Family Life

There is no one size fits all when it comes to families.

In today's hectic lives, families find themselves parenting children, helping teens cope with changing emotions, caring for extended family or community members, and working to strengthen personal relationships. Wearing all those hats can be stressful. Illinois Extension experts help you to handle life's ups and downs. Together, we'll build inclusive communities that support the well-being and quality of life you desire.

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Aging

Aging is part of living. Do it well. What you do today influences your future. Learn how to take care of yourself now to embrace aging and grow gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity. Be physically and mentally ready to embrace aging with open arms.

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Brain Health

Keep your brain young with simple strategies. As we age, our brains change. Lifestyle choices now can keep your brain healthy so you can enjoy the things you love to do. The earlier you start, the better your chances for happiness and health in your later years.

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Caregiving

Help to begin your caregiving journey. Caregivers provide care for dependent adults for various reasons and in different ways. No one anticipates what it takes to provide care for others, but one thing is certain – caregivers do not have to experience the journey alone.

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Farm Stress Management

It's time to listen. It's time to help. Agricultural work includes several unique stressors, such as impacts of weather conditions and events, financial concerns about commodity prices, loan interest rates, managing the farm business, long work hours, working with heavy machinery, and, at times, working closely with family.

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Healthy Relationships

Reducing family conflict and arguments. We all want supportive, loving relationships with our family, but sometimes reality tells a different story. Relationships with family members will shape our lives for better or for worse.

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Living Well

The best is yet to come. Explore ways to make life more enjoyable. Illinois Extension can help you focus on the things that matter most while you discard the things that are weighing you down.

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