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Title:  

IL Dept on Aging calls for action in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 June 14 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  June 14, 2013. In recognition of tomorrows World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., encourages people to report suspected cases. Research shows that elder abuse is one of the biggest issues facing older adults. The national observance attempts to shine a light on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. 
 Date Created:  06 14 2013 
 Agency ID:  652**13 
 ISL ID:  000000050307   Original UID: 171245 FIRST WORD: IL 
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Title:  

State Kicks Off Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference by Focusing on Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 July 31 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today opened its Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference which runs through August 2, in Oak Brook. Formerly called the Elder Rights Conference, for the past 26 years IDoA has presented this three day meeting for service providers, advocates and other professionals to get information and learn the latest on the topic of elder rights. Changing the name of the conference coincides with IDoA extending its protective services to people with disabilities ages 18 to 59 who live in a domestic setting. During todays agenda, stakeholders will present insight on education and protocols to help prevent financial abuse. 
 Date Created:  07-31-2013 
 Agency ID:  802**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051169   Original UID: 171987 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Recognizes Elder Abuse Caseworkers and Long Term Care Ombudsmen at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 August 5 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, held July 31 through August 2, in Oak Brook. The conference (formerly the Elder Rights Conference) marked the 27th year service providers, advocates and other professionals gathered to learn the latest information on the topic of elder rights. IDoA hosts the conference each summer which usually coincides with the states Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention campaign in July. At the conclusion of the annual conference was an awards ceremony to recognize this years winners for their commitment and service in the area of elder rights. 
 Date Created:  08-05-2013 
 Agency ID:  814**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051180   Original UID: 172000 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

Dept on Aging Hosts Activities for Seniors and their Families at the Illinois State Fair

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 August 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will again host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 8 - 18, in Springfield. IDoA will offer a special lineup of 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 free to the fair on Senior Day which is Monday August 12. 
 Date Created:  08-09-2013 
 Agency ID:  823**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051193   Original UID: 172014 FIRST WORD: Dept 
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Title:  

IL Dept on Aging presents family fun and contests on August 12 Senior Day at the State Fair

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 August 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  August 12, 2013. The Illinois Department on Aging invites older adults and their families to activities during the State Fair, which runs through August 18, in Springfield. The department is hosting activities for 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 partners offer free health screenings, and information about programs to benefit seniors. Attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted to the fair for free today which is Senior Day. IDoA presents some State Fair favorites and invites guests to todays Senior Spelling Bee Finals. 
 Date Created:  08-12-2013 
 Agency ID:  836**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051229   Original UID: 172057 FIRST WORD: IL 
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Title:  

Dept on Aging Announces Agreement for the Nutrition Program in East Central Illinois Communities

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 September 4 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today announced an agreement has been reached regarding the nutrition program in 14 counties of the area served by the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA). IDoA conducted a special review in response to the concerns expressed by so many people in East Central Illinois communities regarding the nutrition program and the plan to change from hot delivered meals to frozen meals. 
 Date Created:  09-04-2013 
 Agency ID:  910**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051328   Original UID: 172217 FIRST WORD: Dept 
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Title:  

In Honor of Grandparents Day State Praises Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 September 6 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  In observance of Grandparents Day on Sunday, August 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:  913**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051331   Original UID: 172221 FIRST WORD: In 
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Title:  

In Honor of Grandparents Day State Praises Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Corrected)

 
 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 
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Title:  

State Recognizes Adult Day Service Providers During Awareness Week from September 15th to 21st

 
 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 
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Title:  

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period Starts October 15; Department on Aging Offers Free Counseling

 
 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 
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Title:  

IL Dept on Aging hosts the Senior Hall of Fame Ceremony

 
 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 
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Title:  

Department on Aging Announces Senior Hall of Fame Inductees; Presents Governors Unique Achievement Awards

 
 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 
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Title:  

State Director on Aging to Speak at a Meeting of Gerontology Professionals

 
 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 
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Title:  

Affirmative Action Plan fiscal year 2015 / Department on Aging

 
 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 
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Title:  

Dept on Aging hosts the two day Memory Loss Conference

 
 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 
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Title:  

Department on Aging hosts annual Memory Loss Conference during Alzheimers Awareness Month

 
 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 
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Title:  

In Observance of Caregivers Awareness Month, State Reminds Families about Resources to Assist

 
 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 
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Title:  

State Recognizes World War II Veteran for Military Service; Proclaims DeLoyce McMurray Day in Illinois

 
 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 
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Title:  

Dept. on Aging kicks off a series of public hearings December 5 on expanding long term care ombudsman service

 
 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. 
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Title:  

State Hosts 32nd Annual Governors Conference on Aging

 
 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 
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