Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 21: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This is a mandated annual report to the General Assembly due January 1 and every January thereafter (P.A. 093-1031) | | | | Date Created: | 12-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052388 Original UID: 173581 FIRST WORD: Older | |
| 22: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is encouraging employers to recognize the contributions of older adults in the workplace in observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week. Each year during the last full week of September, the observance sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor highlights how communities benefit from the contributions of older workers who have remained on the job. The theme for this years observance is that older workers are a valuable asset for employers, especially as it relates to mentoring and being a role model for younger workers. | | | | Date Created: | 09-25-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 971**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052622 Original UID: 173836 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 23: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September is Healthy Aging Month, the annual observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing older. And on the last day of the observance, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded it is a good time for older adults to assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding their health such as getting a seasonal flu shot. | | | | Date Created: | 09-30-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 994**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052650 Original UID: 173865 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 24: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, held August 20 through 22, in Oak Brook. The annual conference (formerly the Elder Rights Conference) marked the 28th year IDoA has hosted the event where service providers, advocates and other professionals gathered to learn the latest information on the topic of elder rights. At Fridays conclusion of the annual conference, IDoA presented an awards ceremony to recognize the 2014 Outstanding Adult Protective Services Caseworker and Community Long Term Care Ombudsman Awardees. | | | | Date Created: | 08-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1007**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052727 Original UID: 173949 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 25: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation that July is Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is raising awareness through its annual campaign. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act (physical, sexual, emotional, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation, or financial exploitation) by a caregiver or another person known by the victim that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult 60 years of age or older. | | | | Date Created: | 07-11-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 809**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052780 Original UID: 174002 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 26: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today reminded Illinoisan residents about the upcoming deadline to nominate older adults for the 2014 Senior Illinois Hall of Fame awards. The annual award, established in 1994 by the General Assembly, recognizes residents of the state, ages 65 and older who excel in the categories of Community Service, Education, Performance and/or Graphic Arts and the Labor Force. Nomination forms must be postmarked or faxed by Friday, August 22, in order to be considered. | | | | Date Created: | 07-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 858**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052838 Original UID: 174062 FIRST WORD: Dept | |
| 27: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Elder abuse happens every day when older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited by others. | | | | Date Created: | 07-25-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 852**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052847 Original UID: 174061 FIRST WORD: July | |
| 28: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) hosts activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, August 8 - 17, in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. In addition, IDoA offers a lineup of special events for Senior Day Monday, August 11 when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair. | | | | Date Created: | 08-08-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 907**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052866 Original UID: 174091 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 29: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today hosts a summit to strengthen ways state and federal agencies work together with financial institutions to protect against financial exploitation of older adults. This third annual Summit on the Prevention of Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse is part of the Adult Protective Services conference IDoA hosts each year. | | | | Date Created: | 08-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 954**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052867 Original UID: 174092 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 30: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the 3rd annual Summit on the Prevention of Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. IDoA presents the summit to highlight addressing the ways state and federal agencies work together with financial institutions to protect older adults from exploitation and fraud. Financial exploitation is the most commonly reported form of abuse against older adults. The summit is held the first day of the Adult Protective Services Conference which runs through August 22). | | | | Date Created: | 08-18-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 944**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052868 Original UID: 174093 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 31: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging will host a lineup of special activities today, August 11, Senior Day at the State Fair, when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted for free. The State Fair runs through August 17. Each day of the fair, department staff and partners offer free health screenings, and information about programs and services to benefit seniors. Todays Senior Day promises to be a day of fun with the return of contest favorites, such as the Not So Newlywed Game and the Illinois Senior Spelling Bee finals. | | | | Date Created: | 08-11-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 917**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052872 Original UID: 174094 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 32: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | May is Older Americans Month. This years theme Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow focuses on injury prevention that emphasizes helping older adults stay active. This is timely as we are witnessing an increase in the number of adults reaching retirement age who are remaining strong and active for longer than ever before. | | | | Date Created: | 05-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 477**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053129 Original UID: 174381 FIRST WORD: May | |
| 33: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Illinois and joins the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) to honor more than two million adults, aged 60 years or older, who live in the state. (A copy of the full proclamation follows this release). Each May, a campaign theme is chosen to recognize older adults for the contributions they make. This year's theme Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow focuses on injury prevention that emphasizes helping older adults stay active, which is timely as we are witnessing an increase in the number of adults reaching retirement age who are remaining strong and active for longer than ever before. | | | | Date Created: | 05 -08-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 543**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053176 Original UID: 174433 FIRST WORD: May | |
| 34: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) co-sponsors the 2014 Central Illinois Senior Celebration, Wednesday, May 21, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the Orr Building of the IL State Fairgrounds, in Springfield. This is the 16th annual event which is hosted each year in May which is Older Americans Month, an observance in honor of people aged 60 and older. The Central Illinois Senior Celebration features exhibitors, entertainment, prizes, refreshments and free health screenings and information. | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 585**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053247 Original UID: 174515 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 35: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today announced the launch of the agencys redesigned website. The updated website provides a simplified and more accessible experience for users. The newly designed website is available at www.illinois.gov/aging. | | | | Date Created: | 05-28-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 638**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053309 Original UID: 174581 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 36: | | 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 to the General Assembly detailing the progress of the respite care services under this Act. | | | | Date Created: | 02-23-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053316 Original UID: 174589 FIRST WORD: Respite | |
| 37: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of Grandparents Day this Sunday, September 7, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praises grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and reminded about support services. A grandparent who lives with and is responsible for most of the basic needs of their grandchildren, ages 18 and younger, is a primary caregiver. Its estimated more than 100,000 grandparents in Illinois serve as the primary caregivers for their grandchildren because the parents are unable to. | | | | Date Created: | 09-05-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1041**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053545 Original UID: 174836 FIRST WORD: In | |
| 38: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of Adult Day Services Week Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is praising providers who offer support services at Adult Day Centers. Adult Day Service (ADS) is designed for older adults who want to remain in the community but face limitations if left home alone during the day due to physical, social and/or mental impairment. In addition to recreational and therapeutic activities to help clients maintain/develop physical and mental status, ADS provides health and medication supervision, personal care, and meal service for clients. ADS providers also offer respite for family caregivers, especially those who are employed outside the home. | | | | Date Created: | 09-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1086**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054080 Original UID: 175399 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 39: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton will attend the 2014 City of Chicago Senior Fest set for Thursday, September 18, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in downtown Chicagos Millennium Park. For the third straight year, Director Holton will meet and greet attendees, specifically Chicago residents ages 60 and better, who attend the free fest which will offer food, fun, health screenings and more. | | | | Date Created: | 09-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1093**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054096 Original UID: 175415 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 40: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September has a number of health awareness observances for older adults, including Healthy Aging Month, Adult Immunization Week (September 23 to 27), and Falls Prevention Day on September 23. All the observances have in common the fact they draw attention to the importance of good health. In observance, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is urging older adults to take steps to be healthy. | | | | Date Created: | 09-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1112**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054140 Original UID: 175478 FIRST WORD: State | |
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