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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Did You Remember Your Flu Shot?

It’s Not Too Late – And It’s Really Important! With the overwhelming concerns and fears about the COVID-19 virus this year, it’s easy to forget that this is also flu season. As it does every year, the seasonal influenza virus will spread again …

Music & Memories!

Come to the Virtual Sing-Along Cafe for People with Memory Concerns and Their Care Partners Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love. That’s the philosophy behind the Good Memories Sing-Along Café for p…

Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol Shares Experience and Expertise Nationwide

With the success of the Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) team in recruiting volunteers and spreading its fraud prevention message throughout the state, Travis Trumitch, SMP coordinator, has found himself in demand to share methods and success…

Agencies Tackle Older Adults’ Unique Pandemic-Related Stresses and Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges for older adults and those who serve them. Social isolation, access to food, caregiver stress and financial crises from job layoffs are among the issues AgeOptions and our partner agencies quickly …

Caregiving in Crisis

AgeOptions says Thank You to the 53 million unpaid family members and friends who are caregivers in the US, and to all the grandparents and older adults raising children under 18.

Turning Up the Volume on Ageism

Well it’s all right, even if you’re old and gray Well it’s all right, you still got something to sayThe Traveling Wilburys, End of the Line Contrary to the hopeful lyrics, older adults often aren’t considered to have “something to say.” They ar…

AgeOptions’ response to our community during COVID-19

Information & Assistance The Information and Assistance Team has experienced a surge of callers looking for help securing food, increasing from roughly 5% of calls before the COVID-19 epidemic to 46% at peak. They also assist callers needin…

A Letter from Diane Slezak: AgeOptions President and CEO

We are nine months into the pandemic and despite the fact that it seems like we should be back to business as usual, we are far from it. The work we’re doing with our partners is critical. This is a time like no other in our lives. Despite …

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 30, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 23, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 16, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 9, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 2, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 25, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 18, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 11, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 4, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Virtual Sing-along Cafe: October 28, 2020

Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.

Sign Up for Active Daily Living Information on AgeOptions Website

Older adults, their families and friends can sign up to receive useful information through the Active Daily Living section of AgeOptions’ website. This interactive resource page includes Age in Place Guides, Quick Care Tips, Health Care Navigators…

Older Adults and People with Disabilities May Be at Risk for Abuse During Pandemic

The safety measures put in place to protect older adults and adults with disabilities from COVID-19 unfortunately may also put them at greater risk for abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect, according to Jamie Farrell, AgeOptions Aging and…

Virtual Take Charge of Your Health and Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes Starting Soon

Do you or someone you care for have diabetes or an ongoing health condition? A free Take Charge workshop may be a good fit for you! Join the AgeOptions Take Charge of Your Health team from the comfort of your home to build skills and gain confiden…