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There’s a jarring moment when you begin to realize that your parent — the person who cooked you dinner, taught you to drive and told you to clean your room — is no longer able to handle those tasks for themselves. How do you react? It may be tempting to pretend you don’t notice, but …

When your aging parent needs more support, you might feel as though the process of transitioning to assisted living is the equivalent of bouncing along a hilly roller coaster ride — or maybe more accurately, trying to balance a teeter-totter with a couple of rambunctious 8-year-old boys on either end. Although most families ultimately find …

Independent living is a popular choice for seniors who crave an active, enriching retirement. A central location like Greater Chicago is ideal as a retirement home base, putting  you within easy travel distance of virtually anywhere in the country. Narrowing your options in the Chicago area may lead you to Wheaton, a highly desirable suburb …

The best age to move into senior living varies from person to person. But there are many reasons why moving sooner rather than later is often the best decision. A recent study reported that senior living allowed seniors to be more active, feel more socially connected and secure, and enjoy a better quality of life. …

While many seniors would rather stay in their current home for as long as possible, some are discovering the freedom of downsizing to an apartment for seniors. If you’ve been in the same house for years, if not decades, do you still use all the rooms? Or is your main living space your kitchen, bedroom, …