Cookout season is upon us. Summer is the perfect time to break out the grill with friends and family. At Seniors Helping Seniors, we cherish these moments in the sun with loved ones and heart-healthy…

Tobey Ellison has been with Seniors Helping Seniors® Chicago Metro for the past 5 years. This spunky lady is in her 8th decade of life, and she has no plans to slow down anytime soon….

There will always come a time when our parents—or grandparents, for that matter—will need looking after. Such is the nature of aging, and there are options that we can go for to make sure they…

Are you thinking that now’s the time to leave big-house life behind? If so, you’re in luck. Despite the pandemic, the real estate market is strong, interest rates are low, and it’s still a great…

Why do you need to work on your balance? What is balance? It’s the ability to remain steady in the face of external force (such as gravity or a difficult situation). Interestingly, the physical and…

  It can be difficult to get the right in-home caregiver for an elderly relative. One business on the Northwest Side has seniors helping seniors. “I have met some of the loveliest people and formed…

You know exercise is good for you, but oftentimes it is difficult to find the time or understand what exercises to perform. The science is clear, squats are the exercise to master. Thankfully, it’s an…

Entering your golden years doesn’t mean that your health and well-being have to decline. Rather than resigning yourself to the assumption that you’ll struggle as you get older, you can take control of your mental…

Wouldn’t we all love to drink from a real fountain of youth? While there isn’t really a magic elixir for staying young, we can all take steps for healthy happy aging that make us feel…