Old Friends Club

10/17/2026

A new affiliate club just opened and is thriving near Chicago. Thinking about starting one in your area? Read all about it!

Based out of Bethany Union Church, EngAGE Beverly holds gatherings twice a week for adults experiencing early memory changes and their families.

10/15/2026

Moments like this are exactly why Old Friends Club exists. 💛

For caregivers, there’s nothing quite like watching someone you love light up, and for many of our families, that moment happens the second they pull into the driveway.

This is what connection looks like. This is the gift of time.

Thank you to this caregiver for sharing your family’s story with us. 🙏

10/12/2026

Our Tolt OFC members in Carnation enjoy a monthly visit from the Strolling Gardeners. These volunteers bring in an array of seasonal flowers and foliage with which they share, educate, and stimulate the senses. People love the colors, textures, scents and discussions. Scent is also a wonderful memory que. 🍁🌻🎃 Happy Fall y’all!

10/08/2026

“Few things will ever replace companionship. Old Friends Club makes sure everyone has a friend, especially seniors who live with cognitive challenges.”
— Caregiver

A dementia diagnosis changes a lot. The need for a friend isn’t one of them. 💛

At the Club, Members have a place where they’re known, welcomed, and missed when they’re away. There’s laughter, good conversation, and always a seat at the table. And while they’re here, the people who love them get a few hours to rest and recharge.

No one should walk this road alone, whether you’re living with dementia or caring for someone who is.

Find a Club near you at the link in our bio.

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

EngAGE Beverly opens TOMORROW! We can't wait to see you all.

We’re thrilled to announce a new Old Friends Affiliate Club opening on Chicago’s South Side. They are building a small, residential day community in the Beverly neighborhood, where older adults can spend their days in a real home, with people they know, in a rhythm that supports memory and wellbeing. Learn more at engagebeverly.org

10/01/2026

"I can't tell you what a boon the Old Friends Club is for all of us caregivers. What you are doing is marvelous." 💜

Words like these keep us going.

Caregiving is an act of love, and it's also a lot to carry. At Old Friends Club, our members spend their days connecting, laughing, and staying engaged, while the people who love them get something just as precious: time to rest, recharge, and simply breathe.

To every caregiver out there: we see you, and we're here for you.

That's the gift of time. Learn more at the link in bio.