Seniors
Events
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke,...
Dementia Training for Family Caregivers
Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes advanced virtual reality (VR) technology to immerse you in the experience of living with dementia. This unique approach allows you to: Build Deeper Empathy: Experience firsthand what it’s like to live with dementia, fostering a greater connection with your loved...
Honoring Your Health Care Wishes
Join us for our next Impacts & Insights: Our quarterly series shines a spotlight on how CJE SeniorLife is innovating and adapting to meet the evolving needs of older adults in our community. Featured Speaker: Tamara Kushnir Groman, Director, Legal and Financial Client Services Each year, many older adults and their families face difficult health...
Grandparent & Me: Bingo, Cookies & Big Smiles
Grandparents and students are invited to come together for a morning of cookie decorating* and bingo. This grandparent & me program is all about spending quality time, sharing laughs, and...
The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas
Join JUF Russian-speaking Jewish Division, JCC Chicago, and Holocaust Community Services CJE SeniorLife for The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas. With the help of our communities, the...
Power of Attorney for Healthcare Workshop
Planning ahead helps make sure your wishes are known. Please join CJE SeniorLife for a workshop for people age 60+ on completing a Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Medical Directive (Living Will). This workshop is held in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, and participants will be able to complete these documents during the...
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your...
The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers
Join the CJE SeniorLife Cognitive Care Team for The Care Collective, a quarterly social and support hour created especially for care partners of people living with dementia. This welcoming, peer facilitated gathering provides a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community. Share your experiences, explore challenges, and exchange encouragement over coffee, tea, and light refreshments....
Decorate Challah Covers for Older Adults
Join us as we decorate and paint beautiful challah covers to support the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign. These handmade covers will be shared with older adults, helping them stay connected to community and tradition. For many, the challah cover is a meaningful symbol of gathering and sharing a meal together. By adding your creativity, you are...
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your...
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your...
Memory Café at CJE Metro
Join us for our monthly welcoming, in-person Memory Café! Memory Cafés are stigma-free social gatherings where people living with cognitive change and their care partners can meet others, enjoy time together, and participate in low-pressure, meaningful activities. Sessions may include art, music, storytelling, pet therapy, and more!