In Brief

Medical Aid in Dying

Fact checked by Derick Wilder Illinois State Sen. Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has long sought to pass legislation allowing residents with…

3 months ago

To Vaccinate or Not

Fact checked by Jim Lacy Vaccine messaging from federal officials this past year has been chaotic and ever-changing. Shikha Jain,…

3 months ago

Older Adults’ Community Assessment

Fact checked by Shannon Sparks The U.S. Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to address “community social services…

3 months ago

Legal Updates

Fact checked by Jim Lacy   Family Caregiver Month, Effective November 2025 In alignment with the national observance, the Illinois…

3 months ago

Disability Parking

Fact checked by Derick Wilder The City of Chicago offers residential disabled parking signs through an application process — and…

3 months ago

Prioritizing Wellness in Senior Communities

Fact checked by Ros Lederman Older adults searching for a retirement community should consider the community’s wellness programming. Wellness typically…

9 months ago

Virtual Reality Offers a Window into Life with Dementia

Fact checked by Ros Lederman Virtual reality (VR) dementia simulations — offered through headsets at some care facilities, hospitals, and…

9 months ago

Tune in to These Top Financial Podcasts

Fact checked by Katie Scarlett Brandt For a quick and easy way to gain bite-sized knowledge of financial issues, try…

9 months ago

Elder Emergencies

Emergency departments (EDs) are no longer one-size-fits-all. Many find value in modifying to meet older adults’ broader challenges. This shift…

1 year ago

Legal Updates

New Aging & Caregiving Laws   Anti-Discrimination for Caregivers Effective January 1, 2025 An amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act…

1 year ago

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