Memory and Aphasia Care is a pioneer in providing person-centered therapy for individuals coping with dementia and other cognitive conditions.
What We Do
Memory and Aphasia Care provides Medicare reimbursable outpatient therapy, counseling and support for individuals and families coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal Dementia, including Primary Progressive Aphasia, and other cognitive conditions including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
We specialize in person-centered therapy such as conducting home safety evaluations, modifying the environment, creating personalized memory and communication aids, and providing ongoing education and support.
Speech & Memory Therapy
We focus on communication, memory strategies and difficulty with swallowing. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
- Difficulty with word finding
- Difficulty with comprehending speech
- Difficulty with reading or writing
- Difficulty with numbers
- Forgetting the names of important people, places or events
- Misplacing everyday items
- Difficulty managing calendar
- Difficulty managing finances
- Difficulty managing medications
- Asking the same question over and over
- Difficulty initiating meaningful activities
- Difficulty sequencing everyday tasks
- Difficulty transitioning to a new environment (e.g., assisted living facility)
- Difficulty with swallowing
Occupational Therapy
We focus on strategies to increase independence and safety in activities of daily living (i.e. bathing), instrumental activities of daily living (i.e. cooking) and self-care activities. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
- Difficulty with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing)
- Difficulty with instrumental activities of daily living (i.e. cooking)
- Self-Care activities
- Comprehensive home safety evaluations
- Home exercise programs
- Difficulty using the telephone/TV
- Getting lost around home or community
- Organizational skills
- Attention
- Low vision
- Visual-spatial deficits
- Functional mobility
- Incontinence
- Difficulty transitioning to a new environment (e.g., assisted living facility)
Physical Therapy
We focus on strategies to increase mobility and physical capacity to participate in daily activities that improve quality of life. Click here to see examples of the issues we help our clients with.
- Generalized weakness
- Feelings of dizziness
- Reduced flexibility
- Reduced endurance
- Pain
- Loss or limitations of function
- Fear of falling or risk of falling
- Reduced or difficulty walking
- Assessment and training of adaptive equipment
Cognitive University
We host virtual Cognitive Classes, designed for people living with memory loss and aphasia. Please call our office for details about our upcoming classes at (630) 800-2444.
Class Details
- Schedule
- Weekly class over Zoom.
- Meets once a week for 1 hour
- Format
- Small groups of up to 10 people.
- Facilitated by a cognitive expert
- Cost
- $25 for each weekly class
Our Value
- Find Your Community
- Our classes are where adults living with memory and language difficulties find community
- Our participants are on similar life journeys and share their experiences through the facilitated class content
- The weekly class schedule builds a routine that our participants look forward to all week
- Stimulate Your Intellect
- Curated digital content that features video engagement, oral reading, discussion questions and printable home activities.
Our Service Locations
Call our office at (630) 800-244 to schedule an appointment today!
Clinics
We serve our clients at our clinic locations in the Lincoln Park and Hyde Park neighborhoods of Chicago, IL and our clinic in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Lincoln Park: 2835 N. Sheffield, Suite 202, Chicago, IL
Hyde Park: 5113 S. Harper, Office 2078, Chicago, IL
Oakbrook Terrace: 1635 S Ardmore Ave Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Telehealth
We provide therapy securely over the internet via video conference. Click here to access our telehealth FAQ.
We currently treat patients living in: Illinois, Indiana, California, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts and Connecticut
In The Home
We provide therapy in the home throughout downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Please contact our office directly to see if we have service in your area.
Communities
We proudly serve the residents of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace and Artis Senior Living of Lakeview.
Cognitive University
Click here to learn more and see our class schedule!
Memory and Aphasia Care has partnered with Cognitive Concierge, a leading cognitive care management company, to provide intellectually engaging, online lifelong learning classes tailored to the unique needs of those living with memory and language difficulties.
- Cognitive University delivers curated, intellectually engaging online classes tailored to those with memory and language difficulties who are looking for a sense of community.
- Facilitated by an expert Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the classes immerse participants in topics that promote engagement, socialization and intellectual stimulation.
Who Are We
Becky Khayum M.S., CCC-SLP, President
Claire Oryszczak, M.A., CCC-SLP, Regional Director of Operations
Samantha McGovern, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Rehab
Patty Skrivan, Business Manager
Karen Zink, Billing Manager
Careers
We are hiring for the following open positions. Please reach out directly to Claire Oryszczak, Regional Director of Operations, at claire.oryszczak@memorycarecorp.com if you are interested!
- PRN OT north of Evanston, IL and surrounding suburbs
- PRN ST in Northbrook, IL
Say Hello
Please contact our main office with service offering inquiries or customer service questions.
email: contact@memorycarecorp.com
office phone: (630) 800-2444
billing phone: (630) 328-3861
