THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING IS CELEBRATING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN MAY. 

THE DESIGNATION OFFERS A CHANCE TO HIGHLIGHT THE MANY PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT SAYS DIRECTOR PAULA BASTA. THEY INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES IN-HOME CARE TO SENIORS, AS WELL AS A NEWER INITIATIVE...ILLINOIS CARE CONNECTIONS

ADDITIONALLY, THE STATE OFFERS NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ILLINOISANS, PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD OR JUST SOMEONE TO SHARE A MEAL WITH SAYS BASTA. 

YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING OFFERS AT: IL AGING DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV.