Beyond the Wheelchair
Understanding the history of July’s Disability Pride Month Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine someone with a disability. Who do you envision? What accommodations do they have? Many people associate disability with physical disabilities. They might picture a wheelchair user because of the well-known International Symbol of Access — the figure in […]
Legal Updates
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Illinois Artificial Intelligence in Employment Effective January 2026 The Illinois Human Rights Act defines caregivers as a protected class. This amendment (PA 103-0804) extends that protection and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to discriminate against protected classes in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other employment activities. Illinois Medical Aid […]
Getting There
How one travel nurse helps aging loved ones get from point A to point B Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Whether your father in Denver has Lewy body dementia or your grandmother in Florida is recovering from a stroke, when you decide that it’s time to bring them back to where family can help care […]
Older Adults’ Community Assessment
Fact checked by Shannon Sparks The U.S. Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to address “community social services for older persons.” The act created more than 600 area agencies on aging and tasked them with conducting community needs assessments every two to four years. Sixty years later, AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois — an […]
Legal Updates
Fact checked by Jim Lacy Family Caregiver Month, Effective November 2025 In alignment with the national observance, the Illinois Senate has designated November as Family Caregiver Month. In Illinois alone, 1.3 million unpaid family caregivers provide an estimated $21 billion in care annually. The resolution recognizes that family caregivers and the direct care workforce […]
Exploring the World from Home
How some older adults travel abroad, without going anywhere Fact checked by Jim Lacy Imagine spending five days strolling the streets of Madrid: talking with locals, visiting historical landmarks, and learning about the city’s rich history. Now imagine doing all of that from your computer, without worrying whether a historical site will be mobility aid-friendly or […]
Planning Ahead
What to look for when picking a financial expert Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Just like your physical and mental health, your financial health also impacts your overall well-being. In a recent survey from the nonprofit CFP Board, half (51%) of respondents working with a certified financial planner (CFP) report that they are “living comfortably” […]