The Fearless Facilitator

June 2019
JUNE IS...
Distracted walking is more dangerous than you think. What’s the worst example you’ve seen? We don't want you to end up like
Mr. Slippery , so try to avoid his missteps! You can c heck out additional tips and more on the National Safety Council's website.
When was the last time you actually got 7-9 hours of sleep? Missing out on rest can put you at risk for fatigue. Watch how
Mr. Bubbly recharged his battery and learn tips for fighting fatigue. Stay alert and share the safety message this June!
Tips & Tricks
Action Plan Accountability Calls - When facilitators call participants or participants buddy up to check on weekly action plans, a good rule of thumb might be to ask the best day/time to call so that you are more likely to reach the person. It also helps for facilitators to share the number they will call from with the participants so they recognize the number, increasing chances that participants will answer the phone.

Make 'Better Breathing' Fun! - Session four of CDSMP has an activity focused on better breathing techniques. When demonstrating this activity, we have learned that participants enjoy it even more when you add a little fun and have them make singing noises as they exhale. Feel free to try it out and see what responses you get!
A Friendly Reminder
Do you have some tricks of the trade or a tip to to share? If so, please email  Danielle Riley  with your suggestions. Thanks!
Mark Your Calendars
Facilitator In-Service

YOU are the key to the success of every workshop and the growth of each participant. The Take Charge Team values all facilitators and their contributions. Join us and... Bring It On!

What: Your successes and your challenges
Where: AgeOptions, 1048 Lake Street, Suite 300
Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-0258
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 ~10:00 AM—1:00 PM
Why: Because you make it happen!
Click here to register by June 11, 2019 , please

A continental breakfast will be provided.


Take Charge of Your Health/Diabetes
Facilitator Cross Training - Oak Park

  • September 9, 10, 16, 17, & 18 - Click here to register

Training will be held in the 2nd Floor Training Room of AgeOptions, 1048 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
and will meet between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm daily
Please share this Fearless Facilitator with colleagues, professionals or other facilitators in your area or email us to sign up for the Fearless Facilitator .

This project was supported in part by a cooperative agreement (90CSSG0007-01-01) from the Administration on Aging (AoA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Grantees carrying out projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Therefore, points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official AoA, ACL, or DHHS policy .