Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 141: | | 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 | |
| 142: | | 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 | |
| 143: | | 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 | |
| 144: | | 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 | |
| 145: | | 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 | |
| 146: | | 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 | |
| 147: | | 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 | |
| 148: | | 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 | |
| 149: | | 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 | |
| 150: | | 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 | |
| 151: | | 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 | |
| 152: | | 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 | |
| 153: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today gave praise for special grandparents in honor of this Sunday, September 9, Grandparents Day observance. Director Holton was referring to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or other relatives. | | | | Date Created: | 09 07 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 991**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044937 Original UID: 24411 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 154: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today reminded that September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing older. The observance proves a good time for older adults to assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding their health. | | | | Date Created: | 09 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1015**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044966 Original UID: 24439 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 155: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will give welcome remarks on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the 40th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon for the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. The event will be held at the Alumni Center on the campus of Illinois State University, in Normal. Director Holton will speak at the start of the luncheon program which begins at 1:00 p.m. | | | | Date Created: | 09 18 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1021**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044973 Original UID: 24478 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 156: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This annual report is in accordance with Public Act 88-0254, which requires that the Department on Aging, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (formerly Public Aid), cooperate in the development and submission of an annual report on programs and services provided to minority senior citizens. The report focuses on the extent to which these services and programs have succeeded in their efforts to target minority seniors. | | | | Date Created: | 09 28 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045037 Original UID: 24514 FIRST WORD: Serving | |
| 157: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | November 15, 2012. Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will give welcome remarks Friday, November 16, to open the Memory Loss Conference. The annual conference educates and offers information about resources for those working, or living with dementia, such as Alzheimers disease. | | | | Date Created: | 11 15 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1229**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045863 Original UID: 25409 FIRST WORD: Dept | |
| 158: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today opened the 17th Annual Memory Loss Conference to address issues of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, and related disorders. The two day conference is November 16 and 17, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Today's agenda is geared toward professionals in the areas of healthcare, aging, and care giving. Tomorrows agenda is for the general public, especially care partners, friends and family of individuals with a memory loss disorder. The two day conference is held in conjunction during the national observance of Alzheimer Awareness Month. | | | | Date Created: | 11 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1230**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045905 Original UID: 25466 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 159: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | November 21, 2012. In observance of November as National Family Caregivers Month, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K Holton, Ph.D., thanks family caregivers for their support of family members who need assistance. | | | | Date Created: | 11 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1284**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045937 Original UID: 25495 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 160: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This publication is submitted to the General Assembly as mandated by Public Act 93-1031, the Older Adult Services Act. This Act requires the Department on Aging to notifiy the General Assembly of its progress toward compliance with the Act on Jan. 1, 2006, and every January thereafter. | | | | Date Created: | 12 28 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046087 Original UID: 25637 FIRST WORD: Older | |
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