Stumbling Stones: Fritz Cohen’s Journey Back to Germany
This story was written from the point of view of David Mihalyfy, PA at The Selfhelp Home. In religious studies…
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Resident Spotlight: Ulrike Sacks – A Well-Traveled Life
The daughter of a Swiss engineer and a Dutch pianist, Ulrike Sacks spent ten happy years in Florence, Italy. “But…
Reducing the Risk of Dementia with Diet and Exercise
Guest Contributor Daniel Kuhn, LCSW, Vice-President of Education, All Trust Home Care Apart from genetic factors, lifestyle behaviors have long…
Resident Spotlight: Richard Younker, Renowned Chicago Photographer
We love showing off our talented residents! Meet Richard Younker, a prominent self-taught photographer born and raised in Chicago. The…
Our New ARSP Intern Felix Lights Up The Selfhelp Home!
Have you met Felix? He is our new 18-year-old German intern from Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP). Since 1998,…
The Social Hall is Getting a Makeover, Join the Campaign!
The hub of our home, the Social Hall is host to more than 1,000 programs a year, from the outstanding…
Selfhelp’s New Outpatient Therapy Clinic Welcomes Outside Patients and Residents
Meet David “DJ” Lersch, COTA Rehab Director, Healthpro Heritage David “DJ” Lersch smiling for the camera! Director D.J. Lersch has…
Selfhelp Spotlight: Celebrating Our Dedicated Volunteers
Selfhelp was founded on the kindness of volunteers and is part of the character and uniqueness that make up the…
The Selfhelp Home Named One of the Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chicago
We’re thrilled to announce that AssistedLiving.org recently recognized The Selfhelp Home as one of the best assisted living facilities in…
Ella, Our Intern, Wraps Up Her Year at Selfhelp
Ella instantly lights up every room at Selfhelp with her kind personality! She leads the morning exercise classes with a…