Celebrating Older American's Month: Powered by Connection
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM...
Illinois Extension offers caregiver self- care program at Lee County Council on Aging
We all know someone who is providing care for someone else. It is a rewarding experience for most, but caregivers experience many difficult emotions and losses along their journey. This free workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension will focus on coping with the...
Extension summer programming offered in Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. - Illinois Extension offers free programming at the Hub City Senior Center in Rochelle this summer. The first workshop will be held on July 24 from 1-2 pm. Kara Schweitzer, University of Illinois Extension Educator, dives into aging and the many changes that happen along the way...
Free program helps seniors navigate change while they age
PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. – Learn to navigate change as you age through a free program on Feb. 22 at Prairie du Rocher Community Library hosted by University of Illinois Extension.
Change can be hard. Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way – physically, mentally, and...
Brain health is a no brainer with three-part series for seniors
PINCKNEYVILLE, 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 October.
Throughout the series, participants will learn about the aging brain and what you can do to...
