Pathlights

10/14/2026

Join us at the Oak Lawn Public Library on the 21st and 28th to understand your Medicare options. Register today at https://www.olpl.org/events/month/2026/10?age_groups%5B75%5D=75

10/12/2026

Join us in Country Club Hills to learn more about how changes to Medicare plans can impact you.

10/09/2026

Protect yourself and learn how to recognize the signs of a sweetheart scam next Friday at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Register today!

10/09/2026

Ageism Awareness Day is TODAY - Oct. 9 and now is the time to take action! Change your mindset and you can increase your own life span.

Find resources to advocate against here: https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness

10/08/2026

Teresa was immersed in technology every day when she worked and still loves using it. On her iPhone and iPad, Teresa is proficient with apps for news, shopping, entertainment and even uses “Gamechanger” to keep up with her nieces’ and nephews’ sports! So why did Teresa feel she would benefit from taking Pathlights’ TechWise classes? Learn her goal by watching here. https://youtu.be/OC1NsV4S7VI?si=ARsfXOdwsgBFL5nk

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/05/2026

Choosing your Medicare coverage is only part of the decision. Choosing your doctors and other providers matters, too.

Did you know that the rules for seeing doctors, specialists, and hospitals can vary depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits?

💚 With Original Medicare, you can generally see any provider nationwide who accepts Medicare.
💙 With Medicare Advantage, costs are often lowest when using providers in the plan's network, and some plans have referral or network requirements.

Before enrolling in a plan, consider questions like:
• Do I want flexibility to see providers in different locations?
• Are my preferred doctors and hospitals in the plan's network?
• Will I need referrals to see specialists?
• What are my potential out-of-pocket costs if I go outside the network?

Every person's health needs and priorities are different, so it's important to compare your options carefully. Contact your local SHIP for unbiased Medicare counseling, or call 1-800-MEDICARE and visit Medicare.gov to compare plans and check provider participation.

09/30/2026

2 weeks left to register for the Sweetheart Scams presentation at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Call 708-422-8522 to register.

09/28/2026

October events are right around the corner

09/25/2026

Don’t get misled during Medicare Open Enrollment. This helpful guide highlights common warning signs to watch for, including unsolicited calls or texts, pressure to enroll immediately, requests for your Medicare or bank information before enrollment, misleading claims of Medicare endorsement, and gifts used to encourage enrollment.
Contact Pathlights at 708.361.0219 to make an appointment with a SHIP counselor.

🚩 Not all Medicare marketing follows the rules.

Before enrolling, know the warning signs of misleading marketing and where to report concerns.

Learn more and find help with your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program! (links below!)

09/24/2026

Stepping in to raise a child can bring both love and unexpected challenges. Pathlights is here to help grandparents and other relatives who have taken on this important caregiving role.

Our free Grandparents Raising Children Support Group offers a welcoming space to share, learn about available resources, and connect with others who understand. Support may also include guidance and referrals to community programs.