For older adults aging in place here in Chicago, it’s important to be able to get around safely and independently. With that being said, many elderly adults can find it …
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 …
Thanksgiving 2020: How Seniors and Caregivers Can Celebrate During COVID
With COVID-19 continuing to spread here in Chicagoland and across the country, millions of people find themselves wondering about the best way to have a safe, healthy, and fulfilling Thanksgiving …
Practicing Gratitude for Seniors and Caregivers
The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful and much-needed opportunity to reflect on all the wonderful things you’ve experienced over the past year. This year, we are also reminded of the …
Helping Seniors Stay Social During a Chicago Winter
At Companions for Seniors, we’re proud to be owned and operated in Chicago, Illinois. This area is our home, and we love everything about it — except maybe the winter. …
7 Fall and Winter Day Trips from Chicago Perfect for Seniors
Why should spring and summer have all the fun? While most people tend to think of taking road trips during the warmer months, the Chicago area is full of wonderful …
Aging In Place In Chicago? Try These 10 Home Projects for a Safe and Cozy Winter
Here in Chicago, the temperature outside may be dropping — but that doesn’t mean that the pace of life needs to slow down. While winter is often thought of as …
Helping Seniors With Balance Issues
If your elderly loved one gets dizzy or lightheaded and needs support to get around, they could be one of the millions of older adults dealing with balance issues. Let’s …
Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Seniors
Breakfast and dinner may get all the glory, but lunch is an incredibly important meal in its own right. This mid-day meal is a great opportunity to slow down, catch …
3 Safe Senior-Friendly Vehicle Ideas for Getting Around Chicago
For older adults aging in place here in Chicago, it’s important to be able to get around safely and independently. With that being said, many elderly adults can find it …
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 …
Thanksgiving 2020: How Seniors and Caregivers Can Celebrate During COVID
With COVID-19 continuing to spread here in Chicagoland and across the country, millions of people find themselves wondering about the best way to have a safe, healthy, and fulfilling Thanksgiving …
Practicing Gratitude for Seniors and Caregivers
The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful and much-needed opportunity to reflect on all the wonderful things you’ve experienced over the past year. This year, we are also reminded of the …
7 Fall and Winter Day Trips from Chicago Perfect for Seniors
Why should spring and summer have all the fun? While most people tend to think of taking road trips during the warmer months, the Chicago area is full of wonderful …
Aging In Place In Chicago? Try These 10 Home Projects for a Safe and Cozy Winter
Here in Chicago, the temperature outside may be dropping — but that doesn’t mean that the pace of life needs to slow down. While winter is often thought of as …
Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Seniors
Breakfast and dinner may get all the glory, but lunch is an incredibly important meal in its own right. This mid-day meal is a great opportunity to slow down, catch …
Making Difficult Senior Care Decisions
When you serve as a family caregiver to an aging adult, you will inevitably have to make some incredibly difficult decisions. Let’s explore some of the important choices that you …
10 Fun Ideas for a Socially Distanced Fall in Chicago
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 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 …
Thanksgiving 2020: How Seniors and Caregivers Can Celebrate During COVID
With COVID-19 continuing to spread here in Chicagoland and across the country, millions of people find themselves wondering about the best way to have a safe, healthy, and fulfilling Thanksgiving …
Helping Seniors Stay Social During a Chicago Winter
At Companions for Seniors, we’re proud to be owned and operated in Chicago, Illinois. This area is our home, and we love everything about it — except maybe the winter. …
Seniors and the Flu: What Older Adults Caregivers Need to Know for 2020
Each year, the flu is a major health concern for older adults — and it’s taking on even more importance in light of the ongoing spread of novel coronavirus, COVID-19. …
Why Senior Care Is So Important In Chicago
There’s no place like Chicago! Our city is unique and dynamic, and full of an endless parade of fun things to see and do. There’s a story and a legend …
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 …