higher cognitive activities, high purpose in life—all these psychosocial factors seem to be linked with longer life, decreased mortality, decreased disability and


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provide important clues to a public health approach to try to increase independence in older people in later life.” —Dr. Aron S. Buchman, Rush University Medical Center


Funny thing about independence—it’s hard to achieve on your own. For older adults in our community, the Senior Center provides opportunities that promote successful aging, which means not just reaching a ripe old age, but reaching it by living well—staying healthy enough to embrace all life has to offer.


No other organization in this community addresses all of the dimen- sions of wellness as comprehensively or as accessibly as the Senior Center. Even as the Center continues day in and day out to help seniors get the most out of life, we are moving forward to meet evolving community needs and maintaining our own independence thanks


to the generosity of area individuals, organizations, and businesses.


across the United States. Indeed, those age 85+ are the fastest growing seg- ment of our population. By 2030, one out of five people in America will be over 65.” —U.S. Census Bureau


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Today, the number of people age 65 and older is increasing significantly


More social activity, more physical activity,


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