Illinois Aging Together is a statewide movement for aging equity. Campaigning for an aging plan in Illinois. Reframing aging in terms of justice and momentum.
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RELEASE: In Roundtable, @SenDuckworth and @RepSchakowsky Emphasize that Community Care is a Necessity, Not a Luxury.
We worked with @accessliving, @arcillinois, @ActiveRetirees, @SeniorCaucus, @ILAgingTogether, @SEIUhciimk, & more on this event.
In Full: caringacross.org/news/illino…
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Health & Medicine is seeking Chicagoland graduate students for our Fall Equity Intern cohort! Don't miss our September 1st deadline! ow.ly/Z65H50KuToB
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Hear from Director Paula Basta about what IDoA is doing to ensure an adequate supply of home care aides and other direct care staff to meet the needs of the growing older adult population in Illinois.
Register for the virtual forum on June 22: hmprg.app.neoncrm.com/np/cli…
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Time to apply for Caring Across's paid six-month Care Fellowship! We've extended the deadline. Apply by June 6th: caringacross.org/2022-care-f…
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Welcome to the Age Guide podcast! Our 2nd episode shines a light on the struggles & challenges facing long-term care residents & aims to inspire change around policies & practices. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #TheAgeGuidePodcast #ILOlderAdults ow.ly/Lzyj50IjNye
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.@NCOAging is seeking nominations of individuals or organizations that are working to ensure everyone has the right to age well.
Learn more and submit your nomination by March 25 at: na.eventscloud.com/website/2…
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With IL legislative session coming to a close & campaign season ramping up, it's crucial for us to know about the policies that impact us as we age & how to advocate for our communities
Learn more and get support through #ILAgingTogether's academies here: ow.ly/QPL050Ijc9m
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AgeOptions is testing a #nutrition program to meet the needs of older adults who struggle to shop for food but have the ability and desire to cook!
Learn more about our current meal programs: ageoptions.org/resource/meal…
#olderadults #aging #oakpark #chicago #meals
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Chicago LGBTQ leader Kim Hunt working for equality fox32chicago.com/video/10418…
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**WE NEED WITNESS SLIPS SIGNED!!** Tomorrow in IL, legislators will hear a bill that would provide 7.5 million dollars to CILS like Access Living to provide home modifications to people w/disabilities. Click link, mark yourself as a 'proponent.' bit.ly/35Ionho
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BREAKING. The White House is announcing a set of nursing home reforms including 1) minimum staffing standards; 2) increased accountability for poor performance; 3) increased transparency.
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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Contact your legislators to break barriers against LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Illinois! Visit @AIDSchicago's Advocacy Action Center p2a.co/rsqmh1s
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Lightfoot slow to act on promises but won praise for rejecting a permit to allow a car- and metal-shredding operation on the Southeast Side. ‘This is what environmental justice looks like,’ EPA Administrator Michael Regan said. ow.ly/7IEY50I0uKQ
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If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP) or need to know what your enrollment options are, you can look at this article. Right now is the MAP Open Enrollment Period which is your chance to relook at your options if you are currently enrolled in one.
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With the IL State Legislature in full swing this spring 2022 session, it's an excellent time to get informed about the policies that impact all of our lives as we age.
Academies are scheduled for:
-March 24th & 31st
-April 22nd & 29th
Register here: illinoisagingtogether.org/ev…
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Nothing can stop Julia "The Hurricane" Hawkins.
The 106-year-old set a world record last year: She won the title for the fastest 100-meter dash in the age 105+ category at the Louisiana Senior Games. (@hereandnow) n.pr/3JjTMVN
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Learn more about the research-based framework produced and proven to translate overarching concerns of older adults and can forward priorities for the Aging Network. The session will be lead by facilitators Tracey Colagrossi and Karen Kolb.
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Don't miss out on our February Wednesday Webinar!
Register here: hmprg.app.neoncrm.com/np/cli…
#ILAgingTogether
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States can help educate the public and address misunderstandings about #PalliativeCare by:
➡️Sharing info on palliative care
➡️Engaging stakeholders and partners
➡️Encouraging providers to educate people about palliative care
Learn more: bit.ly/3KWVeyW
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Ashley DeGarmo shared five solutions to address the behavioral health crisis among older adults, one of which is incentivizing and promoting career paths in geriatric behavioral health to address the physician workforce shortage. Go to thirdhorizonstrategies.com/a… to read all five!