Community Action Teams

Countryside

Leaders:

Velaine Carnall
Georgian Rekash

Accomplishments:

Held forums:

    Scam Prevention for Seniors

    Ask the Doctor

Updated and distributed the Southwest Suburban Senior Center on Aging’s contractor referral list for older adults.

Held two Senior Chore Days in partnership with high school students and assisted older adults with removing debris from their homes.

Held two Senior Chore Days in partnership with local youth groups and provided leaf raking to older adult residents in Countryside.

Worked in partnership with the Hodgkins/McCook CAT to hold a Senior Health & Benefits Fair

Next Steps:

Plan more home maintenance service projects.

For more information contact Annette McClain, Aging Well Volunteer Specialist, at (708)354-1323 ext. 19 or at amcclain@agingcareconnections.org.

Community Action Teams

Bedford Park

Bridgeview

Brookfield

Burr Ridge

Countryside

Hickory Hills

Hinsdale

Hodgkins/McCook

Justice/Sterling

La Grange/La Grange Park

Riverside/North Riverside/Lyons

Westchester

WesternSprings/
Indian Head Park

Summit