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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Age Wave Study Shows Growing Older Population in Suburban Cook County

AgeOptions engaged Rob Paral and Associates to prepare a demographic of the older adult population in suburban Cook County.

Fraud Alert

The Illinois SMP Program at AgeOptions sends email Fraud Alerts every other Friday.

Fiscal Year 2023 Area Plan

The Fiscal Year 2018 Public Information Document has been published.

If You Have Medicare, You Have Health Insurance

If you have Medicare, you have health insurance and do not need to enroll in the Marketplace plans. In fact, it is against the law for someone who knows that you have Medicare to sell you a Marketplace plan.

Spotlight on: Soo Yeon Lee AgeOptions Board of Directors

Soo Yeon Lee joined the AgeOptions Board of Directors in March 2019 and chairs the Resource Development Committee. She is a partner at Mauck & Baker, LLC, a law firm in downtown Chicago. She concentrates her practice in the areas of litigat…

Illinois SMP Celebrates 25 Years of Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse

For 25 years, Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol, widely known as SMP, has been a leader in fighting health care fraud. In 1995, AgeOptions was awarded one of the first five grants for a federal demonstration project to provide outreach and education…

45th Annual Volunteer Recognition Becomes a Virtual Celebration

Like most everything this year, AgeOptions’ 45th annual Volunteer Recognition had to forego its traditional festive luncheon. But we couldn’t miss the opportunity to honor the selfless individuals who give their time, energy and talents at organiz…

H.O.P.E. by AgeOptions Helps Eligible Nursing Home Residents Move Back to the Community

Imagine being 56 years old and living in a nursing home for four years. When you entered the nursing home your health was poor but it has since improved. However, you gave up your apartment and now don’t have as many supports in the community. You…

Responding to Community Needs With $5.6 Million in CARES Act Funds

AgeOptions has received $5.6 million through the CARES Act, which we are using to address the needs and challenges – food, social isolation, mental health, legal assistance and more – faced by older adults and people with disabilities as a result …

A Letter from Diane Slezak: AgeOptions President and CEO

Thank you for your contributions to Celebrating Community! Since we are unable to gather for our October fundraising event, we held a virtual event. Humana kicked it off with a generous $50,000 donation as the Presenting Sponsor. Following Humana’…

Thank You for Making Our First-Ever Virtual Fundraising Event a Success

Humana kicked off our virtual fundraiser with a $50,000 donation as the 2020 Celebrating Community Presenting Sponsor. Following Humana’s example, our sponsors, supporters and friends went online and made donations to match the $50,000 and help en…

Agencies Serving Older Adults Are Continuing To Provide Phone and Email Service

These include AgeOptions’ partner community agencies as well as state and federal agencies.

Agencies Serving Older Adults Are Continuing To Provide Phone and Email Service

Most Agencies serving older adults are now working only by phone or email as a precaution against the COVID-19 corona virus.

Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan includes AgeOptions Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Goals and Diversity Statement.

Celebrating Aging: Caring in a New Era

What “Caring in a New Era” means to and for AgeOptions.

One Away – Emma’s Story

Emma has been caring for her 85 year old mother and her 102 year old Gran for years.

One Away – Darlene’s Story

Darlene spends what seems like 36 hours a day caring for her husband Bill.

One Away – Andre’s Story

Many older Americans are one bad break away from economic crisis.

AgeOptions – Who We Are

Rebranding video from the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County to AgeOptions.
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