Central Illinois Agency on Aging (CIAA)

We will be closed on Friday, August 30, 2024, until Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Prairie State Legal gave a very helpful informational talk this month at the Caring Connections coalition meeting,
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at Advocates for Access at 9:15am. or reach out to get on invite list at [email protected]

2024 — Strides for Justice — Strides for Justice Tower Park, East Kingman Avenue, Peoria Heights, IL - 17th Annual Strides for Justice 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk~… - September 21, 2024

Watch out for the fraudsters and scammers. Call the number if you suspect fraud.

Have you been offered knee, wrist, or back braces over the phone and agreed to them? Or, have braces shown up to your house that you didn't order? The SMP can help you with what to do next.

One great intern! Michael Tyler another social worker out to bring hope and create change!

At Peoria TRIAD Celebrate Seniors! Great time at Hult Center for Healthy Living!

Peoria TRIAD free event Wednesday! CIAA will be there.

CIAA had a table at Spoon River Towers Health fair in Lewistown this am.

One way to encourage brain stimulation among older adults and their caregivers.

Birdwatching connects us with nature and sparks conversation and memories.

If you can access a garden or view one from indoors, you might already see and hear birds. You could also consider getting a bird feeder or birdbath to encourage them year-round.

Caregivers can help prevent fraud

As a caregiver, you play an important role. Did you know that you are also a big player in helping educate on ? Be sure to follow the on social media to learn about the latest scams to keep your loved ones safe.

Dementia Friendly Eureka and local Emergency Management Agencies sponsor Care Trak bracelets for adults with dementia.

Local EMA encouraging people with dementia to use Care Trak WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — The Woodford County Emergency Management Agency is spreading the word about the Care Trak system. It helps the agency track those with dementia, should they dis…

Find support from a licensed therapist. We accept Medicaid

Information for providers of respite care

An Introduction to the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Respite Organizations (CLCARO) and Guide | ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center The Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Respite Organizations (CLCARO) and Guide prepared for ARCH for use by respite organizations was developed by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence. This webinar provided an overview of the Cultural and Linguistic Compe...

Watch out for genetic testing scams

Genetic Testing Fraud - Senior Medicare Patrol Genetic testing fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a test or screening that was not medically necessary.

Extra Help info 2024

"Extra Help" is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. You also won't have to pay a Part D late enrollment penalty while you get Extra Help. Some people qualify for Extra Help automatically, and other people have to apply. Learn more from a SHIP! www.shiphelp.org

Dementia Friendly Eureka had their Kick Off event and received donations and Dept on Aging grant for Care Track bracelets!

To GRG's or other needing help with back to school that may have missed recent events in July,

Tomorrow at Dream Center back to school event!

Backpack Peoria is a fun morning to prepare local students for school! Dream Center Peoria partners with Peoria Public Schools District 150 and various community organizations to provide families with a one-stop shop to get ready for school.

This Saturday, July 27th, we will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. While at the event, families have an opportunity to get necessary dental and medical exams, free haircuts, food and get in touch with area resources.

Doors open at 9am till noon.
Child must be present

For more information about Backpack Peoria, visit dreamcenterpeoria.org/cares

Bradley Counseling and Research Clinic organized another successful Grandparents Raising Grandchildren back to school picnic!

For two years, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline has expanded services and helped millions of people connect with skilled and compassionate counselors so they can get the help and support that they need.

You are not alone.

Did you watch ? Now you know tornadoes are serious business!

Make sure you're prepared by knowing your risk, how to identify safe place, and the difference between a warning and a watch.

Visit ready.gov/tornadoes for tips & resources.

We are at the CUBA MARC to provide information to individuals who were impacted by last week's storms. Shannon Peterson, Direct Services Program Manager is on site at the Community Center in Cuba, IL.

CIAA planning on being there!

Good morning Fulton County. Just a reminder about this event today:
𝟳/𝟮𝟯/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 & 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 –
𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧
The Illinois Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (IL VOAD) along with local and state partners have partnered to serve residents of Fulton County, IL, impacted by severe storms last week will be hosting an emergency supplies distribution event.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 3:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝟲𝟭𝟲 𝗘 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝘁, 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗮, 𝗜𝗟 𝟲𝟭𝟰𝟮𝟳

Disaster relief agencies present at this event will be providing resources such as flood clean up kits and other resources pertinent to recovery such as senior services, mental health, volunteer labor and spiritual care to those impacted by the last week’s storms. We will also be working on completing damage assessment forms to document residential damages to help determine what if any federal aid may potentially be available from this storm.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 & 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝟵-𝟲𝟰𝟳-𝟬𝟳𝟯𝟮

Agencies on hand will include:
• Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief
• Central Illinois Agency on Aging
• Secretary of State: Assist with any impacts on drivers’ licenses or state ID
• DHS: Home Services
• DHS: Resource for SNAP Emergency Disaster Replacement, information
• Illinois Department of Insurance
• Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ
• The American Red Cross
• The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center
• Fulton County ESDA

An online form has been created to assist with documenting damages. This form will help develop a picture that local agencies will use to build a case for potential federal aid.
𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE5bWolx-nxbSCRIEyDqfiClWAkDsNTSUrtqI0Gk7uorOI-Q/viewform
Using the data captured on this form, information captured at the MARC Event or if residents contact the Salvation Army will help local agencies provide the information needed to IEMA and FEMA. 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨, but everyone within the County is doing everything they can to build that case. Additionally, IEMA has been a strong resource and partner in this process, but the decision (once all data is captured) rests at the federal level. Residents are strongly encouraged to document everything, keep receipts and inventories of damaged items. This process is a slow process and is beyond the control of local agencies.
Thank you for your patience and the efforts to date. This County – time and time again- steps up when the call is pushed out.
𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚.

Dementia Friendly Eureka is having it's kick off event Thursday, August 1st

Eureka to kick off dementia-friendly initiative It includes trainings and tracking bracelets

Washington Dementia Friendly Community - Washington, IL is having it's kick off event tomorrow!

Washington Dementia Friendly Kick-Off Party The Washington Dementia Friendly Action Team is hosting a Dementia Friends Training as a part of their kick-off celebration at Crossroads Global Methodist Church on July 25. The training will take place from 4-5 p.m. Immediately after the training there will be a kick-off celebration where the commu...

Here is your chance to speak up. Complete the Community Health Needs Assessment.

Esta es tu oportunidad de hablar. Completar la Evaluación de Necesidades de Salud de la Comunidad.

South Side Mission needs help

*Urgent Volunteers Needed*

We are in urgent need of volunteers to help with tomorrow's Christmas meal preparation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.!

Email [email protected] if interested!

Matt Yees’s Retirement Party. Going to miss this guy who made lasting contributions for older adults and families in our six counties!

Gift ideas

Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for someone living with Alzheimer’s. Here are five gift ideas for people in the middle-to-late stage of the disease.

Get more gift ideas, including gifts for people in the early stage of the disease and caregivers, at alz.org/giftguide.