Kott Gerontology Scholars Program

06/16/2026

It is amazing how legitimate scams look these days. 😡

Scammers will try to reach you via text, email, or phone calls. And unfortunately, older adults are often the targets of these scams. This is a helpful video from the AARP Fraud Watch Network on how to spot these scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. It's worth a watch. Be careful out there!

06/15/2026

Elder abuse takes many forms and can happen to anyone. It can include physical harm, emotional abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or scams. If you suspect such abuses, call the Illinois 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409.

AgeOptions
Illinois Department on Aging

06/10/2026

What are your plans for Friday afternoon?

Come out to Bellwood for this fun event hosted by IL House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, West Suburban Senior Center LGBT+ Program at Chicago Methodist Senior Services, and colleagues from AgeOptions' Thrive with Pride program!

RSVP required: https://forms.office.com/r/jDynK57KiX

Thrive with Pride provides safe and affirming spaces and addresses social isolation for older adults, especially those in the LGBT+ community

🌈Happy Pride Month from KGSP!

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied to be a Class of 2027 Kott Scholar and to those who helped spread the word.

We were incredibly impressed by the passion and diversity of this year’s applicant pool! It’s exciting to see so many talented graduate students committed to advancing the field of aging. 💗

AgeOptions Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

05/31/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. Please submit your applications by the end of the day (Sunday, May 31st.)

Apply to the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program and take an active role to advance the field of aging!

05/29/2026

Join the legacy that is the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program and apply to be part of the Class of 2027.

Only a few spots left! Apply by May 31.

See what recent former scholars say about their KGSP experience!

05/26/2026

📍FINAL WEEK: Accepting applications until MAY 31!

Are you a Chicago-area graduate student entering your final year and interested in careers in the field of aging?

Apply today for a $10,000 Scholarship!

✔ $10,000 scholarship
✔ Interdisciplinary learning community
✔ Professional networking in the aging field
✔ Leadership development opportunities

📍 Apply by May 31, 2026
https://www.kottinstitute.org/apply/

Apply to the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program and take an active role to advance the field of aging!

05/25/2026

Today we honor our heroes.

"The poppy as a symbol of war casualties started with a poem. In the spring of 1915, a Canadian artillery unit brigade surgeon named Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae saw bright-red poppies blooming on the war-torn fields where so many soldiers had lost their lives. The sight moved him to write “In Flanders Fields."

05/22/2026

💥Networking opportunity EXCLUSIVE to Kott Scholars available soon 💥

If you are a former Kott Scholar, don't miss out! To ensure we have your current email address, please message us or send it via [email protected].

05/21/2026

Every May, we celebrate Older Americans Month - led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages older adults to take an active role in their health — advocating for themselves, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence.