The most successful companies are the ones created to solve problems. BrightStar Care was started by a young couple, Shelly and J.D. Sun, when struggling to find the proper elder home care for J.D.’s grandmother. The complexity of finding trustworthy care led them to start BrightStar Care, a network of more than 300 offices across […]
A Stanford University psychologist named Kelly McGonigal gave a memorable 2013 TED Talk about stress and how it’s been proven to be harmful to health—but only when the stress-sufferer believes that stress is harmful to health. She referenced a study of 30,000 adults who were asked to report their stress levels and to share if […]
When mom and dad reach their later 70s to 80s they may not be ready to leave their home or make changes to their lifestyle.
“I plan to live in my home for the rest of my life,” says Evanston resident Alan Lieberman. “I’ll remain living in an urban environment with people of all ages because it helps me stay younger and more vital.” His sentiment echoes the majority of baby boomers. The Liebermans plan to “age in place.” […]
Presbyterian Homes, Evanston-based owner-operator of 8 retirement communities in the North and Northwest suburbs and Chicago, has launched a new online resource for adult children, caregivers and helping organizations who may need a better understanding of all the considerations that go into choosing the senior care solution that is right for an aging loved one. […]
