URBANA, Ill. — Aging brings challenges that affect physical, mental, and social well-being. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach that includes healthcare, social support, and financial planning to ensure a dignified and fulfilling life for older adults.
University of Illinois Extension offers the Lessons for Living 2025 webinar series, designed to empower adults of all ages with practical wisdom and actionable insights for leading a vibrant and meaningful life.
“The Lessons for Living series offers a range of topics to enhance life skills at any age, from food and nutrition to financial management, health, wellness, and everyday living,” says Cheri Burcham, Extension educator. “It’s one more way Illinois Extension provides accessible and engaging education to the community.”
Event details:
Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget | Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. or Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.
Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances | April 8 at 2 p.m. or Sept.11 at 10 a.m.
Honey and Health: Nature's Sweet Treat | May 15 at 10 a.m. or Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.
Wellness in Nature | June 10 at 10 a.m. or Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
Participation is free, but registration is required at go.illinois.edu/2025HCElessons.
SOURCE: Cheri Burcham, family life educator, Illinois Extension.
WRITER: Herbert Chavez, media communications coordinator, Illinois Extension.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.