Winter 2021 Senior Newsletter

PATHLIGHTS

Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging helps navigate and celebrate aging in the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County. For more than 45 years, we have guided individuals, caregivers, families, and friends along the best path to aging – providing resources, advocacy programs, and services needed to live with independence and dignity in the community.

CONTACT US

Visit pathlights.org or call us at (708) 361-0219 . Pathlights continues to operate remotely. Please call us Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM.

How to save on healthcare costs

How to cope with the pain of loss

Are you unsure of the benefits for older adults

Pathlights has trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors who can help Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers determine the best match to meet their needs. They can also help you find out more about the Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) – a program that is eligible to people enrolled in Medicare Part A & Part B, who receive full Medicaid, without a spend down. Learn more by calling Pathlights at ( 708) 361-0219.

Let us help you find healthy ways to cope grieving from the pandemic, the death of a loved one, a major life change, loneliness, or pain. Pathlights six-week group will meet virtually on a weekly basis to help each other through shared experiences. The group provides education and healing in a supportive environment. Call us to register for this free series of sessions and we’ll set the start date soon! Learn more by calling Pathlights at ( 708) 361-0219.

Your budget is part of the foundation on which you make your plans to age well. If you are living on a limited income, Pathlights can guide you and maximize your budget by helping you apply for benefits, which may lower your monthly expenses through a license plate fee discount and free rides on fixed-route transit systems. Please note that eligibility is determined by income, residency, age and/or disability utilizing an online application. Learn more by calling Pathlights at ( 708) 361-0219.

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