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 ›
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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 ›
Chicago mainstay for visually impaired shines light on suburbs
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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Public Input Sought on Programs and Services for Older Adults
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 ›
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Chicago Lighthouse Unveils New Comprehensive Vision Care Facility on North Shore
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 ›
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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 ›
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Mathias Sponsors "Silver Beat" Program to Help Seniors Avoid Online Fraud
Wheeling, IL — Seniors interested in learning how to avoid Internet scams and how to better protect themselves online are invited to join State Representative … Read more ›
