First Wednesdays of the month

12:00-1:30pm | Cook County Higher Education

Learn with others who are caring for a friend
or family member, near or far

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Share insights, experiences and friendship
along the caregiving journey

First book: The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself by Linda Abbit

• Linda is a caregiving expert who draws on her decades of
  experience to help readers navigate the caregiving journey with confidence. Using mindfulness techniques, she helps caregivers respond to challenges in a calm and clear way that is beneficial to both themselves and their loved one.

To help foster a safe and comfortable space for conversation, our first Caregiver Book Group will be limited to 8 participants.

First Thursdays of the month

4:30-6:00pm | Cook County Higher Education

Identify and challenge misconceptions
about growing older

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Foster a perspective on aging that includes
both challenge and promise

First book: Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How long and Well You Live by Becca Levy

• Yale professor Dr. Becca Levy, a leading expert on the psychology of successful aging, draws on her own ground-breaking research to show how age beliefs can impact all aspects of the aging process (even how genes operate!) – and how a positive view on aging may extend life expectancy by up to 7.5 years!

All are welcome – join in as your schedule and interest allow!