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CJE offers a wide range of resources for older adults and their caregivers to find a support system. Older adults and family caregivers are invited to attend a Support or Therapy Group that’s designed to fit their needs.
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Adult Day Services Care Partner Support Group
SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH 1-2:30 pm A support group for ADS Evanston care partners only. Led by ADS Evanston clinical staff. […]
Aging Together—Virtual Support Group
2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 11 AM – 12 PM CT This support group offers a space for solo agers to join […]
How to use alternate-nostril breathing to help calm the body and the mind
Alternate-nostril breathing can help calm the body and the mind by lowering blood pressure, fear, and anxiety. In this video, Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC, […]
Как использовать попеременное дыхание через нос, чтобы помочь успокоить тело и разум
Дыхание через ноздри может помочь успокоить тело и разум, снизив кровяное давление, страх и тревогу. В этом видео Вера Родригез Мансера, LPC, ведущая в […]
Body Positivity at Any Age
Friday, March 13, 2026 • 11 am– 12 PM CT Presenters: Lisa Andrews, LCSW, CJE SeniorLife, Counseling Services Clinical Supervisor Sarah Valeika, CJE SeniorLife, […]
Care Partners—Virtual & In-Person Support Group
1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 4 – 5 PM, VIRTUAL. 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 10 – 11 AM, VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON. Support group […]
Caring Conversations—Virtual Support Group
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4 – 5:30 PM CT A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD […]
How to change unhelpful thought patterns to improve your mood
Did you know that how we think and behave can impact how we feel? And, by changing unhelpful thinking patterns we can improve our […]
CJE Academy: Brain Health and Positive Aging
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • 5–7pm Science-Based Strategies for a Stronger Mind Join us for an inspiring educational presentation featuring renowned geriatrician Stacie Levine, […]
CJE Impact & Insights A Quarterly Stakeholder Update
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 , 2026 • Noon CT • Zoom Honoring Your Health Care Wishes In recognition of National Health Care Decisions Day on […]
Coffee & Conversation
MONDAYS, 1-2:30 PM A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and Iliana Vayman, MEd., Holocaust Community Services. Alternating in-person and […]
Community Building Day
MONDAY, March 23, 10:30 am–12 pm Join CJE Metro and the CALM Foundation and Rescue for a meaningful, hands‑on volunteer experience connecting older adults […]
Dementia Reality Training for Professionals
Dementia Reality™ is an innovative training program designed to enhance empathy, understanding, and best practices in dementia care. By combining interactive classroom learning, a […]
How to use Grounding Techniques to calm the body and mind.
Grounding techniques, also known as grounding exercises or grounding skills, can distract, reframe, or otherwise soothe distressing feelings and help to calm the body […]
Holocaust Community Services Virtual Book Club
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 2 – 3 PM CT Group members read Russian and World Literature authors and share their thoughts […]
How to do box breathing to help calm your nervous system
Intentional, deep breathing can calm your nervous system and help you find emotional balance, especially during times of tension or stress. In this video, […]
How to become more active in problem-solving
PEARLS stands for Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives and it is an evidence-based approach to reduce symptoms of depression through active problem-solving. […]
How to use diffusion to put distance between our negative thoughts and our response
In this video, you’ll learn about diffusion, a concept within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that can help us put distance between our negative thoughts […]
How to use progressive muscle relaxation to relieve stress
Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the easiest and most effective relaxation techniques to learn. It teaches you to relax your mind and relieve […]
Linkages
LINKAGES provides support and referrals to older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Staff have expertise in disability and aging resources, navigating government […]
Living Life Through Loss—Virtual Support Group
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY, 1 – 2 PM CT This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life. […]
Memory Café at CJE Metro
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH 11 am-12:30 pm Join us for our monthly welcoming, in-person Memory Café! Memory Cafés are stigma-free social gatherings where […]
Power of Attorney Workshop
Monday, March 16, 2026 • 1–2 pm CT Please join CJE SeniorLife for a workshop for people age 60+ on completing a Power of […]
Power of Attorney Workshop—April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026 • 10:30 am CT Planning ahead helps make sure your wishes are known. Please join CJE SeniorLife for a workshop […]
Russian Tea Time (Chicago)—Virtual & In Person Support Group
SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 – 4:30 PM CT. This group is currently full and closed to new members. An ongoing […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER MONDAY, 1 – 2:30 PM CT. Join us to talk about music, sing, meet new friends, and support one another. Led by […]
Russian Tea Time (Skokie)—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER MONDAY, 11 AM – 12 PM CT Skokie virtual support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, and Vera […]
Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Virtual Support Group
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 – 4 PM CT. A second Wheeling based Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Open to […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, NOON – 1:30 PM CT Join us to talk about music or sing, meet new friends, and have fun! Led by Natalya […]
Step Into Their World—Evanston
Thursday, March 24 • 10 am–12 pm CT Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes advanced […]
Step Into Their World—Deerfield
Thursdays • March 5, 2026 10 am–12:30 pm CT Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes […]
Step Into Their World—Palatine
Tuesdays, March 10, 2026 10 am–12:30 pm CT Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes advanced […]
Take CHARGE: Cognitive Habits to Age with Resilience and Grace Everyday!
Wednesdays, April 15–May 20, 2026 Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as […]
Tech Hour at CJE Metro
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 11 am-12:30 pm Having trouble with technology? We’re here to help! Stop by CJE Metro Tech Hour for in-person […]
The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • 10–11:30 am CT Join the CJE SeniorLife Cognitive Care Team for The Care Collective, a quarterly social and support […]
The Righteous Man from Fulda
THURSDAY, April 16, 5:30–8 pm Film Screening and Discussion Join CJE Metro and The Selfhelp Home for a screening of The Righteous Man from […]
Tools to manage and reduce your feelings of depression
In this video, Peter Tsurkis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CJE Counseling Services will give you seven concrete tools and skills you can practice […]
Ways to live with chronic pain and reduce the level of pain you are experiencing
One of the worst parts about chronic pain is that it is invisible. Others may not understand what you are experiencing so acutely, or […]
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