An inspiration to both staff and her peers at West Chicago Terrace, Denise agreed to share her journey toward recovery from mental health conditions. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychosis and seizures, Denise received in-patient psychiatric treatment, after which her doctor recommended ongoing care at West Chicago Terrace. Initially, Denise reported that, despite staff… Continue Reading Little Stepson the Journey Toward Recovery
Online Continuing Education Credits for social workers, nurses, nurse case managers, physical therapists and occupational therapists. PART 1 WEBINAR: on Wednesday, June 9 at 12-1 pm Compassion, Fatigue and SELF CARE During a Pandemic and Beyond 1 CEU credit for social workers, nurses, nurse case managers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists Chaos. Grief. Pressure.… Continue Reading Online Continuing Education 2 Part Series
With the return of certain freedoms for ourselves, our families, and our residents, comes the responsibility to help ensure we don’t slip backward . . . again. While many of us remain cautiously optimistic, optimism and hope will not curb the spread of this disease. Vaccination will. Please consider the facts as you weigh the… Continue Reading Learning About Covid-19 Vaccinations and Visitation Policy
Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely The holidays bring opportunities to celebrate special traditions and meaningful moments with the people in our lives. As you prepare for November and December holidays this year, please do so with a mindfulness for protecting yourself, your family, and the residents, staff, and guests at our Centers. Please review these… Continue Reading Holiday Covid Safety Tips
COVID-19 Update Throughout the pandemic, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) authorities have recommended a variety of screening and social distancing steps to help reduce the potential for the virus to enter our community. Your safety is our top priority. … Continue Reading COVID-19 Update