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New Evening Opportunities

Greetings!

Starting Tuesday, July 13th, we will be hosting a Community Education Program at 5:30 pm for those who are unable to access our services during the day. These hybrid programs are presented virtually and in person by professionals on various topics related to navigating aging concerns. The monthly presentations are held the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in our conference center at 2731 South MacArthur Blvd, Springfield.

July 13: Let’s Get Acquainted - Who we are and how we help you and your loved ones, and Special Guest, Senator Doris Turner

Presented by: AgeLinc - Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

August 10: Advanced Care Planning & Approaching Your Family About It

Presented by: Memorial Health System

September 14: Palliative Care vs. Hospice, and Grief & Bereavement

Presented by: Memorial Health System

October 12: A Talk about Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. El Kouzi

Presented by: SIU Neuroscience Institute’s Dr. El Kouzi

November 9: When You Let Go, You Create Space for Something Better

Presented by: Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities

December 14: Too Close for Comfort?

Presented by: Home Instead

January 11: Healthy Aging

Presented by: Health Alliance

Kinship Family Resource Conference

AgeLinc can help family members raising relative minors access resources for financial, legal, and benefit assistance.

Join AgeLinc to hear about available assistance in your community, meet with other relative caregivers of children, and select back to school supplies and hygiene supplies. Event will take place on Saturday, August 28, at Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation.

Pre-registration is required by August 15^th. A boxed lunch will be served to participants.

More information to follow.

Thank you!

On June 23rd, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new office. We appreciate the great turnout and the support we received from everyone.

Also, we would like to thank those who donated to the Hygiene Drive. We received a windfall of products and considered ourselves very fortunate to be able to pass the donations onto those in need. AgeLinc will continue to accept products to have future availability.

Calling All Caregivers!

Every Third Wednesday of the month at noon, we host a monthly Lunch & Learn open to all past, present and future caregivers. July 21st:

Maintaining Independence Using Devices for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

This month's Lunch and Learn is presented by Illinois Assistive Technology Program.

Participants will learn about Activities of Daily Living (ADL) devices that can help maintain independence. Basic ADLs include eating, dressing, bathing, and getting in or out of a chair or bed. IATP will also demonstrate some of the newer assistive technology devices that are available.

Farmers' Market Coupons

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is back for the 2021 season starting July 22nd.

Get your book of $25 worth of farmers' market coupons in just two easy steps:

Pick up an application at our office or download a copy here. Applications can also be found on our website.
Bring the completed application AND your Driver's License/State ID to our office at 2731 S. MacArthur Blvd.

! If a proxy is designated, the proxy needs to bring the application, applicant's Driver's License/State ID, and proxy's Driver's License/State ID.

The Federal Communications Commission launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311

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Happy 4th of July!

Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Inc. (AgeLinc)

2731 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704

217-787-9234 or 1-800-252-2918 (Toll Free)