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Gov. Quinn Launches Statewide Campaign to Increase Older Adults’ Community Participation
Announcement Made At Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Gov. Pat Quinn today detailed plans for a year-long campaign that will encourage older adults to engage in community activities. 2010: The…
State $200 Million Behind in Payments to Agencies Providing Care to Thousands of Older Illinoisans
Nearly 200 care providers face shutdowns, layoffs due to State’s inability to pay overdue bills, leaving Illinois’ seniors to fend for themselves AARP, advocates call on State to adopt urgent…
Illinois Seniors Reminded To Apply Now Online for Illinois Cares Rx To Avoid a Break in Coverage
For more information on Illinois Cares Rx, call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 or visit cbrx.il.gov Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is reminding Illinois seniors to sign…
State Promotes Awareness About Alzheimer’s Disease, Thanks Caregivers and Offers Resources for Support
The Illinois Department on Aging kicked off two days of conferences to address issues of Alzheimer’s Disease. Today’s full day Alzheimer Awareness Family Caregiver Conference is geared towards care partners,…
Survey Finds Nearly 70 Percent of Illinois AARP Members Support Health Care Reform Legislation
Association Urges Senators to Support Key Provisions of the Bill as Measure Moves to their Chamber A new poll of Illinois AARP members released today finds strong support across party…
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Announces Availability of Home Heating Assistance Grants
Seniors, People with Disabilities Can Apply Early for LIHEAP Governor Pat Quinn today urged seniors and people with disabilities to take advantage of tomorrow’s early application date for winter heating…