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
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
October 27, 2025
Wellspring Personal Care and Consultants on Disability are excited to announce our new collaboration, Complex Guardianship Support. This new collaboration brings our complementary strengths and over 120 years of experience together to provide a full spectrum of services for individuals with complex guardianship needs. Wellspring Personal Care provides nurse-supervised home care to ensure safety, health, ... Read More
August 21, 2025
When families start thinking about home care for their loved ones, the questions come flooding in. Will mom actually benefit from having someone there? What exactly will they do all day? How do I know the care will be professional and medically sound? At Wellspring Personal Care, we hear these concerns every day. That’s why ... Read More
July 29, 2025
We don’t think it’s any exaggeration to say that nurses—of all specialties—are the backbone of healthcare in this country. Wellspring’s clients benefit in many ways from our nurse-managed care. Last month, we presented “A Field Guide to Nurses,” with some of the specialist nurses who commonly work at home care agencies, including Wellspring. This month ... Read More
June 18, 2025
What is a certified nurse assistant (CNA)? How do their skills differ from those of a nurse? “Nurse” isn’t a one-size-fits-all profession. There’s a wide spectrum of nursing roles—each with its own training, responsibilities, and specialties. Here’s a guide to nursing care, plus info about the nurses who work here at Wellspring. Certified Nurse Assistant ... Read More
April 17, 2025
At Wellspring Personal Care, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, compassionate health care—regardless of race, ethnicity, or background. That’s why, even though the federal government recently decided to eliminate National Minority Health Month as an official observance, we’re not letting it go unnoticed. Because the need is still there. Minority Health Month was never ... Read More
February 20, 2025
At Wellspring Personal Care, we are committed to ensuring the ongoing health of the home care sector. This is challenging because, like all healthcare sectors these days, home care agencies face staffing shortages, rising costs, and regulatory and compliance pressures. Despite these and other challenges, every so often, a spark of innovation illuminates the path ... Read More
January 27, 2025
Among the many patients we serve at Wellspring Personal Care are stroke survivors. Although stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. Our interdisciplinary team helps patients recover at home according to their doctor’s orders. There are two kinds of stroke. The most common, called ischemic stroke, is caused by ... Read More
December 11, 2024
Almost one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. The Foundation says that men are 1.5 times more likely than women to get PD, and about 90,000 more people are diagnosed with PD each year. Unfortunately, there is no cure for PD, which is a neurological ... Read More