Programs for Seniors

Exploring the Senior Lifestyle! GLENergy is a partner program with the Village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center.

Protecting Your Identity & Other Assets

Friday, January 3, 1-2 PM • Community Room

The National Council on Aging states that “financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they are considered the crime of the 21st century.” A representative from Northview Bank and Trust discusses how to minimize your risk of identity theft, what steps to take if your identity has been breached, and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Navigating Federal Government Services

Friday, February 7, 1-2 PM • Community Room

Maribeth Stein, Outreach Coordinator/Constituent Advocate for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, discusses and answers questions on federal government services including Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits.

LIVE WELL AGE WELL

Tinnitus, Hearing & Cognitive Health

Friday, January 24, 1-2 PM • Community Room

Approximately one in three people in the U.S. between 65-74 have hearing loss, and nearly half of those over 75 have difficulty hearing, according to the National Institutes of Health. Julie Patton, Au.D, HearUSA, discusses hearing loss as we age, tinnitus (ringing/buzzing sound in your ears) and how to manage it, and the relationship between untreated hearing loss and the risk of falls, cognitive health, and depression.

CJE SeniorLife Counseling • Exploring Resources & Options

Tuesdays, January 28 & February 25 • Second Floor Study Room
30-minute appointments available: 9:30 AM-Noon

Do you have questions about retirement and health insurance options? CJE SeniorLife Resource Specialists provide counseling to adults 60 and over, their families and caregivers. Counseling includes topics such as the selection of appropriate retirement benefits, picking the right health insurance and Medicare programs, determining housing needs, and identifying supportive resources. For more information and to make an appointment, call CJE SeniorLife, 773-508-1000.

Senior Housing

If you are looking for senior housing, this list from our 2018 Senior Housing Fair may be helpful.

Photo Policy: Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Glenview Public Library publicity purposes.

ADA accommodations are provided for all programs. Requests must be made when registering for a program. Advance notice of five days is required. Call 847-729-7500 x 7900 to make an ADA accommodation request.