Aging
North Suburban Hearing Service
North Suburban Hearing Service has served the Niles, Illinois area and its surrounding communities for almost 50 years. We offer a full range of diagnostic and preventative hearing healthcare professional services, including evaluations, hearing aids repairs, etc.
Arden Courts – Memory Care Community
We recognize every individual’s physical, mental and social needs and provide a secure environment that fosters independence for as long as possible. Walking paths, visual cues and home-like amenities invoke a sense of freedom and independence.
Presbyterian Homes
Founded in 1904, Presbyterian Homes is an independent, not-for-profit and faith-based organization with a national reputation for creating extraordinary retirement communities. Fully accredited by CARF/CCAC, the nation’s only accrediting body for retirement […]
Chicago Senior Services Network
Chicago Senior Services Network (CSSN) are professionals in the senior healthcare and related services areas. We help our clients by sharing resources, training, and new ideas. CSSN builds alliances that construct lifelong working relationships, and work in areas related to senior care.
RehabNet
We are a non profit organization with a mission to educate and provide assistance to seniors struggling addiction as well as caregivers and family members with concerns. Our primary objective is to effectively halt the growing silent epidemic of senior addiction.
Staring at the Sun
Written in Irv Yalom’s inimitable story-telling style, Staring at the Sun is a profoundly encouraging approach to the universal issue of mortality. In this magisterial opus, capping a lifetime of work and personal experience, Dr. Yalom helps us recognize that the fear of […]
The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
When you find the courage to change at midlife,’ Angeles Arrien teaches, ‘a miracle happens.’ Your character is opened, deepened, strengthened, softened. You return to your soul’s highest values. You are now prepared to create your legacy: an imprint of your dream for […]
The Art of Growing Older: Writers on Living and Aging by Wayne C. Booth
“To delve into ‘The Art of Growing Older: Writers on Living and Aging,’ by Wayne Booth (U. of Chicago Press 1992) is to discover, or rediscover, that the world’s literary greats have had a lot to say through the centuries on the topic of aging.”
Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
In each of his widely acclaimed, best-selling books, Dr. Andrew Weil has been an authoritative and companionable guide through a uniquely effective combination of traditional and nontraditional approaches to health and healthy living.
Something to Live For
Drawing on ancient and contemporary wisdom, as well as modern research, Richard Leider and David Shapiro provide insightful ways of thinking and being that help us find meaning and purpose in the second half of life. This deeply reflective book uses a safari, (referencing a trip the authors took to Africa in 2006) as a…
The Denial of Death
Winner of the Pulitzer prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life’s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker’s brilliant and impassioned answer to the ‘why’ of human existence. In contrast to the Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie — man’s refusal to acknowledge mortality.
Synergy Home Care
In-home care is a great way to get the help you need. You may be a senior who needs assistance with daily living activities, so trust our caregivers to help with meal preparation or personal care. You may also be caring for your aging parent and just need someone to be with them while you…
Elder Care
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services.
North Shore Retirement Hotel
The North Shore offers comfort, convenience and care – all in the heart of vibrant downtown Evanston. A feeling of familiarity and community are what makes The North Shore unique, where a comfortable sense of belonging makes it easy to meet people.
Right At Home: In Home Care
Right at Home is a leader in the home care industry. We provide care for seniors and disabled adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence. We are an in-home care company that happens to operate through franchisees.
Aging Info Radio
Each week Sue Zawacki interviews expert guests and explores healthy aging, aging in place, elder care, boomer & senior lifestyles, retirement communities, wealth at retirement and related topics.
LifeSkills Authorities
LifeSkills Authorities (LSA) is a firm uniquely designed to help struggling individuals, families, and businesses nationwide. Many times, people do not seek help; or receive disjointed care.