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.
View the Illinois Department on Aging Fiscal Year 2010 Enacted Budget (PDF).
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Are you looking for assistance? Find out what federal, state and local programs you may qualify for by visiting www.benefitscheckup.org. You may also download the booklet, State and Federal Programs for Older Adults (PDF).
Search for housing. The Illinois Department on Aging is a sponsor of ILHousingSearch.org, which provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. For more information, please visit www.ilhousingsearch.org.
Find the right long-term care facility. The Consumer Choice Information Reports Web site provides critical information to help families find the appropriate long-term care facility for their aging loved ones. For more information, please visit CCIR.
Seniors Ride Free. Mass transit agencies statewide are required to allow older adults aged 65 and older to use main line and fixed route public transit service for free.
For more information, please visit www.illinois.gov/transit/.
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ACCESS regular updates on seasonal flu and H1N1 flu on the state's emergency Web site at www.ready.illinois.gov.
NOTICE: Call for New OASAC Members. The Older Adult Services Advisory Committee (OASAC) seeks to fill two open seats. 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.
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- Documents (see PDFs below) have been filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to start the Second Notice Period for the rulemaking project affecting the Community Care Program. The Second Notice Period will run for approximately 45 days from the date of filing on September 17, 2009. This matter will be reviewed at an upcoming monthly meeting held by the Joint Committee.
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:
11/ 16 /09 – State Promotes Awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and Thanks Caregivers and Offers Resources for Support. State hosts Nov. 16 and 17 conferences in Springfield for caregivers and families of Alzheimer’s patients
10/ 09 /09 – Department on Aging Announces Senior Hall of Fame Inductees and the Governor’s Unique Achievement Awards. Seniors recognized for their community service
10/ 06 /09 – Department on Aging Calls Attention to the Rights of Residents in Long-term Care During Weeklong Observance. Residents’ Rights Week is October 4-10
9/ 25 /09 – Illinois Department on Aging Recognizes Workers and Employers in Observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week. Department hosts Annual Awards Luncheon in Springfield
9/ 24 /09 – Illinois Department on Aging Awarded a Federal Grant to Enhance Community-Based Respite Care Programs. Illinois is one of only 12 states chosen
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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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