The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
Welcome to the Age Guide podcast highlighting perspectives on the aging journey. We are here to be your personal Age Guide and enhance your quality of life on the road ahead. This podcast is about putting a face on aging and giving a voice to older adults and caregivers by highlighting their experiences and stories. We want to provide a window into the struggles and joys of aging, to dispel myths and combat ageism. This podcast is hosted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, an Area Agency on Aging in Northeastern Illinois. At AgeGuide, it is our mission to be a vital resource and advocate for people as we age by providing thoughtful guidance, supportive services, and meaningful connections.
The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
The Great Reconnection: The Heart of Community – Senior Services Associates
The Great Reconnection: The Heart of Community – Senior Services Associates
This month, we're celebrating Senior Center Month, and today we're focusing on a vital resource that is the heart of community: Multipurpose Senior Centers. In the final episode of our series, “The Great Reconnection,” Gretchen and Minnie discuss the essential role these centers play in supporting older adults and connecting them with essential services. They talk about different programs in the Elgin Senior Center, from multicultural parties to holiday shopping and music video projects. Join us to learn about the exciting initiatives from AgeGuide's senior center partners and how they cultivate meaningful community connections.
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Connect with Senior Services Associates, Inc.
Find Health Promotion & Education Classes like those mentioned in the episode.
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