Independence Health & Therapy

11/07/2025

The Day Break Lounge participants swooped in with their arts and crafts skills to create these beautiful angels! What a talented group!

11/06/2025

Everyone in the Day Break Lounge had an amazing time playing games, learning spooky trivia, and showing off their Halloween costumes! It was a fun time had by all!

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and we came prepared with some ways to reduce stress in everyday life. Read this article by the CDC for more info: https://buff.ly/GB7aZEw

11/04/2025

With the cuts to SNAP benefits in action, we have compiled the list of food pantries in the McHenry County area and their hours.

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregiver Month! This week, we will explore the early signs of Alzheimer's Dementia and share some tips on telling your loved ones with this article: https://buff.ly/UN5WbQF

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Independence Health & Therapy! Whether you are trick-or-treating with friends or just hanging out passing out candy, stay safe and warm tonight!

10/30/2025

Reminder: "Fall Back" Daylight Savings is this weekend! Make sure you turn back your clocks 1 hour, and take extra special care of yourself. Get rest, practice self care, and stay focused.

10/29/2025

Team Member Spotlight! Christina Murphy is a Memory Care and Adult Day Health Program Manager whose area of expertise is dementia and memory care. Christina began her career with IHT as a CNA over 20 years ago while she was a nursing student. Growing up with a grandmother with dementia, she became passionate about helping the geriatric population and their families. One of Christina’s primary approaches to memory care utilizes the Montessori method for dementia and aging.

10/28/2025

What is the difference between a caregiver and a caretaker? They may sound similar, but these terms have different meanings and emphases on them. Learn more with this helpful and quick read: https://buff.ly/0huyJS3.

Understand the differences between a caretaker vs. caregiver, including their responsibilities, certifications, and level of care.

10/24/2025

Join us TODAY for our 2nd PAC Seminar hosted by our Adult Day Program manager, Christina! This afternoon, learn how you can lead a successful caregiver life with a positive approach to care.

10/23/2025

Yesterday, we learned about how bipolar disorder may impact a person's everyday life. Today, we have some tips to practice self care with bipolar disorder. Learn more with this article from Healthline: https://buff.ly/3EbQqEe