Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Who We Are
We are the association of Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois. Each of the thirteen Area Agencies on Aging independently receive federal and state funding through the Department on Aging, and are responsible for awarding this funding to local organizations to provide services.
Since the 1970s, each Area Agency on Aging has helped to build a network of aging services at the local level, incorporating the preferences of requested by local participants. Aging services assist senior adults, their caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, people with disabilities, and veterans.
The Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging does not employ staff of its own at this time, but relies on individual member agencies to carry out advocacy on behalf of their constituents.
Our Mission
The mission of Area Agencies on Aging includes–
- developing a three-year plan of providing services with information gathered from senior adults, community leaders, and service agencies,
- developing new services and refining existing programs to meet the needs of senior adults,
- fostering connections between the Aging network and other agencies in order to improve senior adults access to services,
- promoting the interests of senior adults by advocating for improved policies for new and existing programs, and
- assisting individuals 55 and older with information about training and employment opportunities.
Les résidences-services jouent un rôle important au service des français âgés. Pour les investisseurs immobiliers, savoir comment investir dans des résidences-services peut être bénéfique à mesure que le nombre de baby-boomers vieillira au cours des 10 à 20 prochaines années. Si vous envisagez d’investir dans des résidences-services, apprenez comment cela fonctionne, comment vous pouvez investir et les choses à considérer avant d’investir.
Qu’est-ce qu’une résidence-services ?
Une résidence-services ournit des soins à domicile à ceux qui ont besoin d’une attention physique ou médicale continue ou atténuante ou d’une thérapie de réadaptation. Bien que la plupart des résidences-services se concentrent sur les personnes âgées, les soins peuvent être fournis à toute personne dans le besoin, y compris celles qui peuvent avoir un handicap mental ou physique. Les soins peuvent consister à aider les résidents à utiliser la salle de bain, à s’habiller, à prendre un bain, à prendre des médicaments et à fournir des repas.
Les résidences-services sont détenues et exploitées par des propriétaires privés, bien que beaucoup s’associent à des hôpitaux locaux ou à des écoles de médecine pour aider à la formation continue des étudiants et du personnel. Puisqu’il s’agit d’un secteur privé de logements pour personnes âgées, la qualité des soins, les unités de vie, les coûts et les commodités varieront. Cela étant dit, chaque résidence pour personnes âgées assistée fournit des soins sur place 24 heures sur 24 par une équipe d’infirmières qualifiées et de professionnels de la santé.
Louer à un opérateur privé ou à une société de gestion tierce
La façon la plus courante pour un investisseur actif d’investir dans une résidence-services est d’acheter une résidence existante ou de convertir une propriété commerciale et de louer la propriété à une société de gestion tierce ou à un opérateur privé qui gère la résidence. Avec cette méthode d’investissement immobilier, le propriétaire gagne un revenu passif sous forme de loyer tout en réduisant son exposition au risque et à la responsabilité associés à l’exploitation et à la gestion d’une ALF.
Posséder et exploiter individuellement
Si l’investisseur le souhaite, il peut également posséder et exploiter lui-même une résidence-services, ce qui, dans de nombreux cas, est l’endroit où se fait la majorité de l’argent d’une ALF. Mais le potentiel de revenu supplémentaire s’accompagne également d’un risque et d’une responsabilité supplémentaires. Ceux qui choisissent de gérer et d’exploiter un établissement doivent avoir une compréhension approfondie des lois, des réglementations, des pratiques et de la qualité des soins requis pour posséder et exploiter un établissement bien géré avant de commencer. Bien qu’il s’agisse d’abord et avant tout d’un investissement immobilier, c’est aussi une entreprise responsable de la subsistance de ses résidents.
Our Officers
President - Joy Paeth, AgeSmart
Vice President - Tracy Barczewski, Midland AAA
Treasurer - Barb Eskildsen, Western IL AAA
Secretary - Shana Holmes, SE IL AAA
You may contact us at the telephone number listed in the header above or by email using the link below.
The Aging Websites link connects to links to the websites of each Area Agency on Aging in Illinois.
Advocacy & Legislation
Illinois General Assembly Website
Legislative Contacts
State Budget on Aging–
SFY2016 State Budget on Aging
SFY2015 State Budget on Aging
SFY2014 State Budget on Aging
SFY2013 State Budget on Aging
SFY2012 State Budget on Aging
SFY2011 State Budget on Aging
SFY2010 State Budget on Aging
SFY2009 State Budget on Aging
SFY2008 State Budget on Aging
State Acts on Aging–
Adult Protective Services
Illinois Act on Aging
Older Adults Services Act
Report on the Older Adults Services Act
Older Americans Act (federal)–
Summary of Older Americans Act 2006 Re-Authorization
The Maturing of Illinois - Livable Communities–
Final Report
Summary of Survey Analysis
Full Report of Survey Analysis
Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population
Community Evaluation / Assessment Tool
PowerPoint from 2007 Gov. Conference
Aging Websites
Northwestern Illinois
Western Illinois
East Central Illinois
West Central Illinois
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
Community Resources
Midland
Southeastern Illinois
Area Agency On Aging
Area Agency on Aging
Senior Services
Find Services in Illinois
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Medicare
Medicare Part D info
Extra Help
Benefits Checkup Rx
Other services–
Services & Benefits
Benefits Access Application
Social Security
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the I4A?
A: The Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging (I4A) is a statewide advocacy body for aging services and policy development. Membership is open to the thirteen area agencies on aging located throughout the state of Illinois.
We take a comprehensive view of all programs and services for older adults.
We are aware of the interdependency of all aging services and the need to share information, provide education, and cooperate fully for a more complete service system
We generate funding and interest with and beyond the public sector in order to influence the design, delivery, funding, and promotion of services. the professional association of the area agencies on aging in Illinois.
Q: What do Area Agencies do?
A: Area Agencies on Aging develop, monitor, and maintain coordinated systems of community based services within their respective planning and service areas. These systems are designed to assist older persons and caregiver to lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible. Area Agencies carry out a wide range of functions related to advocacy, planning, coordination, interagency linkages, information sharing, brokering, monitoring and evaluation.
Q: How do I find services in my area?
A: Use this link to contact your local area agency on aging, or click on the “Aging Services” link in the left hand frame to view the general services provided in Illinois.
Services & Benefits
Area Agencies on Aging fund and support a variety of services which help senior adults, their caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, people with disabilities, and veterans. These services include the following
Adult Day Services
Adult Protective Services
Agencies in your area
Aging Websites
Assisted Living, Supportive Living, & Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings
Benefits Access Application
Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
Care Coordination
Centers for Independent Living
Choices for Care
Community Care Program
Congregate Meals
Disability Services
Disaster preparedness
Emergency Home Response Service
Employment opportunities
Family Caregiver Support
Find services you need
Government Benefits & Eligibility Guidelines
Grandparents (and other relatives) Raising Grandchildren
Home Delivered Meals
Home Health Care
Homemaker
Hospice
Housing
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
Illinois Benefits
Information & Assistance
Legal Assistance
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare Fraud Prevention
Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D)
Money Management
Nursing Homes
Ombudsman
Pathways to Community Living (Money Follows the Person)
Power of Attorney
Senior Centers
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Senior Health Insurance Program
Social Security
Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois
Transportation
Veteran Services
Other Websites
Alzheimer’s Association
Eldercare Locator
Family Caregiver Alliance
Federal Administration on Aging
How do I find agencies in my area?
How do I find services I need?
Illinois Aging Services
Illinois Department on Aging
Medicare
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Family Caregivers Association
Nursing Home Comparison
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Social Security
Sid Granet Awards
Sid Granet was the Executive Director of the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging from 1975 until his death in 1987. His philosophy was to “Be all you can be.” In Sid’s own words, “In times of great economic stress and community pressure, it’s easy for a social service agency (or individual) to focus on the negative. Taking these negatives and turning them into positives is the biggest challenge facing us today. An agency (or individual) must learn to focus on what can instead of what can’t be done.”
The Sid Granet Award was created in his honor, and is awarded each year at the the annual Governor’s Conference on Aging in Chicago. If you know of a worthy recipient or group, please send us email by using the link at the bottom of this page.
The 2014 Sid Granet award winner is-
Senator William R. Haine. He was elected to Illinois General Assembly as a Senator representing the people of District 56 in southern Illinois in 2002. He has had a long record of public service leading up to his election. From 1967 to 1969, Haine served his country in the Vietnam War, where he earned a Bronze Star for his service. In 1988, Senator Haine was elected to the office of Madison County State’s Attorney, an office he held until his election to State Senate in 2002. In addition, Senator Haine served as a member of the Madison County Board from 1978 until 1986. He has also served as Chair for the Metro-East Transit District Board of Trustees from 1981 to 1988. Senator Haine is a member of the Senate’s Judiciary and Criminal Law Committees. He was presented with the Outstanding Legislator Award by the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association in 2009 in recognition of his advocacy for public safety.
Senator Haine is honored for his leadership and guidance in crafting legislation that created the Illinois Adult Protective Service Program administered by the Illinois Department on Aging.
The 2013 Sid Granet award winner is-
Walter S. Meyers, Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Walter Meyers began his career in aging in 1974 as a Program Director for the Washtenaw County Council on Aging in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He then moved on to the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Illinois, as the Older Americans Act Program Coordinator. In 1982, he joined the staff of the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging where he has spent the balance of his career in a variety of community planning positions. Currently, he is Director of Research, Development and Network Integration. After nearly 40 years of service to older persons in Michigan and Illinois, Walt has decided to retire. During his career, he has been responsible for a number of major initiatives. He has helped to develop the statewide Care Coordination Unit System, Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, and the Information and Assistance Electronic Data Base, better known as ESP. The Illinois Association of Area Agencies is pleased to recognize Walter for his professional contributions to the development and success of the network of services funded under the Older Americans Act. Few can claim to have spent a 40-year-career with such insight, action and commitment.
In this photo, Walter Meyer accepts the Award from John Holton, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging (left), Walter Meyer (middle-left), Jon Lavin, President and CEO of AgeOptions (middle-right) and Charles Johnson, former Director of the Illinois Department on Aging and CEO of Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging (right).
The 2012 Sid Granet award winner is-
State Senator Mattie Hunter and State Representative Joseph Lyons for their leadership in protecting Illinois senior adults from financial exploitation through improved training of direct customer contact workers of the Illinois Chartered Banks. Their efforts have resulted to date in a 100% increase in reports of elder financial exploitation.
In this photo, Senator Hunter accepts the Award from Jon Lavin, President and CEO of AgeOptions (left) and John Holton, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging (right).
The legislative bill is SB3267.
The 2011 Sid Granet award winner is-
Janice M. Stille worked in the field of aging for 21 years, retiring in November, 2011. She began her career at Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging as the program coordinator for the Senior Community Services Employment Program. Jan served as a program coordinator for community based services, a program manager and assistant director of Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging. She was named Executive Director of the agency in 2005.
Through Jan’s leadership the area agency developed many new programs, including a series of Living & Learning workshops offered to the public on a wide range of topics. She was instrumental in bringing together many diverse transportation providers in Rock Island and Mercer counties to provide county-wide and inter-county public transportation in both these counties. Through her collaboration with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, the evidence based falls prevention program “A Matter of Balance” is now being provided to seniors in five counties in many diverse locations including senior centers, churches, community centers, independent apartments and assisted living facilities.
Jan forged a partnership with Generations Area Agency on Aging in Iowa, just across the Mississippi River, to provide a bi-state caregiver conference that is very well attended. She had a special interest in Civic Engagement of adults fifty plus and participated with the NCOA SMART tool evaluating the return on investment of leadership volunteers. She also served as treasurer for the Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Jan’s calm demeanor, ability to collaborate, and openness to new ideas endeared her to staff and community based service providers in the 10-county are of the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging planning and service area, as well as to her colleagues throughout the state. The aging network has benefitted from Jan’s many contributions and appreciates her thoughtful participation and leadership.
The 2010 Sid Granet award winner is-
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Attorney General Madigan served as an Illinois Senator from 1998 through 2002 and in 2003 took office as the first female to serve as Illinois Attorney General. Attorney General Lisa Madigan understands how important it is to protect Illinois’ older residents from fraud, abuse and neglect, and she has strongly advocated on their behalf.
Scam artists don’t have a chance against Attorney General Madigan’s intolerance of those who prey on the elderly. She has taken aggressive legal action against those who take advantage of senior citizens. The Attorney General’s office participates in the TRIAD program and the Elder Service Officer training and recognition program in Illinois. Her office also initiated the training for the Silver Beat program with Age Options, Suburban Cook County Area Agency on Aging. And, her office participates in the statewide B*Safe program with the Illinois Department on Aging.
Attorney General Madigan enacted a law that prevents sexual predators from being placed in nursing homes without notice being given to administrators, staff, patients and families. She initiated new laws to ensure that long-term care residents receive greater protection from sex offenders and violent felons. Lisa Madigan was also instrumental in drafting legislation that improves nursing home safety by increasing fines and oversight by government agencies.
Attorney General Madigan launched a new initiative dubbed “Operation Guardian,” which brings together state and local law enforcement and health inspectors to conduct unannounced top-to-bottom inspections of nursing homes to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to remove residents with outstanding arrest warrants.
The 2009 Sid Granet award winner is-
Janet B. Ellis, Executive Director (retired), Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Ms. Ellis began her tenure at Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Rockford, in 1972, while it was still a model project. During her career, Ms. Ellis has been a respected leader, advocate, and contributor in the development of the Aging Network in Illinois.
Over the years, Ms. Ellis participated in many demonstration projects, served on numerous task forces, and held leadership positions in several organizations as she continued to work to develop, expand, and improve aging services in northern Illinois and throughout Illinois. She has been a persistent and effective advocate for older adults and family caregivers and has generously shared her wisdom and insight with her colleagues.
The 2008 Sid Granet award winner is-
Mike O’Donnell, Executive Director, East-Central Area Agency on Aging is honored for his many decades of service to senior adults in Illinois. Mr. O’Donnell has served on many local, regional, state, and national committees which determine policy for in-home and community-based services for older adults.
Mr. O’Donnell served as the President of the Illinois Association of Area Agencies for many years. He is involved in advocacy for services for older adults, and serves as a leader in this endeavor.