Illinois. Dept. on Aging
This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention in the depository, in order by issuing agency.
- Choices for Care in Illinois : a program that helps families discover their options for long term care.
This brochure describes a program that helps families discover their options for long-term care. - Choices for Care in Illinois: A program that helps families discover their options for long term care
This guidebook helps you to determine your needs and the long term care choices available, and it gives information on locating agencies and organizations that provide the services. It includes a Directory of Agencies and Organizations Serving Seniors. - Elder Abuse and Neglect Act and Related Laws : including mandated reporters and elder abuse provider agencies. (2003, April)
Contents include: Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963: Hearsay Exceptions Regarding Elder Adults, Code of Civil Procedure: Admissibility of evidence; out of court statements; elder abuse, Probate Act of 1975: Procedures preliminary to hearing, Power of Attorney Act of 1987: Definition of incapacitated principal; requirements of agent to provide records of receipts, disbursements, and significant actions; and requirement of additional witness, Mandated Reporters under the Elder Abuse Act, Agencies Responding to Domestic Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation. - Elder Abuse and Neglect Program Annual Report {periodical start}
The annual report is a summary of the elder abuse and neglect reported to the Department on Aging. - Family Councils in Long-Term Care Facilities
A family council is an independent group of families and friends of residents who protects and improves the quality of life for residents and provides a voice in decisions that affect their loved ones. Families are guaranteed the right to form and hold regular meetings of a family council in the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law. - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Illinois : help is available for grandparents and other relatives who are caring for children. {periodical start}
Brochures describing help available for grandparents and other relatives caring for children. - Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program : protecting, advocating and promoting residents' rights.
Brochure describes how to protect, advocate and promote the rights and quality of life for those who reside in long term care facilities. Revised 10/03. - Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program
Brochure describes protective service for limited income seniors who need help managing their finances. Sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging and AARP. Revised 12/03. - Intergenerational Programs : building a bridge across the generations : resources, training, and technical assistance from the Illinois Department on Aging.
Brochure describes resources, training and technical assistance for building a bridge accross the generations. Revised 3/03. - Older Adult Services Act: Report to the General Assembly {periodical start}
These reports meet the requirements of Public Act 93-1031, the Older Adults Services Act, which requires the Illinois Department on Aging to notify the General Assembly of its progress toward compliance with the Act on Jan. 1, 2006, and every January thereafter. The Act further requires the Illinois Department on Aging to identify impediments to such progress, recommendations of the Advisory Committee, and recommendations requiring legislative action.