AARP research consistently finds that the vast majority of people age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. The AARP “HomeFit Guide” was created to help people stay in the homes
HomeFit Presentation
Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable
First Thursdays of the month 4:30-6:00pm | Cook County Higher Education Drop in any time to talk about our book selection of the month, or simply for a lively, thoughtful conversation about aging. Upcoming 2025 Reframe Aging Book Selections July
Lunch & Learn 2025
Care Partners and Cook County Higher Education are pleased to present a Lunch & Learn series designed to support aging well in Cook County! Presented on the fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1pm at Cook County Higher
Two New Book Groups from Care Partners!
Care Partners is excited to introduce two new monthly book discussion groups! To register or request more info: We’ll send registrants instructions for receiving a 15% discount from our friends at Drury Lane Books! No need to read the entire
Thanks for a great Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
The rain held off this year (YAY!!!) and we enjoyed a windy but wonderful 2nd Annual Team Grand Marais Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 5th! A HUGE thank you to:
Reframe Aging Workshop
Reframe Aging A different take on caring well for our future selves Saturday, October 26 | 9am-noon | Cook County Higher Ed Join Care Partners of Cook County, the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, and Cook County Higher Education for
Care Partners News – September 2024 | Issue 20
We envision a community that is fully supported to navigate our shared journeys of aging and end-of-life. What Makes Volunteering with Care Partners So Rewarding? Julie Wilson, Executive Director Care Partners’ Volunteers! You are amazing, compassionate, living-it humans! Our effort
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2024…
You are invited to help paint the town purple! The Walk to End Alzheimer’s provides an opportunity to support our friends at the Alzheimer’s Association, raise awareness about dementia, and support those in our community who are impacted by this
Empathy: Connecting With Warmth and Care
Your training information includes ideas and suggestions for making conversation with an older adult. We hope this video also provides helpful tips and tools for being fully present with your companion. Thank you for watching!
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 2024…WOW!!!
Words cannot express our gratitude for everyone who joined us at the big, happy 2024 Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sydney’s Frozen Custard on Sunday, August 25th! Your generous donations will help us support community members on the journey of