Community Action Teams

Bedford Park

Leaders:

Dorothy Kushner
Jan Thurston, Superintendent of Recreation, Bedford Park

Accomplishments:

Sent an introductory letter about the Aging Well to 410 residents

Held 2 health and wellness seminars

Legal Issues

Mind Your Memory

Promoted and enrolled 12 seniors who participated in the 14th Annual Community Service Days organized by Argo Community High School.  Students performed light yard work and moving of household items for older adults.

Distributed the File of Life

Next steps:

Continue to recruit volunteers and identify local projects
Coordinate computer classes for older adults

For more information contact Annette McClain, Aging Well Specialist, at (708)354-1323 ext. 19 or at annette.mcclain@ageoptions.org

Community Action Teams

Bedford Park

Bridgeview

Brookfield

Burr Ridge

Countryside

Hickory Hills

Hinsdale

Hodgkins/McCook

Justice

La Grange/La Grange Park

Riverside/North Riverside/Lyons

Westchester

WesternSprings/
Indian Head Park

Summit