New Year, New You: Managing Your Blood Pressure
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2026
Healthy Beverage Shifts: Substituting the Bad for the Good
It’s easy to forget about calories you consume from beverages. If you drink sodas, creamy and sweet coffee drinks, or alcohol, swapping them out for healthier options can make a huge difference. There are plenty of beverage options that are low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Here are some options from the National
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Healthy Food Shifts: Substituting the Bad for the Good
Eating the right amount is important, but so is making sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need. Older adults often need fewer calories, but more nutrients, which makes it essential to eat nutrient-dense foods. To eat nutrient-dense foods across all the food groups, you may need to make some changes in your food and
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Join UIC Share Network’s Dementia Champion Training Course
Dementia Resource Champions (DRC) Series, February Wednesdays | 12–1 PM Join the SHARE Network for the Dementia Resource Champions (DRC) Program, a free, 4-week online educational series designed to help community members build dementia awareness, education, and support in their communities. Through weekly Zoom sessions, participants will learn about dementia and its impact on individuals and
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Bathroom Safety Considerations for Older Adults and Caregivers
As we age, home becomes more than a place of comfort – it becomes a key factor in our health, independence, and peace of mind. Everyday spaces that once were effortless to navigate can quietly introduce new risks – making home safety essential, rather than optional. Taking steps to create a safer living environment helps
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Healthy and Active Lifestyle Tips for Those Living with Dementia
Although living with dementia presents unique challenges, there are steps you can take to feel better, stay social, maintain a healthy weight, and keep regular sleep habits. Try these tips: Learn more healthy and active lifestyle tips for people living with dementia.
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Illinois Unveils Multisector Plan to Transform State into National Leader for Older Adults
The Illinois Department on Aging recently released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. The Plan