708.361.0219
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
Our trained professionals work with the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, and educate our community how to take action to prevent abuse.
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The Journey: Making Meaningful Connections
For the fifth year, we’ve collaborated with the Chicago Tribune and community partners to create a special publication that shares inspiring and informative stories and calendar of events from May to July. Click to view the digital Flipbook.
This edition focuses on making meaningful connections and the vital role that connectedness plays in overall well-being for everyone.
Check out our events, open to everyone at no cost. Thank you to The Journey Sponsors.
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.
Pathlights Annual Report
Learn about the impactful work and accomplishments achieved as we continue our mission to empower individuals navigating the life cycle.
Thank You Annual Sponsors
Events
Caregiver Stress-Busting Dementia Program (9 Weeks)
Starting Soon
Do you provide care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia?
This is a multi component program focusing on support, problem-solving, education, and stress management techniques. It addresses stress and the impact of long-term stress, managing difficult behaviors/conditions, grief, coping strategies, positive thinking, taking care of yourself, and choosing a path to wellness. A different stress management technique is demonstrated each week.
Each session is 90 minutes per week for 9 consecutive weeks. We meet in small groups of up to 8 people and materials for the program will be provided.
Pre-Screening and Registration Required
Contact Lily at 708.361.0219 or by email at lruckman@pathlights.org. Sessions will take place via Zoom or call in.
Music Memory Café
October 2 at 10:30 AM
Music therapy is a clinical and evidenced-based practice that uses music to engage, support, and build connection. Therapeutic music experiences are utilized to address goals that enhance health and wellbeing and are based on our client’s needs, strengths, and responses. Music is a powerful tool for people with dementia as it enables the brain to have successful engagement and participation even late into the disease progression. The team at Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. will encourage the participants to sings, play instruments, connect with each other, and have fun at the Memory Café. 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.
Essential 6 – Estate Planning
October 8 at 2 PM
Estate planning is about protecting your assets, your loved ones, and planning for the future, but it is so much more. It is about you, your unique story, your life’s savings, your values and beliefs, and your hopes for the future.
This session will address protecting your assets, business, and loved ones and identifying the legal documents necessary to do so.
You will leave with a game plan on how to secure your assets and uncover ways to control how you and your family will be cared for and how your assets will be distributed smoothly, privately, and inexpensively.
Registration Required
Register by calling 708.448.5169 or by clicking here.
This presentation will be held at the Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Drive, Lemont.
Making Sense Out Of Medicare
October 9 at 10 AM
Medicare A, B, C, D! Who can make sense of it? Pathlights’ Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will guide those approaching Medicare, current enrollees, and caregivers of enrollees through Medicare basics.
Attendee will get a thorough overview of Medicare and better understand how SHIP counselors can assist in navigating the Medicare system. SHIP counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company and will never charge clients for this service.
Registration Required
Register by calling 708.423.7753 or by clicking here.
This presentation will be held at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 Oxford Drive, Chicago Ridge.
Caregivers Connecting
October 16 at 10 AM
Staying connected and involved is more important than ever. Our monthly support group gives you a chance to talk with others in similar situations, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement. Virtual via Zoom
Registration Required Call Lily at 708.361.0219 or e-mail lruckman@pathlights.org
Taller De Planificación Testamentaria
16 de octubre 2024 a las 6 PM
Por favor únase con nosotros para un taller en persona para la planificación testamentaria presentada por el abogado Michael J. Maslanka. Poder notarial, Testamentó Finales, Fidecomiso, Escrituras, Designación de Beneficiados, e muchos más temas que serán discutidos. ¡Traigan sus preguntas!
Registracion Requerida
Llame a la librería publica de Blue Island al 708.388.1078 o visite en línea. Ubicacion del Evento: Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St., Blue Island.
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.
