Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead of packing suitcases and boarding a plane, Samatas and the residents settled into their seats Read More
What advice would you give to someone new to caregiving? “Make sure that you have empathy for the patient that you’re actually taking care of. I think about every single patient that I’m Read More
Why you need a health insurance agent and how to find one When I lost my job in a company-wide layoff, I faced a multitude of concerns: How would I find a new job? How Read More
Some older adults continue to work well past retirement age — whether they have to or not Kevin O’Neil, 67, worked as a journalist for more than 30 years. The McKinley Park resident later obtained his master’Read More
A look at green end-of-life options available in Illinois Nothing is certain except death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1789. In 2022, what also feels certain for many Americans is our collective demise, as forests burn, Read More
Redefining what it means to be a college senior Whether they’re changing careers, re-routing after detours, or envisioning a brighter future for their communities, the people in these pages — all over age 60 — don’t Read More
Czenzi Jones Degree: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Learning School: University of Illinois at Chicago Graduation: June 2023 For Czenzi Jones, graduation has gone from distant goal to impending reality. The mother of eight, Read More
Bo Shi Degree: Master of Science in Clinical Investigation School: Northwestern University Graduated: September 2022 Bo Shi, PhD, is no stranger to academic institutions. While working at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine as a research faculty Read More
Tamara Davis Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies School: Loyola University Anticipated Graduation: December 2022 After seven layoffs in 20 years, Tamara Davis wanted to pivot. She had been working for commercial and residential architecture firms, Read More
Edward McClory Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Sociology concentration School: St. Xavier University Graduation: May 2022 The past few years have taught Edward McClory a lot — and not just because he was in school. In 2016, McClory was Read More