Offering more than just a guide – we provide a comprehensive platform committed to offering valuable resources, practical advice, and compassionate support for families navigating the journey of aging together. Our newsletter covers a wide range of topics, including elder health tips, caregiving strategies, medical assistance resources, and lifestyle advice, tailored to meet the diverse needs of every family member.
Engaging Your Community in the Mental Health Conversation
Source: NAMI | By Talik Monroe
I experienced severe trauma as a child — trauma that I struggle with to this day. I wear the scars of my past; from being sexually abused as a child by two of my male cousins, to growing up with parents who battled drug addiction, to being physically abused for minor infractions.
Alcohol Awareness
Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer.
How Do I Recycle That?
A helpful list of how to recycle and drop off locations from the Village of Gurnee.
Needles and Medications
Baby Car Seats
Lead Acid Batteries
Household Electronics
Latex Paint
Assured Celebrates 18 Years of Excellence and Wins 2025 Best of Staffing Awards
Assured Healthcare Staffing and Assured Care at Home - a leading provider of healthcare staffing and home care services in Illinois, proudly celebrates its 18th anniversary in business and, for the second year, Best in Staffing for Clients and Talent.
7 Steps to Stop Outdoor Allergens From Keeping You Indoors
Allergies to pollen and mold can make the outdoors seem off-limits, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
For people with allergies or asthma, the march of the seasons can seem like a pollen parade, starting when trees pollinate in the spring, followed by grasses and the release of mold spores in the summer, and ending with ragweed in the fall.
California wildfire relief recovery
February 3rd-17th Assured Healthcare offices will be a donation drop site collecting supplies for seniors directly affected by the wildfires in California. Perfect Brewing Supply in Libertyville will be shipping donated items to California.
Your Hard-Working Heart
Learning how your heart works and how it gets damaged can help you take steps to protect it.
february Employees to Celebrate
February Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!
Building Connections: How Relationships and Time with Peers Can Improve Mental Health
Looking at children and teens from an evolutionary perspective shows us that, for thousands of years, they have spent most of their free time with peers. Our brains are hardwired to depend on these interactions for our overall mental well-being.
As hard as it may be to prioritize social time, the benefits greatly outweigh the costs.
December Employees to Celebrate
December Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!
Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 11 Americans have diabetes – that’s more than 29 million people.
Home Care Vs. The Alternatives: Choosing the Right Care For You
Talking about different types of care in the abstract, however, doesn’t make it any easier to figure out whether you should age in place or enter one of the various types of facilities that offer care. That’s because every person’s situation is unique, and every person has unique needs and motives as they choose the type of care they want.
November Employees to Celebrate
November Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!
Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Learn More by Keeping It Neat
Looking for a way to help your child keep track of her schoolwork? These tips for building systems and routines really make the grade.