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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...
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 grayWell 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is Celebrating Aging
AgeOptions is Celebrating Aging.
AgeOptions – Who We Are
Rebranding video from the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County to AgeOptions.