September Newsletter

AgeLinc, Your Link to Aging Well

Medicare Open Enrollment is Coming Soon!

Hi Scott!

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15th - December 7th, 2022. AgeLinc will begin scheduling appointments for this service starting on October 1st, at 8:00 am. Appointments can be provided in person or remotely. For more information on appointment options, please call 217-787-9234 or drop by our office at 2731 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield starting October 1st.

In addition to our location at 2731 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, Medicare Open Enrollment is available at these Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) locations:

CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation – Christian, Morgan

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation – Greene, Jersey, Macoupin

Menard County Board – Menard

Montgomery County Health Department – Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin

Prairie Council on Aging – Cass, Greene, Jersey, Morgan, Scott

Senior Citizens of Logan County – Logan

Springfield Center for Independent Living – Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery, Sangamon

Senior Services of Central Illinois – Logan, Mason, Menard, Sangamon

September 13th Evening Community Education Program

What to Expect when you are not expecting to be a Caregiver.

Presented by: Debbie Kuhns, SIU Smith Center for Alzheimer's

This session will look at what to expect when caring for those with dementia or memory loss. This program is designed to equip family caregivers of individuals living at home. Information will include looking at Alzheimer’s Disease as a journey with a roadmap, learning about programs that are beyond the medical center, discuss signs of caregiver fatigue.

This is an online event and registration is required. Community Education Programs are the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm.

Call 217-787-9234 to register.

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. September 21st:

This month's Lunch and Learn is presented by: Sarah Frey, Memorial Home Medical Supply

Aging in Place-Tips on Making your Home Safe and Accessible

Do you care for a loved one at home? Ensuring they are safe, happy and healthy in the home they know and love is important. Staying at home while aging in place is a goal for many, but the challenge is to maintain a safe environment that allows for normal day-to-day activities and also protects health. Many home accessibility product solutions can increase safety and reduce worry in the home. Home modifications can be an overwhelming decision process for many families. Memorial Home Medical Supply will explain various options to help you better understand home accessibility and how to create a safe environment of independence in the home.

Call 217-787-9234 to register or visit www.agelinc.org

Farmers' Market Coupons

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupon books are here!

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

Stop by our office at 2731 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704 to complete an application.
Be sure to bring 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.

September holidays — 2022

September 3rd – National Hummingbird Day – share the energy.
September 5th – Labor Day – Take time to honor our American workers.
September 6th – National Read a Book Day – Encourage reading by sharing your favorite book, starting a book club, or curating content from your local library.
September 8th – Star Trek Day – Trekkies unite!
September 10th – Swap Ideas Day – This is a great time to survey your readers to find out what they’d like to see in your newsletters.
September 11th – Patriot Day – Also known as Remembrance Day. And, by those who lived it, it’s most often called, simply, “nine-eleven.”
September 13th – Positive Thinking Day – Keep those positive thoughts going. You can do it.
September 16th – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 21st – World Gratitude Day – Express your gratitude for your customers.
September 22nd – Fall Equinox
September 23rd – The start of Seed Gathering Season (UK) – This may be a United Kingdom holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share it with your audience.
September 25th – World Rivers Day – While I’m partial to this day, I’d like it more if it was “World River’s Day.” What a difference an apostrophe makes.
September 28th – National Good Neighbor Day – Sign the pledge. Be a good neighbor.

Happy Grandparents Day!

Why do we celebrate Grandparents Day?

The official proclamation of Grandparents Day states that the holiday is used “to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of the strength, information, and guidance older people can offer.”

Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11th.

Happy Labor Day!

Did you know? Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Wikipedia

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)