Discover Extension's recommendations for enhancing support for Illinois seniors.
The Older Americans Act requires states to complete a comprehensive State Plan on Aging. Illinois is starting the state planning process, which involves listening to stakeholders across the state and leveraging the goals of the area agency on aging regional plans.
Learn about the suggestions Extension professionals will provide to the Department on Aging for the new State Plan on Aging on how best to support and connect with Illinois seniors and family caregivers through the matrix of Older Americans Act programs.
Presenter: Sandy Pastore is the Home and Community Services division manager at the Illinois Department of Aging.
Check out additional workshops in the GRAC Health Series:
Get up-to-date information of interest to Illinois communities in this series of webinars.
Be in the Know About Aging Network Services | Aug. 15, Noon
According to 2020 Census data, Illinois's 65+ population is now over 16% and growing, and this percentage is much higher in many rural areas of the State. Overwhelmingly, older adults want to "age in place" in their homes and community rather than moving to a nursing facility.
Explore home and community-based programs and services available from the Illinois Department of Aging for older adults and their caregivers throughout Illinois, including information on how to link with local organizations in your area.
Presenter: Liz Vogt, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Department on Aging.
An Update on Department of Human Services and Community Family Services Programs | Aug. 29, Noon
Explore recent updates on DHS programs across Illinois, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - TANF, and Medicaid programs. The Illinois Department of Human Services mission is to help Illinois residents achieve self-sufficiency, independence, and health to the greatest extent possible by providing integrated family-oriented services, promoting prevention, and establishing measurable outcomes in partnership with communities.
Presenter: Diane Campbell is a regional administrator for the Department of Human Services and Family Community Services.
State Plan on Aging | Sept. 5, Noon
The Older Americans Act requires states to complete a comprehensive State Plan on Aging. Illinois is starting the state planning process, which involves listening to stakeholders across the state and leveraging the goals of the area agency on aging regional plans.
Learn about the suggestions Extension professionals will provide to the Department on Aging for the new State Plan on Aging on how best to support and connect with Illinois seniors and family caregivers through the matrix of Older Americans Act programs.
Presenter: Sandy Pastore is the Home and Community Services division manager at the Illinois Department of Aging.
