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.

If it is financially feasible for the family, hiring a 24-hour or live-in caregiver has advantages, such as specialized ...
03/14/2026

If it is financially feasible for the family, hiring a 24-hour or live-in caregiver has advantages, such as specialized training.

Making care decisions for elderly parents or loved ones can be difficult, especially since so many factors influence care — from personal preference to location to health requirements. Professional…

There is a price for everything, with the unpaid caregivers carrying the heaviest load in their health and well-being.
03/13/2026

There is a price for everything, with the unpaid caregivers carrying the heaviest load in their health and well-being.

Rising costs of home care and nursing homes are pricing out middle-income families, forcing them to take on caregiving responsibilities or tap their savings

Most people want to believe that their family members will be supportive during challenging times, but unfortunately, th...
03/11/2026

Most people want to believe that their family members will be supportive during challenging times, but unfortunately, that is not always the case.

Steps to take to stop the intentional deception

Sometimes it reaches a point when there is no choice.
03/09/2026

Sometimes it reaches a point when there is no choice.

Look at the big picture to help understand and ease conflicted emotions

There are cliches for a reason.
03/08/2026

There are cliches for a reason.

“I never thought I would be doing this. I didn’t know it would be THIS hard.” I’ve heard these phrases many times through the years. Mostly when “old people” tal…

Items that a caregiver can use for their "caregiver toolkit."
02/26/2026

Items that a caregiver can use for their "caregiver toolkit."

If you’re struggling with the stress and emotional toll of caregiving, you’re not alone. Over 40 million people in the U.S. provide care of some sort or another to a family member in need, often an…

What to know about this extra tax deduction for those over 65.
02/26/2026

What to know about this extra tax deduction for those over 65.

Who qualifies? How much is it? We answer key questions.

A good article to print out, and keep on hand, whether you are a caregiver or not.
02/25/2026

A good article to print out, and keep on hand, whether you are a caregiver or not.

We go to hospitals are when we’re sick and in need of medical care. We expect that we’ll get better and then return to our lives. However, hospitals can also be very risky environments, exposing pa…

What seniors need to know about SNAP and the new requirements.
02/21/2026

What seniors need to know about SNAP and the new requirements.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or , helps low-income buy the food they need to stay healthy. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Hospital stays are challenging under normal situations, but when the patient has cognitive problems, it is even more so.
02/18/2026

Hospital stays are challenging under normal situations, but when the patient has cognitive problems, it is even more so.

Most patients and their loved ones experience a wide range of emotions when confronted with a hospital stay: fear, confusion, anxiety. When a loved one does not have the capacity to make decisions …

The first reason is that caregivers are not superhuman, and the second is that by declining on tasks that the care recei...
02/18/2026

The first reason is that caregivers are not superhuman, and the second is that by declining on tasks that the care receiver has a chance of achieving, it can help them retain a sense of independence.

Occasionally declining help can assist the care recipient in the long run

Happy Valentine's Day from Senior Sidekicks!
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Senior Sidekicks!

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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.