Ageoptions Inc

Ageoptions is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older people and those who care about them. Ageoptions is a not-for-profit corporation designated by the illinois department on aging as the area agency on aging for suburban cook county. As a catalyst for connecting older persons and caregivers to resources and service options, we are nationally recognized for our innovative programming, networking with community based senior service agencies, and advocacy efforts on behalf of older persons. Over the past 50+ years, ageoptions has established a reputation for meeting the needs, wants and expectations of the older adult population in suburban cook county. Our purpose is to connect adults, aged 60 and over, with resources and options for care so that they can have a full range of choices and live their lives to the fullest. Our role is to plan, fund, coordinate, and advocate for older adults and those who care for them. We pride ourselves in advocating for seniors in the areas such as elder justice, caregiving, nutrition, medicare, employment, and access to benefits. Our primary service area, suburban cook county, includes 130 communities within 30 townships surrounding chicago - home to almost 2.5 million residents and 607,328 older adults. The older americans act title iii social, nutrition, caregiver, and health promotion/disease prevention services are core services provided in all 30 townships of suburban cook county. In fy 2024, 195,603 older adults and caregivers were served through the wide range of title iii and other related programs including home delivered and congregate dining, nursing home ombudsman, legal service, and the other supportive services.

Home options path to empowerment (h.o.p.e.) by ageoptions is funded by the department of human services under the colbert consent decrees to help nursing facility residents over the age of 18 who are on medicaid transition back into the community and live as independently as possible. Our coordinated, comprehensive process provides a seamless, person-centered experience that safeguards against delays and service gaps, and helps individuals thrive in their community-based setting. In fy 24, we transitioned 60 clients. We outreached to 4,509 clients, 442 clients received an assessment, 441 clients received a care plan, and hope supported 84 clients who were living in the community.

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