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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.
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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
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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
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New caregiver support group forming
Recognizing the need caregivers
have for support in the challenges they face, The Christian Village
is organizing a local caregiver support group. Called Caregivers
Together, the new group is open to all caregivers.
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It's never too late to start birding
DECATUR -- An Adult Beginning
Birders (18 and over) program will be offered by the Illinois Raptor
Center on Sunday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Social Security announces new mobile site for smartphone users
Agency
leverages technology to meet customer service expectations
BALTIMORE -- Carolyn W. Colvin,
acting commissioner of Social Security, announced this week that the
agency is offering a new mobile-optimized website, specifically
aimed at smartphone users across the country.
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Senior designations for financial advisers
Reducing
consumer confusion and risks
WASHINGTON -- The Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau posted a report with recommendations on financial
advisers for seniors.
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Gov. Quinn proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois
Serve
Illinois Commission commends volunteers and promotes service to
bring generations together
SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Pat Quinn
proclaimed May 6-10 as Senior Corps Week in Illinois. Senior Corps
connects volunteers 55 and older with people and organizations to
serve as mentors, coaches or companions to those in need.
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