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Events

Senior Medical Patrol Bingo

March 28 at 10 AM
Are you an older adult who loves Bingo? Join AgeOptions and enjoy a game and learn more about Medicare and scams to avoid.

This event will be held at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 Oxford Ave., Chicago Ridge.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

April 12 at 1 PM
Patricia McClure-Chessier is the Award-Winning Author of “Losing a Hero to Alzheimer’s The Story of Pearl” and “A Caregiver’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Nine Key Principles.” Patricia will share her journey about how she cared for her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and communication strategies from her book. Participants will learn how to avoid power struggles, learn what to do when their loved one is non-compliant with their daily skills, or when their loved one displays challenging behaviors.
Generously sponsored by Always Best Home Care.

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.

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Caregivers Connecting

April 17 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

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Trivia Night

April 18 from 6 to 9 PM
Join us for a fun night to raise funds for our Home-Delivered Meals program.
$35 per person, includes pizza and one drink.
Doors open at 6 PM with Trivia starting at 6:30 PM.
Generously sponsored by Peace Village.

Registration Required
This event will be held at Fox’s Restaurant & Pub (9240 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn). To register, please click here.

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Financial Exploitation: Protect Yourself & Your Family

April 29 at 11 AM
This presentation, by experts from Old National Bank, is designed to help you learn to protect yourself from financial abuse – not only scams but also “friendly fraud’ and identity theft. We will help you identify signs of financial exploitation and how to stay vigilant for yourself and those you love. Bilingual presentation in English and Spanish. This event takes place at the William Leonard Public Library, 13820 Central Park Ave., Robbins.

Esta presentación está desiñada para ayudarle a aprender a cómo protegerse a usted mismo de maltrato financiero – no solo de estafas sino también de “fraude amistoso” e robo de identidad.
Le vamos a ayudar a identificar señas de explotación financiera y como mantenerse vigilante usted mismo y para los que ama. La presentación será en inglés y español.

Registration Required Call William Leonard Public Library at 708.597.2760 to register.

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