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Helpful Articles & FAQs

Below you will find articles from the MiraCare Team and answers to frequently asked questions. Please click the link to the article you are interested in reading.

Additional Resources

Below you will find links to helpful websites. Please click the plus sign by each topic to expand the appropriate box.

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  • A Place For Mom (A national free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options; experienced Eldercare Advisors assist families with the difficult task of selecting senior care)
    http://www.aplaceformom.com

  • Caregivers.com (A caregivers blog dedicated to supporting caregivers, family members and friends involved in elder care. Covers a range of aging related topics including dealing with Alzheimer’s, evaluating assisted living options, medical treatment options, elder law and patient’s rights, geriatric resources, caregiver respite and support)
    http://www.caregivers.com/blog

  • DuPage County Senior Services
    630-407-6500 • 800-942-9412

  • Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
    http://www.ageguide.org • 630-293-5990 • 800-528-2000

  • Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (An excellent site on pediatric bipolar; includes a support group directory)
    http://www.thebalancedmind.org/

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (The leading patient-led national support group focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses; includes a support group directory)
    http://www.dbsalliance.org

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America
    http://www.adaa.org/supportgroups?page=3

  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline
    1-800-273-TALK Open 24/7

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By working together in one collaborative environment, patients and families benefit from a higher level of listening, bridging and sharing.

DEVOTED TO FAMILY

With a long history of caring for children and teens in an inclusive manner, family is rooted in the MiraCare continuum of care.