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So you’ve come to the conclusion that you need help at home, wherever home is. A decision to pursue care at home can follow a recent health event, expected or unexpected, or can arise because a family is at a point where managing the care of a loved one has become unmanageable. Attempting to understand…

The very word “home” conjures up images of warmth, love, and comfort. It’s no wonder then that the vast majority of seniors would choose to remain at home throughout aging if given the option. And thankfully, that option is a viable one for many with the help of professional in-home senior care support: one-on-one support…

Chicago home care during the pandemic ensures heightened safety and comfort. While terms such as “social distancing,” “self-quarantining,” and “pandemic” have been part of our everyday vocabulary for nearly a year now, we at SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago remain dedicated to helping seniors stay safe while receiving the high quality home care during the pandemic…

The vast majority of seniors are interested in “aging in place” or continuing  to live in their own homes or communities. According to aarp.org, “nearly 90 percent of people over age 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible, and 80 percent believe their current residence is where they will always…

For most older adults who live independently, the time will come when they need help. It could be that a health condition has made completing everyday activities more challenging, they may have difficulty driving, or you may notice that they have started forgetting things. Sometimes an aging parent will recognize their need for help and…

Caregiving for a family member can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It can also be one of the most stressful. A 2020 report conducted by the AARP and the National Alliance on Caregiving found that the number of family caregivers has climbed from 18% of adults in 2015 to more than 21% in…

Find answers to common questions about Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health. June is designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, something that is near and dear to our hearts at SYNERGY HomeCare. Because we care for so many seniors struggling with cognitive concerns, we’re pleased to have formed a team to participate in this year’s…

Remember those old family sitcoms, with children who were always obedient to their parents and cheerful to their brothers and sisters? If there were ever any difficulties, they were always neatly wrapped up and resolved at the end of the 30-minute program. Real life, as we well know, is often nothing like that picture-perfect scenario,…

  Foster senior independence with these tips. Throughout the different stages of our lives, independence means different things. Earlier in life, we face milestones such as moving into our own homes, getting married, or even simply completing a difficult task on our own. In our later years, senior independence is of utmost importance to allow…