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Madigan warns residents about medical alert service scam

Complaints to attorney general's office report unsolicited calls seeking individuals' financial information

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[June 12, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- Attorney General Madigan is alerting Illinois residents to be wary of unsolicited calls advertising purported free medical alert services. Following an uptick in complaints reported to her office, Madigan said call recipients should ignore the solicitation and not provide any personal information to the caller.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Nominations sought for Area Agency on Aging's Dorothy S. Kimball Award

SPRINGFIELD -- Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Dorothy S. Kimball Award, presented by the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, for outstanding accomplishment in the field of aging.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Madigan: Legislation requiring review of suspicious adult deaths sent to governor's desk

Measure would require review of at-home deaths of at-risk elderly or disabled adults

SPRINGFIELD -- Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Friday that a bill passed unanimously by the General Assembly would establish review teams of medical professionals, service providers and law enforcement agencies to evaluate suspicious deaths of at-risk elderly or people with disabilities who are living in private residences in Illinois. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, and Sen. Bill Haine, D-Alton, now goes to the governor for his signature.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Transitioning from CEO to retiree: Why you need a 5-year plan

3 steps you can take now to realize your goals

Today's 50-something CEOs tend to have vague dreams of more fishing, traveling or sailing when they retire, but they don't know when that might be, so they haven't begun planning for it.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Oasis Lunch and Learn: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland announces program for family caregivers

In cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County, the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland has scheduled a Lunch and Learn program for informal caregivers of older adults and for grandparents and other relatives raising children. The program will be at the Oasis Senior Center, 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, on May 28 from noon to 1 p.m.   (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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Gov. Quinn proclaims May as Older Americans Month in Illinois

Observance highlights state's commitment to providing quality programs that offer independent living and other protections to seniors

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Illinois and joins the Illinois Department on Aging to honor more than 2 million adults age 60 years or older who live in the state. The governor's proclamation coincides with the national observance. Since 1963, the observance each year in May has proven a proud tradition in honoring the value that older adults contribute to our communities.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


State Dept. on Aging praises residents and staff of long-term care facilities in observance of Nursing Home Week

Ombudsman program protects standard of care to improve residents' quality of life

SPRINGFIELD -- In observance of National Nursing Home Week, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praises long-term care advocates and caregivers. National Nursing Home Week, as promoted by the American Health Care Association, runs the week after Mother's Day to honor residents, family members, staff and volunteers who help nursing home residents. This year's awareness week, which runs through May 18, stresses that residents should feel satisfied and staff should feel they have contributed in a meaningful way. (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Elderly Service Officer of the Year nominations sought

CARBONDALE -- The 10th annual award for Elderly Service Officer of the Year will be presented by Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office at the 17th annual Illinois TRIAD Conference Sept. 12-13 in East Peoria. Law enforcement agencies, local elder abuse provider agencies, long-term care regional ombudsman programs and Area Agencies on Aging, which work with the most vulnerable older people, are invited to nominate an ESO from their area.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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