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Caring Together, Living Better (CTLB) Program for Partners

August 16, 2023
Funded Agencies and Partners

Welcome, CTLB Partners! This is the Caring Together, Living Better Program’s website designed specifically for partners. All materials and resources related to AgeOptions’ CTLB Program will be found here. “Our mission is to support and empower...

CTLB, Partners

AgeOptions Comprehensive Needs Report and Survey

June 27, 2023
News and Events

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...

Celebrate Belonging

June 26, 2023
News and Events

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

Help for Family Caregivers

May 9, 2023
Featured, News and Events

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...

Advocates call for increased funding for caregivers and other senior programs

March 10, 2023
Featured, News and Events

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...

Caregiver, Community

Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans.

February 9, 2023
Featured, News and Events

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...

Celebrating Inclusion Program Book

September 23, 2022
News and Events

Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions Receives Aging Innovations Award

August 2, 2022
News and Events

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...

Community

Library Program For Partners

October 12, 2021
Uncategorized

Welcome Library Partners!

Thrive with Pride presents: Mental Health in the Pandemic Era

April 27, 2021
News and Events

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...

Community

Giving Tuesday is December 1st

November 24, 2020
News and Events

Save the Date!

Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol Shares Experience and Expertise Nationwide

November 24, 2020
News and Events

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...

Medicare, Security

Caregiving in Crisis

November 24, 2020
News and Events

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.

Caregiver

Turning Up the Volume on Ageism

November 24, 2020
News and Events

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

November 24, 2020
News and Events

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

September 1, 2020
News and Events

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...

Stay Healthy

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

September 1, 2020
News and Events

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...

Stay Healthy

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

September 1, 2020
News and Events

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....

Community, Nursing Home

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

September 1, 2020
News and Events

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

September 1, 2020
News and Events

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

March 1, 2020
News and Events

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

February 10, 2020
Featured, News and Events

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

Fraud Alert

February 11, 2019
Featured, News and Events

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

Strategic Plan

January 1, 2015
News and Events

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