Archive for Kankakee
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…
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….
