My experience as a CHART intern has been incredibly meaningful and has played a major role in shaping my future career path. Prior to CHART, I worked as a Patient Care Technician at Carle Foundation Hospital, and as a personal assistant supporting students with disabilities through Beckwith at Nugent Hall. These experiences gave me a […]
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Team CHART – Illinois came together at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana to join nearly 417 participants and 75 teams in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Our team of 28 CHART members proudly raised $700 to support the Alzheimer’s Association and walked the 1.5 mile route in honor of […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:30-9:30 AM. Join us for an engaging session on the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, an international initiative that supports healthy and purposeful aging through higher education. As a proud AFU member, the University of Illinois is committed to fostering a campus culture where faculty can continue to thrive—whether through lifelong learning, […]
The CHART community is deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Zernich, a valued member of our Community Advisory Panel. Joan served with dedication since the panel’s launch in December 2022, offering thoughtful insights that significantly shaped the research conducted by CHART affiliates. Her feedback was invaluable, and her contributions played a key role in […]
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Community Advisory Panel members Bob Boucek, Sue Boucek, Marianne Downey, Betoel Escobar, Jim Fawcett, Marge Moluf, and Lenny Pitt joined Wendy Rogers, CHART Director and Carrie Wennerdahl, CHART Coordinator to offer their expert feedback on current research studies and the latest updates on the Age Friendly University presence on the […]
Before joining CHART as the Spring 2025 intern, I had spent over a thousand hours working with older adults – first as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, then as a Patient Care Technician on a hospital cardiac floor. My experiences at the bedside brought me a deep appreciation for the older adult […]
Active Aging Week is a week-long celebration of aging and healthy lifestyles that takes place around October 1, the International Day of Older Persons. The purpose of the week is to showcase the abilities of older adults and their valuable contributions to society while also emphasizing these role models who lead the way. The overarching […]
Bright and early on the morning of Saturday, September 21, 2024, the CHART organized team, CHART – Illinois, gathered at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana, IL to participate in the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s organized by the Alzheimer’s Association. The team was led by captain Alexandra Trekas, a graduate student in the Department of […]
CHART members Samuel Olatunji, PH.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Harshal Mahajan PH. D., Research Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Research at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home, and Wendy Rogers PH.D., Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Director of CHART and the McKechnie Family LIFE Home were selected to receive a […]
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Marianne Downey and Betoel Escobar, Community Advisory Panel members met with Wendy Rogers, CHART Director and Carrie Wennerdahl, CHART Coordinator to offer their expert feedback on current CHART research and an Age Friendly University Project.The Community Advisory Panel is comprised of older adults, representing a diverse subset of the population, […]