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.

05/29/2026

May is Older Americans Month, and we are closing out with a powerful message from AgeOptions' own Taisha Selby. We have been encouraging older adults in suburban Cook County to Champion Your Health, and Taisha reminds us why that message matters. Thank you to everyone who championed their health with us this May. Our work supporting older adults does not stop here.

Resilience isn't just a theme — it's what defined 2025 for the older adults, caregivers, and communities we serve across...
05/28/2026

Resilience isn't just a theme — it's what defined 2025 for the older adults, caregivers, and communities we serve across suburban Cook County.

We are thrilled to announce that the AgeOptions 2025 Year in Review, Resilience in Action, is here. Click here: https://www.ageoptions.org/news-and-events/annualreport/

The momentum is building, and we need your help to keep it going! We have been getting a lot of press to spread the word...
05/27/2026

The momentum is building, and we need your help to keep it going! We have been getting a lot of press to spread the word about increased funding for Home-Delivered Meals, and every bit of coverage matters.

Watch our President & CEO Diane Slezak at the State Capitol press conference, catch her interview with ABC7 Chicago, and read her byline in the Chicago Tribune. Then visit our advocacy page and take action today. Older adults across Illinois are counting on us!

Press Conference: youtu.be/j2WUQ07GOzs

ABC 7 Chicago : abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-ageoptions-feeds-seniors-more-turn-snap-benefits-food-assistance-grocery-prices-increase/19114150/

Chicago Tribune : chicagotribune.com/2026/05/14/letters-051426-affordable-housing/

Take Action: ageoptions.org/about-ageoptions/advocacy-alerts/

The budget is still being considered, and older adults across Illinois are counting on lawmakers to get this right. Our ...
05/26/2026

The budget is still being considered, and older adults across Illinois are counting on lawmakers to get this right. Our President & CEO Diane Slezak, alongside fellow Area Agency on Aging leaders and members of the Illinois General Assembly, is calling on the state to invest $10 million more in Home-Delivered Meals in the FY2027 budget.

As food costs rise and waitlists grow, this funding isn't a luxury. It's a lifeline that helps older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected in their own homes.

Your voice matters. Visit our advocacy page to learn how you can help: ageoptions.org/about-ageoptions/advocacy-alerts/

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. We a...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms we carry forward because of them. We also have extra reasons to celebrate this weekend — wishing a very happy birthday to our President & CEO, Diane Slezak, and to Drew Bahena! 🎂 We are so thankful for the dedication and heart you both bring to AgeOptions every day!

What an honor to be part of the Metropolitan Asian Family Services Mini Fundraiser 2026! AgeOptions President & CEO Dian...
05/22/2026

What an honor to be part of the Metropolitan Asian Family Services Mini Fundraiser 2026! AgeOptions President & CEO Diane Slezak was proud to serve as keynote speaker Metropolitan Asian Family Services, Inc. in celebrating their incredible work supporting older adults in our community. The partnership between organizations like ours is what makes suburban Cook County stronger — together, we thrive.

Our President & CEO Diane Slezak joined Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and ABC 7 Chicago’s Tanja Babich ABC7 ...
05/22/2026

Our President & CEO Diane Slezak joined Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and ABC 7 Chicago’s Tanja Babich ABC7 to discuss the growing need for increased support for older adults across Illinois.

As grocery prices continue to rise, more older adults are being forced to rely on SNAP benefits and food assistance programs like the Home Delivered Meals Program just to make ends meet.

At AgeOptions, we remain committed to advocating for stronger investments in services like Home Delivered Meals that help older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Thank you to ABC7 Chicago for helping shine a light on this critical issue!
ABC 7 Chicago Kimberly Lightford Tanja Babich ABC7

Check out the full interview here!
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-ageoptions-feeds-seniors-more-turn-snap-benefits-food-assistance-grocery-prices-increase/19114150/

05/21/2026

Meet Mrs. Patricia LeSure!

As a caregiver, Patricia knows firsthand what it means to pour yourself into someone else's well-being while making sure your own health doesn't get left behind. Her story is a reminder that championing your health isn't selfish. It's necessary.

This Older Americans Month, AgeOptions is proud to uplift caregivers like Patricia who show us every day what strength, dedication, and resilience truly look like. We're here to make sure caregivers in suburban Cook County have the tools, support, and community they deserve.

Watch Patricia's story and share it with a caregiver in your life who needs to hear it.

Thrive with Pride is bringing the community together for a special event in honor of Older Americans Month!Join us Thurs...
05/19/2026

Thrive with Pride is bringing the community together for a special event in honor of Older Americans Month!

Join us Thursday, May 21 from 12:00–1:00 PM on Zoom for a fun overview of the Aging Network, plus a lightning round of Jeopardy! to test your knowledge. RSVP is required.

Whether you're an older adult, caregiver, or just want to learn more about what's available in your community — this one's for you. See the flyer for details and visit thrivingwithpride.org to register.

Fit & Strong! and feeling it! We just celebrated the final session of our Fit & Strong! Workshop at Berkeley Public Libr...
05/19/2026

Fit & Strong! and feeling it!
We just celebrated the final session of our Fit & Strong! Workshop at Berkeley Public Library — 12 weeks, twice a week, and this incredible group never missed a beat. Thank you for your dedication and energy.

Visit ageoptions.org to find a program near you!

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1048 Lake Street Ste 300
Oak Park, IL
60301

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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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