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 …