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Senior Saviors

Dispensing love and life lessons, grandparents step in to raise their grandchildren Above photo by Jim Vondruska: Diana Martin-Logan with her…

3 years ago

Addressing Cracks in Long-Term Care

With staff shortages and residents’ social isolation, what needs to change in our nation’s nursing homes? Undeniably, the pandemic has…

3 years ago

Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

When Ann learned about a test that could reveal whether she had a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the…

3 years ago

Pawsitive Connection

In a purr-fect pairing, pets bring love and companionship to older adults When her Arlington Heights retirement community locked down due…

4 years ago

Dealing with Depression

Specialists help seniors address mental health issues and find treatment While many older adults experience depression, it is not a…

4 years ago

Digging Deep

As gardens grow, so do older adults and their communities Every year, without fail, new growth emerges from the soil.…

4 years ago

Older Adults Can Get the Covid-19 Vaccine Now – If They Find Elusive Doses

When Illinois began rolling out Covid-19 vaccines to healthcare workers on December 15, many – especially the state’s seniors —…

4 years ago

Power to the People

Senior activists make their voices heard Crystal McGee had already begun praying when she felt the spit hit her skin. It…

4 years ago

When Pandemonium Strikes

Senior residential communities face pandemic’s tough lessons At this time last year, family members could pop in at any time…

4 years ago

Coping with an Epidemic of Loneliness

Social isolation is at an all-time high. How seniors are connecting His purple bicycle is still getting as much mileage…

4 years ago

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