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Read article: Tips to boost your health as you age
Tips to boost your health as you age
Unfortunately, as a person ages, their risk of having a chronic illness increases. According to research by the...
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Read article: Stress the arts to promote health
Stress the arts to promote health
The arts play an important part in our lives and health. Creative expression and art appreciation connect us to the world and help us learn, teach,...
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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...
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Read article: Celebrating Older American's Month: Powered by Connection
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...

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Elections are stressful, Illinois Extension provides resources for parents
Bourbonnais, Ill. – With the imminent election, many parents are asking how they can talk to their kids about the current political climate in America, the election, and how they can answer questions from their kids about if their voice really matters. “Youth understand and hear more...
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Local Extension office to host upcoming events
OREGON, Ill. - The local University of Illinois Extension office in Ogle County released upcoming free April events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these programs, call 815-632-3611 by April 1.    Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social...
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Illinois Extension to offer free programming in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle County will be offering upcoming programs in Rochelle and Oregon. Join Extension educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads these free sessions which are open to the public. Register by calling 815-632-3611. Penning the...

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