Sit & Fit 

Using a chair for support, you will get a gentle but effective full body workout. Light weights, household items, or body weight will be used for strength training movements. When standing, your chair becomes a stabilizer, allowing you to challenge yourself and remain safe and steady!

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Fall Prevention 

This class focuses on fall prevention for older adults by teaching simple, practical ways to stay safe and independent. We will cover why falls happen, common risk factors, and how to reduce them through safe footwear, home safety tips, exercise, and proper use of assistive devices. You’ll also learn what to do if a fall occurs and how to have a “Plan B” in place. The goal is to give you the tools and confidence to move safely, stay active, and lower your risk of injury.

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Psychology of Aging & Quality of Life 

In this session we will discuss the idea of successful aging, with an understanding that it has different meanings for each person. We will also discuss the physical and psychological dynamics of aging, review Erickson’s stages of development and the impact it may have on the older adult, and finally, how attitude and gratitude can keep your heart young.

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Chicagoland’s August 2025 Social Security Newsletter. 

Hear it from the source. Chicagoland Updates | A Social Security Newsletter

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12th Annual Aging Better Expo RECORDINGS 

The Aging Better Expo was filled with fresh ideas and thoughtful discussions about how we can all age better—together. We're excited to share that recordings from our Aging Better Expo are now available to watch! Whether you want to revisit your favorite sessions, catch up on what you missed, or share with friends and family, you can now access the recordings using the links below!

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A Personalized Medical Advance Directive 

Your advance directive can identify who's the best person to make decisions about your medical care when you can no longer make them. It can also identify the key values and beliefs you want to guide those decisions. Sadly, most advance directives aren't personalized in this way. Join us to learn how to use a free online tool to create a legally valid advance directive tailored to your priorities. If you can push a button, you can use this tool!

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Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia 

In order to communicate with a person living with dementia, it is important to understand the mechanics and the normal flow of communication, and how those changes when a person has dementia. We will discuss unique needs of a PLWD and strategies for communicating more effectively with them. Learn to look for the meaning in their verbal and non-verbal communication.

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New Blog Post 

If you’re 64 or more and looking for an educational opportunity on the topic of Medicare and Medicare supplement enrollment that won’t leave your head spinning, this class is for you! Speaker Carol Brandt, CLTC®, founder of Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc., doesn’t think this subject needs to be that complicated – so she's created a new program to unbundle and simplify the process.

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Understanding VA Home Loans: Empowering Veterans with Homeownership 

Join us for an in-depth training on the VA Home Loan program—a powerful benefit available to eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses. This session will cover eligibility requirements, loan features, common misconceptions, and how to effectively guide clients through the VA loan process.

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Fall Prevention 

Join us for this presentation to learn practical strategies to reduce the risk of falls and promote safe, confident mobility. Attendees will learn about common fall risk factors and discover simple interventions that can make a significant difference. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or an older adult yourself, this session offers valuable tools to support independence and prevent injury.

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