Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging

09/09/2026

Who’s up for national teddy bear day?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | NATIONAL GRILLED CHICKEN DAY | NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY | CARE BEARS™ SHARE YOUR CARE DAY | NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/september/9

09/09/2026

Rockford City Council has approved $300,000 in funding to help launch a new senior center.
📰Full story ➡ https://tinyurl.com/52vfmcm4

09/05/2026

Whiteside County Senior Center became Dementia Friendly to help raise awareness and compassion for those with dementia and memory loss, and to help build a more supportive community. Our team recently completed training to better support people living with dementia and their care partners. We learned how to understand dementia from the eyes of the person living with it, so we can care for those who may be on this difficult journey. Whiteside County Senior Center is proud to be a part of this important community initiative.

To learn more about this process, and help your community and others become Dementia Friendly, please reach out to one of our Dementia Champions.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

A new cohort of Stress-Busting Programs starts October 7th!
These FREE classes teach caretakers the importance of self-care while caring for a loved one
Learn More Here: https://lifescapeservices.org/stress-busting-programs-2/

09/01/2026

🍂 Welcome September! NIAAA's newest newsletter is here.

A new season is approaching, and it's a great time to focus on staying healthy, safe, prepared, and connected.

September's newsletter includes information for Healthy Aging Month, emergency preparedness, falls prevention, su***de prevention awareness, dementia-friendly communities, upcoming events, and plenty of fall fun along the way.

Whether you're an older adult, caregiver, family member, or community partner, we hope you'll find something useful—and maybe something new—to carry with you into the season ahead.

🍁 Read our September Newsletter https://www.nwilaaa.org/news-and-events/niaaa-monthly-newsletter
💙 Dignity. Independence. Connection.

09/01/2026

Take charge of safety this school year by making battery safety part of your back-to-school routine. Charge devices safely, use approved equipment, and talk with students and staff about following these simple steps from the U.S. Fire Administration that help prevent battery-related fires.

09/01/2026

When someone close to you dies, your world changes. There are no rules about how you should feel. There is no right or wrong way to mourn.

Especially in the beginning stages of grief, you may find that taking care of details and keeping busy helps. Here are tips from the National Institute on Aging on how to take care of yourself while grieving.