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Chicago Caregiving is a resource for seniors and those who care for them navigate everyday life, find necessary services and locate professional assistance. We give you the information you need to make the best choices during this complex phase of life.
Chicago Caregiving
7M ago
America’s Unhoused Older Adults Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions, they’re also asking themselves what it means as a society when we can’t care for our most vulnerable. Part 1: America’s Unhoused Older Adults
Angel doesn’t need the scars to remind him. He remembers the day it happened, how the man pulled up along Humboldt Park one morning seven years ago, asking if anyone wanted to make a few bucks by helping him move. Angel was in his early 50s at the time, living on and off in the park. He readily agreed to help and hope ..read more
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7M ago
How shoulder arthritis impacts quality of life for older adults ..read more
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7M ago
Access to water offers mental and physical benefits, however you choose to interact with it ..read more
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Aging isn’t cheap — costs to keep in mind throughout the years ..read more
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Unpaid caregivers often shoulder a financial burden on top of everything else ..read more
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8M ago
Is the cost of travel insurance — for trip cancellations or for your health — ever worthwhile?
When you’re planning your next vacation getaway, how often do you envision coming down with the flu or breaking a bone?
If you’re like me, never. In the excitement of buying tickets and making plans, I never consider what could go wrong on my adventures, which means it’s even less likely that I’m thinking about buying insurance in case something does happen. All I’m focused on is the good stuff: making new friends in different cities, clinking wine glasses, or hiking up a mountain.
Most of the time ..read more