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Edwards County Council on Aging Chair Provides Context on Grayville Senior Center Hulabaloo

Wednesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s all going to be ok. That’s the message from Edwards County Council on Aging Chairman Doug Raber. He tells WROY/WRUL News that it was at the November 19th meeting where the Edwards County Center Board received some information that was proven incorrect. That... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline is June 1; submissions are now being accepted in multiple categories Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older and persons... Read More.

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IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continually updating COVID-19 resources Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) on Monday announced the launch of a new agency website that includes easy-to-access contact information for providers, links to social media newsfeeds, IDoA program and service information, and enhanced search capabilities that pinpoints services. The... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the... Read More.

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IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th. During open enrollment, eligible... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during Medicare Open Enrollment occurring October 15th through December 7th. With over 300 SHIP offices across Illinois, the agency... Read More.

IL Dept. on Aging Hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

At this year’s Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) hosts a variety of activities for older adults, their families and friends on Senior Day, Monday, August 14th. The event is open to the public and adults age 60 and older receive... Read More.

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Illinois Department on Aging tips for winter weather preparedness

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

To combat the dangers of extreme winter weather, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has compiled a list of tips and signs to look out for to avoid serious safety and health complications. The environmental conditions during winter in Illinois pose a health risk... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: aging

Edwards County Council on Aging Chair Provides Context on Grayville Senior Center Hulabaloo

IL Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

IL Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment

IL Dept. on Aging Hosts Senior Day at Illinois State Fair

Illinois Department on Aging tips for winter weather preparedness

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