For adults, the holiday season can bring on a mixed bag of emotions. There’s excitement and anticipation, certainly. But for many, the hectic schedules and high expectations of the holidays …
Five Signs Your Parent Might Be Ready for Home Care
As we grow older, our minds and bodies change. These changes are a natural part of aging, and they are a natural part of life. But for family members of …
How to Stay Mentally Sharp At Any Age
As we age, some mental changes are par for the course. As Harvard Health points out, it’s natural to start to notice some changes in the way you remember things …
How a Caregiver Can Help a Senior Reclaim Their Independence
When you see someone you love facing a challenge, it’s only natural to want to step in and help. But can there be a point where you’re actually taking on …
How to Handle a Role Reversal With Your Aging Parent
“It’s been 20 years since the roles reversed on me. Suddenly I was the parent — a cajoling, coaxing, pleading, gently scolding. Dutifully watching over, ready to break a fall, …
How to Take Care of Your Aging Loved One When You Live In a Different State
Johnny Cash once famously sang that he’d “been everywhere, man” – from Chicago to Reno, from Tulsa to Crater Lake. And if you’re one of the millions of adults attempting …
Preparing for a Healthy, Fulfilling Thanksgiving
What’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Is it the food? The chance to catch up with your friends and family? Or is it the football and fall fun that get …
How Safe Is Your Parents’ Home Environment?
According to reports from the AARP, the vast majority of older adults prefer to age in place. And there are certainly many advantages to helping the senior in your life …
The Importance of Proper Dental Care for Seniors
Age and oral health: They’re more connected than you might think! As we get older, decades of wear and tear on our teeth and gums can take a toll. At …
Taking Care of Elderly Family When the Weather Turns Cold
Here at Companions for Seniors, our team was born and bred in the Chicagoland area – so it’s safe to say that we know a thing or two about tough …
Preparing for a Healthy, Fulfilling Thanksgiving
What’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Is it the food? The chance to catch up with your friends and family? Or is it the football and fall fun that get …
Five Amazing Ways That Staying Social Can Help Seniors Stay Healthy
Over time, it can be harder for older adults to connect with others and keep up their social lives, as changing health factors and relationships take an effect. Changes to …
What Sets Our Caregivers Apart?
What makes a great caregiver? As you look into the many avenues out there to provide care for your aging loved ones, this is probably a question that has come …
How Do I Take Care of the People Who Took Care of Me?
Our population is getting older, as many adults know all too well. Every day, 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65. The AARP projects that by 2050, 55 million adults …
Is There a Benefit to Owning a Pet for Seniors?
If you’ve spent any time on social media over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that at least half of it is now given over to adorable pictures and …
How to Get Started Finding a Caregiver
Finding a caregiver for your elderly loved one can be one of the most important steps you ever take. Getting them companionship and support can help them live life independently, …
How to Help Your Elderly Parents With Meal Prep
For older adults, failing to eat properly can be a major warning sign of an underlying health issue. And for caregivers, it can be hard to watch as your parent …
Using Art to Connect
At Companions for Seniors, we believe art is an important part of self-expression. Many of us realize this at an early age with finger paints and crayons but as we …
Needing help isn’t a sign of weakness
Asking for help can be hard. It requires a level of vulnerability that most of us are not comfortable with. This is especially true for the demographic Companions for Seniors …
Inspiration for Companions
I have always wanted to work with the elderly. Ever since I was a boy, I would gravitate towards older people. I found them fascinating, funny, wise, and (mostly) open …
How to Include an Aging Loved Ones in Holiday Celebrations
The holidays are meant to be a joyous time for families to gather and celebrate. As we head into this holiday season, these usually happy occasions can be challenging for …
Caregiver’s Need To Be Healthy Too
I think that it is important for a caregiver to take care of themselves as well as the client. Nobody can take good care of others if they are not …
Inspiration for Companions
I have always wanted to work with the elderly. Ever since I was a boy, I would gravitate towards older people. I found them fascinating, funny, wise, and (mostly) open …
When is the right time to get help for your aging parents?
Knowing when to ask for help can be surprisingly tough for family caregivers. That’s because all of us like to see ourselves as capable, and most of us adapt pretty …
Helping Your Aging Loved Ones Overcome the Winter Blues
The winter months bring more than cold temperatures; they often usher in a wave of the winter blues. Many seniors experience varying degrees of depression due to lack of sunshine …