Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 41: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 May 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of May as Older Americans Month, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson today served as keynote speaker at the City of Evanston's 13th Aging Well Conference. The Aging Well Conference hosted older adults, their families, professionals and other caregivers. | | | | Date Created: | 05 13 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 580**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036031 Original UID: 17158 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 42: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 July 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | . Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson today kicked off Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, in Illinois. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act (physical, sexual, emotional, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation, or financial exploitation) by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult 60 years of age or older. | | | | Date Created: | 07 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 779**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036615 Original UID: 17725 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 43: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is sending notifications to seniors who are eligible to receive free rides on public transit service. The department has mailed postcards that verify the senior is enrolled in the Circuit Breaker program and eligible under the Seniors Ride Free (or Disabled Ride Free) program for free rides on all fixed-route public bus and train systems, in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 08 03 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 879**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037094 Original UID: 18063 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 44: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As Illinois observes Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 11, the Illinois Department on Aging is reminding families about a program to help grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program helps assist and promote awareness of older caregivers and other relatives who are helping raise their familys children. | | | | Date Created: | 09 09 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1036**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037831 Original UID: 18752 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 45: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of September as Healthy Aging Month, the Illinois Department on Aging is urging seniors to prepare themselves for the upcoming flu season by getting their flu shot. Seniors are at increased risk for the flu, especially those who have certain chronic health conditions, so they should make getting a flu vaccine a priority. | | | | Date Created: | 09 14 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1053**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037960 Original UID: 18897 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 46: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | State Calls Attention to the Residents of Long-Term Care in Observance of Residents Rights Month. | | | | Date Created: | 10 14 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1147**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000038274 Original UID: 19104 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 47: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging today hosted the annual ceremony to announce the Senior Hall of Fame Inductees and to present the Unique Achievement Awards on behalf of Governor Pat Quinn. Todays program, held at the Executive Mansion in Springfield, recognized seniors for the special contributions they have made. | | | | Date Created: | 10 24 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1185**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039055 Original UID: 19644 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 48: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today opened the 16th Annual Memory Loss Conference to address issues of dementia, such as Alzheimers disease, and related disorders. The two day conference is November 7 and 8, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Todays agenda is geared toward care partners, friends and family of individuals with a memory loss disorder. Tomorrows agenda is for professionals in the areas of healthcare, aging, and caregiving. | | | | Date Created: | 11 07 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1243**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039119 Original UID: 19756 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 49: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is thanking family caregivers for making an extra effort to provide special attention and assistance to their loved ones. Director Holton made the comments on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday in conjunction with the November National Family Caregivers Month observance. | | | | Date Created: | 11 23 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1339**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039528 Original UID: 20074 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 50: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the 30th Annual Governors Conference on Aging, December 7, 8 and 9, at the Marriott Chicago 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. | | | | Date Created: | 12 06 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1365**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039592 Original UID: 20182 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 51: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today hosted the final activities for the Governors Conference on Aging. The three day event was December 7, 8, and 9, in downtown Chicago. This year marked the 30th annual conference which is considered the largest statewide meeting and comprehensive training for people who work in the network of serving older adults. | | | | Date Created: | 12 09 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1381**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039702 Original UID: 20221 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 52: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging director John K. Holton, Ph.D., participated in an event to launch the next phase of a statewide initiative designed to improve the health and lives of older adults and increase their involvement in service, learning and work. Unity was the theme for Mondays event, held at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. | | | | Date Created: | 01 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 43**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040401 Original UID: 20772 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 53: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the quarterly planning meeting of Generations Serving Generations, Monday, March 19, at the departments Chicago offices, in the Bilandic building, 160 N. LaSalle. Generations Serving Generations is a statewide initiative that started when Illinois was selected in 2008 to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of Older Adults. | | | | Date Created: | 03 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 236**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041683 Original UID: 21510 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 54: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will participate in a discussion about the implications of Medicaid Reform on older adults, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Wednesday, April 18, to be held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield. Director Holton will serve as a panelist during the session that will focus on rebalancing institutional, community and home based programs. | | | | Date Created: | 04 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 383**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043209 Original UID: 22709 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 55: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In observance of May as Older Americans Month, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is co-sponsoring and participating in events to honor older adults and to highlight programs that help them maintain active, healthy lifestyles in their communities. Each May, the U-S Administration on Aging issues a campaign theme to recognize older adults for the contributions they make. This year's theme Never Too Old to Play encourages older adults to stay engaged and involved in their own lives and in their communities. | | | | Date Created: | 05 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 547**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043567 Original UID: 23085 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 56: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) today hosted a seminar to highlight ways state and federal agencies can work together with financial institutions to protect consumers. The focus of the seminar is preventing financial fraud and abuse against the elderly. Financial exploitation is the most commonly reported form of abuse against older adults. The seminar is part of the IDoA annual Elder Rights Conference. | | | | Date Created: | 07 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 770**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044511 Original UID: 24009 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 57: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the 26th Annual Elder Rights Conference held last week, in Schaumburg. The conference also served to launch the States annual Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month campaign to increase awareness and urge people to report suspected cases of elder abuse. During the conference, experts shared experiences with professionals in the field to find better ways to work together and extend resources. IDoA concluded the conference by announcing the 2012 Elder Abuse and Ombudsman Awards which recognizing individuals from around the state for their commitment and service in the area of elder rights. | | | | Date Created: | 07 16 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 776**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044515 Original UID: 24014 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 58: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today gave praise for special grandparents in honor of this Sunday, September 9, Grandparents Day observance. Director Holton was referring to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or other relatives. | | | | Date Created: | 09 07 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 991**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044937 Original UID: 24411 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 59: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today reminded that September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing older. The observance proves a good time for older adults to assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding their health. | | | | Date Created: | 09 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1015**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044966 Original UID: 24439 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 60: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will give welcome remarks on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the 40th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon for the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. The event will be held at the Alumni Center on the campus of Illinois State University, in Normal. Director Holton will speak at the start of the luncheon program which begins at 1:00 p.m. | | | | Date Created: | 09 18 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1021**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044973 Original UID: 24478 FIRST WORD: State | |
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