Illinois Department on Aging

Where you live shapes everything, including your health, your connections, and your ability to age well. That's why housing is one of the key focus areas of EngAging Illinois, our state's plan for aging well.

Our partners at the Illinois Housing Development Authority have launched the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint, a statewide effort to better understand housing needs, affordability, and availability across Illinois. The goal is to create a housing plan that reflects the real needs and experiences of people across the state, and that means they need to hear from YOU!

The survey is anonymous and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Community listening sessions are also happening across Illinois through July.

Take the survey at: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ed937f5477db49dcb85c8575953cd404
Community listening sessions are also happening across Illinois through July. Register today!
https://ilhousingblueprint.org/

2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint This survey is part of the public outreach for a statewide housing plan, led by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The purpose of this survey is to help the planning team further understand the housing needs of your community. This survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete....

We have the responsibility to ensure older adults can age with dignity and security not fear, and preventing financial exploitation before it occurs is one of the most effective ways to do that.

Our legislation allows financial financial institutions to temporarily pause suspicious transactions and contact trusted representatives when exploitation is suspected.

Bill to prevent fraud on elderly, disabled opposed by financial institutions (The Center Square) – Based on the multiple billions of dollars lost to scams and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults each year, victims, lawmakers and interest groups want to

Did you know? Many chronic conditions once thought to be a natural part of aging can be prevented or managed through healthy habits like regular checkups, good nutrition, and physical activity.