The scenic city of Lake Forest is situated in Lake County, Illinois, along the shore of Lake Michigan about 35 miles south of Chicago. There is plenty for seniors to do, from visiting the city’s various bars and restaurants to…
Homer Glen is a small village located approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Covering an area of 22.36 square miles with a population of roughly 24,000, it’s one of only a handful of communities around the Windy City that…
Park Ridge, located about 15 miles northwest of downtown, is a growing, vibrant community, and Chicago seniors just love it. As a Baby Boomer, there’s a lot to love about Park Ridge, Illinois, including easy access to public transportation, major…
Naperville, Illinois, is one of the wealthiest cities in the Chicago area and one of the best places for retired seniors to live in the United States. Located 28 miles west of Chicago, it is one of the most popular…
As one of 77 official community areas of Chicago, Dunning has long been a favorite place for senior citizens to call home. Located on the Northwest Side of the city, the community is easily accessible, full of housing for seniors,…
Are you among the many Chicago seniors who are considering downsizing and moving to a smaller, less expensive and more manageable home? Downsizing is a term that most of us understand as describing the reduction of expenses (typically staff layoffs)…
Why are Seniors leaving Chicago? Because they love to travel. Why? Well, if it has been said once, it has been said a million times: Travel is a fountain of youth. Anything that can make someone feel young again is…
Hyde Park is brimming with history, culture, cuisine and an endless supply of events and activities, making it a popular place for active baby boomers to settle down.
Located on the Southwest Side, Garfield Ridge is one of 77 official community areas of Chicago. Although it’s home to a diverse group of people, it’s known for being one of the best places for senior citizens to call home.
We put The Chicago Senior Living Guide together to help people like you get focused on the most important issues you’ll face when choosing where you or a loved one will live in the Chicago area. You’re not going to need to look far to find senior housing options that suit your lifestyle, short and long term goals, health, and budget because Chicago is big. Really big. It covers an area of 10,874 square miles! Before you make a final…
