| Free College Courses for Seniors |
| College Tuition Waived for Silver Scholars
A new trend is emerging across the United States; as more seniors are facing boredom in retirement, educational facilities are encouraging them to educate themselves in pursue their interests at no cost. Community colleges in Chicago and nation wide, believe that it’s never too late for seniors [...] |
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| Seniors Dance for Better Health |
| Activity Ideas for Seniors: Ballroom Dancing
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Chicago home caregivers are constantly looking for ways to keep their elderly caregivers both active and entertained. A fun new activity to introduce to them is ballroom dancing, which has proven benefits to seniors’ auditory, visual, mental and social abilities. Since it’s unlikely that very many home ... |
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| Senior Birthday Party Planning Tips |
| Tips for Throwing a Party for Seniors
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Each year that an older adult enjoys health and life is cause to celebrate, which makes birthdays a very special time of year for Chicago seniors. Planning a birthday party for your grandmother or grandfather takes special planning to accommodate the needs of the whole family, [...] |
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| Beating Senior Boredom |
| Keeping Chicago Seniors Busy with Volunteering
Q – Recently my elderly mother moved into our Chicago home; with her declining mobility, the family felt she would be safer living in an environment with family members willing and available to provide and support and assistance when necessary. We also figured that it would be [...] |
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| Tea Parties: Fun Socialization Solution |
| What to Serve at an Afternoon Tea Party
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Tea parties may have a menu that’s focused on health, but it does give Chicago seniors and their friends and family the opportunities to indulge in foods and drink that likely aren’t part of their daily diet, and that’s where the fun begins. Afternoon tea [...] |
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| “To-Dos” to Ensure Home Safety |
| Help Mom Clean her House This Summer
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How long has it been since Mom has cleaned the house? As your parents age, they may be less and less inclined or able to maintain the cleanliness of their abode. Try to make summer more fun and safe for you aging loved one by performing the following chores.
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| Men Hide Their Caring to Avoid Stigmas |
| The Secret Male Caregiver
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Unfortunately, men are often obliged to become instant-caregivers when the primary caregiver for their aging loved one passes away or is unable to continue in their role. According to AARP, men who are forced into the caregiving role tend to keep it a secret. They do not inform peers, coworkers or superior [...] |
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| Personal Emergency Response Systems |
| Can You Prevent Your Mom from Having an Accident Unattended?
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As a geriatric care specialist, I often receive questions from my Chicago clients; seniors and their families, about what would happen if their loved one had an accident in the home when no one was around. Family members worry that their senior, living alone, [...] |
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| Helping Your Senior May Be Hurting You |
| Can Caregiver Stress Kill?
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Q1 – What is caregiver stress?
A1 – Quite simply, caregiver stress is the emotional and physical effects of stress experienced by professional and family caregivers.
Q2 – Is caregiver stress common?
A2 – Many caregivers experience some sort of caregiver stress; it can be stressful in itself to be responsible for the ... |
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| Making Good Family Decisions |
| Tips for Successful Family Meetings
In the research of seeking advice on family meetings when addressing our aging parent’s critical life decisions, we believe some families would rather chew nails than have select members give advice or opinion on how parents should live out their lives. Even though we come from the same blood line, each [...] |
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