Study after study has shown that the majority of older adults want to age in place in the comfort and dignity of home — and it’s important to make sure …
10 Fun Ideas for a Socially Distanced Fall
As the legendary writer and philosopher Albert Camus once said: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Here in Chicagoland, the world comes alive as the weather …
My Senior Loved One Has Become Withdrawn. What Can I Do to Help?
Over time, many adult children find that their aging parents and grandparents start to become more and more withdrawn. A once-boisterous and joking dad now sits in his chair and …
Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Seniors
There’s a reason why so many people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! A tasty and nutritious breakfast can lift your spirits, wake you up, …
Helping Your Senior Loved One Refresh Their Home
When was the last time you helped your elderly loved one to refresh their home? For older adults, living at home comes with countless advantages. Aging in place is a …
How to Help Support Seniors With Heart Conditions
Heart conditions are among the most serious — and common — health challenges facing the elderly. As the National Institute on Aging (NIA) explains, people age 65 and older are …
3 Ways to Know If a Senior Companion Will Be the Right Fit
Companion care is one of the best ways to help the elderly enjoy the comfort, safety, and independence that come with aging in place — but we know how hard …
How Seniors and Caregivers Can Stay Positive During COVID-19
These are unusual, unpredictable, and trying times — and if you’re feeling stressed or anxious, know that you’re not alone. With so much going on in the world, it’s only …
Do You Have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Your Senior Loved One?
In March, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic here in the United States, Google searches for terms like “emergency preparedness” and “disaster preparedness” shot up dramatically. Our ongoing …
Making Day Trips and Outings Safe for the Elderly
Planning day trips and outings is a great way to help your senior loved one enjoy a more full and enriched life — but it’s important to plan ahead and …
10 Fun Ideas for a Socially Distanced Fall
As the legendary writer and philosopher Albert Camus once said: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Here in Chicagoland, the world comes alive as the weather …
3 Ways to Know If a Senior Companion Will Be the Right Fit
Companion care is one of the best ways to help the elderly enjoy the comfort, safety, and independence that come with aging in place — but we know how hard …
How Seniors and Caregivers Can Stay Positive During COVID-19
These are unusual, unpredictable, and trying times — and if you’re feeling stressed or anxious, know that you’re not alone. With so much going on in the world, it’s only …
Making Day Trips and Outings Safe for the Elderly
Planning day trips and outings is a great way to help your senior loved one enjoy a more full and enriched life — but it’s important to plan ahead and …
10 Ways to Help Active Seniors Enjoy Chicagoland
For seniors, one of the biggest benefits of aging in place is the ability to go out and enjoy time in the community. Studies have shown that more than 80% …
Time Management Tips for Busy Caregivers
For family caregivers, time management is one of the most important skills to have in your arsenal. After all, there are only so many hours in the day — and …
What Goes Into Setting Up a Senior Care Plan?
Setting up a professional senior care plan starts by getting to know the senior and their family caregivers — their health, their lifestyle, their goals, and more. The more information …
“Will You Do It for Me?” Convincing Parents to Accept Care
“Will you do it for me?” In many families, those six simple words might be the key to getting a senior loved one to accept help and get started with …
Helping a Shy or Introverted Senior Come Out of Their Shell
Spending social time with friends and family is a proven path to better health and longevity — but what if your senior loved one is shy, introverted, or socially anxious? …
Talking About Care With Dad
Is it time to talk about home care with your dad? Reaching out for assistance can be an important step in helping your father to age in place comfortably, safely, …
Five Ways to Create a Senior-Friendly Bathroom
Study after study has shown that the majority of older adults want to age in place in the comfort and dignity of home — and it’s important to make sure …
How Seniors and Caregivers Can Stay Positive During COVID-19
These are unusual, unpredictable, and trying times — and if you’re feeling stressed or anxious, know that you’re not alone. With so much going on in the world, it’s only …
Do You Have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Your Senior Loved One?
In March, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic here in the United States, Google searches for terms like “emergency preparedness” and “disaster preparedness” shot up dramatically. Our ongoing …
Laundry Help for Seniors
Laundry is one of those chores that just has to get done. Whether you do a load every day or once every few weeks, doing laundry is an important ritual …
Meal Delivery for Seniors: During COVID-19 and Beyond
During the ongoing situation with COVID-19, many foodies here in Chicago and around the country have swapped dining out for staying in — that is, staying in at home to …
How Caregivers Can Manage Compassion Fatigue
During these unusual and uncertain times, more and more people are being called to serve as caregivers — and that means that more people than ever are experiencing the stress, …
Helping Seniors Cope With Extreme Weather
We’re based in Chicago, Illinois, where extreme weather is common. With winters regularly dipping down into the single digits and summers full of intense heat and humidity, we know how …
Socially Distanced Summer Activities for Seniors
There’s nothing like summer in Chicago — even if this summer is sure to be unlike any other. If you’re a caregiver, one priority this summer is sure to be …
Balancing Family Time and Senior Care
Acting as a family caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one is one of the most rewarding and enriching things you can do. However, caregiving also comes with countless …
How to Address 4 Common Caregiving Challenges
Here in Chicagoland and all across the country, millions of people serve as unpaid or informal caregivers to their aging loved ones. The average caregiver dedicates dozens of hours a …