Legal Assistance Foundation Informational Presentation: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The Legal Assistance Foundation is the largest nonprofit provider of free, high-quality, civil legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Cook County. This informational presentation by Mary Brown will include information on the Ombudsman program. Ombudsman can help you if you: Live in a long term care facility; are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid; or qualify for home care services under a Medicaid waiver. All welcome. No registration needed. For information, (847) 253-5532.
Organize your Papers, Time and House: Noon Tuesday, May 24, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Lynn Gooding, founder of Order in the House, Inc., will show you how to minimize and manage junk in your home and office. Break free from the clutter and find time for actual living. Registration required. Call (847) 459-2670.
Hiring a Caregiver; What You Need to Know: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, Sedgebrook of Lincolnshire, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Elder care attorney Lauren Weldon will speak about the pros and cons of hiring a private caregiver versus an agency based caregiver. She will also discuss how hiring a caregiver can have implications for a person’s taxes and government benefits. Discussion will take place in Sedgebrook’s Shoreline Lounge; event is free and open to the public. For information, www.welcome tosedgebrook.com.
National Senior Health and Fitness Day: 8:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 25, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W Central Road, Arlington Heights. Participate in this morning of free activities and seminars; attendees will be registered for prize drawings held throughout the morning. Includes a continental breakfast, massages and health screenings, blood pressure and bone density screens, self-defense demo, eating healthy presentation, healthy heart presentation and more. Sponsored by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and other community agencies serving older adults. No registration required, but some activities may have limited openings. For information, contact the Senior Center at (847) 253-5532.
Hope and Healing Grief Support Group: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by Northwest Community Healthcare for adults over age 55. Free, call the Senior Center at 847-253-5532 for more information. You do not need to be an Arlington Heights resident to attend.