We encourage both our clients and their families to stay healthy and informed. Several opportunities are available throughout the year to help you as you care for your elderly loved one.

Stay Sharp
Brain exercise class offered through St. John’s Hospital’s Third Age Living Program. In this three-hour class, participants learn techniques to keep the brain active and sharp throughout their lives. The exercises taught in the program increase the range of mental motion by activating different parts of the brain and enhance the brain’s natural drive to form associations between different types of information. All participants receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Lawrence Katz’ and Manning Rubin’s book "Neurobics: Keep Your Brain Alive" as well as take home materials. 

Fee - $25

To register for the next session, call St. John’s Hospital - Third Age Living Program at 217-757-6620

Communicating with Family Elders
Many topics that we need to discuss with our family elders are emotionally loaded topics such as driving, need for in home assistance or change in living environment. This class will help family members prepare to discuss these types of topics with their elders. Participants will learn how to prepare for and initiate such conversations. The class is 45 minutes in length.

Fee - $10

To register for the next session, call Encompass Elder Care at
217-546-7330