Plum Landing retirement community celebrates Independence Day
Plum Landing retirement community residents Mary Hauge, left, and Hilda Torres, join the annual Independence Day indoors parade Wednesday, July 3 at the Aurora facility.
Senior citizens in Plano will receive meal partnership
Senior citizens in Plano soon will receive a benefit from a lunch café and home delivered meals center being developed through a partnership between the Community Nutrition Network (CNN) and Plano Methodist Church. “From our current base in Yorkville, we have been planning for some time to expand our services
Elder abuse awareness June 15
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, DuPage County will be host to a Senior Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 14 at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The event will feature agencies that provide services for older adults and their caregivers in
Nursing homes still grappling with worker shortage, cost increases
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com It’s been four years since some of the worst scenes of COVID-19 played out in locked-down nursing homes during the early months of the pandemic. But while most of the world has moved on, the nursing home industry is still reeling from COVID, which exacerbated
Senior Fraud Awareness Day helps senior citizens
Senior Fraud Awareness Day was May 15, and more than 200 Aurora senior citizens eagerly showed up for a special workshop presented by the FBI and the City of Aurora. Last year, the frequency of elder fraud crimes targeting Americans over 60 reached an alarming high, surpassing any previous year.
Hundreds of Aurora Seniors Turn Out for FBI Workshop on Senior Fraud Awareness Day
More than 200 Aurora senior citizens eagerly showed up for a special workshop presented by the FBI and the City of Aurora, Wednesday, May 15, Senior Fraud Awareness Day. Last year, the frequency of elder fraud crimes targeting Americans over 60 reached an alarming high, surpassing any previous year. These
Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center
Hundreds attend the Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center on Tuesday.
Free Empowering Senior Against Scams
The City of Aurora government is collaborating with the FBI to host the ‘Empowering Seniors Against Scams’ Workshop on National Senior Fraud Awareness Day at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15.It will take place at two locations: Senior Services Associates, 2111 Plum Street and Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Avenue, both in
Rotarians make a difference for seniors
Isolation is a chronic condition for most elderly in nursing homes, especially in cold weather months when contact with the outside world is limited to protect residents from illness. Meanwhile, Rotarians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin are trying to make a difference, thanks to the efforts of Rachel Ossyra of the
Aurora’s Amy Lou turns 102
“Amy Lou turns 102” were the words on a decorated sign to mark the special occasion, Tuesday, March 19.
Kendall TRIAD community service organization this week
Kendall County TRIAD is increasing outreach to get the word out on prevalent scams that have been occurring, the dangers to seniors, and to reach family members, caregivers, and neighbors. Kendall County TRIAD is a community service organization that is part of a statewide initiative. TRIAD members are volunteers and
Income tax help available free through AARP
Income tax help is available free through AARP Tax-Aide service at Senior Services Aurora and Yorkville locations, and this year at the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center, too. “Tax time is stressful for most people, and especially our seniors,” said Karen DeAngelis, district coordinator for the AARP Tax-Aide program. “So,
Senior Home Sharing seeks help
Sarah White began a new role as executive director of the non-profit Senior Home Sharing in September 2023. Her goals for the organization include finding donors who can help expand Senior Home Sharing’s (SHS) affordable housing and counseling services. White first discovered SHS while searching for housing options for her
New leadership team at Kendall County Food Pantry
The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after
Senior self-defense artist, Peter Honingmann at Aurora Public Library District
In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to
Music soothing, assists, in focus of dementia
The very last part of the brain to die is the part that understands music. Yorkville High School students are participating in an amazing intergenerational project with instructors from AgeGuide – Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging to help individuals with dementia through music. Produced in 2014, the documentary Alive Inside:
Medicare open enrollment coverage for review
It is Medicare open enrollment time through December 7, to give you the opportunity to review and bring up to date your Medicare coverage. Choices of coverage can be very confusing, and it is valuable to schedule an appointment with an experienced and trained Senior Health Insurance Program, or SHIP,
At 98, Margaret Gustavson embraces new church
At 98 years, Margaret Gustavson is embracing a new church. The Aurora resident is the eldest member of the former Aurora Advent Christian Church. Aurora Advent and Redeemer Community Church, formerly of Oswego, but sharing Aurora Advent facilities since 2022, merged Easter Sunday. During a Redeemer rededication service, Gustavson joined
Halloween memories, chills and giggles, recalled
Are you ready to be spooked again? Halloween is right around the corner. With it hopefully comes a few good chills and giggles, and none of the frights. The world is scary enough as it is. When we were young, Halloween Trick or Treating lasted for hours. Mom gave us
Kendall County TRIAD offers four events each year
Kendall County TRIAD thanks those businesses and individuals who offer support to senior citizens by helping to offer educational opportunities for older adults to learn more about fraud prevention strategies. Kendall County TRIAD is a community service organization focused on reducing criminal victimization of the elderly. TRIAD promotes fire safety,