Chicago is home to over 2.5 million people, about 12% of whom are 65 or over. Many of the city’s senior residents stay active and independent in their own homes, but others need some help with basic daily tasks....
At some point a loved one may no longer be able to live on their own, either due to illness or just because of age related difficulties. Assisted Care Homes or also know as assisted living facilities, care for...
In the early stages of dementia, patients are aware that something is changing within their brains. They notice that they have memory loss and are confused by things which they once dealt with easily. They realize they can no...
Art has been found to increase the mental and physical health of seniors. There are now many programs targeted toward retirees and older seniors in particular. With the aging of the baby boomers, niche senior living communities have sprung...
Talking about care options with your aging parents can be a difficult subject to bring up. You realize that the time has come because your parents are having problems using the stairs or taking their medication properly. Bringing up...
Many seniors move into a senior living community when they retire and have found that the design of the community and it's attractiveness was one of the reasons they decided to live there. Both they and their families liked...
Many older adults find themselves unable to care for their homes as they age They may have trouble navigating the maintenance tasks, cleaning and routine chores. Others struggle to complete normal activities of daily living on their own, such...
At the best of times, moving can be chaotic and stressful. You have to be an organizational wizard to keep everything on track and on time. Moving to a new home for a senior with dementia is even more...
As you grow older there may come a point where you might consider moving out of your own home into an assisted living community. Many people consider this a loss of independence; however, assisted learning communities are a great...
Making the change to assisted living is difficult for a senior, even one who has chosen this themselves. Your loved one may understandably regret their loss of independence. If they are still in their home it is a double loss....
