Tag: Seniors

New State chief aging officer: Future help

By Hannah Meisel & Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday kicked off a decade-long process to address the needs of aging Illinoisans, by signing an executive order to hire a chief planning officer within the State’s Department on Aging. With the U.S. Census Bureau estimating that approximately one...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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,...

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Best to be prepared in mobile navigation process

I continue to volunteer as a scout leader and supporter, and know the value of the character scouting promotes. Recently, I had the opportunity to see some scouting spirit replayed unpredictably at a local senior center. I facilitate a senior exercise class and met a vivacious 95-year-old woman I will...

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Naperville seeks nominees for Senior of the Year Award

By John Gallagher, Senior Task Force member Every year, the Senior Task Force chooses two seniors, one man and one woman, to recognize with the Senior of the Year Award as an honor for their selfless service. Every year we receive many nominations, and every year, and it is difficult...

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Many types of dementia require reality check to help

I lost my mother to age-related dementia 12 years ago. The doctors said it wasn’t true Alzheimer’s, but what does that mean anyway? She’s gone now, and I miss her. Every June the Alzheimer’s Association tries to bring greater awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dementia is the generic term,...

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Bingocize classes assist senior flexibility, agility

Have you tried fad diets, bought into gym memberships that go unused, have a stationary bike or treadmill in your bedroom that is now a clothes hanger? Let me venture into a concept. Fitness has nothing to do with size, but it sure looks good on all of us. The...

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Taste of Oswegoland at Senior Center

Oswego Senior & Community Center (OSCC) will present Taste of Oswegoland Building Improvement Fundraiser, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at OSCC, 3525 US Highway 34, Oswego. Numerous Oswegoland restaurants and businesses are sponsoring the Tasting Event Fundraiser and raffle drawings. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy...

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New subdivision for seniors

For the first time in approximately 50 years, the Aurora Housing Authority is developing a new subdivision, – and this one is a unique, affordable, community for senior citizens. The new 1449 Senior Estates subdivision will have 70 new ranch units, 50 duplexes and 20 single-family residences with attached garages....

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Bardwell for seniors opens

Occupants at Bardwell Residences, 99 units for seniors at Aurora’s restored Copley Hospital, began moving in Wednesday, April 12. Included were two Aurorans. In the morning, Jeane (last name withheld), moved in; in the afternoon, Bienvenido (last name withheld), a man, moved in. The move-ins culminated two years of restoration...

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Reader’s Voice: Help needed for Senior Center

April 8, 2023Dear editor; Thank you to the Oswego Fire Dept. Board for figuring out what taxpayers needed to know before passing the Bond that benefits us all. I’m wondering if a similar idea could work for OSCC (Oswegoland Senior and Community Center)? I’m not on any board or in...

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Social media platforms can create unavoidable evil

In my opinion, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even LinkedIn, and others are an unavoidable evil. They are a part of a professional’s life though, as we need to send out our message and be in constant communication with clients and supporters. They are an addictive...

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Ray Moore joins Centenarian Club

It was not just Super Bowl Sunday, it was the day World War II veteran Ray Moore joined the Centenarian Club, and received his own holiday in Aurora. Born February 12, 1923, in Aurora, Ray Moore celebrated his milestone 100th birthday with family, friends, and fans. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin...

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Kendall County launches 211 social services phone line

The 211 human and social services phone line launched in Kendall County this month connects citizens of all ages with more than 1,000 governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations providing services. Operators are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year to answer questions and give important information. Calls are...

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Valentine’s Buffet in Oswego February 18

Oswegoland Senior and Community Center Valentine’s Buffet and Entertainment will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be at Oswego American Legion, 19 W. Washington Street, Oswego.Participants may enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment, and dancing. Music by Edizon Dayao. Only $20 per person. There...

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Patricia Penfold new Kendall County transitions coordinator

The Kendall County Health Department has hired a new transitions coordinator to assist older adults with life transitions, and to assist their family caregivers with helpful information in changing times. Patricia Penfold began her new career as transitions coordinator in November 2022. She has almost 20 years of experience in...

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Plano Historical Society ribbon-cutting December 10

The Plano Historical Society has been meeting quietly for several years, collecting items, and planning. Finally, they dreams have come true, with the opening a new Museum at 4 S. West Street in downtown Plano. Plano Area Chamber of Commerce assisted in a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10....

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Giving Tuesday aim: To continue charitable causes

Now is the time. Everyone is getting requests for support this holiday season. It happens every year. Any charity you have ever supported will be sending you a mailer to ask you to support them again this year. The need is real. Although we are seeing it at the gas...

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