During the coronavirus crises, the staff remains available to help you or a loved one find Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Memory/Dementia Care Care Communities at NO COST to our clients. Above all, we are the local experts in locating the best senior living options and...
In July 1995, the city of Chicago experienced one of the deadliest heat waves in our nation's history. During a period spanning 5 days, 739 people died. Most of the victims were the elderly and infirmed living in the poorest and most dangerous sections of the...
Did you know your skin is the largest and heaviest organ in your body? Yes, skin is an organ and actually quite an amazing one serving many important functions in the body. Foremost, the epidermis (outer layer) acts as a barrier, protecting the body's internal parts...
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a medical condition characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Unfortunately, osteoporosis can lead to an increased risk of fracture of the hip, spine, and wrist. In general, for seniors, these fractures are not only physically debilitating but...
Older generations have not typically had high rates of substance abuse (drugs or alcohol) compared to their younger counterparts. However, this may change as members of the baby boom generation (the first wave turned 65 in 2011) enter their senior years. According to the National Institutes of...
Most older adults drink responsibly. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, the prevalence of heavy alcohol use is lower among adults ages 65 and older than among other adult age groups. However, as the body ages, the way it is able to...