Want to share the Illinois Aging Together vision with a family member, friend, colleague, or elected official? You can download the Fact Sheet here. Our staff would also be glad to join or provide support for discussions with elected officials. Contact Sandy Pastore at spastore@hmprg.org to discuss.

Illinois Aging Together Policy Academy is an educational opportunity for becoming an ambassador of this campaign. Discover more about state-wide trends in aging in Illinois and learn how to describe these trends through a social and health equity lens. Attendees will learn how to apply this knowledge in advocacy settings while gaining the tools they need to effectively engage in the Illinois Aging Together campaign.

Think to yourself about an ageist message or idea that you have come across. How did it impact you? What did it make you feel about the prospect of getting older? How would you change that message to project a better feeling about aging? Learn more about reframing aging here.

By signing on support to the campaign, you will receive notices about a range of educational and engagement opportunities related to the Illinois Aging Together campaign, supporting your ability to contribute to this statewide campaign for aging equity. Sign on here.