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.

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.

An interesting long-term study on loneliness and memory.
04/17/2026

An interesting long-term study on loneliness and memory.

Loneliness may cause initial cognitive decline, but research suggests it doesn’t speed up dementia

Gratitude has a deep impact both on one's mental state, but also on their physical health.
04/12/2026

Gratitude has a deep impact both on one's mental state, but also on their physical health.

Gratitude grounds us in life and helps us be mindful of our place in the world. If you are feeling pandemic fatigue or struggling to find your way back to social activity right now, try using gratitude as a way to reconnect with others. Here are a few tips to make gratitude a daily habit.

Confabulation is a way that those with dementia handle the gaps in their memory.
04/11/2026

Confabulation is a way that those with dementia handle the gaps in their memory.

The only way to handle full-blown confabulation, or even deviances from the literal truth, is to join him in his reality.

No one likes losing even some of their abilities and independence, andt it is even harder for men. But there are ways fo...
04/07/2026

No one likes losing even some of their abilities and independence, andt it is even harder for men. But there are ways for spouses or children to help them navigate the change without triggering defensiveness.

Stubbornness can cause sick or injured men to ignore symptoms and push limits. Understanding their emotions and impulses can help you keep them safe.

The National Council on Aging also offers a range of research materials regarding aging.
04/05/2026

The National Council on Aging also offers a range of research materials regarding aging.

NCOA fields surveys and analyzes the latest data to understand the shifting needs of older adults, especially those who are most at risk of health and financial insecurity. Explore our latest research reports and findings.

The National Council on Aging now has a Direct Care Strategies Workforce Center.
04/03/2026

The National Council on Aging now has a Direct Care Strategies Workforce Center.

Learn more about our new capacity building center that was created to support the nation’s direct care workforce by providing critical resources, tools, and training.

Welcome Spring Time!
04/02/2026

Welcome Spring Time!

This is a common area of tension for both the "on-the-ground" caregivers and the long-distance caregivers.
03/28/2026

This is a common area of tension for both the "on-the-ground" caregivers and the long-distance caregivers.

How to handle a sibling’s critical input and include her in the caregiving team

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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.