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COD Offers 'Living Well' Series this Fall for Community Members Over 50

The Continuing Education program at College of DuPage is offering "Living Well," a series of programs designed to meet the needs of community members age 50 and over at the College's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

In partnership with Advocates for Aging Well, the College is offering a series of workshops promoting living well at any age. These workshops will cover a variety of topics, including estate planning, cognition, health, and Medicare and Medicaid.

All About the Journey for Plus 50 (HUMNT-0001-600): Attorney Nancie Dorjath discusses estate plans, trusts and the five key documents everyone should have in place. Offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to 28. The fee for this class is $25.

Exploration of the Brain and Memory for Plus 50 (HUMNT-0001-602): During this class, participants will explore how to navigate and maintain healthy brain function and memory. Offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 13 to 27. The fee for this class is $25.

Healthy at Home for Plus 50 (HUMNT-0001-603): Participants learn about de-cluttering, estate sale secrets and home modification. Offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. This workshop is free. Registration is required.

Medicaid and Medicare Workshop for Plus 50 (HUMNT-0001-601): Participants learn about the differences between Medicaid and Medicare, determining the appropriate Medicare plan, qualifications for Medicaid and strategies to protect assets. Offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. This workshop is free. Registration is required.

To register for any of these classes and workshops, please visit myaccess.cod.edu.

For more information, please call (630) 942-2208.

Whether for personal development, professional advancement or life enhancement, the Continuing Education program at College of DuPage provides credit and non-credit courses, classes and workshops for adults and youth which are designed to meet a variety of educational needs and provide a multitude of educational experiences. Designed for community members 50 and over, the Lifelong Learning Institute offers classes in music, literature, art, local history, computers, as well as the Plus 50 program for individuals looking to return to school or advance their career.

College of DuPage is an accredited community college that serves more than 29,000 students each term. The College, which grants nine associate degrees and more than 170 certificates in 100 areas of study, is the second largest provider of public undergraduate education in Illinois.

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