This year marks the 33rd annual Older Americans Month, a celebration held to honor seniors each May. Every year we celebrate the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans.
In celebration of seniors, LaGrange Pointe, an independent senior living community located in the heart of downtown La Grange, is hosting the 411 Lecture Series and our Annual Health and Fitness Day during May. Following are the subjects an ddates of these events:
•Wednesday, May 11: The 411 on Brain Fitness- 2 sessions 3p.m. & 7 p.m. – Studies show that doing brain exercises and nutrition play a big role in positive aging. This seminar will give you the key ingredients for keeping your brain healthy. Presenter: Courtney E. Hedderman | AARP Illinois | Associate State Director
•Wednesday, May 18: The 411 on VA Benefits- Free Long Term Care- 2 sessions 3p.m. & 7 p.m. – Are you or your spouse eligible for the Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits? This informative presentation will help you understand what is available and how to find an advocate to assist you. Presenter: Chris Everett,Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc.
•Wednesday, May 25: AN NUAL Senior Health and Fitness Resource Day- Join LaGrange Pointe for its third annual senior day in conjunction with National Senior Health and Fitness Day (NSHFD). LaGrange Pointe will host a number of health and fitness experts. Workshops start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to local food pantries.
To RSVP for any of our events, contact Linda Kunicki at (708) 354-7600.
For more information visit www.LaGrangePointe.com.
“These events are part of LaGrange Pointe’s ongoing initiative to provide educational and enrichment programming for its residents and the community,” said Linda Kunicki, marketing director of LaGrange Pointe. “Honoring seniors is something we do here every day, and we look forward to bringing our residents and the local community together in May.”
LaGrange Pointe is located at 51 East Cossitt Avenue in La Grange, Ill.
About Older Americans Month
Older American’s Month is a tradition dating back to 1963 to honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans and to offer support for them as they enter the next stage in life. Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more information by visiting http://www.eldercare.gov or calling 1-800-677-1116 to find out what you can do to strengthen services for older Americans, this month and all year round.
About National Senior Health & Fitness Day
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is always held on the last Wednesday in May in support of Older Americans Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. NSHFD is coordinated by the Mature Market Resource Center.
About LaGrange Pointe
LaGrange Pointe is an alternative to the typical retirement community. A small, intimate community comprised of 30 residences, LaGrange Pointe was designed to encourage residents to maintain healthy and active lifestyles. Because of the smaller size campus, LaGrange Pointe is able to provide a high level of customer service that is supportive and family-like. LaGrange Pointe is an example of the urban planning trend of creating more walkable communities. For residents, an in-town setting is beneficial because it provides natural intergenerational interaction and a one-to-two block distance to shops, dining and entertainment that keep seniors active, engaged and a part of the greater community. For more information Pointe visit www.lagrangepointe.com. Also visit us on Facebook.
