Care Partners of Cook County January News
Jan 09, 2024 08:38AM ● By Editor
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From Care Partners of Cook County - January 9, 2024
From Care Partners of Cook County - January 9, 2024
Here’s the scoop on January news and events from Care Partners…
We continue to partner with Cook County Public Health on the Age Friendly Cook County initiative! This community-driven effort is aimed at enhancing the quality of life in our county by uniting local leaders and partners to shape a future where every resident is valued, supported, and engaged in every life stage. Your valuable insights are crucial to the success of this effort!!!!! Thanks to all who have participated in the first stage of this process by completing the online survey or attending a community listening session. It’s not too late to share your thoughts - the survey is open through January 31, 2024!! Click here to take the online survey!!
Zoom & Learn: Wednesday, January 24, noon-1pm - Age Friendly Cook County (online only)
Join Care Partners & Cook County Higher Education for our FREE monthly class that explores issues related to aging well in Cook County! In January, we'll discover how a team of Cook County residents is championing a state-wide initiative to make our systems and communities more inclusive of and responsive to older adults. Age-Friendly communities seek to enhance the quality of life for all age demographics in eight key domains, including transportation, housing, outdoor spaces, health services, and more. We’ll also get first impressions of key issues identified through the recent Age Friendly Needs Assessment Survey and community forums. Special guest presenters are Age Friendly Cook County Project Managers Andrea Tofte, Cook County Public Health Educator and Julie Wilson, Care Partners Executive Director. Click here to register for this online-only session!
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: February 7 - March 13 (online only)
Join us online for this six-week class that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else – either in your home or from a distance. The class is free and includes a Caregiver Helpbook which accompanies the course and provides additional resources. Winter sessions will be led by trained facilitators Kathy Reeves, Retired RN, and Julie Wilson, MSW, LGSW and will meet online via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am, February 7 – March 13. You can register by calling Care Partners at 218-387-3788 or click here. You can also contact Care Partners for information about respite care during the class. More info is available on the Care Partners website: www.carepartnersofcookcounty.org.
Save the Date - March 9th
Cook County Potters will hold their "seconds" pottery sale at The Hub to benefit Care Partners from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9! Look for pottery from a number of local potters! The pots will be sold by donation only and all proceeds will be given to help Care Partners fulfill their mission of assisting with end of life and helping support seniors to stay in their homes as they age. Many thanks to our wonderful art community for their support!
Senior Rides Volunteers Needed!
A quick shout-out that we are in need of senior rides volunteers - especially those who are willing to consider helping with medical rides to Duluth. Our volunteers are required to submit an application, complete a self-directed training program, and pass a background check. Our volunteer drivers choose their assignments on a ride-by-ride basis and are reimbursed for all miles driven. Give me a call or email me at [email protected] for more information or to get started on the volunteer training process!!!
