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.

If you are planning on working after retirement, it is best that you start doing your research early on.
05/13/2026

If you are planning on working after retirement, it is best that you start doing your research early on.

Most Americans expect to keep working in retirement. Few retirees actually work.

Happy Mother's Day from Senior Sidekicks!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from Senior Sidekicks!

To use a couple of pieces of fantasy fiction for comparison. Once your role as caregiver is at an end you can't just cli...
05/09/2026

To use a couple of pieces of fantasy fiction for comparison. Once your role as caregiver is at an end you can't just click your ruby slippers, make a wish, and go back home. It is more like when Bilbo went with Gandalf and the dwarfs - he did not return to the Shire the same. The journey had changed him.

Post-caregiving life may be different than you imagined — in a good way

Creating spaces for multi-generational interactions is important in terms of dealing with the growing problem of loneli...
05/06/2026

Creating spaces for multi-generational interactions is important in terms of dealing with the growing problem of loneliness, and its related health issues.

"Although loneliness and isolation are major problems faced by many older adults, there are solutions," writes author Michael Clinton in Longevity Nation.

The cuts are looming on the horizon. Keep the pressure on your representatives.
05/02/2026

The cuts are looming on the horizon. Keep the pressure on your representatives.

The Trump administration is poised to eviscerate Medicaid access for millions. RFK Jr. offered little to soften the incoming blow.

What many employers don't take into consideration.
04/30/2026

What many employers don't take into consideration.

Caregiver burnout costs employers $1,000 Per Member Per Month in healthcare. Cleo's data reveals why caregiving—not poor performance—is draining your workforce.

Keep it in mind and take precautions.
04/29/2026

Keep it in mind and take precautions.

If you’re vaccinated and boosted, congratulations! Public health experts say you’ve got some strong protection against COVID-19. And you know what else can give you protection? Staying COVID-informed. Read our interview with one of the nation’s top public health experts for updates on staying ...

A caregiver cannot be a passive participant when dealing with a care receiver's physicians. This article has some helpfu...
04/22/2026

A caregiver cannot be a passive participant when dealing with a care receiver's physicians. This article has some helpful information on how to establish a working relationship and in how to set boundaries.

A reader feels pressure from medical personnel who want her to take on a larger caregiving role

Cross-generational interaction is healthy for both sides.
04/18/2026

Cross-generational interaction is healthy for both sides.

A buddy system connects college students with people who have dementia, and doctors say spending time together benefits both groups.

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