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The Barrington Area Council on Aging recently honored its longtime partnership with the Barrington Park District by presenting a plaque to Park District Executive Director Terry Jennings at BACOA’s Monday Lunch and Activity Program at Langendorf Park. (From left): BACOA Executive Director Joyce Palmquist; Jennings; and BACOA Program Coordinator Linda Avellon, who manages the Monday program.
From the community

BACOA honors Park District for longtime partnership

By Sarah Hoban | May 2 at 11:19 a.m.

The Barrington Area Council on Aging recently honored the Barrington Park District for its longtime partnership with BACOA. The partnership between BACOA and the Park … Read more ›

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Learn Medicare basics at BACOA seminar

By Sarah Hoban | April 18 at 8:51 a.m.

Are you or a family member retiring soon? Or are you planning to continue to work beyond your 65th birthday—even after becoming eligible for Medicare? … Read more ›

From the community

Hospitals, Community Agencies Working Together to Reduce Readmissions

By AgeOptions | April 12 at 11:23 a.m.

AgeOptions and a group of community agencies and hospitals have been awarded funding by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for programs to … Read more ›

Georgia Nicklas celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and family on Friday, March 16 at Alden Estates of Barrington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Barrington. Nearly 100 attendees celebrated with her.
From the community

Centenarian Celebrates 103rd Birthday in Style

By Alden Health Care | April 4 at 4:02 p.m.

Alden Estates of Barrington’s Georgia Nicklas celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends, family and staff at a birthday bash on March 16 at Alden Estates … Read more ›

The Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center in Glenview, 222 Waukegan Road. (Jeff Danna, Tribune reporter)

Chicago mainstay for visually impaired shines light on suburbs

By Jeff Danna | March 30 at 3:01 p.m.

A century-old Chicago institution for people with visual impairments has made Glenview its second home. The Chicago Lighthouse officially opened the doors of its first … Read more ›

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Pillars of Honor reception will honor WWII vets

By Sarah Hoban | March 19 at 12:43 p.m.

World War II veterans now number fewer than three million, and their average age is 89 years old. While the National World War II Memorial … Read more ›

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Public Input Sought on Programs and Services for Older Adults

By AgeOptions | March 19 at 10:48 a.m.

Suburban Cook County residents are encouraged to take part in community forums and provide input for an area-wide plan for services for older adults. AgeOptions, … Read more ›

Tom Herb, President and CEO of Barrington Venture LLC, owners and operators of The Garlands of Barrington, takes The Garlands newly awarded T-5 NuStep for a spin with (from left to right) Lisa Geisler, Prairieview at The Garlands Activities Director, Jill Lund, The Garlands Activities Director, and Steve Sarns, NuStep’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
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Garlands Awarded NuStep and Trophy for "EngAGING" Lifestyle

By Kathy Wolf | Feb. 22 at 11:11 a.m.

The Garlands received the new T-5 NuStep, state-of-the-art workout equipment, along with a trophy for being selected as the 2012 NuStep Pinnacle Award winner. The … Read more ›

From the community

Closing the Hospital Revolving Door

By AgeOptions | Jan. 24 at 4:49 p.m.

Returning home from a hospital stay can result in unexpected challenges for many older adults, and as a result taxpayers are spending billions of dollars … Read more ›

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“Making Sense of Memory Loss” program aims to aid family members

By Sarah Hoban | Jan. 17 at 12:15 p.m.

Some memory loss is normal as we age, but there are older people who experience frequent forgetfulness. What should family members know—and what can they … Read more ›

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