Organization | • | Illinois Department on Aging | [X] |
| | 61: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the 31st Annual Governors Conference on Aging, on December 12, 13 and 14, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water Street, in Chicago. | | | | Date Created: | 12 11 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1357**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046138 Original UID: 25689 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 62: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The three-year Illinois State Plan is the planning document that the Illinois Department on Aging produces to guide Older Americans Act-related programmatic activities and services for older adults, family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren and direct the statewide effort to transform the state's long-term care system for Illinois' frail elderly residents. The Plan establishes priorities and identifies Department on Aging initiatives in fulfilling the overall mission to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers. | | | | Date Created: | 01 23 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000048411 Original UID: 170659 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 63: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 64: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 65: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 66: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 67: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 68: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 69: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is encouraging employers to recognize the contributions of older adults in the workplace in observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week. Each year during the last full week of September, the observance sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor highlights how communities benefit from the contributions of older workers who have remained on the job. The theme for this years observance is that older workers are a valuable asset for employers, especially as it relates to mentoring and being a role model for younger workers. | | | | Date Created: | 09-25-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 971**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052622 Original UID: 173836 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 70: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 September 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September is Healthy Aging Month, the annual observance that focuses attention on the positive aspects of growing older. And on the last day of the observance, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded it is a good time for older adults to assess how they are doing and take preventive measures regarding their health such as getting a seasonal flu shot. | | | | Date Created: | 09-30-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 994**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052650 Original UID: 173865 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 71: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) wrapped up the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, held August 20 through 22, in Oak Brook. The annual conference (formerly the Elder Rights Conference) marked the 28th year IDoA has hosted the event where service providers, advocates and other professionals gathered to learn the latest information on the topic of elder rights. At Fridays conclusion of the annual conference, IDoA presented an awards ceremony to recognize the 2014 Outstanding Adult Protective Services Caseworker and Community Long Term Care Ombudsman Awardees. | | | | Date Created: | 08-27-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1007**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052727 Original UID: 173949 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 72: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 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: | 09-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1086**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054080 Original UID: 175399 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 73: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton will attend the 2014 City of Chicago Senior Fest set for Thursday, September 18, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in downtown Chicagos Millennium Park. For the third straight year, Director Holton will meet and greet attendees, specifically Chicago residents ages 60 and better, who attend the free fest which will offer food, fun, health screenings and more. | | | | Date Created: | 09-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1093**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054096 Original UID: 175415 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 74: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | September has a number of health awareness observances for older adults, including Healthy Aging Month, Adult Immunization Week (September 23 to 27), and Falls Prevention Day on September 23. All the observances have in common the fact they draw attention to the importance of good health. In observance, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is urging older adults to take steps to be healthy. | | | | Date Created: | 09-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1112**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054140 Original UID: 175478 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 75: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | October is Residents Rights month, as started in 1981 by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care to highlight the importance of resident focused care. In keeping with this years theme Better Staffing: They Key to Better Care, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, PhD., is encouraging people to become educated about long term care. In addition to providing services for older adults to remain living in their homes, IDoA also serves residents living in long term care facilities. | | | | Date Created: | 10-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1180**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054445 Original UID: 175659 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 76: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This publication describes a wealth of government programs and benefits available to older adults and their families. Toll-free numbers, special numbers for the hearing impaired and other important phone numbers are given, and State Units on Aging are listed. | | | | Date Created: | 06-01-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | IOCI 13-828 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000057043 Original UID: 178067 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 77: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The three-year Illinois State Plan is the planning document that the Illinois Department on Aging produces to guide Older Americans Act-related programmatic activities and services for older adults, family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren and direct the statewide effort to transform the state's long-term care system for Illinois' frail elderly residents. The Plan establishes priorities and identifies Department on Aging initiatives in fulfilling the overall mission to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers. | | | | Date Created: | 09-01-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000059393 Original UID: 180362 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 78: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 November 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., will be honored by the Latino Alzheimers and Memory Disorders Alliance (LAMDA) at a reception this evening in Melrose Park. LAMDA serves Latino families and collaborates with community partners to educate, empower and support caregivers of Alzheimers and memory disorders. | | | | Date Created: | 11-13-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1327**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000067986 Original UID: 187388 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 79: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 December 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host the Governors Conference on Aging and Disability on December 10, 11 and 12, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. This is the 33rd annual 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 and people with disabilities. | | | | Date Created: | 12-09-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1424**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000068391 Original UID: 187835 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 80: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 May 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities. | | | | Date Created: | 05-29-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000088498 Original UID: 199531 FIRST WORD: State | |
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