If you have been experiencing stiffness, pain, and a decreased range of motion or flexibility in and around your joints, you may have osteoarthritis...
Winter signals the changing of yet another season. As the temperatures drop and snow blankets the landscape, snow and cold weather lovers embrace all...
Have you ever heard someone say, “There’s a lot on my plate,” or “I have too much on my plate?” Chances are you have even said it yourself. This...
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Illinois organizations partner with Extension to combat malnutrition in seniors
URBANA, Ill. – The aging American population faces a difficult-to-identify and often overlooked challenge — malnutrition. However, University of Illinois Extension is working with other organizations to combat this growing threat to the health of older residents in Illinois.
Around half...
Senior program addresses social connectiveness
MARION, Ill. – Research increasingly shows that social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact the quality of life, especially for older adults. And some studies show that more than 20% of adults in the United States identify as lonely, isolated, or both.
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Brain health is a no-brainer through a three-part brain health series in Marion
MARION, Ill. –Aging, memory, and lifestyle factors all contribute to the health of our brains. Join Illinois Extension for a free three-part brain health series during the month of January.
Throughout the series, participants will learn about the aging brain and what you can do...
Learn keys to embracing aging during free senior wellness series at Memorial Hospital of Chester
CHESTER, Ill. – What you do today will affect your future. Nowhere is this as true as it is with aging. How you care for yourself through the years, physically and mentally, will impact the natural aging process. Illinois Extension and Memorial Hospital of Chester are excited to share a free...
Improve well-being, health with 5 life lessons
URBANA, Ill. – Continued learning through all stages of life helps us to thrive physically, mentally, and financially. No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons in five monthly workshops which continue a tradition of supporting Illinois residents and communities with relevant and easy-to-...