Mom and Dad have been there for you through thick and thin, right up through adulthood. But lately, there’s been a subtle shift in the relationship, as they begin to have more needs themselves due to the effects of aging. You know you need to be there for them; and you’re definitely not alone. Nationwide studies report that a little…
Even though the yuletide season is usually thought of as a time that is joyous, full of visiting those who are nearest and dearest and purchasing gifts, for seniors, it can be anything but merry and bright. A combination of lost loved ones, memories of holidays past, health problems and more can impact seniors with emotions of loneliness and sadness.…
It’s true; all good things must come to an end, and following the most wonderful time of the year comes perhaps the most dreaded time: tax season! If those words make you cringe, Home & Hearth Caregivers, the Chicago suburbs’ top provider of in home care services, is here to shed some light on tax deductions and credits specifically for…
The holiday season is full of celebrations, parties, and gatherings. Nevertheless, for an older loved one, holiday outings require a little extra planning. Follow these pointers from in home care for seniors experts, Home & Hearth Caregivers, to be able to savor fun and relaxed outings with loved ones of all ages this season. Before leaving the home, consider: The…
New Year’s resolutions: we love to create them, and can’t help but break them. Perhaps you’ve been energized to eat better, lose those stubborn five pounds, quit smoking, or exercise more; but life has a way of interfering with our best intentions, especially for family members providing senior care for a loved one in the Chicago area. To make a…