Ah.... February! Thanks to Feb. 14 being Valentine's Day, this is the month when romance is in the air! We here at Care & Comfort at Home decided to focus on that loving feeling as we searched for some of the most enjoyable activities, venues, and events for seniors in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. So get ready for love. . . . READ THE REST
When it comes to caring for an older adult, caregivers often find that support and assistance is a welcome relief. But it's not always easy to know where to find such help for caregivers. So, you might be surprised to learn that the U.S. Federal Government has several resources listed online with information and content specifically designed to help and support caregivers. One of them might be helpful to you. . . . READ THE REST
I remember the process of going to bed in my 20s. Not real difficult: Brush my teeth, put on my pj’s, and slip into bed for immediate sleep. As an older adult, I now have to: 1) be sure I don't eat too much too late, 2) try not to fall asleep too early, 3) turn down the thermostat, 4) take my melatonin, 5) floss and brush my teeth, 6) use my Flonase, 7) put on my pj’s, and finally 8) put in my night guard. Oh, did I forget the burglar alarm? Am I sure the door is locked? Your senior older loved one probably has an even longer list to contend with than I do. . . . READ THE REST
It’s a new year! And a long-standing tradition is to kick off a new year with resolutions — goals to be accomplished in the next 12 months. While there are the old standbys — such as quitting smoking or drinking, losing weight, or getting fit — goal setting can be applied to your caregiving tasks as well. Planning and preparation can improve the outcome of any job we do, and that includes caregiving. If you care for someone, you might be able to benefit by setting some goals for the new year. Here are the steps you can take to create goals that can specifically help make caregiving a little easier and better in the new year. . . . READ THE REST
The new year is here! It's not only a new year, but a new decade. 2020 delivers hope of better things to come. But we can always be sure of the great activities, events, and venues that are available to experience in the Denver area — in particular for seniors! Each month, Care & Comfort at Home searches for great Denver area activities that older adults will especially enjoy. So please check out our list of January 2020 Denver area activities for older adults. . . . READ THE REST
How quickly time flies! Not only is a new year beginning, but so is a new decade! However, some things never change, and that includes the abundance of fun activities, events, and venues that the Chicagoland area has to offer. . . . READ THE REST
There are really only two ways to lead a fulfilling life. They both spring from the same source. We must live in gratitude and in giving. The holiday just passed in November was about gratitude, and this season is about giving. They are interrelated and inseparable. If you live in one, you are most likely living in the other as well. . . . READ THE REST
Ah, the sights, smells, and tastes of Christmas dinner! They can evoke such wonderful memories of the holidays. Are you getting nostalgic for those dinners of Christmas past? You know — the dishes you enjoyed when you were young! The ones Grandma always used to make. Look no further! Care & Comfort at Home has pulled together a list of some of the most iconic and memorable Christmas dishes, as well as links to their recipes, so you can enjoy them again and again. . . . READ THE REST
One of the things we all want is to be considered is a hero — if not to a nation or a community, at least to someone. If you are reading this, chances are very good that you are already a hero: You are taking care of a loved one. . . . READ THE REST
What do you get for the person that seems to have everything and needs nothing? Shopping for older adults can sometimes be difficult — especially when younger folks are doing the shopping. What would they like? What can they use? If you are having trouble coming up with holiday gift ideas for the senior loved ones in your life, have no fear! Care & Comfort at Home has come up with some great gift ideas that older adults would love to receive. (And we promise you, they are NOT just slippers and housecoats.) Check out these ten great 2019 holiday gift ideas for seniors! One is sure to be the perfect gift for your senior loved one. . . . READ THE REST