Chicago Winter Diet Tips that Work Everywhere

You may find that when it’s cold out, you crave unhealthy carbohydrates like potatoes, pies, and pasta. But choosing the wrong carbs can really pack on the pounds.


Reinvent Yourself at Any Age in Chicago or Anywhere Else

Here are five strategic guideposts that can help us prepare for living a long life successfully in this more cyclic world.


Safe Use of Acetaminophen – Rely on the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)

For nearly three decades, NCPIE has promoted and advanced safe medicine use by older adults and their caregivers. Our diverse non-profit coalition of more than 100 members works to improve communication about how to use medicine safely and effectively.


Maintain Independence through Fitness and Exercise in Chicago

……. the hardest part is the starting part!


Save Money in Chicago

Do you have a frugal living tip? Please share your best tips.


Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Medicaid) Provide Health Coverage to nearly 60 million Americans

In addition, all States have expanded coverage for children through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).


Its a SNAP (formerly known as the Food Stamp program) in Chicago

Eligibility for SNAP is determined by the income of a household. For the purposes of SNAP, everyone who lives together and purchases and prepares meals together is grouped together as one household.


Desire to Age in Place in Chicago Faces Serious Challenges

One way to encourage aging in place is through issuing the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s low-income housing tax credits to develop housing near transit and in a livable community setting.


Retirement Reset in Chicago

“That 54% of Americans now see retirement as a whole new chapter of their life is huge,”


Senior Diversity Trends in Chicago

5.5 million older adults (14%) have a primary language other than English.




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