AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging of suburban Cook County, Illinois.
Oak Park, IL
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AgeOptions has joined the EJCC's Never EVER Campaign. Know what the government will never ask you to do — because only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. 27% of family caregivers support someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia (National Alliance for Caregiving). You're not alone. Find support at AgeOptions.org or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Help-line: 800-272-3900
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AgeOptions' Cristina Diaz presented at the 2026 NANASP Annual Training Conference in Chicago on innovative family caregiving services and supports. Proud to be part of this national conversation on healthy aging.
Honoring Juneteenth today, a day of freedom and resilience. We recognize the strength and history of the community whose story we celebrate. Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday.
Happy Pride Month! AgeOptions is proud to serve LGBTQ+ older adults across suburban Cook County and connect them to the resources they need to live well.
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LGBT+ and allied older adults in Bellwood gathered for Talk and Paint — art, community, and benefits access in one afternoon. Thank you to Speaker Welch and Chicago Methodist Senior Services. thrivingwithpride.org
Join Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions for a 50+ Pride fundraiser! June 20, 2–5 PM at The Closet. All proceeds support LGBTQ+ older adults in suburban Cook County. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pride-i…
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Financial exploitation of older adults is more common than most people realize. This June 15, know the facts and share them. #WEAAD
It's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We sat down with AgeOptions' Patrick Dixon to talk financial exploitation — the warning signs, the impact, and how to help. Watch and share. #WEAAD
AgeOptions' Sam Welton, Rita Garcia, & Rob Mapes attended the NCOA Age+Action Conference in Arlington, VA, advocating for the Older Americans Act on Hill Day and bringing home key strategies for our falls prevention coalition work. A national falls prevention initiative is coming
We had SO much fun at Southwest Regional Center and Berwyn Senior Center for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! Our SMP team was in the building. Want to learn more? Call (708) 383-0258 or visit ageoptions.org.
Paint, talk, and connect! Talk and Paint is a free event for LGBT+ and allied older adults featuring art, conversation, and an on-site Benefits Access Specialist. RSVP: forms.office.com/r/jDynK57Ki…
June 12 | 1–3 PM | 439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood
Thank you, Speaker @SpeakerWelchIL!
AgeOptions’ Advisory Council met yesterday — in person and virtually — to help shape services for older adults across suburban Cook County. Grateful for every voice at the table.
Are you a family caregiver looking for support? Join @agingcareconns for their free 6-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop! Thursdays, June 18–July 23, 1:00–2:30 pm in La Grange. Contact Eve at (708) 603-2328 or [email protected] to register.
Older Americans Month ends today and Taisha Selby from AgeOptions is closing us out. Champion Your Health is more than a theme. It is a commitment we carry every single day.
Resilience in Action. Our 2025 Year in Review is here! Click here for the full report: Annual Report - AgeOptions
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The momentum is building and we need to keep pushing! We have been getting a lot of press to fight for increased Home-Delivered Meals funding across Illinois. Watch and read below.
Press Conference: youtu.be/j2WUQ07GOzs ABC7 Chicago: abc7chicago.com/post/chicago…
The budget is still being considered and older adults can't wait. Diane Slezak joined AAA leaders and IL legislators calling for a $10M increase in Home-Delivered Meals funding. Rising costs. Growing waitlists. Act now: ageoptions.org/about-ageopti…
