Volume 58 | March 1, 2023

News You Can Use

Comfort Keepers helps seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.

OUR ROSTER OF AVAILABLE CAREGIVERS IS UPDATED DAILY.

We serve Private-Pay, Medicaid, CCP and VA Clients

in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry Counties.


Comfort Keepers is here for you: 847-215-8550.

(With offices in Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Elgin and Chicago)

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International Women's Day


International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.


IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. #IWD2023  #EmbraceEquity

So... What's for Dinner?


This month's recipe proves that there’s nothing easier than opening a can of beans, a jar of salsa, thawing corn kernels, chopping a bell pepper, and tossing everything together for a warming and satisfying soup. This easy-to-make black bean soup is filled with fiber, flavor, and big-time family appeal. Let everyone at your table pick and choose their favorite toppings. Click the link below to download the recipe!


Last Minute Black Bean Soup

Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks Before Going to Bed

March 12, 2023 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local time is about to reach 2am, clocks are turned forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023 to 3am local daylight time instead.


Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 12, 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Spring Cleaning: A Good Thing!


National Cleaning Week begins each year on the fourth Sunday in March. It encourages everyone to clean their homes, closets, cars, storage lockers and offices. There are benefits to your health! A 2010 study conducted at UCLA observed that those who believed their home was cluttered had higher levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol.


Here's a link to get you started:

Resources for Seniors & Families


The Comfort Keepers team works with many local organizations and programs that provide services for older adults. One example is the State of Illinois Community Care Program (CCP), which helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services.


(Click here for CCP Coverage Areas Map)


Does your senior loved one qualify for the Community Care Program? Click here to learn more.

CLICK HERE to visit the Comfort Keepers website to get useful links to LOCAL and NATIONAL organizations that help seniors.

Electric Vehicles Outreach Events in March


DES Outreach Coordinator Kate Carney will be at several suburban Cook County libraries to talk about EVs in March. Attend a free presentation to learn about the basics and benefits of making your transportation electric. 

If you are interested in hosting a free presentation at your library, city, community organization, etc. about electric vehicles, reducing waste and recycling, energy efficiency, composting or green cleaning alternatives, please email Kate Carney at katherine.carney@cookcountyil.gov.  


Do you need information about transportation options for seniors?

Click the links below:


The Elderwerks Senior Directory offers many resources for older adults, including Transportation Services (p. 234-245)

Please join us in saluting our

Caregivers of the Month for February 2023!

Thank you all for sharing your skills and kindness with the seniors you assist.

Your dedication is much appreciated!

Briana

Elena

Estela

Mariya

Oksana

Rosa

Vasyl

Sara


March Is Women's History Month: Join in the Celebration!




COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older is recommended to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting boosters if eligible. Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.

Cook County and the City of Chicago

https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/

Hotline: 833-308-1988 (M-F; 7am-7pm)


Lake County | DuPage County

Kane County | McHenry County


Encuentre Vacunas COVID-19

-- Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Dept. of Health


Comfort Keepers

1400 E. Lake Cook Road, Suite 110,

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone: 847-215-8550 | Fax: 847-215-7941

https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/illinois/buffalo-grove

(With additional locations in Park Ridge, Elgin and Chicago)