair stylist has been credited with saving the life of an elderly client. ALC’s Chief Operating Officer Cinthia Nieves goes to Preferred Hair Salon in Schaumburg. This is the same salon for which 82-year old Joan has been a faithful customer for more than 20 years. Joan’s hairdresser Jose, knew that Joan lives ...

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  • 04.12.2012

    ALC

    Respite for Caregivers

    Respite for caregivers is really not a luxury; it’s a necessity. While caregiving for a loved one can be extremely meaningful and fulfilling, it is in all likelihood also stressful and draining. The impact becomes even more apparent in situations where the caregiver is also juggling other work, family and home responsibilities.  Caregivers need periodic ...

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  • 03.12.2012

    ALC

    6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier

    How a positive attitude really can make a difference by: Nissa Simon | from: AARP Bulletin | May 13, 2011 Scientists urge us to be as attentive to our moods and attitudes as we are to our physical health. Two recent studies underscore the importance of that advice. “Happiness is no magic bullet, but the ...

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  • 02.24.2012

    ALC

    Aging in Place

    Seniors are the fastest growing segment of our population, and the vast majority of them seek to stay put. Between 2000-2010, the number of older Americans in the United States grew at a faster rate than that of the total population according to new figures from the Census Bureau. In 2010, people over the age ...

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