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
From the community
Hospitals, Community Agencies Working Together to Reduce Readmissions
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 ›
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Young residents take issue with Medicaid cuts
It is not often that we see very young people on the forefront of assisting the elderly. Fortunately that is changing as the younger generations … Read more ›
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Intergenerational Prom Features Arabian Theme, Middle Eastern Dances
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 ›
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Closing the Hospital Revolving Door
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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Legislators, Agency Leaders to Discuss Issues Concerning Older Adults
State legislators and leaders of community-based senior services agencies will meet to discuss issues of importance to older residents of suburban Cook County, their caregivers … Read more ›
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New Guide Helps Boomers Transition to Medicare
AgeOptions and the Medicare Rights Center announce the release of “How Medicare Works With Employer-Based Insurance: A Guide for Employers, Professionals and Consumers.” The toolkit … Read more ›
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Home for the Holidays: Time for a Reality Check
Whether you’re going across town or across the country, holiday visits to parents and older relatives are a perfect opportunity to assess how they’re doing. … Read more ›
From the community
The Hoarding Dilemma: When and How to Help
By Shay Jacobson, RN, MA, NCGPresident, Lifecare Innovations, Inc. National Certified GuardianAndMartha M. KernDirector, Lifecare Home Solutions, Inc. The problem of hoarding has recently garnered … Read more ›
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When a Caregiver Poses a Risk to Your Family
Envision this scenario: Your parents live at home with a private caregiver they have employed for some time. The family issues paychecks to the caregiver … Read more ›
