April 2022 Senior Newsletter

PATHLIGHTS

Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Spanish Presentation

April 27 | 11 A. M. | Wednesday

April 20 | 10:00 AM | Wednesday Caregivers Connecting May 18 | 10:00 AM | Wednesday Staying connected and involved is more important than ever. Our virtual support group gives you a chance to talk with others in similar situations, share experiences, advice, and words of encouragement. Dial in and Zoom information will be provided after registration. Add us to your schedule – this support group meets the third Wednesday of every month. Registration is required. Call Catherine at 708.274.0052 or e-mail cstowers@pathlights.org. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors and current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. This program is 1.5 hours, which includes time for questions and answers. Pathlights is hosting this interactive class in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Blue Island Public Library. Join us at the Blue Island Public Library located at 2433 York in Blue Island.

Memory Café - Virtual Travel Along Route 66

April 13 | 11:00 AM | Wednesday

With facts and songs from the iconic Route 66, we’ll travel an interactive, fun & educational journey through Texas, Arizona, Chicago, California, New Mexico & Illinois to stopping along the way to see football stadiums, the Grand Canyon & Beverly Hills. Our guide will be Lia Jill Levitt, M.Phil, M.S., CDP, and owner of Ain’t She Sweet, LLC. Jill is a coach, public speaker, and author of memoir, “Ain’t She Sweet: A Coming of (Old) Age Story“ that details her life growing up in a nursing home and the often funny, at times sad, and always impactful privilege of learning about life from older people. Her hopefully soon to be published book, inspired her to form a company dedicated to inspiring seniors, named for her grandmother’s favorite song. This virtual event is for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment and their care partners. Registration is required. Call Catherine at 708.274.0052 or e-mail cstowers@pathlights.org.

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