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Mount Prospect hosts senior programs in October

The Mount Prospect Human Services Department is offering several educational sessions to help seniors live their best lives next month to help mark Senior Health Month.

Programs include: "Take Charge of Your Health," from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 10 to Nov. 14 at village hall, 50 S. Emerson St. It's a six-week national program from Stanford University that will teach seniors practical ways to manage a chronic health condition to lead a fuller life.

"Explore Your Mind" at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, at village hall, will teach how seniors can learn memory cues and apply their knowledge to fun-filled activities.

"Using Herbs in Your Eco-Friendly Home," at 10 a.m. Oct. 23, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., will show how to make homemade soaps, deodorant, glass cleaners, and other household products.

"Lighthouse for the Blind Roadshow," from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29, at the library. Those with visual impairments are invited to explore a variety of low vision products available for purchase. ​

For more information or to register for any of the programs, call the Human Services Department at (847) 870-5680.

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