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How to prepare for winter weather
The weather is turning cooler. Here are a few expert tips on how you can stay warm in your home in the winter.
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.
Tips to prevent falls with Loyola University Chicago nursing students
Nursing students from Loyola University Chicago helped to present the Matter of Balance program to seniors living in our Intergenerational Housing program.
Safety Tips You Need to Know This Holiday Weekend
Providing safety tips to elderly and caretakers for the Fourth of July holiday weekend
September is Fall Prevention Month. Here's how you can help.
Help H.O.M.E. keep seniors safe in their homes this Fall Prevention Month for the price of a pumpkin spice latte.
Top tips for staying safe and healthy as you age
Here are our top posts of tips and information for seniors about getting active and staying healthy.
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Volunteers bring warmth to seniors
H.O.M.E. volunteers help themselves by making an impact on the lives of seniors.
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Keeping seniors warm in Chicago winters
Your support helps us keep seniors in Chicago warm in the harsh winters.
Keeping Seniors Informed: Our Top 3 Tips Posts
Here's a look back at three informative blog posts where we provide tips and resources for seniors.
4 Myths about Senior Hunger
Food insecurity is a one of the biggest issues for many seniors. It’s important to take a minute to address some misconceptions about senior hunger.
8 tips to help seniors (and others) beat the heat
8 tips for seniors to beat the heat this summer.
Debunking Myths about Falls
As we continue to observe Older Americans Month and its theme, ‘Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.’, the focus in this final week of May is on myths about
Tips for Seniors and Care Givers: Fall Prevention
Tips for seniors and caregivers, and what HOME's upkeep and repair program is doing to ensure the safety of Chicago's elder population.