A Guide to Life's Fourth Age

8 free Zoom presentations from Road Scholar

Road Scholar, a tour operator providing travel and learning experiences with the needs of seniors in mind, is offering a series of eight conversations about aging designed for those navigating life’s Fourth Age: a stage not defined by limitation, but by perspective, resilience, and opportunity The series covers such topics as dementia—causes, diagnosis, and trajectory; advocating for loved ones in a hospital and beyond; yoga and conscious breathwork; the power of nature to boost health and happiness; choosing the right senior living option; spirituality, religion, and the aging brain; planning for a better future; and aging without children. 

Find out more and register by clicking here. 

Memory Issues?

The Memory Café takes place on the third Friday of each month at the Edgewater Library. It caters to individuals with memory issues and their caretakers. For more information, click here. 

You can find information about all of Edgewater Village's programs and other services on their website, evchicago.org

Immunization Recommendations for 2025–2026 Respiratory Virus Season

Confused about the conflicting recommendations coming out of Washington, D.C.?  The Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee reaffirms support for existing, science-based vaccine schedules as the federal vaccine panel’s credibility falters. See what they are in the Recommendations tab of this website.

End-of-Life Care

"Going Your Way" is a PBS documentary that explores the personal, medical, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care. It highlights various available options and emphasizes proactive steps individuals can take to ensure their wishes are honored. The film features insights from experts and real-life stories, encouraging open conversations about death and dying to facilitate comprehensive end-of-life planning. ​

Click here to watch.

Renewing an Illinois Driver's License

If you need to renew your driver’s license, find out what to expect, what you’ll need to show, and where to go if you’re a senior by navigating to the Resources page of this website and scroll own to "Renewing an Illinois Driver’s License." 

Seniors Only

When you have business at the Department of Motor Vehicles, such as taking a driver's test or renewing a driver's license, there's a special facility that makes things a lot easier for seniors. To find out more, go to the Recommendations page of this website and scroll down to "Seniors-Only DMV!" 

End-of-Life Issues

Go to Resources page of this website and scroll down to the "Needs You May Have" section, in which you will find "Where do I go to find information about end-of-life issues?" and websites that can help resolve them. Also, go to the Recommendations page of this website, where you will find two relevant articles: "Leaving Assets to Family, Causes, and Others" and "Not too Soon to Think about Burial/Cremation Choices." In the Good Neighbor Initiative section, you will find the useful form "Medical Emergency Information."

Medical Devices

If you are looking for free, used medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, etc., go to the Resources page of this website and scroll down to the "Needs You May Have" section and find "Where do I go to find assistive devices."

Documenting Your Life

Are you thinking of writing a memoir or family history? Already started? Check out some great, reasonably-priced options for publishing them. Go to the Recommendations page of this website and read the article entitled "Saving Memories."