Events

Blog Posts

An older woman performs a dumbbell bicep curl exercise
Read article: A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women
A Game-Changer for Women’s Health: Discovering the benefits of strength training for aging women
Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, yet the group that stands to benefit the most – older women – is participating in...
A brain with the words Brain Awareness Week
Read article: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week all year long
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week all year long
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the ...
A middle-aged man performs a seated bicep curl strengthening exercise
Read article: Strength at any age: The crucial role of strength training for adults
Strength at any age: The crucial role of strength training for adults
Strength training boasts an impressive list of health benefits, especially as you age, but most U.S. adults, and even fewer older adults, don’t meet...
Handwritten message - Happy birthday Sara 1985 Love Grandma and Grandpa
Read article: The power of the pen
The power of the pen
My office calendar this year has a special feature – a holiday to celebrate every day. That is 365 (or 366 in a Leap Year) days of celebration. Some...

News Releases

Older adults smiling together at a library table
Boost your brainpower with Wits Workout at the Eureka Public Library
Eureka, Ill. – In 2025, University of Illinois Extension is launching a monthly program at the Eureka Public Library aimed at supporting brain health and social connection among older adults. The Wits Workout series, developed by University of Illinois Extension specialists,...
 Becki Doiron stands at a podium and addresses a room full of seniors sharing information about brain and body health.
Family and Consumer Sciences Conference engages seniors
ULLIN, Ill. – Social isolation and loneliness can have a profound impact on well-being, particularly among older adults. The Family and Consumer Sciences Conference provided a welcoming space for seniors to connect, learn, and foster new friendships.Most, if not all, in attendance were...