Chicagoland teens are learning chess—and life lessons—from seniors in a new intergenerational program. fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-c…

Today COPA is at Chicago Department of Family & Support Services DFSS Southwest Regional Senior Center Community Resource Fair telling the public about the work that we do. This event features several resource vendors, music, entertainment, snacks, and much more. #COPAInTheCommunity

Stay cool today at your closest senior center☀️Call 311 for well-being checks for seniors and your unhoused neighbors!

🏛️🗣️👂 Share your feedback on Illinois' new proposed State Plan on Aging. Attend a public hearing: ◾ Monday, May 19 in Chicago or Lombard ◾ Wednesday, May 28 in Carbondale ◾ Thursday, May 29 virtually Find event details, or provide written✍️ feedback: ilaging.illinois.gov/resources/news…

Older Americans Month is halfway over, but there’s still time to get involved! Find activities today at the senior center near you!

May is Older Americans Month- a time to honor the incredible contributions older adults make to our communities. We are proud to support older residents through valuable property tax saving exemptions. Learn about these savings and apply online today at cookcountyassessor.com

Scenes from today's public hearing for Illinois' new proposed State Plan on Aging at Renaissance Court Senior Center! Check out this site for more information: ilaging.illinois.gov/resources/news…

We know Chicago seniors are flipping the script on aging! Share your pictures and stories using #FliptheScriptOnAging

Join us today at Southeast Atlas Regional Senior Center for our #DayofAction

Wednesday is Seniors Day of Action. abc7chicago.com/post/southeast…

As part of a statewide Day of Action, seniors at SE Atlas Senior Center advocated for continued federal funding by sharing stories of how services funded by the Older Americans Act help them live with dignity, independence, and connection! #FlipTheScript abc7chicago.com/post/southeast…

Stay cool TODAY at your closest senior center☀️Call 311 for well-being checks for seniors and your unhoused neighbors!

Chicago, there is an air quality alert until tomorrow at midnight. Please share this widely.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect through midnight tomorrow, June 6th. Levels are currently unhealthy due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Please limit time outdoors.

Our administration is committed to the investing in the dignity of Chicago's seniors and defending the Older Americans Act. We proclaimed May 28th to be Older Americans Day in Chicago to honor seniors' tremendous contribution throughout their communities that make Chicago the

Elder abuse is a silent problem that robs older adults of their dignity, security, and—in some cases—their life. There’s no excuse for abuse. Learn to recognize the signs and report suspected abuse to Illinois’ 24-hour Adult Protective Services hotline at 866-800-1409.

Visit any of the 21 senior centers to stay cool today! Call 311 to find the nearest cooling center and for well-being checks for seniors and unhoused neighbors.

We're opening our Cooling Centers Friday to help ensure the safety of Chicago's residents. View a full list of City Cooling Centers: data.cityofchicago.org/Health-Human-S…. Call 3-1-1 for shelter placement, to find a Cooling Center or for well-being checks on seniors and unhoused neighbors.

Stay cool! Garfield Community Service Center is open today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and all Community Service Centers and Senior Centers will be open as Cooling Centers on Monday and Tuesday. Plenty of other options, too! Find a Cooling Center: data.cityofchicago.org/.../Cooling...….

During heat waves: 👉 Check in on relatives + neighbors 👉 If needed, take shelter at cooling centers, libraries + park district facilities 👉 If you or someone near you experiences acute symptoms, call 9-1-1 and seek a cool location Tips: bit.ly/2jIhK6U