Archive for Kankakee
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (Kankakee County)
This program provides low-income older adults who live in Kankakee County with coupons to use at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market to promote healthy habits and provide access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey. Please bring your completed application to Catholic Charities — look for the tent in the parking lot…
Kankakee: Telephone Reassurance Program
Kankakee: Don’t we all appreciate the comfort that comes from a friendly voice on the other end of the phone? With the Telephone Reassurance Program we provide you or your loved one that reassurance through a simple and brief phone call however many times a week you prefer. Trained volunteers make friendly telephone…
A Matter of Balance (Kankakee)
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN TO: view falls as…
The Alzheimer’s Association Presents: Effective Communication Strategies (Kankakee County)
Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene 1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee IL April 9, 2020 at 2:00pm Communication is about more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
A Matter of Balance (Kankakee)
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is hosting A MATTER OF BALANCE, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU WILL LEARN…
Caregiver Education Series (Kankakee)
Caring for an older family member? Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for a lunchtime Caregiver Education Series! The group is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene (1000 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee) in room 107. A…
A Matter of Balance (Kankakee)
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet that is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This FREE program emphasizes practical strategies to manage…
Live Well, Be Well Workshop: Kankakee
Are you an older adult with an ongoing health condition? Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue; discover better nutrition and exercise choices; understand new treatment choices; and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Join the free, weekly “Live Well Be…
Sharing the Warmth Donors Needed
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet sponsors a holiday program in Kankakee County designed to assist senior citizens in our community who are in need. This program, called Sharing the Warmth, encourages the community to reach out to seniors by providing them with presents and kind sentiments during the holidays. Sharing…
Kankakee Program for Caregivers to Those With Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Do you provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? You are not alone. We know caregiving can be stressful. This FREE program will teach: stress management techniques relaxation and coping strategies The program is available for family caregivers for individuals with dementia. It meets weekly (for…
