AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging of suburban Cook County, Illinois.
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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
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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
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Jun 12
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
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Jun 10
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.
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Jun 9
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!
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Jun 5
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.
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Jun 3
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 emoreno@agingcareconnections.org to register.
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May 29
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.
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May 28
Resilience in Action. Our 2025 Year in Review is here! Click here for the full report: Annual Report - AgeOptions
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May 27
Continue reading and take action now!
Chicago Tribune: chicagotribune.com/2026/05/1…
Take Action: ageoptions.org/about-ageopti…
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May 27
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…
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May 26
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…
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May 22
AgeOptions President & CEO Diane Slezak was honored to serve as keynote speaker at the Metropolitan Asian Family Services Mini Fundraiser 2026. Grateful for the partnerships that strengthen our community and help older adults thrive.
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May 22
Our CEO Diane Slezak joined Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford & @ABC7Chicago's Tanja Babich to discuss rising grocery prices and the growing need for Home Delivered Meals for older adults across Illinois.
Watch the full interview: abc7chicago.com/post/chicago…
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May 21
Caregivers are champions too. This #OlderAmericansMonth, AgeOptions celebrates Mrs. Patricia LeSure and every caregiver who shows up for others while championing their own health. Watch her story! @MetroFamChicago
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Apr 9
Join us April 14 at the Berkeley Public Library for a FREE session on money-saving tips & benefits for adults 60 , caregivers, and people with disabilities.
✅ Learn resources
✅Get screened for benefits
📞Can’t attend? Call (708) 383-0258 ext. 393 for a benefit screening!
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Apr 8
Food security is vital to healthy aging, especially for older adults on fixed incomes. At AgeOptions, we connect people to nutritious meals that support health and social connection.
Learn more: ageoptions.org/resources/nut…
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Apr 8
Technology is changing fast and older adults shouldn’t be left behind.
AgeOptions offers FREE Northstar Digital Literacy training to help older adults stay connected, confident, and informed.
Learn more: ageoptions.org/resources/lib…
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Apr 7
Are you Parenting A Second Time Around?
Join AgeOptions for a FREE 8‑week PASTA workshop for grandparents & relatives raising children.
📅 April 14–June 2 (Tuesdays)
⏰11 AM–1 PM CT
💻Zoom
Register: Call Cynthia Ayala @ (708) 934‑2229
#PASTA #Caregivers #Grandparents
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Apr 6
We want your input! AgeOptions invites you to comment on our FY2027 Area Plan on Aging, shaping services for older adults, people with disabilities & caregivers in suburban Cook County.
View the plan, sign up for a Zoom hearing, or make written comments: connect.ageoptions.org/publi…
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