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In addition to our staff contributors, we feature guest bloggers to share their expertise with our community.
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Here's one thing you should do to prepare for a health crisis
What would you do if you had a sudden health crisis? No one wants to think about that, but there is something you can do now to prepare - make a plan. Join us to Plan Your Lifespan.
How do housing conditions impact your well-being?
April is National Humor Month, Stress Awareness Month and Physical Wellness Month. With all this self-care awareness, do you know how housing conditions impact your well-being?
What does it mean to be a Housing Champion?
Are you a Housing Champion? Hear what it means to be a champion for affordable housing, from people working in the sector.
Meet our Resident Assistants
Meet some of the young adults who live and work in our Intergenerational Housing program. They are an important part of our community.
Connecting generations through art
Art is such a great facilitator for connection for people of all ages and skill levels.
Are you a caregiver? You should know about the CARE Act.
The CARE Act, short for “Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable”, was initiated by AARP and took effect in Illinois January, 2016. Know your rights.
National Health Care Decisions Day is April 16th
Join us for the Plan Your Lifespan event on April 16th!
Celebrating Maggie Kuhn this Women's History Month
This Women's History Month we are remembering the contributions of Maggie Kuhn, and her impact on older adults and intergenerational programs.
Here's what this intern is learning by working with seniors
Hear from Shuying, a social work intern from the University of Chicago, about what she's learning working with seniors in our Intergenerational Housing program.
Winter weather hasn't slowed seniors down!
Seniors living in our intergenerational buildings have stayed active and engaged this winter. See photos of the fun they've had.
Sharing the love on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a time to let others know you care. Find out how you can help seniors who may face social isolation.
Practicing cultural humility this Black History Month
This Black History month, think about how you can introduce cultural humility into your personal and professional worlds to better understand your biases.
Volunteering can help you achieve your New Year's Resolutions
Are you sticking to your New Year's Resolutions? Volunteering with seniors can help!
Top Senior Moments from 2017
Here's what you were reading on our blog, Senior Moments from H.O.M.E., in 2017!