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.

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Fresh Air, Fresh Perspective
As I’m writing this I have the windows open and a warm breeze blowing in. It is carrying pollen,
of course, so my allergies will soon start acting up. But there’s also the sound of birds, as well
as children playing, floating on the breeze and through the window as well. Spring is definitely
coming and I can’t help but smile.
My mother always enjoyed spring. “Open all the windows, let the fresh air in,” I remember her
saying as I was growing up. It was when she got older and didn’t care to do that anymore that I
started to wonder if something was wrong. She lived alone. And after the change in her usual
routine of opening the windows, I started to pay more attention to what she did and didn’t do.
After a few months, as I noticed more and more things being neglected, I realized there was a
larger issue that needed to be addressed. Mom couldn’t live alone anymore. That started me
researching in-home care services for seniors as well as Meals on Wheels and other services.
The more I talked with senior care specialists, the more I realized there were other signs
confirming my conclusion.
. 1. Dramatic changes in long standing routines- (opening the windows in the spring)
. 2. Forgetfulness and confusion- Seniors can become very skilled at covering up confusion,
turning mistakes into a joke or saying what happened is a slight mistake. Watch for
trends!
. 3. Neglected home- Do you notice the house getting trashy? Seniors can find everyday
household chores overwhelming and especially difficult.
. 4. Personal hygiene- Seniors who used to be well dressed and well groomed suddenly start
neglecting things that used to be important because they find it overwhelming.
. 5. Medications- Seniors have difficulty keeping track of medications, either forgetting to
take them or overdosing and taking too many, creating an unnecessary risk and a
potentially serious health problem.
This is just a short list of possible signs that a senior may need help and the signs are not always
obvious. You have to look closely and it may take time. Be sure to talk with a medical
professional and a senior care expert if you spot troubling warning signs.
Meanwhile, open the windows and enjoy the spring and know there are professionals who can
help you through a difficult time.
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

2. Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Chicago, Illinois, Shares 5
Warning Signs That Something May Be Amiss With Your Elder
Loved One
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.