HomeCare Advocacy Network Crystal Lake

11/28/2025

Marie Wilcher says she has good days and bad days… but celebrating her 105th birthday with friends and family was definitely a GREAT day! Happy Birthday, Marie! 🎉 🎈

Happy birthday, Marie!

11/27/2025

May your Thanksgiving be full of peace, love and joy.

11/24/2025

Making the holidays joyful for an aging parent? You don't have to do it alone. ❤️ This season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Our compassionate caregivers can help make your family gathering safer and more enjoyable by providing: ✨ Personalized in-home support ✨ Help with medication schedules and meals ✨ Mobility assistance to prevent falls ✨ Companionship and specialized dementia care Let us help you focus on what truly matters: creating cherished memories with your loved ones. Learn how HCAN can support your family this holiday season.

7 Tips for Supporting Elderly Family During the Holiday Season The holidays are a time for gathering with family, but when you're a caregiver for an aging parent, things can feel different. Perhaps your mom’s dementia is worsening, or your dad has become frail. You worry they may not be able to jo...

11/21/2025

Caring for someone with dementia is a journey no one should walk alone. That's why we're sharing an article written by someone who has been there: "What Dementia Caregivers Should Know." 💜 It's filled with heartfelt advice and practical tips learned through lived experience. You'll find guidance on daily routines, communication, and the importance of setting self-care boundaries. The author also covers preparing for medical decisions and, most importantly, giving yourself grace through it all. Reading shared stories can make the path feel less isolating and provide real-world strategies to reduce stress. Remember, there's a community that understands. What's one piece of advice you've found helpful, or a question you're holding? Share in the comments below to support one another. We're all in this together. ✨

Experienced caregiver Bobbi Carducci shares tips to help you prepare for what caring for someone with dementia can mean. Her tips include learning as much as you can before caregiving starts, holding a family meeting to put together a care team and finding local support for yourself and your loved o...

11/20/2025

💙 Caring for a senior with diabetes? It can be a challenge, but you're not alone. Professional home care for seniors with diabetes can provide incredible support, from preparing healthy meals and managing medications to assisting with safe exercise and getting to appointments. This compassionate care ensures your loved one can thrive while aging in place. 🏡 Discover five key ways in-home care can make a real difference for your family. Read our latest blog post to learn more!

5 Ways Home Care for Seniors with Diabetes Can Help Do you have aging loved ones who are living with diabetes? This chronic condition affects how the body turns food into energy, and over time, it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, kidney disease, and vision loss. Managing diabe...

11/18/2025

Caregivers, this one’s for you: the best gift you can give your family is a present and peaceful you. If finding that peace feels impossible, our respite care team can step in—personal and dementia care, meal prep, transportation, and companionship—so you can take a real break and come back recharged. What would you do with an extra hour this week—nap, walk, coffee with a friend? Tell us below. CTA: Learn how respite care can help your family today. http://hcan.com/Crystal-Lake

11/17/2025

What are you looking for in a career - flexibility, diversity, enrichment, opportunities to grow? Look no further... we want you to join our caregiving team! Apply Today at https://hcan.com/crystal-lake/careers/

11/14/2025

For some people, learning is a lifelong pursuit. The University of Nebraska Omaha is giving seniors a unique opportunity to continue their education.

Meet Betty, Gene, and Kathy — three Passport students taking courses within the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) College of Arts and Sciences.

11/14/2025

Juggling meetings, meds, and midnight worries? You’re not alone—1 in 5 full-time workers is also a family caregiver.

In our latest post, we break down practical ways to balance work and caregiving without burning out:

✅ Simple workplace asks that actually help (flex schedules, remote days, FMLA)

✅ Time-saving tactics at home (shared care calendars, delivery services, telehealth)

✅ When to consider professional respite—and what services make the biggest difference

Discover more and feel more in control.

Balancing Work and Caregiving: Strategies That Actually Help Have you ever had to cancel an important work meeting because it conflicted with your mom’s doctor’s appointment? Do you use your lunch hour to check on your dad and make sure he took his medication? If you answered "yes," you are not ...

11/12/2025

Make this holiday season joyful and stress-free. Our Home for the Holidays Respite Care program gives you peace of mind and brings comfort and joy to your loved ones.

Imagine support with:
24/7 care for those staying home
Meal prep & med reminders
Holiday shopping & errands
Transportation to events
Church companionship
Decorating & gift wrapping
Couples care

Let us handle the details so you can focus on making memories. What’s one tradition you want to fully enjoy this year?

Book your holiday respite today—link in bio.

11/10/2025

Caregivers, this is your reminder: prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Even 30 minutes to read, walk, or simply breathe can reset your week. If finding that time feels impossible, our respite care team can step in with compassionate, professional support.

What would you do with one hour back this week? Tell us below.

Learn how respite care can help your family. http://hcan.com/Crystal-Lake