THIS IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND THE THEME THIS YEAR IS “AGE MY WAY.” 

THE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING DIRECTOR PAULA BASTA SAYS THE BEST PLACE TO START IS THE STATE’S SENIOR HELPLINE.

THE SENIOR HELPLINE NUMBER AND SEVERAL OTHER RESOURCES INCLUDING IN-HOME SERVICES, EMERGENCY HOME RESPONSE, AUTOMATED MEDICATION DISPENSERS AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: ILLINOIS DOT GOV SLASH AGING.