Libertyville Review

Area Jewish residents celebrate at Ravinia

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:58:01 -0500

HIGHLAND PARK — The grounds of Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival were teeming Sunday, April 28 with individuals and families from throughout area celebrating the Jewish United Fund’s Israel Solidarity Day.

Families need to find reputable caregivers, protect patient from fraud

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:49:58 -0500

Recent headlines included the news of a caregiver accused of stealing $255,000 from the Lincolnshire man that she was supposed to be looking after. The Detectives involved in this case say that events like this one occur more frequently than anyone would like to see.

Springtime brings thoughts of moving for seniors

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:52:02 -0500

Springtime brings flowers, outdoor activities and often the start of the moving discussion in families living with seniors. The cold winter months may have led to isolation, a possible illness or many other possibilities; whatever the reason, many senior living communities see an increase in tours and moving discussions as the weather improves.

Public-private partnership creates senior activities

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:59:42 -0500

Public-Private partnerships are not new. Communities and the businesses that support them often work together to provide opportunities for their residents. In Highwood, the mayor and his wife are teaming up with a local skilled nursing facility to help create a central location where seniors can connect and engage.

Conference helps seniors have better quality of life

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:26:01 -0500

As we age experts say it is important to focus on the quality of life. A local conference is focusing on “Aging Well.” For 15 years, a group of community organizations have come together, with the City of Evanston, to present strategies for healthy aging for older adults, their families, caregivers and professionals. This free event is a true community partnership, according to organizers. Presenters are donating their time and all costs involved have been underwritten by the collaborating organizations and sponsors. The conference features a welcome by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and a keynote address by Julie Hamos, Director …

Mundelein Fire Department snags top recruit

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:20:00 -0500

Mundelein Fire Chief Tim Sashko said his department’s training program is so strong, many other towns are eager to snatch up his contract firefighters. But he didn’t want to lose Dan Buhrmester, who sat atop Mundelein’s qualification list. So Sashko lobbied for another position before someone else beat him to hire the prized recruit.

Libertyville man shares weight loss journey online

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:40:04 -0500

LIBERTYVILLE — Libertyville resident Eddie Fackler recently watched the finale of “The Biggest Loser” in Lincolnshire, where a Mundelein woman was the show’s winner. It could just as easily have been him on the screen though.

In Libertyville, life lessons begin on the baseball diamond

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:20:04 -0500

LIBERTYVILLE — By day, Bill Bennett’s is an executive at Pepper Construction. But the Libertyville native’s true passion is being president of the board that oversees the Libertyville Little League.

Hospitalists help focus care, coordinate communication

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:58:01 -0500

When a patient is admitted to the hospital today odds are great that their own primary care physician will not oversee their treatment, instead that person will meet a specialist known as a hospitalist. For some seniors, the idea of a hospitalist can be upsetting.

Speaking effectively to patients with Alzheimer’s

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:54:01 -0500

Communication can be the biggest challenge when living or working with someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias. Having a conversation can be frustrating both to the individual with dementia and the caregiver.

Mundelein woman honored for founding special-needs soccer league

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:58:00 -0500

MUNDELEIN — Valerie Walker was challenged more than a decade ago with starting a soccer program for children in Lake County who are unable to play the sport.