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The 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment period starts next week on October 15 and runs until December 7. Schedule an appointment with a SHIP Counselor to review your plan options and see if a new plan could save you money. SHIP Counselors provide local, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their loved ones. Schedule your appointment with a SHIP Counselor by contacting AgeGuide at (800) 528-2000 or by visiting https://lnkd.in/gBV_4xNp

AgeGuide and the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) are your resources for Medicare during the 2025 Open Enrollment Period. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gPxtKwV7

Welcome to our new series, Aging Unfiltered! Through this podcast series, we are spreading the word about ageism, and we’re kicking it off today on Ageism Awareness Day! Today, we dive into the pervasive issue of ageism—how it shapes our perceptions of aging and how it influences our lives. Join us as we talk to Dr. Tracey Gendron, and explore the ways ageism influences everyone, from children to older adults. We’ll unpack the stereotypes that hold us back and highlight inspiring movements that are redefining what it means to grow older in today’s world. Tune in to discover how we can challenge these biases and embrace a more inclusive view of aging, reminding ourselves that we age every day. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gXS3ewxd

Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day. Let’s #TalkAboutAgeism and reframe how we talk about aging and older adults. How are you combatting ageism in your community? https://lnkd.in/gyWWHA_s

AgeGuide and our SHIP partner sites are ready to help you during the upcoming 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides essential guidance and information to Medicare beneficiaries and their loved ones. We can answer your questions and help you compare plans for next year so you can make an informed choice about your healthcare coverage. To get connected with a SHIP Counselor, visit https://lnkd.in/gBV_4xNp or call AgeGuide at (800) 528-2000.

October is Residents' Rights Month, designated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care to honor residents living in all long-term care. This year's theme, The Power of My Voice, recognizes the power of residents being vocal about their interests and right to live full, enriching lives. Learn more about Resident's Rights Month at https://ow.ly/h7Xq50TCoAz

🌟 Join us for a roundtable discussion on the future of aging! 🌟 Do you have ideas on how to better support older adults and their caregivers? We want to hear from you! Meet with staff from the Illinois Department on Aging and share your thoughts on the needs and challenges facing our aging community. Your insights can help shape the support we provide. Together, let’s enhance the aging journey! Please RSVP by October 24th by filling out this form https://lnkd.in/ga9TNdkt or calling 630-293-5990

Save the date! Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day! Join AgeGuide and others across the country to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities. https://lnkd.in/gyWWHA_s

Join the Village of Oak Park's Aging in Communities Commission for an insightful evening dedicated to raising awareness about ageism, featuring keynote speaker Ashton Applewhite, a renowned author and activist in the anti-ageism movement. Ashton will engage in a thought-provoking conversation and will discuss the impact of ageism and ways to combat it in our society. The event will include live musical performances, a Q&A session with the audience, and an opportunity to connect with others over refreshments. Reserve a seat for this FREE event here: www.oak-park.us/AAD

Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care’s mission is to transform the experience of dementia - worldwide. This session offers practical strategies to assist those with dementia by focusing on their retained abilities, enhancing interactions, and improving care. Participants will learn safe approaches, verbal techniques to reduce distress, and ways to boost social engagement. The interactive format will provide valuable knowledge and skills for effective dementia care. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqvHsfC4