Seniors can have their cars checked for safety in Barrington

Winter will come sooner than you think, and driving can sometimes be challenging for seniors. So before the snow flies, it's a good time to make sure that your car can handle the rigors of the road.

To ensure that those cars are safe for wintry weather, the Barrington Police Department will sponsor a senior car safety check from 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Barrington Public Safety Building, 400 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington.

Mechanics from Marquardt of Barrington will conduct a 21-point inspection to check for basic safety and maintenance issues. The service is free, and no appointments are necessary; each inspection should last about 15 minutes. Participants will receive a written report that they can take to the mechanic who maintains their car.

While your car is being inspected, get the latest update on Medicare and Medicaid frauds, presented by Catholic Charities, Senior Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Division.

For information, contact officer Jeniffer Whitcher at (847) 304-3300 or Sue McNamara with BACOA, (847) 381-5030.

The Barrington Area Council on Aging, Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to serve seniors, family caregivers and the community. Visit www.bacoa.org.