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  • American Association for Retired Persons
    A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Health information for older adults.

  • Chicago Department on Aging
    Provides options for an aging society by supporting older persons to live independently in their communities.

  • Chicago Seniors and Caregivers
    Information and resources for Chicago seniors and caregivers

  • Eldercare Locater
    The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.

  • Elderhostel
    Discover more than 8,000 learning adventures in all 50 states and more than 90 countries abroad. Elderhostel offers in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability.

  • First Gov for Seniors
    A gateway to online information,services and resources for seniors.

  • Illinois Department on Aging
    Helps Illinois seniors live independently in their own homes and communities.

  • Internet Resources on Aging
    Links from the AARP to more than 900 of the best sites for people age 50+.

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
    For many Illinois households, energy costs place a severe and continuing stress on the family's budget. In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services.

  • Medicare
    The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare.

  • Medline Plus
    Health information for seniors.

  • National Family Caregivers Association
    The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.

  • Senior Job Bank
    The SeniorJobBank is a meeting place for over-50 job seekers and employers seeking their services.

  • SeniorHealth.gov
    NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • SeniorNet
    SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.

  • Social Security Online
    Official website of the Social Security Administration

  • Social Security Retirement Planner
    This planner provides detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits under current law and points out things you may want to consider as you prepare for the future.

  • Third Age
    Focuses on serving the needs of midlife adults -- generally those in their 40s, 50s and 60s -- and those who want to build a genuine relationship with them.

  • Your Retirement Challenge: Are Your Retirement Savings Sufficient?
    Your How-to-Guide on Saving More for Retirement

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Healthy Habits for Every Child
Broadview, Illinois (Cook County)
April 15 - May 27, 2008

Healthy Habits for Every Child
Schiller Park, Illinois (Cook County)
April 24 - May 19, 2008

Women's Health Symposium
Orland Park, Illinois (Cook County)
May 17, 2008

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Cook County Unit
4801 Southwick Drive
Suite 100
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
cook_hdq@extension.uiuc.edu

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