Aging in Place: Tips to Make Any Home More Accessible and Comfortable
By Ginny DeGregorio
/ May 21, 2024
By Ginny DeGregorio, Owner and Creative Director, Ginny DDesign There are so many accessible modifications that can be done to bring joy and comfort to your home, whether modifying an existing...
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A Conversation with ICP Volunteers of the Year Jeff Allan & Mary Ann Duda
By admin
/ April 16, 2024
Our two superstar Volunteers of the Year share what inspires them to give their time to others, memorable ICP volunteering experiences, advice for those considering volunteering, and their aspirations to...
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Seated Strength Training for Older Adults: Boosting Bone Density
By Jackie Errico
/ February 23, 2024
By Jackie Errico, Owner, Just Lift Fitness As we age, staying physically active becomes increasingly important for maintaining overall health and well-being. For older adults who may face challenges with...
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How I Gave up Driving without Giving up My Active Life
By Gina Millette
/ January 9, 2024
By Gina Millette, ICP client and donor I’ve spent most of my 27 retirement years volunteering for two senior groups. In the process, I’ve noticed a number of seniors who,...
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From Volunteering to Internship: A Journey of Community Engagement at ICP
By Liana O’Rourke
/ August 22, 2023
By Liana O’Rourke When I learned that Interfaith Community Partners was looking for a summer marketing intern, I was very excited to apply. I was drawn to this opportunity because...
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Will I Need Long-Term Care? A Primer on Things to Consider
By Jim Stork
/ July 14, 2023
By Jim Stork, CFP, CFA Principal, Pinnacle Financial Group Aging is a fact of life and it comes with certain realities. One of those realities is the potential need for...
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Be Aware and Be Prepared: 6 Financial Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
By Mary Carol Tlusty
/ June 20, 2023
By Mary Carol Tlusty, Assistant Vice President – Branch Manager, FNBC Bank & Trust At FNBC Bank & Trust, we see clients of all ages dealing with financial scams, but...
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Right Sizing to a New Home: Tips for Managing This Exciting and Emotional Journey
By Joan Smothers
/ May 24, 2023
By Joan Smothers, Managing Broker and Founder, Smothers Group - Compass When preparing to downsize, or “right size” as I like to call it, there is not only physical work...
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Community Connections: A Fun Guide for Local Seniors
By Nancy Cummings
/ April 30, 2023
By Nancy Cummings, Executive Director, La Grange Business Association Spring is the perfect time for seniors to get out and discover the refreshing social opportunities that are easily accessible in...
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Life as a Super-Ager
By Jan Matheny
/ March 22, 2023
By Jan Matheny, ICP volunteer, age 82 According to Northwestern Medicine*, a Super-Ager is someone in their 80s or older who exhibits cognitive function that is comparable to that of...
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Noticing the Need
By Brian Davis
/ February 12, 2023
By Brian P. Davis, Owner, Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale As you connect with older adult friends or loved ones, take notice of any changes in their condition. Perhaps...
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Why Do We Fall, or Better Yet, How Can We Prevent It?
By Nancy Johnson
/ January 17, 2023
By Nancy E. Johnson, Certified personal trainer, NSCA CSCS The key word here is proprioception, which is defined as our brains' ability to constantly monitor where our limbs are in...
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9 Sure-fire Ways to Enhance Your Well-being
By Joan O'Brien
/ March 12, 2022
By Joan M. O’Brien, RN, MSN, CDP® Interfaith Community Partners has chosen the word “well-being” for its word of the year for 2022. On the heels of the pandemic and...
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The Third Act: Giving Back
By Jay Copp
/ May 19, 2020
By Jay Copp For years I saw the notice in my church bulletin about Interfaith Community Partners and its need for volunteer drivers. I’m too busy with my job as...
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My Conflict with COVID-19
By Julianne Rizzo
/ May 19, 2020
By Julianne Rizzo, RN, BSN, MBA, CSA I was sitting in nursing school a few decades ago and distinctly remember my instructor saying, “A pandemic will never happen in our...
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Summertime and the Learning Is Easy
By Kate Beja
/ September 18, 2019
By Kate Beja Throughout the month of July, I interned with Interfaith Community Partners. After studying abroad in Florence, Italy for the month of June, I was looking for a...
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Improve Your Driving with AARP
By Andy Gore
/ July 22, 2019
By Andy Gore I wasn’t sure whether it made sense to attend the AARP Smart Driving course, but in my capacity as a volunteer driver and ICP board member, I...
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