A Fest for the Ages
Chicago seniors celebrate aging, connect with resources in Millennium Park Thousands of seniors made their way to Chicago’s Millennium Park this past Thursday for the city’s annual Senior Fest. They came by shuttle, train, car, and on foot, filling Millennium Park with wheelchairs, walkers, and joy. “Older Chicagoans are the soul of our city — […]
Over the Threshold
America’s Unhoused Older Adults Did you know there’s not a single county in the U.S. where people can afford a 2-bedroom apartment on minimum wage? For older adults on fixed incomes and with complex medical issues, this is especially challenging. In this four-part series, published in spring 2024, Caregiving Magazine and Chicago Health Magazine delve into […]
Over the Threshold: America’s Unhoused Older Adults
Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions, they’re also asking themselves what it means as a society when we can’t care for our most vulnerable. This is part 1 in a 4-part series on older adults and homelessness. Read part 2 here about women and […]
More than Bridge and Bingo
Retirement communities are no longer homes for the old folks By Karen Schwartz Walk into the independent living apartments of The Admiral at the Lake continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on the North Side of Chicago, and you’ll see beautifully appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom units, some with an expansive view of Lake Michigan. The […]
When Help Is Needed
Assisted living offers much more than care—it offers a life When Chicagoan Laura Kimmel started looking at retirement communities in the city for her parents, Saul and Simmie Liberman, they weren’t interested in making the move. The octogenarians were adamant about staying in the house in Lincolnshire they had called home for more than 30 […]