Seniors

Tips to Make the Bathroom a Safe Space for Seniors

Sometimes the smallest room in the house — the bathroom — can cause the greatest risk. One in four people…

3 years ago

Foster Grandparents Mentor Youth

The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents program provides a way for volunteers to mentor children in their communities.

3 years ago

Seniors Helping Seniors

The seniors providing services are happy to have the extra income. Both the providers and the receivers benefit from the…

3 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What Causes Kidney Stones?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father has a history of kidney stones. He has changed his diet in the past year,…

3 years ago

The Role of our Minds to Avoid Falls

A few years ago, my grandmother suffered a fall and broke her hip. She has never fully recovered and is…

4 years ago

Passions Project: Stu Katz

Jazz pianist and vibraphonist Photographed at his winter apartment in Los Angeles Some of Chicagoan Stu Katz’s passions are quiet.…

4 years ago

Passions Project: Jim Lew

Enthusiast Photographed at his home in Rogers Park, Chicago Chicagoan Jim Lew is a consummate storyteller, bursting with interesting stories…

4 years ago

Passions Project: Penny Brown

Art collector and philanthropist Photographed at her Gold Coast home, Chicago Walking into art collector and philanthropist Penny Brown’s home…

4 years ago

Passions Project: Susan Trice

Dancer Photographed at Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Chicago As a child growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Susan…

4 years ago

Passions Project: Nick Scarpelli

Chicago Cubs fan Photographed at Central Baptist Village, Norridge Nick Scarpelli grew up on the North Side, cheering for the…

4 years ago

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