Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 181: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 8, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today praised grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and offered support. 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. In Illinois, its estimated more than 100,000 grandparents are serving as the primary caregivers for their grandchildren when the parents are unable to. | | | | Date Created: | 09-06-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 914**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051332 Original UID: 172222 FIRST WORD: In | |
| 182: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 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: | 09-16-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 934**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051348 Original UID: 172243 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 183: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today announced free counseling assistance is available to help educate Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers regarding their Medicare insurance options. Medicare Open Enrollment starts today, October 15, and runs through December 7. The departments Senior Health Insurance Program, (SHIP), provides free counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. | | | | Date Created: | 10-15-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1027**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051605 Original UID: 172568 FIRST WORD: Medicare | |
| 184: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the annual ceremony to announce the 2013 Senior Hall of Fame Inductees and present the Unique Achievement Awards on Wednesday, October 23, at the Executive Mansion in Springfield. The Senior Hall of Fame Inductees are selected based on their special contributions in the areas of art, community activism education and labor. | | | | Date Created: | 10-22-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1055**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051811 Original UID: 172806 FIRST WORD: IL | |
| 185: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today recognized the 2013 Senior Hall of Fame Inductees. Recipients of the Governors Unique Achievement Award were also acknowledged during the ceremony held at the Executive Mansion in Springfield. Each year, the department hosts the ceremony to recognize older adults for the special contribution they have made. | | | | Date Created: | 10-23-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1060**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051812 Original UID: 172807 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 186: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is the featured speaker on Friday, October 25, during the annual meeting of the Eta Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, which is the National Academic Honor & Professional Society in Gerontology. The meeting, set for the campus of the University of Illinois/Springfield, is themed: Celebrating 50 Years on Aging: A Look Back, A Look Forward. | | | | Date Created: | 10-24-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1065**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051824 Original UID: 172819 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 187: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, I wish to affirm my faithful commitment to the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Process -- that being, to correct any under utilization of minorities, females and employees with disabilities. | | | | Date Created: | 09-04-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051922 Original UID: 172975 FIRST WORD: Affirmative | |
| 188: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the Memory Loss Conference, November 22 and 23 in Springfield, to educate and offer information about resources for those working, or living with dementia, such as Alzheimers disease. The annual conference is divided into two days, November 22 and 23. Fridays agenda is geared toward professionals in the areas of healthcare, aging, and caregiving. Saturdays agenda is open to the general public, focusing especially on care partners, friends and family of individuals with a memory loss disorder. | | | | Date Created: | 11-21-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1162**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051988 Original UID: 173124 FIRST WORD: Dept | |
| 189: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today opened the 2013 Memory Loss Conference to address issues of dementia, such as Alzheimers disease, and related disorders. The two day conference runs all day and tomorrow (November 23), at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Todays agenda offers education and information to benefit professionals who work in healthcare, aging, and caregiving. Tomorrows agenda is geared toward the general public, especially care partners, friends and family of individuals with a memory loss disorder. | | | | Date Created: | 11-22-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1164**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051997 Original UID: 173133 FIRST WORD: Department | |
| 190: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Increasing numbers in the aging population has led to an increased need for caregivers. The term caregiver refers to anyone who provides assistance to someone else who needs it. Though a caregiver can be anyone it is often a family member who steps in to provide extra support and attention for an elderly loved one. The typical family caregiver is 49-year-old woman who works outside the home and for nearly five years will spend an average 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her parent. | | | | Date Created: | 11-24-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1166**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052000 Original UID: 173136 FIRST WORD: In | |
| 191: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., has recognized World War II veteran DeLoyce McMurray for service to his country. The recognition for this 87 year old state resident, which includes a proclamation from Governor Pat Quinn, takes place this month when the nation honors people who have served in armed service. | | | | Date Created: | 11-26-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1173**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052002 Original UID: 173138 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 192: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a series of public hearings to receive input from stakeholders on the expansion of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy services for residents of long term care facilities. The decision to expand the Ombudsman Program to home care and managed care settings ensures that long term care consumers have a voice regardless of the means of care. | | | | Date Created: | 12-04-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1203**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052041 Original UID: 173177 FIRST WORD: Dept. | |
| 193: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | December 10, 2013. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the Governors Conference on Aging, on December 11, 12 and 13, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Avenue, in Chicago. Each year, IDoA hosts the conference which is considered the departments largest statewide meeting of professionals who work in the field, as well as the most comprehensive training event for providers, who serve older adults. At this 32nd annual conference Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will welcome a special delegation from the Peoples Republic of China, who will participate in a panel discussion about global aging. Members of the Chinese delegation will discuss challenges facing its elderly population which is estimated to be more than 200 million adults age 60 and older; delegates will also learn about how Illinois structures its delivery of quality services in light of an ever-increasing demand. The panel discussion is set for Wednesday, December 11 during the morning intensives which begin at 9:00 a.m. | | | | Date Created: | 12-10-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1236**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052099 Original UID: 173238 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 194: | | 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 | |
| 195: | | 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 | |
| 196: | | 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 | |
| 197: | | 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 | |
| 198: | | 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 | |
| 199: | | 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 | |
| 200: | | 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 | |
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