News, Events, Publications and Announcements

In this section you will find links to information about upcoming AgeOptions events, as well as our newsletters, news releases, annual reports and news from other sources concerning older adults.
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Celebrate Belonging Video

Watch this video to learn about how our programs promote belonging among the older adult community we serve.

Help for Family Caregivers

The federal government recently took a huge leap forward supporting caregivers. A groundbreaking White House executive order includes more than 50 directives for agencies to improve access to affordable, high-quality support for direct care worker…

Advocates call for increased funding for caregivers and other senior programs

  Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, right, speaks with Ranna Jaber, patient resource manager with Chicago Family Health Center Inc., after Friday’s legislative breakfast. (Francine Knowles / Daily Southtown) “There are only four k…

Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans.

There is a proposal before the Pritzker administration to provide an increase in the Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled program that will allow Illinoisans a combined income equal to at least the poverty level. Read the entire Chicago Sun-Times …

AgeOptions Celebrates 50th Anniversary

AgeOptions 50th Anniversary Celebration

Avisery’s PSI and Estate Recovery Webinar

Our June 11th webinar on PSI and Estate Recovery was brought to you by our presenter Meghan Carter, a legal aid attorney at Legal Council for Health Justice who focuses on Medicaid policy and advocacy, including improvements to estate recovery. …

Avisery’s 2024 Webinar and Training Calendar

Avisery is pleased to share with you our Webinar and Training Calendar for 2024! Make plans now to attend a variety of virtual professional development opportunities covering topics related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health benefits programs…

Avisery Webinar: CMS Presents Special Needs Plans 2024

This webinar was brought to you by Avisery featuring several guest speakers from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Watch to learn more about Special Needs Plans, and in particular, the Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNPs) t…

Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Outreach Materials

These materials can be distributed to Medicare beneficiaries at outreach events like community presentations, health fairs, or congregate dining sites. All outreach materials are customizable to include your organization’s contact information and …

MSP Resources for Professionals

Please note these materials are intended as educational resources for professionals and should not be shared with consumers.   Completing a Medicare Savings Program Application: A Beginner’s Guide to ABE and MSPs.  A step-by-step guid…

AgeOptions Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

AgeOptions invites community members to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.

Spanish SMP Presentation

AgeOptions invites community members to attend an Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol outreach event in Spanish language.

AgeOptions Celebrates Older American Month

AgeOptions invites community members to Celebrate Older Americans Month in May.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – North Shore Senior Center

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – West Suburban Senior Services

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Palos Heights Recreation Center

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Bernadine Manor

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Kenneth Young Center

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

AgeOptions Comprehensive Needs Report and Survey

AgeOptions commissioned the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Disability and Human Development to report on the changing demographics of the 50+ population in suburban Cook County in Aging in the Suburbs, A Comprehensive Needs Assessmen…

Celebrate Belonging

AgeOptions is hosting its 19th Annual Networking Reception – Celebrate Belonging – on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m.

Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions Receives Aging Innovations Award

AgeOptions’ Thrive with Pride program for LGBT+ older adults recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. USAging is the national association representing and supporting the netw…

Thrive with Pride presents: Mental Health in the Pandemic Era

In an era where so much is uncertain, many of us are encountering new anxieties and are in need of new ways to care for our mental health. Join AgeOptions and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metro Suburban for a conversation about menta…