April 17, 2025
At Wellspring Personal Care, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, compassionate health careâregardless of race, ethnicity, or background. Thatâs why, even though the federal government recently decided to eliminate National Minority Health Month as an official observance, weâre 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 doctorâs 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 Parkinsonâs disease (PD), according to the Parkinsonâs 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
November 1, 2024
Too many Americans have experienced the stress and financial challenges resulting from inadequate health care insurance coverage. At Wellspring, we see this every day. Families and older adults who are struggling to manage care for themselves or their older loved ones are usually surprised to learn that Medicare does not cover most in-home care. Finding ... Read More
October 16, 2024
Did you know that older adults are particularly susceptible to malnutrition? Malnutrition can happen as a result of a range of factors, from loneliness to medical conditions. It can happen in the home and in a care setting. Â The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) emphasizes nutrition as a patient right with ... Read More
July 18, 2024
As we previewed in May, the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council hosted a Nurse Delegation Seminar in July. Participants heard the story of nurse delegation in Illinois, learned how other states are effectively and safely using nurse delegation in home- and community-based settings, discussed what operationalizing nurse delegation entails, and spent time brainstorming and collaborating with ... Read More
April 16, 2024
In healthcare, especially in-home health care, nurse delegation plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. If you or someone you care about is thinking about getting healthcare services at home, it’s good to know what nurse delegation is and how it can make a big difference in the type ... Read More
March 21, 2024
A slew of bills that could have a big impact on healthcare practitioners and consumers are on the table in Springfield during this current legislative session. The bills, if passed, âcould lead to really good things,â says Wellspringâs founder, Sheila McMackin, MSW, LCSW. But she also notes that one of the billsâHB 4884âcould negatively affect ... Read More
January 29, 2024
When you need to hire a home care agency, it’s crucial to find a service that aligns with your specific needs. Here are some key questions to ask when screening agencies, along with insights into how Wellspring Personal Care addresses these concerns. Does the level of care provided match my needs? Understanding the type of ... Read More
