On October 24th, Bridge members learned how creativity and aging is brought together in the field for one Chicagoland organization and met the new leaders for the Bridge Creativity and Aging Special Interest Group. For the first part of the evening [...]

The 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Chicago Sunday, September 29th What:  Please join us for the Chicago Bridge September Event!  This month we will be volunteering our time for the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s  — Chicago.  The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and [...]

Join us on Tuesday, June 18th for an informative discussion on helping people remain in their homes for as long as possible regardless of age or ability level. We will cover such topics as home safety, common home modification projects and design. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn how you can help a client, [...]

Please join us for the Chicago Bridge Event on Cultural Perspectives on Aging!

The presenter will speak about the importance of early decision making as one ages, including a detailed perspective from the complex and at times controversial LTC insurance industry. The presentation will be relevant to Chicago Bridgers as professionals in aging and as people who are aging ourselves everyday.   Wednesday, February 27th from 6 to [...]

For all those members who have never been to this planning event we highly encourage you to attend. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet other members and to become more involved and active in the Chicago Bridge. At this meeting we plan for the 2013 events we would like to host and other creative ideas that members are interested in are also explored. Bring your ideas and energy. For any newer members out there, this is a perfect meeting to attend to learn more about the Chicago Bridge so that you can maximize your membership!

In honor of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month we will be watching a documentary about end-of-life issues and will follow that with a discussion with a panel of experts from the field of hospice and palliative care. The documentary is titled: “How to Die in Oregon” and was featured on HBO. If you’d like [...]

Join us for a panel discussion October 17th. With all of the changes in health care, how are we to keep up?! Dual eligibility is a big deal. Please join us on 10/17 to learn about what’s happening in both Illinois and nationally regarding dual eligibles. We are fortunate to be joined by two savvy speakers who can speak to both the practical and policy issues around this topic

An Opening Ritual I sat with the participants of the art therapy group in the Memory Support section of the retirement community. Each person held a puppet created during past sessions. Ellie* turned to David, and made a sound and gesture using her puppet. David then repeated the sound and gesture he heard to Mollie [...]

Often families are confused when they decide to seek home care. The Chicago Bridge event “Home Care 101: Private, Public, and Family” asks industry professionals to explain the differences between placement agencies, non-medical home care agencies, home health services, and independent caregivers. Additionally, it covered essential questions for families to ask when they seek care for a loved one.