Aging Well
About Us
Aging Well, a program of Aging Care Connections, is dedicated to working with communities to create an environment in which people can age well. Serving 20 communities in the Lyons, Riverside, and south Proviso Township areas, the program is composed of hundreds of older adults and more than 130 community based organizations working together to create an environment in which people can age well.
On April 16, the Village of Riverside received the Aging Care Connections Community Service Award Traveling Trophy. Pictured are from left, Peter Scalera, Village Manager; Sergeant David Krull of Riverside, member of the Lyons/North Riverside/Riverside Aging Well Community Action Team; Katie Fielmann and Lorraine Marek, Community Action Team Leaders; and Village of Riverside President Michael Gorman.
Community Action Teams
Aging Well volunteer Community Action Teams are in communities throughout Lyons, Riverside, and south Proviso Townships. The teams include older adults and individuals from community based organizations working together to address aging issues in their local communities.
Major Accomplishments
- Community programs directed at senior issues
- Development and distribution of File of Life packets
- Distribution of cell phones for 911 emergency use
- Health and Safety fairs targeted for seniors
- Intergenerational programming with local schools
Get involved
- Join a Community Action Team
- Distribute information about senior programs and services to the community through the Ambassador Program
- Coordinate a community presentation on local senior issues
- Plan a team project to benefit seniors in your community
- Staff an exhibit table at a local senior health fair
To find out more information about your local Community Action Team or obtain information about Aging Well, please contact Linda Hussey, Community Relations Coordinator, at 708-354-1323 ext. 242.
For a complete list of teams, click here.
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Workgroups
Workgroups are composed of older adults and representatives from community organizations. They help develop and plan programs in the community that address senior needs. In addition, they coordinate with the Aging Well Community Action Teams and Aging Well partners to implement projects.
Major Accomplishments
- Transportation Guide
- At-Risk Poster and Cards
- Ambassador Program
- Planning for Your Future Guide
For more information on workgroups please contact Linda Hussey, Community Relations Coordinator, at 708-354-1323 ext. 242.
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Partner Organizations
The partnership currently includes hundreds of older adults and representatives from over 130 community-based organizations. Partners participate on workgroups and Community Action Teams, provide feedback, input and support the project mission for their communities.
A complete list of current partner organizations can be found here.
For more information on our partners or to become a partner organization, please contact Linda Hussey, Community Relations Coordinator, at 708-354-1323 ext. 242.
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Community Advisory Council
The Aging Well Community Advisory Council provides leadership for the initiative and is composed of community members who live and/or work in the Lyons, Riverside, or South Proviso Townships. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Community Advisory Council member, please contact Ken Grunke, Director of Philanthropy & External Affairs, at 708-354-1323 ext. 243.
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Contact Us
For more information about Aging Well, please contact:
Linda Hussey
Community Relations Coordinator
(708)354-1323 ext. 242
lhussey@agingcareconnections.org
HELPFUL LINKS
Transportation Guide
Transportation Guide Spanish
Transportation Guide Polish
Partner Organizations
CAT Teams
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