Christie John, program & volunteer coordinator
Latest Articles:
Care Partners welcomes new Executive Director, Julie Wilson
Christie John, program & volunteer coordinator | May 27, 2022
Care Partners of Cook County is pleased to announce their new Executive Director, Julie Wilson. Julie brings a passion for community service and aging well to Care Partners and Cook County. With Julie’s leadership, Care Partners will continue to be built upon the area’s strengths and to promote “a community that is fully supported to navigate through our shared journeys... READ MORE >
A mindful approach to Dementia Care: Bringing awareness, connection and compassion into each moment
Christie John, program & volunteer coordinator | January 24, 2020
Cook County Care Partners is sponsoring a one-day workshop about dementia care on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cook County Higher Education. This workshop is open to all caregivers, family members and friends of persons with dementia. Based on Mindfulness- Based Dementia Care, the workshop will include mindfulness practices, lectures, dementia care practices, and group... READ MORE >
Memory Café coming to the Hub/Senior Center
Christie John, program & volunteer coordinator | January 10, 2020
Care Partners is excited to announce the inaugural Cook County Memory Café on Thursday, February 13th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hub/Senior Center in Grand Marais. A Memory Café is a free, casual gathering where people with memory loss and the family or friends who care for them can come together in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment. Guests... READ MORE >