What Exactly is Memory Care? Memory care is a specialized type of long-term skilled nursing that focuses on the memory care needs of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory impairments. Memory care aims…
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Energize Your Summer!
Summer in the Chicago means longer days, more sunshine, and plenty of time to get active with your Seniors Helping Seniors® caregiver! For those experiencing fatigue, however, keeping up with an active social life and…
The Dangers of Falling at Home and Ways To Prevent It
Three million people over the age of 65 go to the emergency room every year for fall injuries, and about one million of those occur at home, with 20% of cases resulting in serious injuries…
The Purrfect Companion: Discover The Perks of Pets
June is National Adopt A Cat Month and at Seniors Helping Seniors® Chicago Metro in-home care services, we are purring with excitement! That is because we know that taking in a furry friend has excellent…
A Smooth Way to Spend a Summer’s Day!
The first day of Summer (6/21) is also National Smoothie Day! Why not celebrate both with your companion by blending up this nutrition-packed smoothie recipe? Ingredients 2 cups of baby spinach 1 diced mango 8-10…
Mind Over Matter: 5 Tips For Practicing Positive Aging!
Everyone views aging differently. To some, the idea of getting older is scary. Others embrace it with a youthful ferocity! At the end of the day, your mindset is more important than you think. It…
Physical Activity is Essential to Healthy Aging
Exercise is good for you, especially if you are over the age of sixty-five. As we age, our energy levels decrease, and our bodies become more fragile. Doctors and senior-care experts say to prevent problems…
Lemonade Squeezes the Day!
Since lemonade is the perfect start-of-Summer drink and the national drink of May, here are 6 ways to zest up your homemade lemonade! Traditional Lemonade 6 cups of hot water 1/4 cup of raw…
Savor The Season With Healthy Summer Eating
The Seniors Helping Seniors ® Chicago Metro family loves seeing our care receivers enjoy the best parts of each season. With summer fast approaching in Chicago, it will soon be time to break out the…