From Aaah to Brrrr
Relocating older loved ones from a warm climate to a cold climate Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro When my husband moved from Florida to live with me in Chicago, we had to manage a learning curve. He didn’t own a winter coat or thick gloves. His shoes weren’t suitable for snow or slick spots that […]
Keep Connecting
Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica Boyajian and her husband — both in their 60s and formerly of Highland Park, Illinois — spent months looking for a new home. They wanted a lower cost of living and a supportive community for […]
Downsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your Stuff
At age 68, Mary knew the time had come to sell the family’s two-flat on Chicago’s North Side that her grandfather purchased in the 1940s. She grew up with her siblings and parents on the first floor. After her grandparents passed away, Mary moved to their second-floor apartment where she was joined by her partner, […]