In partnership with Caring.com, below you can find your nearest in-home care and senior living options within the Chicagoland area.
In-Home
Aging in place refers to continuing to live comfortably in your own home as long as you can, as opposed to entering a retirement or long-term care facility. If you only require modest assistance with your daily activities, have a tight network of family and friends nearby, and can make use of the appropriate home care services to meet your requirements, aging in place can be an option worth considering. Home care services can include the following: transportation, personal care (i.e. bathing, meal preparation), and household maintenance (i.e. laundry and housekeeping). Find the nearest in-home agencies using the Caring.com locator below:
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
Learn about ways to pay for in-home services here:
Senior Living
Everyone comes to a point in their lives when they have to select what type of living condition is ideal for them. The living options available in retirement communities come into play in this case. Healthy seniors who relocate to a retirement community can benefit from a larger social network, a wider range of activities and pastimes, and a stronger feeling of community. When the time comes, they will have an easier transition to a higher level of care. Many retirement communities offer nursing care, assisted living, and independent living options. To find an appropriate senior living alternative, please use the Caring.com locator here:
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/
To locate assisted living facilities in your area, please use the Caring.com locator:
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/illinois/chicago
Senior Advice & Topics
Family members commonly wonder when it is proper to become involved in the daily activities and care of an aging loved one. Adult children typically discuss their parents’ health and living situations amongst themselves until an unexpected incident compels them to act. The best method to tackle the issue with seniors or prepare for taking care of someone else’s daily requirements, money, and health is to avoid waiting until the last minute. Although it happens frequently, going into care without a plan is generally discouraged. Review the following subjects on Seniorhousingnet.com to assist prepare you and your loved ones:
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