The Illinois Department on Aging unexpectedly released an additional $1.1 million to AgeOptions for home-delivered meals during the current state 2017 Fiscal Year.
The new funding will support a second meal per day for many of our current clients, shelf-stable meals for weather and other emergencies during the year, additional special diet meals, and expanded outreach.
Professionally, John Lee says, he spends almost all his time thinking about the aging community and the aging population. As senior director, Medicare Part D, for the Walgreen Company, he leads the company's multi-billion dollar Medicare Part D business segment.
A new member of AgeOptions Board of Directors, he also has a long-time personal interest in aging and the concerns of older adults - including his grandmother.
This spring brings plenty of challenges to the Illinois and suburban Cook County Aging Networks. This article by AgeOptions CEO reflects on the new paradigm in Washington, D.C., the on-going stalemate in Springfield and the requirements for AgeOptions to move ahead.
What it means to age has changed, and this year's Older Americans Month observance and its theme - Age Out Loud - challenge us to recognize and celebrate what getting older looks like today.
Several AgeOptions staff and Board of Directors members attended Aging in America, the annual American Society on Aging (ASA) conference, with some making presentations on a variety of topics. Jonathan Lavin, AgeOptions president and CEO, was a co-chair of the conference, which took place March 20-24 in Chicago.
The Make Medicare Work (MMW) Coalition recognized two of its outstanding members at the annual MMW Advocacy Summit April 7. Kelly Rice of Howard Brown Health Centers and Dave Lecik of the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), Illinois Department on Aging, received the 2017 MMW Member Award for their contributions to the coalition.
Luck won't stop scammers, but individuals can fight fraud by being prepared. That was the message at a St. Patrick's Day fraud prevention fair hosted by Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at AgeOptions and South Suburban Senior Services of Catholic Charities.
Agencies and communities throughout the Chicagoland area are invited to nominate volunteers who contribute their time and talents to improving the quality of life for older adults. Volunteers will be honored at AgeOptions' 42nd Annual Luncheon and Volunteer Recognition June 15.
AgeOptions' 13th annual event will take place October 12 in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago. You are invited to support our mission of serving older adults and their families as a sponsor or by donating to the silent auction.
And please join us October 12 as we recognize innovation and creativity throughout the entire aging community. Enjoy a fabulous evening with our legendary silent auction, great music and food, and an opportunity to network with more than 350 guests. Call AgeOptions at (708)383-0258 for additional information.
