IL: Senior Issues
Older Illinoisans have a resource to address climate change
The country is feeling the chill of winter now, but 2023 will be in the history books as the hottest year on record. And worries are growing about …
Open enrollment for public, private health insurance begins soon
Open enrollment begins soon for most employer-sponsored health care coverage and benefits plans for the calendar year 2024. In Illinois, there will …
Report: Older Adults Lack Emergency Plan for Natural Disasters
Emergency rescue officials say many older adults in Illinois and elsewhere are not as prepared as they should be to respond to natural and man-made di…
Illinois Seniors Can Get Help Finding Benefits, Resources
If you're an older adult, or if there's a senior in your life, you may not realize there are many benefits available in Illinois to make life a …
Increased Work Requirements Mean Fewer SNAP Benefits for Ilinoisans
Almost 2 million people in Illinois receive SNAP food assistance, but several hundred thousand are expected to lose access to it at the end of …
Illinois Senior Centers: Not Just for Aged
Some Illinois senior centers aren't just focusing on the 65+ demographic but are beginning to include people aged 50+. The U.S. Census indicates the …
IL Legislation Would Help People Avoid Medical Debt
A new report finds thousands of low-income or uninsured people in Illinois face medical debt that is depleting their savings and, in some cases…
Will-Making Can Reduce Stress, Cost for Loved Ones
August is National Make-a-Will Month, and if you still have not started, experts emphasized there is no good reason to put it off. End-of-life …
Hacer testamento puede reducir estrés y costos para los seres queridos
Agosto ha sido el Mes Nacional para Hacer un Testamento, y si aún no ha comenzado, los expertos dicen que no hay una buena razón para …
IL Advocates Work to Build Support for Medical Aid In Dying
Advocates in Illinois are working in communities across the state to garner support for medical aid in dying, which they say guarantees terminally …
Groups Urge End-of-Life Planning During Alzheimer's Awareness Month
CHICAGO -- Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in Illinois, and groups advocating for end-of-life planning say now is the time to …
Advocates for End-of-Life Options: Put Your Choices In Writing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - On National Healthcare Decisions Day, advocates for end-of-life options are urging people to make a formal plan for the health …