Archive for Kankakee
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…
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers (Kankakee)
The Stress-Busting program is designed to improve the quality of life for family caregivers of persons with dementia by helping them manage their stress and cope better with their lives. Caregivers who have participated have reported significantly lowered stress, depression and anxiety, as well as improvement in their ability to…
Relatives Raising Children (Kankakee County)
Relatives Raising Children: Educational Group and Food Box Program sponsored by Catholic Charities in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. This program is for grandparents (or other relatives) raising non-biological children. Sessions include an educational topic pertinent to your unique caregiving role….
Money Management Volunteers Needed
Catholic Charities’ Money Management Program is seeking volunteers in Kankakee, Grundy, Iroquois, and Will Counties. This program assists low income older persons who have difficulty managing their personal household financial matters. As a trained volunteer, you will be matched with older persons who need help with tasks such as organizing…
Back to School Fair Registration Now Open (Kankakee and Iroquois Counties)
Registration is now open for the Catholic Charities Back to School Fair that serves students (and families) from low-income households in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. Preregistration is mandatory for this fair. Participation is based on income. Information about registration and all of the details of the Kankakee and Iroquois County…
Box Fans Urgently Needed
A high rise apartment building for seniors who are living on low-incomes in Kankakee is currently operating without air conditioning. Repairs are underway, but are going to take some time. While the 120 residents have been offered alternative housing, many have declined to leave their homes. There is an urgent…
