Our Programs

Explore our nationally recognized, evidence-based programs designed to support healthier aging across Illinois.

Our workshops are offered in welcoming community settings statewide — both in person and online. Many programs are also available in Spanish.

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Programs Available

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Self-Management

Build skills to manage chronic conditions & boost independence.

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Prevent Falls

Improve balance, strength & confidence to reduce risk of falling.

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Caregiver Support

Get guidance, resources & strategies to manage caregiving confidently.

Self-Management Programs

Explore our evidence-based programs focused on chronic disease management.

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Take Charge Of Your Health

Empowers individuals with ongoing health issues, such as arthritis, mental health disorders, and chronic pain, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.

Take Charge of Your Diabetes

Designed for participants with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.

Take Charge of Your Pain

Designed to help participants manage their symptoms and live healthily with chronic pain. Participants will learn strategies in medication management, nutrition, pain relief, and physical activity, fostering mutual support and building confidence.

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving

An interactive workshop for cancer survivors. Participants engage in supportive sessions that teach skills to address concerns like fear of recurrence, fatigue, pain, and nutrition, empowering them to manage their health and live fulfilling lives.

Tomando Control de su Salud

This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.

Tomando Control de su Diabetes

This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.

Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management

An interactive workshop for employed individuals with chronic physical or mental health conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Participants will learn essential skills for managing their conditions, including work-life balance, exercise, healthy eating, symptom management, weight loss, and effective communication.

Prevent Falls Programs

Explore our evidence-based programs focused on the reducing the risk of falling.

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A Matter of Balance

Empowers older adults to manage fall risks and boost activity levels. Participants learn strategies to reduce the fear of falling while enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength, ultimately viewing falls as controllable challenges.

Bingocize®

Combines bingo with exercise and health education to promote functional fitness and social engagement in older adults. Participants enjoy a mix of bingo calls, exercises, and health questions, with options for Exercise Only, Falls Prevention, and Nutrition modules.

Fit & Strong!

Designed for individuals with arthritis that combines flexibility and strength training, aerobic walking, and health education. This engaging approach promotes behavior change and helps participants effectively manage osteoarthritis through enjoyable activities and wellness strategies.

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

An engaging program that enhances balance, relieves pain, and boosts overall health. It features warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement practice, breathing techniques, and principles to improve both physical and mental balance.

Caregiver Support Programs

Explore our programs designed to equip caregivers with practical skills and support while caring for others.

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Savvy Caregiver

Designed for informal caregivers, equipping participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Stress Busting

An evidence-based program that teaches essential skills such as stress management and understanding the disease process. Aimed at improving the quality of life for those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, it offers valuable tools and support.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers®

A program that equips family and friends caring for older adults with the skills and confidence to care for themselves while supporting others. Weekly topics cover areas like stress reduction, effective communication and making informed decisions.

What Participants Are Saying

Participants across Illinois consistently report increased confidence, improved health management, and stronger social connection.

"I enjoyed the camaraderie in the group. We shared vulnerability, reassured each other, and had a few laughs!"

“I learned that I could have a better quality of life when I take action and am aware of what is happening in my body as well as control of my emotions."

"This program provides a safe environment for all physical abilities."

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