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 …
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 …
Relocation Stress Syndrome: The Dangerous Costs of Uprooting the Elderly
About 70% of people over the age of 65 “can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives,” according to a report from the Department of Health …
10 Fun and Easy Projects to Start the New Year on the Right Foot
The start of a new year is a great time to turn the page — and helping the elderly adult in your life to refresh their home is a wonderful …
Sweet Home Chicago: 7 Reasons We Love the Windy City
Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world — and we’re incredibly proud to call it home! Every day, we provide reliable and experienced in-home senior care to …
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 …
Making Reading Easier for the Elderly
The English writer Joseph Addison once said that, “reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” A few centuries later, the writer Neil Gaiman would say that, …
Where to Enjoy a Winter Day in Chicago During COVID
With COVID-19 restrictions in place, this is sure to be a winter unlike any other — but that doesn’t mean that you need to put your fun and festive plans …
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 …
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 …
Quick and Healthy Snack Ideas for Seniors
For people of all ages, food is one of the biggest cornerstones of good health. Unfortunately, for older adults, eating well can be a pretty significant challenge. Many elderly adults …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …