# 367 Patricia Koko: Turning Ideas into Services with Lasting Impact

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Podcast: [Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined](https://stenobird.com/podcast/women-over-70-aging-reimagined-892091)
Published: 2026-02-10T21:04:57+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/womenaging/episode/152159444/
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When Patricia (Pat) Koko, age 82, reflects on her life’s work as a young homemaker turned consummate volunteer and community change-maker, she often says things like, “that was kind of fun,” or “there just was a need”—-simple phrases that belie an extraordinary legacy. Driven by a lifelong love for older people, Pat has spent more than 50 years helping to create, grow, and sustain programs and services that support older adults. What began as local, grassroots efforts in and around Oak Park, IL, evolved into initiatives that attracted state and federal funding and ultimately became models for nationwide programs serving older adults. Pat’s impact continues today. In addition to being a volunteer extraordinaire, she is the owner of RBC Jewelry Designs, where she creates stunning gemstone pieces—many of which she generously donates to fundraisers benefiting older adults. "The services I helped create many decades ago are enduring and robust, and I’m still here to help where help is needed." - Patricia Koko Connect with Pat Email: patriciakoko@hotmail.com Pat Koko: for 50 years, a volunteer extraordinaire in & around Oak Park - Inside Edge PR Thanking Our Sponsor—-Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, IL. Discover the extraordinary at Plymouth Place—a vibrant community designed for active adults. Elevate your retirement living experience with tailored independent options, premier amenities, and a full continuum of care. Explore diverse living choices and embrace the joy of a life well-lived. http://plymouthplace.org Recognizing the Age-Wise Collective Women Over 70 is a proud member of the Age-Wise Collective, comprised of women-led podcasts for women 50+, featuring women’s stories and addressing topics that promote the pro-aging movement. MEET: Sally Duplantier, gerontologi…

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