Lisa Jevens

JOURNALIST, BRANDED CONTENT WRITER, EDITOR

The soundtrack of your life plays on at Richfield Living

Quick, think back to the 1970s and '80s. What was in your portable tape player? Chances are, it was a mixtape — one you made yourself by...

Gear Wise: Fun with grandparents

September is the month when we celebrate grandparents. Why not try a new gadget to boost the intergenerational fun? Here are some...

Gifts for Veterans Day 2017

Whether it’s Veterans Day or any day, our veterans always deserve something special that lets them know we remembered. Here are some gift...

Independent Living Requires Some Cooking

If you have been shopping around for an independent living community lately, you have probably noticed that many are transforming...

Voice-activated Assistants Work for Seniors

Alexa, what time is it? Maybe it’s time to get a voice-activated assistant like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. These hands-free,...

Age-Friendly Evanston

Long before it became trendy to retire to a college town for the culture, activities and intergenerational milieu, retirees have been...

Found Money: Senior Discounts Add Up

One of the best things about being a so-called senior is all the great discounts you are entitled to. It’s a whole lot more than just a...

Interior Design Adds the 'Wow' Factor to Senior Communities

Step into any of Chicago’s new or newly remodeled senior living communities, and you may think you’ve accidentally entered a fancy...

Ride Services Take Seniors Where They Want to Go

Many older folks find themselves stranded in the gap between transportation and technology. They no longer drive, and they don’t have,...

A New Industry of Experts Can Help You Preserve Your Family History

To misquote Tolstoy, every family is the same — each one has a great story to tell in its own way. Often that story is hidden, crammed...