The novelist Jane Smiley once said: “Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” If books are your passion, you live in the right …
The Best Spring Picnic Spots Around Chicago
Have you heard the author Franny Billingsley’s simple picnic principle? “Things,” Billingsley writes, “taste better outdoors.” A picnic is a wonderful way to enjoy a day in the Great Outdoors …
10 Things to Love About Naperville
Naperville, Illinois is one of Chicagoland’s loveliest communities — and has the awards to prove it. This southland suburb has been called one of the best places to raise kids, …
How Older Adults Can Save on Chicago Public Transit
The L train is one of Chicago’s crown jewels. Every day, the CTA’s elevated train carries thousands of passengers around the city and even out into the nearby suburbs of …
10 Fun Attractions for Seniors Around Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago’s North Shore is a wonderful place to visit or call home! Easily accessible from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, this picturesque area is home to beautiful architecture, lots of …
How to Find Senior Care In Chicago When You Live In a Different State
Millions of people in the Sandwich Generation are long-distance caregivers, meaning that they are responsible for providing care to an elderly loved one while living miles away — often, in …
Safe, Fun Ways to Celebrate a Senior’s Birthday In Chicago
You say it’s your birthday? At Companions for Seniors, our caregivers often get the chance to help their elderly clients celebrate this special day – often, along with friends and …
Chicagoland’s Best Home and Furniture Stores
At Companions for Seniors, our mission is to help Chicagoland’s elderly maintain a higher quality of life from the comfort and safety of their own homes. One of the great …
Feeling Nostalgic? Here’s Where to Rediscover Classic Chicago
Chicago is a city unlike any other — with an incredible history to match! You can find a story around just about every corner of this town. And our senior …
14 Safe & Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Chicago Seniors
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show your love to the people who matter most! Here in Chicagoland, this holiday is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the older adults in …
Feeling Nostalgic? Here’s Where to Rediscover Classic Chicago
Chicago is a city unlike any other — with an incredible history to match! You can find a story around just about every corner of this town. And our senior …
14 Safe & Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Chicago Seniors
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show your love to the people who matter most! Here in Chicagoland, this holiday is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the older adults in …
Online Chicago Food Delivery Choices for Seniors & Busy Caregivers
Where can you turn when you want to provide your elderly loved one with a warm, tasty meal — but don’t have the time or energy to cook? Online food …
10 Inspiring Quotes About Chicago
Here at Companions for Seniors, we love where we live! We’re proud to be locally owned in Chicago, offering convenient and flexible in-home care services not just to the city …
10 Reasons to Love Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, Illinois is one of Chicagoland’s most serene and picturesque communities. It’s a great place to visit for a day, or to call home. Looking for a little local inspiration? …
10 Things to Love About Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois is one of Chicagoland’s most pleasant suburban communities. With lots of tasty restaurants, beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, and wonderful real estate, it’s as great a place to …
The Health and Lifestyle Benefits of Music for the Elderly
If you’re looking for a powerful way to connect with and inspire an aging adult in your life, music may be just the thing you’ve been searching for! The Healing …
Positive 2021 New Year’s Resolutions for Chicago Caregivers
The end of one year and the start of another can be hectic, particularly for Chicago’s family caregivers. Even in an unusual and unpredictable year like 2020, these weeks are …
Chicago Charities and Local Resources Supporting the Elderly
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year. Millions of people here in Chicago and around the country have been impacted by COVID-19 and its ripple effects, in one way …
How to Make a Kitchen Safer for the Elderly
Food is one of the most unifying and social things in our culture, and the kitchen is often the main hub of the entire household — the place where people …
14 Safe & Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Chicago Seniors
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show your love to the people who matter most! Here in Chicagoland, this holiday is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the older adults in …
Illinois COVID Vaccine Rollout: What Seniors Need to Know
When will you be able to get the COVID vaccine if you live in Cook County, Illinois? Where can you go to get updates and more information about vaccine distribution …
Online Chicago Food Delivery Choices for Seniors & Busy Caregivers
Where can you turn when you want to provide your elderly loved one with a warm, tasty meal — but don’t have the time or energy to cook? Online food …
Can Illinois Seniors Use VA Benefits to Pay for Long-Term Care?
The brave men and women who served our country with honor and dedication deserve only the best, especially as they grow older. Fortunately, Illinois veterans are eligible to use their …
Chicago Charities and Local Resources Supporting the Elderly
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year. Millions of people here in Chicago and around the country have been impacted by COVID-19 and its ripple effects, in one way …
How to Make a Kitchen Safer for the Elderly
Food is one of the most unifying and social things in our culture, and the kitchen is often the main hub of the entire household — the place where people …
How to Create a Safe, Senior-Friendly Living Room
Aging in place can allow elderly adults to live independently in the comfort of their own homes — but it’s also important to make sure that their most-used spaces are …
How to Find Senior Deals and Discounts In Chicago
Growing older definitely comes with perks — including wisdom, experience, and the ability to slow down and enjoy life on your terms. To help make your golden years even greater, …
How to Set Up a Senior-Friendly Dining Room In Your Chicago Home
With Thanksgiving coming up, all of us at Companions for Seniors are reflecting on the vital importance of the dining room. Here in Chicago, this is a space where people …
Holiday Scams and Fraud 2020: What Seniors Need to Know
2020 has been an unusual year, to say the least — and the holiday season will be no different! Online giving has been growing year over year. And with more …