It’s time to celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth . This May, DFSS Senior Services Division is promoting the importance of meaningfully connecting with others. acl.gov/oam #PoweredByConnection

Are you a family caregiver who may be feeling the stress of #caregiving duties but don't know who to turn to for help? DFSS' Stressbusters Program is a free, online program dedicated to providing you with stress management strategies.

Register here: bit.ly/SBPCaregivers

Are you 55 and older caring for a Child under 18 or a loved one with a disability aged 19-59? DFSS' Grandparent or Older Relatives Raising Children program has free support services to help with caregiving issues.

For info, visit: chicago.gov/caregivers

Are you caring for a spouse, parent, relative or friend? DFSS' Caregiver Service Programs are here to provide you with resources for caregiver needs. Contact the DFSS Senior Services helpline at 312-744-4016 or email [email protected].

chicago.gov/caregivers

Women caregivers may experience higher levels of depression and impaired health than their male counterparts.

If you are experiencing mental health issues related to caregiving, reach out to friends, family, and/or your primary care provider for help. #CaregiverBurden

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services honors our outstanding trailblazers and history makers who have made indelible marks and contributions to the fabric of our society!

#BlackHistoryMonth

The Garfield Center located at 10 S. Kedzie location will be open TODAY from 6AM until 5PM as a warming center. Garfield Center is also available 24/7 for those seeking to be connected to shelter. Call 3-1-1 for Senior well-being checks & for shelter placement.

#StayWarmChicago

Seniors are welcomed at any of the city's 21 senior centers for relief from the winter temperatures. Visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for senior center hours and locations.

#StayWarmChicago

DFSS' Senior Services Division and Senior Centers wishes everyone and all of our Seniors a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Chicago.gov/Seniors

There is still time to register for DFSS' Senior Services virtual discussion on Vision and Brain Health on Friday, 11/17 from 10am-11am with Mind-Eye Institute.

Register for the event at: bit.ly/VisionBrain

Join DFSS' Senior Services Division for a virtual discussion on Vision & Brain Health, Friday, 11/17, 10am-11am with Deborah Zelinsky, Founder & Executive Director of Mind-Eye Institute as she discusses the impact of vision on brain health.

Register: bit.ly/VisionBrain

September is #NationalSeniorCenterMonth & our DFSS Senior Centers have been busy all month with fun activities for our Chicago seniors. Read below how seniors from our Northeast Levy Regional Center got to play a special role in their new building mural!

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September is #NationalSeniorCenterMonth and our regional centers offers the chance for our seniors to form bonds with others seniors from the surrounding neighborhoods just like they can at the Northeast (Levy) Regional Senior Center located at 2019 W. Lawrence Ave!
- National Council on Aging

Way to go to our Southwest Regional Senior Center for hosting their Flu Shot Clinic today! Our Senior Centers STAY busy! #flu

#NationalSeniorCenterMonth

Flu and Shot Season is here! Visit one of our 21 DFSS Senior Centers this month to get your Flu, COVID, RSV Vaccine and Pneumonia shots this season by a Jewel-Osco pharmacist! Locations and hours vary. See flyer below for details.

September is #NationalSeniorCenterMonth and DFSS is highlighting our senior centers and how they play a role in keeping our Chicago older adults healthy, active and vibrant like our Northwest Regional Senior Center located on the Chicago's northwest side. National Council on Aging

September is #NationalSeniorCenterMonth ! This month highlights seniors centers and their importance to the community and our seniors as a whole! ncoa.org/page/national-…

Don't forget! DFSS' 21 regional & satellite senior centers are also open today to provide relief from the summer heat! Call 3-1-1 for well-being checks, center hours & locations nearest to you or a senior in need of relief from the extreme heat.

Visit chicago.gov/seniors

DFSS' 21 regional and satellite senior centers are open today to provide relaxation and relief from the summer heat! Call 3-1-1 for well-being checks, center hours and locations nearest to you or a senior in need of relief from the extreme heat.

Visit chicago.gov/seniors