September 17, 2026
For professionals helping families arrange care at home, “home care” can sound like a single category of service. In Illinois, it isn’t. The Aug. 31, 2026, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) directories list 892 Home Services agency records and 258 Home Nursing agency records. IDPH describes Home Services as non-medical, while Home Nursing operates ... Read More
August 26, 2026
A potential client called us recently to ask about our company and our home care services. One of his hot-button topics was our company structure and whether we are owned by a private equity group. It’s a very timely topic that we believe not enough consumers are aware of. Ownership matters more than you might ... Read More
July 28, 2026
The natural effects of aging, a medical diagnosis, or a recent health event can raise questions about whether it’s still safe for a senior to get behind the wheel. That’s partly why driving evaluations for older adults have become more common. Rather than relying on the senior’s (or their family’s) gut feeling, these programs offer ... Read More
June 25, 2026
Have you ever known someone who had a diagnosed illness but truly believed they were not ill? Denying one’s own illness or condition is more common than you might think, especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s. It’s called anosognosia (pronounced uh-nah-sig-NO-zee-uh). Anosognosia goes beyond someone casually saying “No, I’m not sick. It’s nothing.” Here’s an ... Read More
May 20, 2026
Every day, older adults face a maze of health-related decisions. Should you start that new medication your doctor prescribed? What does your latest lab report actually mean? How do you choose between different treatment options? Health literacy becomes more important with age. It’s the ability to find, process, and understand the info you need to ... Read More
April 29, 2026
Nationwide, elder abuse is a serious issue affecting older adults and adults with disabilities in homes, community settings, and long-term care environments. Each state has its own laws and resources to address this type of abuse, which, sadly, continues to grow. In Illinois, acts that qualify as elder abuse include: Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. ... Read More
March 25, 2026
For managing complex guardianship cases, we have found nursing expertise to be particularly valuable. Our clients’ functional, cognitive, legal, and family issues are deeply intertwined. Our Director of Nursing, Edwin Nunez, RN, provides practical day-to-day clinical perspectives that help guardians, attorneys, courts, and families make informed care decisions. Nursing expertise is especially effective when integrated ... Read More
February 25, 2026
Sheila McMackin is the owner and Executive Director of Wellspring Personal Care and a licensed clinical social worker specializing in complex guardianship services rooted in home-based care. She supports medically fragile older adults and individuals with disabilities who require high levels of oversight while remaining in community settings. With decades of experience in private-pay care ... Read More
January 28, 2026
Last October, Wellspring and Consultants on Disability announced our new collaboration, Complex Guardianship Support. Our combined team provides crucial support for both the most vulnerable individuals and the legal community. We’d like to introduce you to our team and their roles and expertise. Our Case Manager, Joanne Dunphy, BS, is the Founder of Consultants on ... Read More
December 17, 2025
In October, Wellspring and Consultants on Disability announced our new collaboration, Complex Guardianship Support. Our combined team provides crucial support for both the most vulnerable individuals and the legal community. We’d like to introduce you to our team and their roles and expertise. Our Medical Director, Steven C. Fox, D.O., brings a rare blend of ... Read More