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A crowd gathered outside Arlington Park Racecourse at Senior Celebration Day last year. Committee members are expecting a record in attendance this year!

From the community

Senior Celebration Day on May 9 Expects Record-Setting Attendance

By District 214 Community Education | May 3 at 2:27 p.m.

By all indications, the 24th Annual Senior Celebration Day, scheduled on Wednesday, May 9, from 11:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., at Arlington Park Racecourse, is … Read more ›

Seniors listen to a speech during the Frisbie Senior Center's 2012 Annual Membership meeting. (Jennifer Delgado/Tribune)

New programs to hit Frisbie Senior Center

By Jennifer Delgado | April 24 at 12:01 p.m.

A rotating art exhibit, art classes, health and wellness classes and exercise equipment will be some of the newest additions this year to the Frisbie … Read more ›

On the heels of a major announcement that Illinois nursing homes would receive a lion's share of a proposed $2.7 million in Mediciad cuts, nursing home residents in Des Plaines have a message for lawmakers: "Step Up!"

From the community

Des Plaines nursing home battles massive Medicaid cuts

By Nathan Brown | April 21 at 10:27 p.m.

Statewide tour highlights devastating impact on elderly care and safety DES PLAINES, IL – The Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI), a leading voice for … Read more ›

From the community

Hospitals, Community Agencies Working Together to Reduce Readmissions

By AgeOptions | April 11 at 5:23 p.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 ›

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 ›

From the community

Public Input Sought in Planning Programs and Services for Older Adults

By AgeOptions | March 16 at 4:00 p.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 ›

Dancers of Troupe Namaste and Namaste Roses together with their director, Jenny Hennek, fifth from right, will be performing at the IG Prom show on April 14, 2012 at FVEC in Arlington Heights.

From the community

Intergenerational Prom Features Arabian Theme, Middle Eastern Dances

By District 214 Community Education | March 14 at 10:06 a.m.

This year’s Intergenerational Prom, scheduled on Saturday, April 14, will transport you to an experience that promises to be nothing short of an enchanting evening. … Read more ›

Board Members from The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired and from North Suburban Healthcare Foundation

From the community

Chicago Lighthouse Unveils New Comprehensive Vision Care Facility on North Shore

By Chelsea Horrigan | Jan. 26 at 2:11 p.m.

It has a state-of-the-art vision care clinic offering optometry, psychological counseling and occupational therapy services. It also provides a legal clinic and retail store offering … 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 ›