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In addition to our staff contributors, we feature guest bloggers to share their expertise with our community.
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Two Resources Older Adults Living in Chicago Should Know About
Did you know about the the tax rebate for senior home owners and the porch repair program?
How do you infuse love in the everyday?
Pam Smith writes a blog for H.O.M.E.'s Senior Moments. She discusses expressing love through ordinary tasks such as cooking or folding laundry. Other ways one can spread love is to volunteer with us; we have opportunities for groups to guest chef, paint, or just play games with seniors.
3 things you should know about older adults and mental health
Mental health is an important part of overall health. That's true for people of all ages. Here are some things you need to know about mental health and older adults.
Here are 4 ways to be heart healthy this winter
Celebrate American Heart Month with these heart healthy activities.
Be SMART this year!
Social work intern Jack provides helpful tips for seniors on how to set SMART goals: goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.
Top Senior Moments from 2018
Here's what you were reading on our blog, Senior Moments from H.O.M.E., in 2018!
Using a holistic approach to helping older adults maintain independence
Our Chicago Semester intern, Daisy, discusses the holistic approach that our Good Life Senior Residences brings to programming for older adults.
It's Falls Prevention Month: Learn how you can make a difference
September means more than the return of pumpkin spiced lattes. It's also Falls Prevention Month. Learn how you can help older adults prevent falls with a gift to H.O.M.E. today.
How big of a problem is social isolation among older adults?
Learn about the risk factors for senior social isolation and about resources for people who are at risk. H.O.M.E.'s Intergenerational Housing program is designed to help seniors stay engaged with their community.
Guest Blogger from Howard Brown Health shares resources for seniors
Kelly is an expert in health and aging, and will be bringing evidence-based programming to H.O.M.E.'s residents this fall. Today she shares more about how such programs help older adults address chronic health conditions and increase overall wellness.
How a little help can actually make you more independent
H.O.M.E.'s mission is to help seniors maintain their independence. Join us in September to hear from our partners about assistive resources that may help you or someone you know.
Join us for a resource fair on September 12 at Nathalie Salmon House
Join us to learn more about products and services offered by our partners that help you to maintain your independence.
What is the SNAP Gap?
Have you heard of the SNAP Gap? Here's what you can do to reduce senior hunger.
Here's what we learned from community partners in June
In June we hosted two community events with partners who had a lot to share with us. Here's what we learned about financial exploitation and the Stonewall Riots.
Pro tips for seniors planning a move
Seniors planning a move may feel overwhelmed. Marnie Dawson of Dawson Relocation Services shares her pro tips that may help as you plan your move.