Senior Sidekicks

Senior Sidekicks Senior Sidekicks is a Geriatric Care Consultation Service serving the Central Illinois area for over 15 years.

Let us help take the burden off you and provide you with the resources and knowledge to navigate the geriatric care system. We understand the needs of you and your loved ones, and are committed to giving guidance and compassion to each and every family we serve. At Senior Sidekicks, we are strictly appointment-based. We offer telephone & virtual appointments, including evenings, weekends, and holi

days. We schedule in person meetings during the daytime. We have the capability to provide a virtual space for all family members to convene. During this time, we work with family members to build consensus, resolve differences, and develop a plan of care. Our service base is Greater Springfield; however, we will go to any of the neighboring counties. We offer peace of mind and advocacy for you, the caregiver. Call today for a consultation and start living worry free.

School year schedules can bring added strains to caregivers who are juggling care for an older family member while raisi...
09/04/2026

School year schedules can bring added strains to caregivers who are juggling care for an older family member while raising children.

The beginning of a new school year can create additional pressure for caregivers balancing the needs of children and aging loved ones. In this blog we discuss creating a flexible routine, sharing r…

Fall seems to inspire being in the kitchen.
09/04/2026

Fall seems to inspire being in the kitchen.

Warm stoves and fragrant spices: what’s not to like about spending time in the kitchen right now? Discover some healthy, budget-friendly fall recipes with help from ’s —and get tips for freezing the leftovers to enjoy for months to come.

The Older Americans Act is a vital part of how our seniors age in the U.S. Its renewal is now before the House. Let your...
09/02/2026

The Older Americans Act is a vital part of how our seniors age in the U.S. Its renewal is now before the House. Let your representatives know it is vital to pass this.

This important law is the quiet backbone of American aging policy. It funds many services and supports for older Americans, including job training, home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, and nursing home regulations. Learn why it's so key to everyone's right to age well.

Family caregivers usually have a great many out-of-pocket costs for their care receiver. Here is some helpful informatio...
08/30/2026

Family caregivers usually have a great many out-of-pocket costs for their care receiver. Here is some helpful information that could help defray some of the costs.

Financial assistance is out there to help family caregivers. Our partner RubyWell offers tips on three places to look for help with caregiving costs: your loved one's Medicare Advantage plan, life insurance policy, and caregiving grants.

The National Council On Aging (NCOA) has resources to help you find aging-in-place resources in your area.
08/28/2026

The National Council On Aging (NCOA) has resources to help you find aging-in-place resources in your area.

BenefitsCheckUp can help you find programs that help you or a loved one consider aging at home, on your terms. Enter your ZIP code to see benefits available near you.

This is something that caregivers may need to deal with if their care receiver has vision trouble.
08/25/2026

This is something that caregivers may need to deal with if their care receiver has vision trouble.

Lee Nasehi of VisionServe Alliance has some helpful travel tips for people with blindness or low vision, such as using assistive technology, research accessible transportation and lodging at your destination, and enlisting the services of a specially trained travel agent.

Medicare Part D will continue, but there are possible changes coming, along with changes to insurance premiums.
08/21/2026

Medicare Part D will continue, but there are possible changes coming, along with changes to insurance premiums.

The Trump administration’s move to discontinue the subsidy is raising concerns among Medicare Part D enrollees about how much they’ll pay for coverage.

COVID is on the rise again.
08/20/2026

COVID is on the rise again.

Learn about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults, including vaccine safety, effectiveness, timing, Medicare coverage, and where to get vaccinated.

Caregivers come in all ages, and young and old alike don't have many guidelines to go by for this job. An unpaid, often ...
08/14/2026

Caregivers come in all ages, and young and old alike don't have many guidelines to go by for this job. An unpaid, often unrecognized, job.

53 million Americans are doing it anyway, and some of them haven't even started high school

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