Services offer supervision and activities, keeping older adults engaged while aging in place Often, after packed days and nights caring for their aging loved ones, family caregivers need a break. And older adults, including people Read More
Transitioning to a memory care community may be challenging. Here’s how to make it easier Abigail Havens remembers the troubling updates from her mother’s friends. One afternoon, her mother had gotten lost driving Read More
Tips to prevent a loved one from leaving home and losing their way Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease means always being vigilant. About 60% of people with the disease will wander at least once Read More
Making music engages the brain and improves mood Nine residents at The Selfhelp Home, a senior living community in Edgewater, gathered in a circle one spring morning, holding frame drums. “I feel like singing,” said Read More
Caring for my father shows the true importance of love As told to Lisa Fields Joliet resident Jennie Herrmann, 45, shares her experience taking care of her father, who had dementia. Here are her words, as Read More
Keep these tips in mind to bring out their best 1. Remember who they are When working with families, Aishling Dalton Kelly, CEO of Aishling Care Academy and Aishling Companion Home Care, first finds out what Read More
Struggling to keep track of everything? These products keep your memory in check For older adults with memory issues, technology can make life a whole lot easier — even if tech products may at first feel Read More
Embracing cultural traditions engages seniors, honoring their heritage Above: Dipti Shah, Adult Daycare Services Coordinator, Universal Metro Asian Services. Photo by Jim Vondruska Saroj and Shantilal Topiwala had nothing to do. They lived with their Read More
Treatments target chronic pain and inflammation On most days for the past 25 years, 79-year-old Arthur Cooper of Park Ridge has experienced side effects stemming from genetic neuropathy, which causes numbness, tingling, and pain throughout the Read More
Strategies help older adults adjust to life with vision loss As we age, it can be hard to see well enough to read, drive, or even tell people’s faces apart. Glasses might help, but Read More