BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Illinois Aging Together - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Aging Together X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Illinois Aging Together REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20251220T213620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213620Z UID:1692-1771326000-1771327800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Tuesday\, February 20 from 11-11:30 AM CST! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nFeb. 17 11-11:30 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zf67g0gBTxuZAa8jMnueNA URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-information-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20251220T212928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213719Z UID:1691-1768906800-1768908600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Tuesday\, January 20 from 11-11:30 AM CST! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nJan. 20 11-11:30 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/frtKL4kvQre3YD6Dms8j8A URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250805T184214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T205717Z UID:1667-1763632800-1763634600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Thursday\, November 20 from 10-10:30 PM CST! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nNov. 20 10-10:30 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZGS2hkPIQIOWxXLe2pgYAw URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-listening-session-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250805T184113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T205816Z UID:1666-1760958000-1760959800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Monday\, October 20\, from 11-11:30 AM CDT! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: \nOct. 20 11-11:30 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NrI6GoACTJG-NU80es3hWg URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-listening-session-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T210632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210853Z UID:1677-1759410000-1759417200@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:Virtual – Session 2\nWebEx \nThe Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-6/ LOCATION:Virtual – WebEx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250922T202754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202754Z UID:1682-1759226400-1759233600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-7/ LOCATION:SIUE East St Louis Center\, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd.\, East St. Louis\, IL\, 62201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T210254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202451Z UID:1674-1759161600-1759168800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-4/ LOCATION:Carbondale Civic Center\, 200 S Illinois Ave\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T210024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210111Z UID:1672-1757606400-1757613600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-3/ LOCATION:Lansing Public Library\, 2750 Indiana Ave\, Lansing\, IL\, 60438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T210452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210808Z UID:1676-1757325600-1757332800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:Virtual – Session 1\nWebEx \nThe Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-5/ LOCATION:Virtual – WebEx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T205647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T205741Z UID:1670-1756911600-1756918800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois-2/ LOCATION:Toman Branch Library\, 2708 S Pulaski Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250808T205334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T205334Z UID:1668-1756310400-1756317600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Inform the Future of Aging in Illinois DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Department on Aging\, with support from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group\, invites you to help shape Illinois’ Multi-sector Plan for Aging. \nThese engagement sessions are designed to: \n\nExplore challenges and solutions\nDiscuss region-specific needs and ideas\nEnsure underrepresented communities are heard from\n\nJoin us in creating a healthier\, more equitable future for older persons in Illinois. \nEvent link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/17ee716ccdf1485395c9a3ed50a089e8 URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/inform-the-future-of-aging-in-illinois/ LOCATION:RPL Nordlof Center\, 118 N Main St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250805T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T205958Z UID:1664-1756213200-1756215000@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Tuesday\, August 26 from 1-1:30 PM CDT! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: \n\n\nAugust 26 1-1:30 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_ZeQar-8Sj6-0yxmGxiOZw URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-listening-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20250805T183645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T210049Z UID:1663-1753959600-1753961400@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Illinois Aging Together Information Session on Thursday\, July 31 from 11-11:30 AM CDT! \n\n\nHosted by Health and Aging Organizer Alizandra Medina\, this session will cover the state’s Multi-sector Plan for Aging\, the grassroots campaign that sparked it\, and how you can get involved in building a more age-inclusive Illinois. \n\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Knkc8i7GQguMnGbRWrvwAQ#/registration URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-listening-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20240809T162602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T162602Z UID:1651-1724148000-1724194800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Aging and Disability DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Aging Together on Tuesday\, August 20 from 10-11 a.m. CT for a discussion on aging and disability. This free virtual event will feature a presentation from Ryan McGraw\, community organizer at Access Living\, followed by a group discussion. \nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/aging-and-disability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230901T145258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T145453Z UID:1635-1694516400-1694520000@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Register for an informative housing and aging presentation and discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us on 9/12 from 11AM – 12PM CDT via Zoom for a housing and aging program featuring guest speaker\, Rose Mabwa\, PhD. Rose is the Chicago Region Community Life Director at Community Builders\, where she works with the real estates management\, project management\, and fund development teams. She is also one of our valued Advisory Committe members! Rose holds a doctorate in education with a concentration in organizational leadership and a certificate in psychology from the Chicago Booth Business School. Our session will focus on aging in place\, housing options\, and the impacts of housing choices on Illinoisans across the life course. There will also be an opportunity to ask Dr. Mabwa questions at the end of the presentation. Register here! URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/1635/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230309T165340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T165340Z UID:1628-1687438800-1687442400@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:June Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly information session! Hosted by Health and Aging Organizer\, Alizandra Medina\, this virtual meeting will include an overview of the campaign and ways to get involved.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/june-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230309T165241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T165241Z UID:1627-1685019600-1685023200@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:May Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly information session! Hosted by Health and Aging Organizer\, Alizandra Medina\, this virtual meeting will include an overview of the campaign and ways to get involved.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/may-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230309T165104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T165119Z UID:1626-1682600400-1682604000@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:April Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly information session! Hosted by Health and Aging Organizer\, Alizandra Medina\, this virtual meeting will include an overview of the campaign and ways to get involved.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/april-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230309T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T165142Z UID:1625-1679576400-1679580000@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:March Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly information session! Hosted by Health and Aging Organizer\, Alizandra Medina\, this virtual meeting will include an overview of the campaign and ways to get involved.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/march-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20230217T170553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T165009Z UID:1613-1677157200-1677160800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Feburuary Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly information session! Hosted by Health and Aging Organizer\, Alizandra Medina\, this virtual meeting will include an overview of the campaign and ways to get involved.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/feburuary-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20220426T180643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T180643Z UID:1592-1652875200-1652878800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Over-REACH: The private health insurance industry's plot to further privatize Medicare DESCRIPTION:Dr. Susan Rogers of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) will discuss an issue that relates to the further privatization of Medicare. The Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity\, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH)) program\, previously called Direct Contract Entities which is a program created by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid innovation (CMMI). CMMI was created under the Obama administration to create innovative plans to improve quality and save money; however\, it operates without oversight from Congress. \nDr. Rogers was quoted in PHNPs media statement on March 8\, saying\, “REACH’s equity incentives are no-strings-attached financial giveaways to middlemen\, and could encourage profiteering in underserved communities.”  You can hear more of the details by attending the webinar\, which you can register for here: Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (neoncrm.com) URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/over-reach-the-private-health-insurance-industrys-plot-to-further-privatize-medicare/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20220204T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T215149Z UID:1560-1651831200-1651834800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:The intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support: Panel discussion DESCRIPTION:The intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support: Panel discussion \nJoin us for this follow-up event as a moderated panel discusses issues and strategies to address Statewide Aging Equity while exploring the intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support through the diverse perspectives of a consumer\, direct support worker\, workforce advocate\, and an academic researcher. \nYou will also be provided with research and evidence-based resources so that your staff and organizational leaders are up-to-date on best practices\, supporting Illinois to lead the way! \nHosted by Illinois Aging Together\, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group in partnership with Illinois Department on Aging\, DirectCourse Online Training\, Elsevier\, the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration\, Access Living\, Senior Services Plus\, Association for Individual Development (AID)\, IN CIL\, Impact CIL\, Aging Care Connections\, Care Coordination Alliance\, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association\, Rush University (and more). URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/intersections-of-aging-and-disability-panel-discussion/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IllinoisAgingTogether_Decorative2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20220204T182458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T135515Z UID:1558-1651226400-1651233600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:The intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support: A documentary film screening and discussion Featuring: “Invaluable – the unrecognized profession of direct support” DESCRIPTION:The intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support: A documentary film screening and discussion \n\nFeaturing: “Invaluable – the unrecognized profession of direct support”\n\nPlease join us for a 2-hour advocacy event that includes a full-length screening of the 44-minute video documentary\, “Invaluable – the unrecognized profession of direct support”. \nThis film was produced by the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota\, in a national effort to bring attention to the complexity of the direct support role\, and the value this workforce brings to our communities\, economy\, and the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) (including older IDD populations and parents). \nFollowing the film\, we will have breakout discussions with guided questions to help us learn more about: \n\nWhat creates barriers to meaningful services that allow people to live full lives with dignity and provide respite for family caregivers?\nWhat does not exist in the state of Illinois\, that should\, to help older persons and individuals with disabilities at any age thrive and live full lives?\nWhat challenges exist to establishing a sustainable and thriving personal aide/ homecare aide/ direct support professional workforce? How do we overcome these challenges?\n\nThen\, join us on Friday\, May 6th at 10-11am for moderated panel discussion exploring the intersection of aging\, ability\, and direct support with perspectives from a consumer\, direct support worker\, workforce advocate\, and an academic researcher. \nScreening presented by DirectCourse\, which is a collaboration between Elsevier and the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration. \nHosted by Illinois Aging Together\, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group in partnership with Illinois Department on Aging\, DirectCourse Online Training\, Elsevier\, the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration\, Access Living\, Senior Services Plus\, Association for Individual Development (AID)\, IN CIL\, Impact CIL\, Aging Care Connections\, Care Coordination Alliance\, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association\, Rush University (and more). \nWe look forward to learning from you. We will use the notes from this dialogue and the screening session as well as other relevant resources to develop an issue brief for aging and disability in Illinois. \nClick here for a shareable event flyer to invite friends\, family\, and colleagues to this great event!  \n  URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/film-screening-invaluable-the-unrecognized-profession-of-direct-support-with-a-panel-discussion-about-aging-disability-self-directed-quality-service-goals-and-securing-the-workfo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/invaluable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20220204T173925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T192846Z UID:1550-1650632400-1651242600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Policy Academy: Friday’s\, April 22 and 29\, 1-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this unique opportunity to become an ambassador for aging equity in Illinois. \n\nFriday’s\, April 22 and 29\, 1-2:30pm\n\nIllinois Aging Together is a statewide campaign to advance aging equity. To move the state in this direction\, we have developed the Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy to provide education and training to advocates to engage in this campaign.    \nBy exploring state-wide trends\, policies\, and programs in aging in Illinois through the lens of social and health equity\, future ambassadors for aging equity will learn how to advocate for policies and programs that help all Illinoisans reach their full potential throughout their life journeys.  Illinois Aging Together Policy Ambassadors will contribute to this campaign by advocating for passage of legislation for a strategic action plan on aging and other aging issues of importance to them.   \nAre you passionate about aging and equity? Are you interested in helping make policy change happen? Join us by registering below.   URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-policy-academy-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/policy-academy-white-bckgd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222110 CREATED:20220204T173337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T190204Z UID:1547-1648134000-1648744200@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Policy Academy: Thursdays\, March 24 & 31\, 3-4:30pm DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this unique opportunity to become an ambassador for aging equity in Illinois. \n\nThursday’s\, March 24 and 31\, 3-4:30pm\n\nIllinois Aging Together is a statewide campaign to advance aging equity. To move the state in this direction\, we have developed the Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy to provide education and training to advocates to engage in this campaign.    \nBy exploring state-wide trends\, policies\, and programs in aging in Illinois through the lens of social and health equity\, future ambassadors for aging equity will learn how to advocate for policies and programs that help all Illinoisans reach their full potential throughout their life journeys.  Illinois Aging Together Policy Ambassadors will contribute to this campaign by advocating for passage of legislation for a strategic action plan on aging and other aging issues of importance to them.   \nAre you passionate about aging and equity? Are you interested in helping make policy change happen? Join us by registering below.   URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-policy-academy-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/policy-academy-white-bckgd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222111 CREATED:20220204T190028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T200708Z UID:1561-1647432000-1647435600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Whole-person care for Medicare beneficiaries: Coverage and access implications DESCRIPTION:March 16\, 2022\, 12-1pm \n“What kind of care does Medicare get you? A Webinar on Challenges with Addressing Medicare Beneficiaries’ Whole-Person Health Needs” \nThere is an increasing recognition about the importance of care that supports all aspects of our health\, including mental health and social needs. While Medicare provides reliable coverage of healthcare services to nearly 2.3 million Illinoisans\, Medicare has limitations in terms of covered services and reimbursement policies that create serious implications for Medicare beneficiaries being able to access whole-person care that promotes health and wellbeing for diverse populations. This webinar will review these limitations\, highlight implications on access\, and review opportunities for improvement and advocacy. \nPresented by Bonnie Ewald\, MA\, Rush University Medical Center \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bonnie Ewald\, MA\n Bonnie Ewald\, MA\, (she/her) is the Associate Director of the Center for Health and Social Care Integration (CHaSCI)\, an applied think-tank based at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago that advances practices and policies that expand access to social care. In this role\, Bonnie leads workforce development trainings\, provides technical assistance\, and manages policy advocacy initiatives that enable effective integration of social care and healthcare. As Manager of Strategic Development and Policy for Rush’s Social Work and Community Health department\, Bonnie also assists with departmental program development and evaluation and provides strategic management for Rush’s Community Health Worker and AmeriCorps teams. She serves as assistant professor in Rush’s Social Work department and adjunct faculty in the Health Systems Management department. She also serves on the Chicagoland Regional Planning Council for the American Society on Aging and leads the policy core for Rush’s Center for Excellence in Aging. \nBonnie has her master’s in public policy studies from the University of Chicago\, a post-graduate certificate in Sustainable Urban Design from Archeworks\, and a bachelor’s in mathematics and geography from the University of Wisconsin.  URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/whole-person-care-for-medicare-beneficiaries-coverage-and-access-implications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wed-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222111 CREATED:20220204T181123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T181208Z UID:1552-1645012800-1645016400@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:The Reframing Aging Movement DESCRIPTION:As we know\, words matter. Discover how the Reframing Aging movement has identified and navigated how our language impacts people’s views about aging services and older adults in general. Learn more about the research-based framework produced and proven to translate overarching concerns of older adults and can forward priorities for the Aging Network. \nThe session will be taught by Reframing Aging facilitators\, Tracey Colagrossi\, Manager of the Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center\, and Karen Kolb\, Manager of the City of Chicago’s Senior Services. Learn more about what some states are doing to reframe aging and what we can do statewide and locally to advance this movement. Finally\, help to identify how and why reframing aging can support Illinois Aging Together’s campaign for aging equity. \n\nFebruary 16\, 2022\, 12:00-1:00pm CT\n Registration link: https://hmprg.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hmprg/eventRegistration.jsp?event=932&\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracey Colagrossi\, MS\n Tracey Colagrossi has over 20 years’ experience working with older adults in community-based settings.  Ms. Colagrossi was the Program Manager then Director of the Hanover Township Department of Aging Services in Bartlett Illinois for 15 years. Ms. Colagrossi is the Senior Center Manager for the Arlington Heights Senior Center\, a unique model of 8 tenant agencies serving older adults for almost 2 years Ms. Colagrossi is the Chair of the Executive Committee for the National Institute of Senior Centers with the National Council on Aging and a trained facilitator for ReFramed Aging Initiative. Tracey Colagrossi has an Associate Degree from the American Academy of Art\, a Bachelor in Organizational Management and Leadership from Judson University\, and a Master in Gerontology Aging Services from the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Kolb\, MS\, RFG\n Karen Kolb\, MS\, RFG is the Manager of Family and Support Services in of Chicago’s Area Agency on Aging\, the Senior Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. She administers a broad portfolio of in-home support programs for Chicago’s older adults that includes home-delivered and congregate meals\, caregiver supports\, legal services\, and a variety of other programs.  \nA Gerontologist by training\, Karen is active in several national organizations\, including the American Society on Aging where she has served on the national board and in a variety of national leadership roles in addition to serving locally on the ASA Chicagoland Aging Roundtable. She is also an associate member of the National Academy of Social Insurance. \nKaren holds a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and is a Registered Financial Gerontologist. She has worked on innovative and award-winning services and projects with the National Council on Aging\, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging\, Chicago Community Trust\, Walmart Foundation\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, National Institute of Mental Health\, the Ford Family Foundation\, and more. Her passion is helping older people and communities realize their latent assets\, bring forth these capabilities\, and to create initiatives and programs to help individuals and communities age well. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/the-reframing-aging-movement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wed-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222111 CREATED:20211112T190724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T171526Z UID:1503-1643295600-1643905800@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Policy Academy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-policy-academy-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IllinoisAgingTogether_Decorative1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222111 CREATED:20211112T190559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T190920Z UID:1502-1641546000-1642156200@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Policy Academy DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this unique opportunity to become an ambassador for aging equity in Illinois. \n\nFridays\, January 7th and 14th\, 9-10:30am\n\nIllinois Aging Together is a statewide campaign to advance aging equity. To move the state in this direction\, we have developed the Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy to provide education and training to advocates to engage in this campaign.    \nBy exploring state-wide trends\, policies\, and programs in aging in Illinois through the lens of social and health equity\, future ambassadors for aging equity will learn how to advocate for policies and programs that help all Illinoisans reach their full potential throughout their life journeys.  Illinois Aging Together Policy Ambassadors will contribute to this campaign by advocating for passage of legislation for a strategic action plan on aging and other aging issues of importance to them.   \nAre you passionate about aging and equity? Are you interested in helping make policy change happen? Join us by registering below.   URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-policy-academy-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IllinoisAgingTogether_Decorative1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222111 CREATED:20211111T191134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T180009Z UID:1479-1639665000-1639668600@illinoisagingtogether.org SUMMARY:Illinois Aging Together Regional Roundtable Discussion: Region 2\, Lake\, McHenry\, Kane\, Kendall\, Will\, Kankakee\, DuPage\, and Grundy Counties DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a roundtable discussion to better understand the aging experience in your community and to explore a new strategic action plan and vision for aging equity in Illinois. This roundtable is hosted by Health & Medicine Policy Research Group and its Center for Long-Term Care Reform. \nHealth & Medicine is convening Illinois Aging Together\, a campaign seeking to have the State of Illinois demonstrate a new level of commitment to supporting Illinois’ growing aging population\, supporting families and caregivers\, and supporting equitable aging across people’s lives. We want to put aging in the forefront instead of as an afterthought through a new strategic action plan for aging equity that includes every Illinois State agency and every sector. \nDuring the roundtable\, we will discuss aging in your region\, share information about this campaign for aging equity\, and ways to become involved. We hope you will join us to share your insight and vision to help elevate this initiative across the state and build momentum for Illinois Aging Together: A Statewide Movement for Aging Equity. URL:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/event/illinois-aging-together-regional-roundtable-discussion-region-2-lake-mchenry-kane-kendall-will-kankakee-dupage-and-grundy-counties/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://illinoisagingtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IllinoisAgingTogether_Decorative2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR