AgeOptions

AgeOptions AgeOptions is a nonprofit organization connecting older adults and their caregivers with resources and services.

Older adults, people with disabilities and those who care for them look to AgeOptions to identify resources and options that honor their goal of living their lives to the fullest. With a network of partner organizations, we ensure that older adults and people with disabilities in suburban Cook County maintain access to vital services such as in-home assistance and adult day services, nutrition and health care programs, as well as respite and other services for caregivers.

AgeOptions was proud to be represented at the 2026 NANASP Annual Training Conference in Chicago last week! Cristina Diaz...
06/19/2026

AgeOptions was proud to be represented at the 2026 NANASP Annual Training Conference in Chicago last week!

Cristina Diaz joined nutrition and aging services professionals from across the country to explore innovative program models and strengthen the national network supporting older adults.

Cristina presented during the session "Innovative Family Caregiving Services and Supports: Resources and Program Highlight," with Laura Borth, MS, RD, Policy Director NANASP; and Clairedine Matouba, Senior Program Manager, USAging Innovations in Family Caregiver Services and Supports Initiative spotlighting new approaches and resources for caregiving programs nationwide.

Moments like these reflect our commitment to learning, collaboration, and bringing best practices back to the communities we serve in suburban Cook County.

Happy Pride Month! This June, AgeOptions celebrates the LGBTQ+ older adults who are part of our communities across subur...
06/18/2026

Happy Pride Month! This June, AgeOptions celebrates the LGBTQ+ older adults who are part of our communities across suburban Cook County. We're proud to serve and connect people of all backgrounds to the resources they need to live well.

We're officially 100 days away from Celebrating Resiliency: Together We Thrive!A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponso...
06/17/2026

We're officially 100 days away from Celebrating Resiliency: Together We Thrive!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for supporting our Annual Networking Event!

Because of your generosity, we're able to bring our community together to celebrate the strength, perseverance, and resilience of older adults and caregivers throughout suburban Cook County.

Every sponsorship helps support programs and services that empower older adults to live with dignity, independence, and connection.

Interested in joining this amazing group of supporters? Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and event tickets will be on sale soon! Please click on the link below to learn more!

https://connect.ageoptions.org/2026event
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06/17/2026

LGBT+ and allied older adults in Bellwood came together for Talk and Paint — an afternoon of art, conversation, and community. Attendees had the chance to meet new people, create their own artwork, and connect with an AgeOptions Benefits Access Specialist for benefits screenings.

Thank you to Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Chicago Methodist Senior Services West Suburban Senior Center LGBT+ Program, and everyone who came out to make it a special afternoon.

Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions connects LGBT+ older adults in suburban Cook County with resources and community. Learn more at www.thrivingwithpride.org.

There's so much Pride in Aging! Join Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions for a 50+ Pride celebration on Saturday, June 20 fr...
06/16/2026

There's so much Pride in Aging! Join Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions for a 50+ Pride celebration on Saturday, June 20 from 2–5 PM at The Closet. Enjoy great music with DJ Gloria, good vibes, cookies, and community connection.
This event is a fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to AgeOptions to support our Thrive with Pride programming, which combats social isolation among LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers across suburban Cook County.

Grab your tickets today: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-in-aging-50-celebration
Be you. Be proud. Be together. All are welcome!

06/15/2026

Did you know that financial exploitation is the most common concern reported to Adult Protective Services in Illinois? This June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we're sharing the numbers that everyone should know — and what you can do to help protect the older adults in your community. Watch, share, and help us spread the word.

06/15/2026

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This year, AgeOptions is shining a spotlight on financial exploitation — one of the most common and underreported forms of harm facing older adults today. Watch our conversation with Patrick Dixon, Manager of Elder Rights Programs, as he breaks down what financial exploitation looks like, who is most at risk, and how we can all play a role in protecting the older adults in our lives. Share this video to help spread awareness in your community.

AgeOptions' Sam Welton, Rita Garcia, and Rob Mapes attended the NCOA Age+Action Conference in Arlington, VA! They connec...
06/12/2026

AgeOptions' Sam Welton, Rita Garcia, and Rob Mapes attended the NCOA Age+Action Conference in Arlington, VA!

They connected with peers nationwide, sharpened our falls prevention coalition strategy, and advocated on Capitol Hill for the Older Americans Act.
Big takeaways, big conversations, and big momentum ahead!

06/10/2026

We had a blast connecting with the communities at Southwest Regional Center and Berwyn Senior Center during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!

Our SMP team brought the conversation straight to the community — and the energy in the room was amazing. Real conversations, real people, real impact.

Want to know more about SMP? Reach out to us at (708) 383-0258 or visit ageoptions.org. We'd love to connect!

06/09/2026

Paint, talk, and connect!

Watch the video to hear from AgeOptions' Nina Orlowski about Talk and Paint — a free afternoon event for LGBT+ and allied older adults featuring art, community conversation, and an on-site Benefits Access Specialist.

Light refreshments included.
RSVP required! https://forms.office.com/r/jDynK57KiX

Friday, June 12 | 1–3 PM | 439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Thank you to Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch for putting this event together for the community!

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1048 Lake Street Ste 300
Oak Park, IL
60301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm

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