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Blog Posts (30)

Helpful tips to cope with grief this holiday season

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Getting the 411 on Bone Health

Get the 411 on Bone Health, Cute Halloween ghost, skeleton, black cat, bones and cobweb

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu

Stay healthy this fall and prevent the flu. Women sick with cold, tired, staying hydrated.

Focus on fiber this September with National Whole-Grain Month

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There is no age limit for art and its many benefits!

Using mindful movement for stress reduction

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Improving brain health and memory

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How to improve the quality of your sleep

Getting quality sleep and be ruff - puppy sleeping

Resiliency as we age

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Bills, Surprises, and Quick Decisions when You Lose a Loved One

Woman looking puzzled and stressed

Fighting social isolation

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Success is found in your daily routine

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Coloring - It's not just for kids!

colored pencils and book

"Make Your Mark" for Older Americans Month 2020

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Caregiver Tips for Older Adults

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Keeping in Touch While Keeping Your Distance

Frequent Social Contact in Midlife May Reduce Dementia Risk

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Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month

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Don't Be Scammed!

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Connect, Create and Contribute for Older Americans Month

Generations Can Learn From Each Other

Fostering Resiliency in Yourself and Your Family

Would You Want to Know?

Are You Guilty of Distracted Driving?

Forest Bathing for Improved Health

Tips from the Latest Research on Alzheimer's and Dementia

Age well with the Mediterranean diet

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Reconnect with the world outside for optimal health

September is Fall Prevention Month

Unplug and Re-Engage in Life

News Releases (6)

Savor flavors with mindful, fully sensory eating

Extension program promotes brain health in older adults

The Role of Nutrition in Ageing: The MIND Plan

Face your older years with health, happiness, confidence

Document family history with free writing workshop

Extension Offers Free Program about Arthritis and Inflammation

Staff (2)

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Extension Educator

Molly Hofer

Molly Hofer

Cook County Family Life Educator