Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the Chicago, Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background check. If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Belmont Harbor, Bucktown, Chicago, DePaul, Downtown, Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue, Near North, Near North Side, North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Water Tower Place and the surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home health care for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice, but we can promise we will do our best to make it as painless as possible. From our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering Senior Helpers of Chicago Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit: http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.

1. Senior Helpers in Home Elder Care of Chicago, Illinois, Presents Top
Ten Caregiving Resolutions of 2012
Baby Boomers Are Making a List of Resolutions and Checking It Twice
(Chicago, Illinois)– January 2012 – One in three people will be making a New Year’s resolution
during that sixty second descent of the crystal ball in Times Square. In fact, studies show *that
those who make resolutions are ten times more likely to successfully change their behavior.
This year, Senior Helpers, one of the largest in-home care agencies in the nation, is asking all
caregivers to make a New Year’s Resolution list and check it twice!
“Once that countdown is over, 10,000 people will officially hit senior status each day of the
New Year,” says Jonathan Wishnick with Senior Helpers of Chicago, Illinois (IL). “That means
many adult children will suddenly find themselves taking on a new role as caregiver for their
aging parent/s. We’re encouraging all caregivers, families, and professionals to take a moment
of reflection for the New Year and write down their ‘top ten caregiving resolutions.’ Something
as simple as writing down their goals for the New Year really can help them cope emotionally
through this challenging stage in their lives.”
Research reveals* that the readiness to change is the single best predictor when it comes to
whether your New Year’s resolutions will be successful. Family caregiving has become so main
stream that many Baby Boomers are working an average of more than 20 hours/week,
OUTSIDE of their normal 40 hour work week. The individual feeling most of this stress is often
the middle-aged, eldest daughter, who is also working. If you’re feeling the stresses of
caregiving, here are some resolutions Senior Helpers recommends.
Senior Helpers’ Top 10 Caregiving Resolutions:
1. I am doing my best – no one is perfect – and I won’t allow myself to drown in guilt.
2. Receiving advice from others only makes me stronger, not weaker. It’s okay to ask
friends and family, or agencies like Senior Helpers, for guidance.
3. I promise to take care of myself and my health, and to not cancel doctor
appointments.
4. I promise to make time for myself, alone. And I won’t hesitate to ask for help to
achieve that or feel guilty about it.
5. I will say “no” to requests when I feel my schedule is too full for one more thing.
6. I will always keep in mind that the senior I care for did not choose their illness or
disability.
7. I will reach out for help if I feel caregiver burnout or signs of depression.
8. I will make time for my own family members – they’re important too.
9. I will remind myself that the healthier and happier I am as an individual, the better
caregiver I will be.
10. If I’m having a tough day, I will slow down, back up, and try again.
“We believe one of the most important resolutions listed above is for caregivers to not be
afraid to reach out for help,” says Wishnick. “Six months into the New Year, only **46% of
people are still making good on their promises. Senior Helpers can help you keep your
caregiving resolutions. In-home care isn’t just for full time senior clients…we’re also here to
help give caregivers a break, even if it’s just for two hours at a time.”

2. Senior Helpers in Home Elder Care of Chicago, Illinois, Presents Top
Ten Caregiving Resolutions of 2012
Sources: *American Psychological Association, **Yahoo News!, Health Magazine, National
Alliance for Caregiving
Did You Know?
• . . . . . .72% of family caregivers report not going to the doctor as often as they should;
55% say they skip their own doctor appointments.
• . . . . . .40% of caregivers who work full time report missing work on a regular basis due
to the health needs of an elderly loved one.
• . . . . . .17% report their health has gotten worse as a result of family caregiving.
• . . . . . .23% of those providing care for family members for five or more years report
health as fair or poor.
Media Contact: Jonathan Wishnick, (312) 867-7110, jwishnick@seniorhelpers.com
For more information about Senior Helpers, please visit:
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago
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About Senior Helpers:
Senior Helpers provides many in-home, care-giving services for the elderly in the Chicago,
Illinois area. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their
independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are
provided by bonded and insured care givers all of whom pass a National background check.
If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Belmont Harbor, Bucktown, Chicago,
DePaul, Downtown, Gold Coast, Lake Shore Drive, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Michigan Avenue,
Near North, Near North Side, North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Water Tower Place and the
surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with impeccable references. Home health care
for your elderly loved ones is never an easy choice, but we can promise we will do our best to
make it as painless as possible. From our family to yours we sincerely thank you for considering
Senior Helpers of Chicago Home Health Care Company. For more information, please visit:
http://www.seniorhelpers.com/chicago.