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Embrace a fulfilling retirement by exploring volunteer opportunities. Discover how your professional expertise can make a positive impact through various volunteer roles and learn how to contribute meaningfully to your community.
Exploring Volunteer Opportunities as a Retired ProfessionalYour eyes deserve a break! Learn all about the impact of screen time on eye strain and learn effective strategies to combat the effects of digital device use.
Eye Strain & Screen Time: What You Need To knowExplore the benefits of picking up old hobbies for senior brain health and learn how engaging in familiar activities can boost cognitive function and overall well-being.
Picking Up Old Hobbies and Its Benefits on Senior Brain HealthFrom focusing on companionship to providing social engagement to seniors, gain insights into the unique characteristics of companion care and how it differs from traditional caregiving.
How Companion Care Differs From Traditional CaregivingPrepare yourself for the onset of shorter evenings after the summer solstice. Learn actionable steps to help you adapt and make the most of your evenings during the shift in daylight hours.
How to Prepare for Shorter Evenings Post-Summer SolsticeLearn how seniors can effectively shield themselves from mosquito bites. From insect repellents to yard maintenance tips, learn senior loved ones can stay safe and enjoy the great outdoors mosquito-free.
How Seniors Can Protect Themselves From Mosquito BitesHiking is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, but it's important to take precautions as a senior. Learn essential tips for a safe and enjoyable experience.
7 Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Hiking as a SeniorCommunication breakdowns can create tension and misunderstandings within multi-generational families. Learn helpful strategies for improving communication and strengthening family bonds to foster understanding between different generations.
6 Ways To Communicate Better in a Multi-generational FamilyPollen and allergies can exacerbate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in seniors, causing increased feelings of sadness, fatigue, and other symptoms. Learn about the link between SAD and allergies, as well as tips for managing both conditions.
How Pollen and Allergies Can Affect Seasonal Affective Disorder in SeniorsLooking to stay active during the spring but worried about the rain? Don't let the weather interrupt your fitness goals. Our tips for seniors will help you maintain your outdoor exercise routine, rain or shine!
Don't Let Spring Rain Interrupt Your Outdoor Exercise Routine: Tips for SeniorsElmwood Park, IL (March 27, 2023)—Senior Helpers®, one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of its Elmwood Park, IL location to be managed and operated by Jackie Vanderbilt. The new franchise will serve senior citizens and their families in the greater Chicago area, including Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights and Melrose Park, and it hopes to bring more than 75 new jobs to the region over the next year. Senior Helpers’ professionally trained caregivers will help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.
Senior Helpers® Opens Doors in Elmwood Park, IL