The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities. As the population ages, services and programs for older people must evolve as well because longevity means more when quality of life is enhanced. To best serve older adults, we must also serve their families and teach younger people about the realities of aging, so many of our programs have an intergenerational emphasis. Working with Area Agencies on Aging, community-based service providers and older people themselves, the Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future generations of older Illinoisans.
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Gov. Quinn designates July as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. In support of the Department on Aging's statewide efforts to increase public awareness regarding the prevalence of elder abuse and to increase the public's knowledge regarding the signs and indicators of elder abuse, Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation, designating July 2009 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois: (View the Proclamation, 11" x 17" PDF.
View the Press Release.). Also visit the Break the Silence Web site.
NOTICE: Call for a New OASAC Member. The Older Adult Services Advisory Committee (OASAC) seeks to fill an open seat. The purpose of the Committee is to transform long-term care in Illinois through enhancment of home- and community-based services in place of nursing home placement. For more information, visit the OASA Web site.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. On February 17, President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion economic stimulus into law. The National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) developed a summary that highlights key provisions of the plan. To view it, download the Department Summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Social Security's Economic Recovery One-Time Payments. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. Everyone who is entitled to a payment is expected to receive it by late May 2009. No action is required of beneficiaries. The U.S. Social Security Administration is working on the details regarding how they will issue nearly 55 million one-time payments to beneficiaries.
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There are no notices at this time.
Interested persons may submit written comments on proposed rulemaking projects within 45 days after the date of publication of the notice.
Illinois Rules are located on the Illinois General Assembly Web site under "Rules and Regulations: Administrative Rules."
To view previous notices, see Statutes and Administrative Rules. See also Legislative Updates
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News:
7/ 17 /09 – Department on Aging hosts 23rd Annual Elder Rights Conference during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Outstanding workers and volunteers recognized at the conference in Lincolnshire
7/ 2 /09 – Department on Aging urges Illinos residents to "Break the Silence" to increase awareness for Elder Abuse
6/ 25 /09 – State Provides Cooling Centers as Safe Havens From the Heat This Summer
5/ 11 /09 – Illinois Department on Aging Hosts a Conference on Improving the Lives of Older Adults. Director Johnson leads an initiative to engage older adults in civic activities
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Did You Know? |
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- You can contact the Department's toll–free Senior HelpLine for free publications and additional information about aging services in Illinois.
- To report elder abuse, call the 24-hour, toll–free Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-800-1409, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY).
- You may obtain information about services for senior citizens anywhere across the United States by contacting the Administration on Aging's Eldercare Locator Program homepage or calling toll free at 1-800-677-1116 (Voice & TTY).
- For information on how to improve site accessibility and readability, view the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act.
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