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Arlene Orr

Arlene Orr is a Naperville resident and member of the Naperville Senior Task Force.

Engaging Aging – An Update To Senior Scams

Scams are on the rise and are becoming more sophisticated in their approach. Scammers use techniques called phishing whereby fraudulent communications are sent (by email,...

Engaging Aging – Decluttering in Later Life

One of the biggest reasons we hold on to things is sentimental attachment. Objects we have in our homes hold memories and emotions, so...

Engaging Aging – New Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Naperville

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is an unknown territory for many people with no road map of what is ahead. Caregivers often...

Engaging Aging – Free Web-Based Support Platform for All Family Caregivers

Informal caregiving for a loved one (that is, caregiving done by family or friends) is an act of love and compassion, but even if...

Engaging Aging – Senior Task Force to Host Candidate Forum

The Naperville Senior Task Force is hosting a City Council Candidate Forum on March 20, 2025. The forum will take place at the Naperville...

Engaging Aging – Dementia Friendly Movie Musicals in Naperville

Community members living with dementia and their family/caregivers can enjoy special “Dementia Friendly” movie musicals thanks to the Naperville Park District and Dementia Friendly...

Engaging Aging – Retirement: Are You Psychologically and Emotionally Ready?

First off, retirement isn’t for the faint of heart; rather, it is a huge change in life and, welcomed or not, it is always...

Engaging Aging – Naperville Faith Communities Receive Dementia-Friendly Training

In 2020, Naperville was designated a Dementia-Friendly city, meaning that the city fosters the ability of people living with Dementia to remain in the...

Engaging Aging – Free Training for Seniors

In the United States someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. And most cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital setting. If most...

Engaging Aging – Seniors and falling: what you need to know

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for adults aged 65 and over? According to the CDC, 1...