A Traveling Dental Hygienist in the Northwest Suburbs Shares her Perspective Even for those who are homebound, it is important to have a sense of normalcy to your morning and evening routine. Your loved one deserves to start the day fresh – that means clean clothes, a freshly made bed, a shower, and sparkling clean teeth. Think of how much…
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: Your mom is in excellent health at age 80, 90, or rounding 100. She is fiercely independent and does just about everything on her own, from cleaning and laundry, to paying bills, cooking, and even driving. You, on the other hand, WORRY about her living alone and want to have the talk about…
Summer is a great time of year, full of all kinds of fun activities like cookouts, concerts, and family gatherings. Kids are out of school and the weather is warm enough to enjoy spending more time outdoors at the beach or even just in the backyard. There’s no reason why seniors can’t enjoy summertime activities as well. Socializing has positive…
These days, ordering a ride is as easy as clicking an app – unless, that is, you don’t have a smartphone. Only a quarter of adults age 65 and older own smartphones, according to a Pew Research Center study. That makes taking advantage of the vast number of ride sharing options out there a little trickier. Ironically, older adults who…
If you can’t tell already, we are very serious about preventing falls. Did you know that falls cause more three times the number of deadly injuries than gunshot wounds? Scary, to say the least, and time to make the conversation about fall prevention a little more public. A fall can mean the beginning of a downward spiral and long hospital…
Young and old alike slip and fall on the ice. Older adults are not unique in their desire to avoid this treacherous weather; however, falls for seniors tend to be serious. Practicing fall precautions is the best way to assure that you do not end up injured after a winter fall. Below are some tips for avoiding those nasty falls…
The Sandwich Generation is a term that is used to describe a generation of adults who are caring for both an aging parent and growing children. This situation may sound familiar to you: Mom and dad are in their 90’s and live in Arlington Heights. You and your three teenage children live in Naperville. Work is downtown and your…
Remember when you were kids and you used to fight over who got to watch their favorite TV show or who had to do the dishes? Some of those sibling dynamics don’t change as we age, but the stakes do get higher. When it comes to caring for an aging parent, each adult child has a distinct idea about how…
Summer months are coming and the heat will be rising. Let’s make sure we stay cool and hydrated. Top tips to prevent dehydration and overheating: Wear light clothing Keep blinds closed to prevent sunlight from coming in Make frequent checks on your loved one Offer fluids and make sure to keep yourself hydrated If you have air conditioner please turn…
At first glance, it looked like a local contractor was doing a good deed for the elderly in underserved Chicago communities. Mark Diamond would seek out aging African-American homeowners on Chicago’s West and South sides, and offer them the opportunity to fix up their homes through a free government program. In reality, however, Diamond was signing them up for reverse…
