Welcome to the September Community Happenings

Well Summer is in it's final stretch as we head into one of my personal favorite times of year. The smell of cinnamon and apple candles and comfy brisk nights sleeping with the windows open. Please take a look at this months events and resource newsletter where I curate a list of upcoming things to do from colleagues and local affiliates. Enjoy this special time of year and hope to see you at an upcoming event.

**And for this month. I've added an exclusive event for our member readers. Be sure to scroll to the very bottom ... Brad

Join us for our annual TRIAD Picnic in the Park

Learn about important topics for our final TRIAD event of 2026

One Final Nudge to Encourage You to Join us for this Wonderful Event

Saturday

September 26th

No Cost to Register for our Fox Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's - Put on your company logo shirts, bring some team members and enjoy the day with us

#1 thing I hear is how Medicare is confusing. Below is a simple chart breaking down some of the differences between all the coverages.

Download the Medicare Made Simple Chart

Every Thursday is Senior Discount Day at All Caputo's Stores

Find Out More Here

Download the National Age in Place Planning Guide

Download Jerry's Medicaid Strategy Guide Here

Learn about Veterans Benefits from Jerry Schmitt

Have you looked into Veteran's Benefits for a loved one? Did they serve in our military or have a spouse that served. Put together some questions and meet up with Jerry from the comfort of home via Zoom. Mondays at 7pm. You'll be pressed to find a more resourceful advocate for veterans benefits with over 20 years of experience guiding families.

Zoom Link Below:

Zoom Link

Download the Guide Home Care Program for Dementia

Learn More on the Illinois Senior Living YouTube Page

Join me as I break down senior living, care strategies, planning and resources in bite sized bits to better help you and your family prepare for long term care.

Local Monthly Support Groups

Facilitated by local Gerontologist Lavon Lenaway MA, DCS, CTVDT, DCST owner of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services - many more are available at various hours throughout the month. Feel free to reach out should you need help finding one that is local to you.