Caregiving in Crisis
AgeOptions says Thank You to the 53 million unpaid family members and friends who are caregivers in the US, and to all the grandparents and older adults raising children under 18.
Turning Up the Volume on Ageism
Well it’s all right, even if you’re old and gray Well it’s all right, you still got something to sayThe Traveling Wilburys, End of the Line
Contrary to the hopeful lyrics, older adults often aren’t considered to have “something to say.” They ar…
AgeOptions’ response to our community during COVID-19
Information & Assistance
The Information and Assistance Team has experienced a surge of callers looking for help securing food, increasing from roughly 5% of calls before the COVID-19 epidemic to 46% at peak. They also assist callers needin…
A Letter from Diane Slezak: AgeOptions President and CEO
We are nine months into the pandemic and despite the fact that it seems like we should be back to business as usual, we are far from it. The work we’re doing with our partners is critical.
This is a time like no other in our lives. Despite …
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 30, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 23, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 16, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 9, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: December 2, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 25, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 18, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 11, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: November 4, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Virtual Sing-along Cafe: October 28, 2020
Nothing lifts your heart more than singing songs you love with the people you love! The leaders of the Good Memories Choir are offering you an easy, fun hour of sing-along joy every week.
Sign Up for Active Daily Living Information on AgeOptions Website
Older adults, their families and friends can sign up to receive useful information through the Active Daily Living section of AgeOptions’ website. This interactive resource page includes Age in Place Guides, Quick Care Tips, Health Care Navigators…
Older Adults and People with Disabilities May Be at Risk for Abuse During Pandemic
The safety measures put in place to protect older adults and adults with disabilities from COVID-19 unfortunately may also put them at greater risk for abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect, according to Jamie Farrell, AgeOptions Aging and…
Virtual Take Charge of Your Health and Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes Starting Soon
Do you or someone you care for have diabetes or an ongoing health condition? A free Take Charge workshop may be a good fit for you! Join the AgeOptions Take Charge of Your Health team from the comfort of your home to build skills and gain confiden…
IDOA Director Paula Basta Joins Thrive with Pride Monthly Plenary
Paula Basta, director of the Illinois Department on Aging, headlined AgeOptions’ July Thrive with Pride virtual plenary. Approximately 35 people joined the discussion, during which Director Basta shared helpful resources, including information on …
Spotlight on: Soo Yeon Lee AgeOptions Board of Directors
Soo Yeon Lee joined the AgeOptions Board of Directors in March 2019 and chairs the Resource Development Committee.
She is a partner at Mauck & Baker, LLC, a law firm in downtown Chicago. She concentrates her practice in the areas of litigat…
Illinois SMP Celebrates 25 Years of Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse
For 25 years, Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol, widely known as SMP, has been a leader in fighting health care fraud. In 1995, AgeOptions was awarded one of the first five grants for a federal demonstration project to provide outreach and education…
45th Annual Volunteer Recognition Becomes a Virtual Celebration
Like most everything this year, AgeOptions’ 45th annual Volunteer Recognition had to forego its traditional festive luncheon. But we couldn’t miss the opportunity to honor the selfless individuals who give their time, energy and talents at organiz…
H.O.P.E. by AgeOptions Helps Eligible Nursing Home Residents Move Back to the Community
Imagine being 56 years old and living in a nursing home for four years. When you entered the nursing home your health was poor but it has since improved. However, you gave up your apartment and now don’t have as many supports in the community. You…
Responding to Community Needs With $5.6 Million in CARES Act Funds
AgeOptions has received $5.6 million through the CARES Act, which we are using to address the needs and challenges – food, social isolation, mental health, legal assistance and more – faced by older adults and people with disabilities as a result …
A Letter from Diane Slezak: AgeOptions President and CEO
Thank you for your contributions to Celebrating Community! Since we are unable to gather for our October fundraising event, we held a virtual event. Humana kicked it off with a generous $50,000 donation as the Presenting Sponsor. Following Humana’…