AgeGuide

09/04/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 AM. We hope you have a great holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Family caregivers don’t have to navigate it all alone. Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a Caregiver Educational Series designed to provide practical information, helpful tools and support for today’s caregivers.

Topics include:
• You’re Not Alone: Programs & Services to Support Family Caregivers
• Communicating Effectively & Responding to Dementia Behaviors
• Legal Tools for Caregivers: Guardianship & Power of Attorney for Property
• From Burnout to Balance: Tools for Today’s Caregiver
• New Rules for End-of-Life Care

📍 Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, Kankakee
📅 Wednesday afternoons | 1:30–2:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, call Amanda at 815-523-9919.

09/02/2026

AgeGuide is proud to recognize and thank Silver Sponsors Addus HomeCare and Top Box Foods for their generous support of our 5th Annual Aging Summit. Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports meaningful conversations about building communities where people of all ages can live, thrive, and stay connected. Thank you for investing in this important conversation and helping AgeGuide advance a future where everyone can age well in the communities they call home.

🎟️ Spots of filling fast, register today! ageguide.org/agingsummit

09/01/2026

Did you know more than 7.7 million older adults in the US experience food insecurity? Hunger takes a serious toll on an older adults health, putting them at risk for chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure and mental health issues like depression. Take action against senior hunger this month by volunteering or donating to one of our Senior Nutrition Program partners working every day to deliver meals to homebound older adults. Learn more about our Senior Nutrition Program at www.ageguide.org/senior-nutrition-programs

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

🌟Empower your caregiving journey! Trualta is a platform dedicated to providing caregivers with the support and resources they need. Together, we’re empowering you to navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence and compassion.

Dive into Trualta, our online educational platform, filled with expert advice tailored for families managing care at home. No more endless searching. Sign up today! ageguide.trualta.com

08/28/2026

Senior Medicare Patrol volunteers work with older adults to ensure fewer people are victims of health care fraud. If you would like to become a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer and fight health care fraud in your community, or feel you are a victim of Medicare fraud, contact AgeGuide at (800) 528-2000

https://youtu.be/YDBoCxZPGUo

08/26/2026

This episode of Aging Well features Courtney Hedderman of AARP Illinois, who shares expert insights on the growing threat of fraud and scams affecting people of all ages. From imposter scams and romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud and AI-powered schemes, Courtney explains how scammers build trust, create urgency, and manipulate emotions to steal money and personal information.

Learn how to recognize common warning signs, protect yourself and your loved ones, and use simple strategies like "stop and verify" to stay one step ahead. 🎧 Listen now: https://ageguide.org/podcast/.

08/25/2026

AgeGuide is proud to recognize and thank AARP Illinois for their generous support of our 5th Annual Aging Summit. Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports meaningful conversations about building communities where people of all ages can live, thrive, and stay connected. We’re grateful to AARP Illinois for their continued commitment to creating more livable, inclusive, and age-friendly communities across Illinois!

🎟️ Spots of filling fast, register today! ageguide.org/agingsummit