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 holidays. 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.

Encouraging an older family member to use a walker for their own safety is a challenge, but if handled with some strateg...
01/15/2026

Encouraging an older family member to use a walker for their own safety is a challenge, but if handled with some strategy and patience, it is possible to bring them around to the idea.

Learn effective strategies to ensure their safety while respecting their independence

Some common-sense ideas to help ease the feeling of being overwhelmed by long-term caregiving.
01/14/2026

Some common-sense ideas to help ease the feeling of being overwhelmed by long-term caregiving.

Caregiving can be exhausting, but emotional burnout can also have negative effects. These 3 tips can help you reconnect with the caregiving drive.

A useful podcast for caregivers and their families to listen to.
01/12/2026

A useful podcast for caregivers and their families to listen to.

Podcast Episode · Boomers Today · 12/31/2025 · 26m

Let Congress know that Americans need affordable health care. The vote is coming up very soon.
01/08/2026

Let Congress know that Americans need affordable health care. The vote is coming up very soon.

Email your lawmakers now and demand that they make health care affordable!

It is not hard to find a way to eat a balanced meal.
01/07/2026

It is not hard to find a way to eat a balanced meal.

There are few things in life as comforting and nourishing as food, but it can be controversial and confusing, too. These tips can ground your food choices in decades of research and simplify eating well.

Happy New Year from Senior Sidekicks!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Senior Sidekicks!

An interesting read.
01/01/2026

An interesting read.

Other countries still have health insurers, but they avoid five-figure medical bills. The answer lies in how the insurers and doctors are regulated.

A range of holiday activities for seniors.
12/26/2025

A range of holiday activities for seniors.

Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones. Discover fun Christmas and holiday activities for seniors to enjoy and create cherished memories together.

A useful overview of the immigrant caregiving experience.
12/22/2025

A useful overview of the immigrant caregiving experience.

How to balance cultural traditions while allowing for generational differences

The types of home care can be confusing. This article offers a good overview.
12/19/2025

The types of home care can be confusing. This article offers a good overview.

While home health care and home care may sound similar, there are several key distinctions. Learn about the differences between doctor-ordered home health care and supportive, nonmedical home care, including what they cover and how to pay.

The perfect story for showing the importance of checking up on friends and neighbors, particularly in this winter weathe...
12/15/2025

The perfect story for showing the importance of checking up on friends and neighbors, particularly in this winter weather.

Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.

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Senior Sidekicks supporting caregivers while promoting senior independence. Serving Springfield, Illinois, Sangamon County, and neighboring counties. Medical visit companion services, special occasions services, consultations, and Parenting Your Parent classes. Senior Sidekicks works within central Illinois to help caregivers with the elderly, the disabled over 18, and returning service individuals.