Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | To mark the first official day of winter, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded older adults and their families to get ready for the cold weather. Some to do items include things to protect their homes and their health like having the furnace checked and getting a flu shot. | | | | Date Created: | 12 21 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1423**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040247 Original UID: 20469 FIRST WORD: Dept | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging director John K. Holton, Ph.D., participated in an event to launch the next phase of a statewide initiative designed to improve the health and lives of older adults and increase their involvement in service, learning and work. Unity was the theme for Mondays event, held at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. | | | | Date Created: | 01 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 43**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040401 Original UID: 20772 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the quarterly planning meeting of Generations Serving Generations, Monday, March 19, at the departments Chicago offices, in the Bilandic building, 160 N. LaSalle. Generations Serving Generations is a statewide initiative that started when Illinois was selected in 2008 to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of Older Adults. | | | | Date Created: | 03 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 236**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041683 Original UID: 21510 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will participate in a discussion about the implications of Medicaid Reform on older adults, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Wednesday, April 18, to be held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield. Director Holton will serve as a panelist during the session that will focus on rebalancing institutional, community and home based programs. | | | | Date Created: | 04 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 383**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043209 Original UID: 22709 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is one of the sponsors of the 14th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration, Wednesday, May 16 at the IL State Fairgrounds - Orr Building, in Springfield. This month is Older Americans Month and the Central Illinois Senior Celebration is one of several events held this month in honor of people aged 60 and older. The daylong event will offer attendees entertainment, prizes and refreshments and older adults benefit from free health screenings and information. | | | | Date Created: | 05 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 535**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043547 Original UID: 23069 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praised advocates and caregivers in observance of National Nursing Home Week. This weeklong awareness campaign, as deemed by the American Health Care Association, runs the week after Mothers Day to honor the residents, family members, staff and volunteers who help nursing home residents. | | | | Date Created: | 05 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 537**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043548 Original UID: 23070 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of May as Older Americans Month, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is co-sponsoring and participating in events to honor older adults and to highlight programs that help them maintain active, healthy lifestyles in their communities. Each May, the U-S Administration on Aging issues a campaign theme to recognize older adults for the contributions they make. This year's theme Never Too Old to Play encourages older adults to stay engaged and involved in their own lives and in their communities. | | | | Date Created: | 05 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 547**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043567 Original UID: 23085 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will tomorrow hold the first of three public hearings for comment on the State Plan on Aging for fiscal year 2013 through 2015. The State Plan on Aging details IDoAs programs and initiatives for the three year period. Fridays public hearing is set for noon on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Goshen Lounge in the Morris University Center located off of Circle Drive.) | | | | Date Created: | 05 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 557**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043574 Original UID: 23091 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On Monday, May 21, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will hold the second of three public hearings for comment on the State Plan on Aging for fiscal year 2013 through 2015. The State Plan on Aging details IDoAs programs and initiatives for the three year period. Mondays public hearing is set for 10:00 a.m., at Neighborhood House, 1020 South Matthew Street, in Peoria. | | | | Date Created: | 05 18 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 558**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043599 Original UID: 23118 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will tomorrow hold the final of three public hearings for comment on the State Plan on Aging for fiscal year 2013 through 2015. The State Plan on Aging details IDoAs programs and initiatives for the three year period. Wednesdays public hearing is set for 1:00 p.m., at the Chicago Cultural Center (Renaissance Court) 78 East Washington. | | | | Date Created: | 05 29 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 559**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043762 Original UID: 23313 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of Fridays World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is asking people to wear the color purple. The national observance is marked by wearing purple on June 15 as a way to show that you care about ending elder abuse and neglect. | | | | Date Created: | 06 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 652**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044083 Original UID: 23576 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | June 22, 2012. Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is reminding Illinois seniors about their last chance to get approved for Circuit Breaker property tax grants before the program ends July 1. The Circuit Breaker program provides grants to eligible seniors and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the costs of property taxes, license plate renewals and rides on public transit. After June 30, property tax grants will no longer be available. The General Assembly did not appropriate funds for Circuit Break property tax grants for fiscal year 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 06 22 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 687**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044293 Original UID: 23820 FIRST WORD: Seniors | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the 26th Annual Elder Rights Conference Wednesday, July 11 through Friday, July 13, at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, in Schaumburg. Each year service providers, advocates and other professionals gather to get information and learn the latest on the topic of elder rights. This month marks Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Awareness, in Illinois. IDoA urges people to Break the Silence and report suspected cases of elder abuse. | | | | Date Created: | 07 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 754**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044447 Original UID: 23977 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today opened the 26th Annual Elder Rights Conference, at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg. Each year IDoA hosts the conference that gathers advocates, service providers, and other professionals to share information and learn the latest on the topic of elder rights. The conference, which runs through Friday, July 13, serves as official kickoff of the States annual campaign to raise awareness about elder abuse and prevention. | | | | Date Created: | 07 11 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 757**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044504 Original UID: 24002 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today hosted a seminar to highlight ways state and federal agencies can work together with financial institutions to protect consumers. The focus of the seminar is preventing financial fraud and abuse against the elderly. Financial exploitation is the most commonly reported form of abuse against older adults. The seminar is part of the IDoA annual Elder Rights Conference. | | | | Date Created: | 07 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 770**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044511 Original UID: 24009 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the 26th Annual Elder Rights Conference held last week, in Schaumburg. The conference also served to launch the States annual Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month campaign to increase awareness and urge people to report suspected cases of elder abuse. During the conference, experts shared experiences with professionals in the field to find better ways to work together and extend resources. IDoA concluded the conference by announcing the 2012 Elder Abuse and Ombudsman Awards which recognizing individuals from around the state for their commitment and service in the area of elder rights. | | | | Date Created: | 07 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 776**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044515 Original UID: 24014 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is reminding people about the fast approaching deadline to nominate seniors, ages 65 years and older, for the 2012 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame. For consideration, nomination forms must be postmarked or faxed by Monday, August 20, 2012. | | | | Date Created: | 08 01 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 851**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044594 Original UID: 24090 FIRST WORD: Nominations | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This publication is submitted to the General Assembly as mandated by Public Act 93-864, the Respite Program Act. This Act requires the Department on Aging to submit a report each year to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the progress of the respite care services provided under this Act. | | | | Date Created: | 08 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044607 Original UID: 24071 FIRST WORD: Respite | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families to attend during the Illinois State Fair, which runs August 10 - 19. IDoA is offering a lineup of special events in the senior center, which is the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the main gate of the fairgrounds. Attendees 60 years of age and older will be admitted to the fair for free, on Senior Day which is Monday August 13. (A full list of IDoA State Fair activities is attached.) | | | | Date Created: | 08 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 885**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044631 Original UID: 24124 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging is inviting older adults and their families to activities during the State Fair, which runs through August 21, in Springfield. The department will host activities that cater to older adults and their families, in the air conditioned Illinois Building, near the main gate of the state fairgrounds. Each day of the fair, department staff and its partners will offer free health screenings, and information about programs to benefit seniors. Also planned is a daily lineup of entertainment and fun, including an invitation to seniors and their families to compete in contests for fun and prizes. | | | | Date Created: | 08 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 890**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044678 Original UID: 24169 FIRST WORD: IL | |
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