Free CarFit checks are being offered in Urbana to help drivers 65+ adjust their vehicles for safer, more comfortable driving. The event is hosted by Parkland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students in partnership with AAA and ClarkLindsey. Appointments take about 20 minutes and can be scheduled by calling 217‑239‑5201.

Local organizations across Champaign‑Urbana are offering fall programs for older adults, including social events, learning sessions, safety workshops, and volunteer opportunities. ClarkLindsey will host its Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon, and community partners continue to provide meal services, transportation support, and seasonal assistance programs.

Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing affordable sensors that can detect fall risks and alert caregivers before or after a fall. As smart‑device technology expands, these tools aim to support safer aging at home. ClarkLindsey will offer free fall‑risk screenings during Health Matters Day on October 11 at the Savoy Recreation Center.

ChambanaSeniors.com has launched as a new online hub for older adults in Champaign‑Urbana. Created by the Chambanamoms team, the site offers free local information, resources, and an events calendar focused on activities for adults. It’s designed for anyone who finds value in senior‑focused content, regardless of age.

A new national initiative called Best Life Impact brings together The Green House Project, Embodied Labs, and Project ECHO to strengthen dementia care through virtual reality training and collaborative learning. Eleven senior living organizations, including ClarkLindsey, will participate as part of the broader Green House 2.0 effort to advance innovative, person‑centered memory care.

Local organizations across the region are offering late‑summer programs for adults 55+, including yoga, games, tech workshops, social events, and community meals. Transportation and volunteer opportunities remain available, and ClarkLindsey will host its Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon this Wednesday.

Local organizations across East‑Central Illinois are offering new late‑summer activities for adults 55+, including fitness classes, tech workshops, caregiver support, games, and social events. Meal and transportation programs remain available, and ClarkLindsey will host its Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon on August 21. Volunteer opportunities are also open throughout the region.

Champaign‑Urbana is expanding its age‑friendly initiatives through University of Illinois research, focusing on inclusion, transportation, housing, and better communication for older adults. New partnerships, technology projects, and community programs—including contributions from ClarkLindsey—aim to help residents stay connected, supported, and engaged as the population ages.

Local organizations across Champaign County are offering July programs for older adults, including fitness classes, tech workshops, support groups, social events, and daily meal services. Transportation and volunteer opportunities are also available. ClarkLindsey will host its monthly Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon on July 17.

Local organizations across Champaign County are offering summer activities for older adults, including fitness classes, social gatherings, tech workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Meal and transportation programs remain available, and ClarkLindsey will host its Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon on July 17 to support community connection.

Communities across East‑Central Illinois are offering summer programs for older adults, including fitness classes, social events, technology workshops, volunteer opportunities, transportation support, and daily meal services. ClarkLindsey is among the organizations hosting activities, including its monthly Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon.

CMS now provides separate ratings for short‑term and long‑term nursing home care, helping families compare recovery-focused services after a hospital stay. Local results show differences among facilities, with ClarkLindsey receiving strong overall ratings and an average score for short‑term care alongside other area providers.

A panel at the BUILD conference highlighted how universities and senior living organizations can benefit from closer partnerships. Speakers, including ClarkLindsey CEO Deb Reardanz, discussed shared workforce needs, enrollment challenges, and opportunities for internships, services, and co-located communities that support both students and older adults.

A World War II veteran, Richard Underwood, was honored in Urbana with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. U.S. Representative Rodney Davis presented the award and emphasized the importance of recognizing veterans whose experiences remain part of living history.

ClarkLindsey is using virtual reality training from Embodied Labs to help staff, residents, families, and students better understand conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, sensory loss, and terminal illness. The immersive simulations offer a first‑person view of these experiences, strengthening empathy and supporting more informed, person‑centered care.

ClarkLindsey President & CEO Deb Reardanz will speak at the national BUILD conference hosted by Senior Housing News. The event brings together leaders in senior housing development to discuss emerging trends, including new design models, technology, and evolving approaches to community planning.

ClarkLindsey President & CEO Deb Reardanz will speak at the national BUILD conference hosted by Senior Housing News. The event brings together senior housing leaders to discuss emerging trends in development, design, technology, and new models shaping the future of senior living.

Community organizations across East-Central Illinois are offering programs for older adults, including meals, exercise classes, social events, tech workshops, transportation support, and volunteer opportunities. ClarkLindsey is among the hosts providing monthly gatherings that encourage connection, learning, and community engagement.

A community member reported that several distance markers along Meadowbrook Park trails appear to be installed backward, creating confusion for walkers and runners. The issue affects multiple trail loops, including areas near ClarkLindsey, with only one marker appearing correct. The resident has offered to help the Urbana Park District address the problem.

A regional roundup highlights the many programs available to older adults, including social activities, tech workshops, meal services, transportation support, and volunteer opportunities across Champaign County and nearby communities. The listing also features ClarkLindsey’s upcoming Ethel & Maud’s Table luncheon for adults 55 and better.