Snow is falling, strong cold winds are everywhere, families are pulling blankets and quilts out of the linen closet… It’s definitely winter in Chicago! Here in our area, we’re known …
How to Begin the Search for Senior Care Resources In Your Area
After carefully observing your senior loved one, considering their care needs, and starting the discussion about long-term care, your family has decided that the time is right to bring in …
What Does Companion Care Really Mean?
According to one survey, nearly 90% of older adults say that they would prefer to age in place at home, for as long as possible. At the same time, research …
What Is a Safe Home Temperature for Seniors?
For seniors and family caregivers, the winter months can offer beauty, peace, and tranquility — as well as some major challenges. On the one hand, it can be cozy to …
7 Winter Activities Perfect for the Whole Family
On an average year in Chicago we can expect nearly 30 days of snowfall according to data from Current Results — amounting to about 37 inches of the white stuff, …
5 Small Changes That Can Help Seniors Age In Place
When you think of your parents’ house, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe something like the slight squeak that an old staircase used to make? Perhaps a …
What Is Companion Care for the Elderly?
Companion care is a unique form of long-term care, focused on providing the elderly with emotional support and friendship, as well as practical help with everyday activities. It is a …
Hydration Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
For seniors, proper hydration is incredibly important. In fact, hydration is closely tied to overall health for the elderly. Getting the proper amount of fluids can help seniors enjoy more …
How to Help Seniors Organize Their Homes
Growing up, your mom and dad were quick to remind you to put your dishes away, and make sure your room was always organized and tidy. Now, as they get …
For Seniors, Aging in Place Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Alone
Growing older at home can come with some truly special advantages. For family caregivers, though, it can be intimidating to think of a senior loved one living at home all …
Five Great Games to Play With Your Elderly Loved Ones
Never underestimate the power of a good game! For seniors, playing fun, low-impact brain games can be a great way to stay sharp and alert over time. In fact, studies …
Positive New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
The end of one year and the start of another can be hectic, especially for family caregivers. This time of year means holiday celebrations to plan for, family gatherings to …
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 …
The Importance of Finding a Trained, Bonded Caregiver
It’s a big step to invite a professional caregiver into the home of your aging loved one. It’s very different than having someone stop by to deliver food, say, or …
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 …