Help Pathlights continue to support communities in the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County along the path to aging.
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Pathlights works with communities in the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County to help navigate and celebrate aging.
We are here for every stage of your journey, whatever it may be.
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Find out about the many ways in which you can support the community today!
Pathlights is a vital component of a healthy, empowered, and compassionate community. We guide people along the path to aging in Southwest Suburban Cook County.
Everyone knows someone who can benefit from our services.
For resources call 708.361.0219
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We’re all getting older — every day. This looks different to each of us but most share common aging goals: to age well, age in our homes, and remain independent contributors to our communities. So where do we go if we need a little — or a lot of — help along the path to aging?
In Southwest Suburban Cook County, Pathlights is the “go-to” community resource. Our programs and services are needs-based, and most are available at no cost. We serve people across all financial levels and some programs follow specific eligibility requirements. We help provide care, food, and safety so older adults and adults with disabilities can remain in their homes with dignity for as long as possible. Learn more below.
CARE
Our resources can enhance your life and aid caregivers, friends, and family with in-house services, support groups, Respite, benefits’ assistance, free workshops and events, and options for safe transition from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
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Food
Sometimes accessing basic nutrition can be a challenge for older adults living independently or with limitations. We can help with home-delivered meals and assistance with Illinois SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.
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SAFETY
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We need your help. Please consider helping Pathlights so we can empower more neighbors who need a little — or a lot of — help along the path to aging. Your donations help our nonprofit provide care, food, and safety to more people in our community.
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Events
The Latest News on Health: COVID-19, Boosters & More
March 28 at 4 PM
Join our continuing series about COVID-19 with Dr. Ison from the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ison will share the latest news about boosters, continuing precautions, guidance on isolation periods and other “must-knows” for older adults.
Speaker: Dr. Michael Ison, MD MS FIDSA FAST, Chief, Respiratory Disease Branch, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID), The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Registration Required
Click here to register. This presentation will be held virtually, via Zoom.
Memory Café
April 3 at 10:30 AM
This event takes place at the Orland Park Public Library and is for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment and their care partners.
Registration Required
Visit Orland Park Library to register. This presentation will be held at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
Housing and Home Care Options for Older Adults
April 3 at 2 PM
Determining whether to age in place or seek new housing can be overwhelming. Mark Levy specializes in helping older adults and their families make personalized decisions for care and safety as we age. Join Mark for an interactive presentation about housing, care options, and financial considerations when planning for yourself or a loved one.
Generously sponsored by Kerlin-Walsh Law.
Registration Required
Visit Orland Park Library to register. This presentation will be held at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
You’ve Set Up Your Estate Planning…Now How Do You Make It Work?
April 4 at 6 PM
Perhaps you’ve designated loved ones to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf if you are unable. You may have also set up a trust or will to distribute personal property and money after your death. Now comes the hard part – talking about it. Failing to have discussions with loved ones regarding life care decisions can be disastrous to your family. Join Attorney Stephen Sutera for top tips to foster difficult conversations. Generously sponsored by Moraine Court Supportive Living.
Registration Required
Visit Oak Lawn Public Library to register. This presentation will be held at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn.
My Home. My Castle. MY Options.
April 9 at 2 PM
The children have moved out. What do I do with my house now? Stay? Sell? Sell by owner? Rent it? Do I really want to be a landlord? Take out a reverse mortgage? And, how and when do I give it to my children? Attorney Michael J. Maslanka will address all these homeowner questions and more.
Generously sponsored by Daily Deals for Mom
Registration Required
Visit Orland Park Library to register. This presentation will be held at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
Early-Stage Memory Loss Support Group (8 Weeks)
Starts April 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Orland Park Library, Pathlights is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early-stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment) and their care partners. “Early-stage” refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders and are in the beginning stages of the disease. This group will offer dementia-related education and emotional support and connections with resources.
Pre-Screening and Registration Required
Contact Jenna or Lily at 708.361.0219 or by email jstock@pathlights.org or lruckman@pathlights.org. Sessions will take place at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
There are many ways you can contribute towards our cause, and every act of generosity goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Please consider making a donation to keep our communities healthy.
Pathlights is a 501(c) (3), independent, charitable, human service organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Tax ID: 36-2882809
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Our programs and services are need-based, and most are available at no cost. We serve people across all financial levels and some programs follow specific eligibility requirements. We are available at 708.361.0219.