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Caring nursing home orderly pops a wheelie with an elderly man's wheelchair. They are having fun in Chicago NorthIf you’re like thousands of people in the Chicago North area, you’re looking for a senior living, assisted living or memory care (dementia and Alzheimer’s) facility for yourself or a loved one because staying at home – often alone – is no longer possible, and you:

  • Feel alone and don’t know who you can turn to for advice you can trust. Perhaps you’ve already reached to the internet companies and found all they offer are lists.
  • Are unsure of the differences between assisted living and nursing homes, and which is right for you or your loved one.
  • Already have too much on your plate, and the last thing you need is more.
  • Don’t know how you will afford it and need to know your financial options and benefit programs.
  • Need help right away because of illness or injury.
  • Know that choosing the wrong place may have dire consequences now and in the future.

Many of our clients are sleep-deprived, anxious, worried and overworked with making a life-changing decision for themselves or their loved ones. Some are even pushed to the breaking point. Does that sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone and we’d like to help.

We get it because we’ve been there. And that’s why your Ask-Carol Advisor will work hard to lighten your load by offering you the kindhearted experienced support you deserve.

Your Ask-Carol Advisor is local and therefore has inside information on facility reputations, specialties, availability, and more, which will help you make the right decision.

We listen before we talk, then we’ll suggest senior or assisted living communities that meet your needs and budget.

It’s not a good idea to go it alone. Why try, when you can get expert help? Alone you will waste precious hours and very possibly choose the wrong place. That’s the last thing you need. 99.9% of our placements stick.

We’ll do more than help you find a place. We’ll also guide you on how to best manage emotional situations with your loved ones.

Other referral services can’t match us. We aren’t in it just for the money – we genuinely love helping families overcome difficult issues with aging loved ones who should no longer live at home.

Our help is always free. That’s right, you can take advantage of our expertise and experience, and you won’t pay a dime. We are compensated by our facility partners, much like an insurance or real estate agent.

You aren’t alone, and I’d like to help.

Tobi Samonek I’m Tobi Samonek, and I live right here in the Chicago North area. I’ve been through it myself with my family, and I look forward to helping many families just like yours.

Talk with me right now at 224-622-3958 or fill out my Contact Form on the right-hand side of this page. I’m ready to work with you, offer support, and help you to find the best community for your parent.

If you like, you can read more about my family and me here.

Dear Ask-Carol:

My parents are very happy and are safe, fed, given meds, and have family and friends visiting … what more could they need? Thanks so much for being there at this chaotic time in our lives. I recommend you to anyone who is in need of caring guidance.

Diane Kaltman


Carol talks about her Mom and Assisted Living