Belmont Village of Glenview is providing WWII Veterans the opportunity to have a complimentary professional photo portrait created in honor of their service and in celebration of Independence Day. Call Ron at 847-657-7100 to reserve a complimentary photo session on Thursday, June 25.
I received this bulletin last week and knew I had to share it with my fellow Illinois residents who care about seniors.
AARP and the Alliance for Home and Community Care oppose the devastating cuts passed by the General Assembly. We are calling on the Governor, Legislative Leadership and all legislators to get back to Springfield and fix this budget before these cuts take effect. These cuts will affect your neighbors, friends, family and maybe even you.
COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM
• Without additional funds, nearly 26,000 older Illinoisans will be cut off from services that allow them to remain independent. Without these services, many, if not all of them, will be forced to turn to more costly nursing homes for the care they need.
ELDER ABUSE
• The Elder Abuse Program will be eliminated under the Doomsday Budget.
• Thousands of cases are investigated each year. Without someone to help victims of abuse connect to the services they need many will remain in their abusive situation. Elder Abuse workers protect seniors from financial, physical and sexual abuse. All too often, victims die as a result of abuse and neglect if they do not get the assistance they need.
CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM
• 270,000 older Illinoisans will no longer receive prescription drug and property tax assistance through the circuit breaker program.
VETERANS HOMES
• Over 1,000 veterans will be kicked out of veterans homes losing critical health care services.
DISABILITY SERVICES
• 5,000 people with disability services will lose their option to receive services in the community where they remain independent. These services are also much cheaper for the taxpayers of Illinois.
STOP THESE CUTS NOW
The people receiving these services along with their family, friends and caregivers are devastated by the budget that passed the General Assembly. It’s time to go back to work and put together a budget that truly serves the people of this State. The people of Illinois deserve more from their elected leaders from both parties.
You can make a difference. Contact the Governor at 312-814-2121 and your State Representatives and Senators today at 1-888-616-3322 and tell them to return to the Capitol and pass a budget that truly serves the people of Illinois, especially older adults and persons with disabilities.
Be sure to reserve your space for the very informative family forums that the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Illinois put on.
The first one is Saturday, June 6 at the Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville
The second one is Saturday, June 13 at the Harper College Wojcik Conference Center in Palatine.
Each half day event costs $25, with breakfast included. Participants will receive up to date information & resources for families affected by memory loss.
To register by phone, call 847.933.2413
To register on their website go to the Alzheimer's Association Family Forums page. Details such as times, session and round table discussions can be found on this page as well.
Is there a senior in your family that speaks very little to no English? Are you concerned that they may need help now or in the future? Most families would like someone who not only can communicate with them and speak their language, but also is familiar with their customs.
There is an organization in Chicago that can help. C.L.E.S.E or Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly. Their mission is "to improve the lives of limited-English-speaking elderly by providing advocacy, leadership & education.
As we know there are services and programs provided through various agency's on aging to help our elderly. However, they found that there was an under-utilization of these services because of language and cultural barriers. They are working to make sure everyone has access.
We are often unaware of how attached we become to our homes—and their contents—until it’s time to move. This can be especially true for those who have been living in their current homes for the past 30 or 40 years and must suddenly sort through a lifetime of possessions in just a few weeks. In these cases, moving is not just a physical process, but an emotional one as well. Because of the emotional and physical aspects inherent in preparing for a move, it can be helpful to work with a neutral third party such as a Senior Move Manager.
Senior Move Mangers are professionals who have the experience, availability, organizational skills and resources to make the move run efficiently. Most importantly, they have the know-how and objectivity to help with the very emotional process of sorting through possessions.
Senior Move Managers offer a variety of services to help with the moving process:
• Customized floor plan of the new home.
• Assistance with sorting and organizing to prepare for the move.
• Arrange for donation or resale of items.
• Hire and supervise the moving company.
• Coordinate with realtors, renovators and other professionals.
• Managing the move day details.
• Packing and unpacking services.
• Arrange and organize furniture and belongings in the new home.
Working with a Senior Move Manager can make the entire moving process less taxing on both you and your loved ones.
This post was graciously written for my blog by Marnie Dawson CRTS, Owner of Dawson Relocation - Professional, Qualified Senior Move Managers.
Laughter is the best medicine. Weinberg Community for Senior Living is offering a 4 week series starting June 1 with Caryl Derenfeld, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. I know Caryl and she does a great work with seniors and story telling in addition to this!
Give your mind and body a blissful workout that improves overall wellbeing by increasing oxygen intake and endorphin levels. No pretzel positions, this concentrates on breathing and laughing while sitting, standing & moving. Give it a try!
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:30 am starting June 1 until June 22.
Where: Weinberg Community for Senior Living, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield.
Please RSVP with Lisa Stanley at 847-236-7852
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