Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging

12/31/2025

As temperatures start to drop, 13 WREX has compiled a list of warming centers across the Stateline.

12/31/2025

Please remain vigilant for fraudulent text messages claiming you owe money for traffic violations or tolls. Ignoring and reporting these scams helps protect everyone. Our office does not send texts about driver’s license status, vehicle registration issues or enforcement actions.

12/31/2025

Maybe going into the new year, you’re resolving to lighten your stress and workload by sharing caregiving responsibilities with a family member or trusted friend. Here’s a list of questions to consider when discussing splitting up caregiving tasks:

12/31/2025

☝️Remember - there's a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation and survivor benefit rates. You'll see the change in payments starting January 1, 2026. Review 2026 Veterans disability compensation rates by visiting https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/

12/31/2025

🚨 SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT TEXT MESSAGES

I received a scam message today concerning a citation and unfortunately, these scam attempts ramp up around the holidays.

Please be cautious. Scammers are getting more sophisticated and are counting on people being busy, distracted, or generous this time of year.

Protect yourself and your family:
• Don’t click on suspicious links
• Don’t share personal or financial information
• Verify messages claiming urgency or authority
• When in doubt, delete it and report it

Starting the new year safe also means staying informed. If something feels off, trust your gut—it usually is.

Let’s look out for one another and make sure 2026 starts strong 💪✨

12/30/2025

Farmers Rising announced it is bringing expanded food access to Rockford in 2026 with their Mobile Grocery Initiative.

12/30/2025

If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice changes in their behavior as the disease worsens. They may become more easily agitated or aggressive or they may verbally or physically lash out against other people. When restlessness, agitation, irritability, and confus...

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

VA data sheds new light on the effectiveness of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, in reducing skin cancer development.

12/29/2025

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12/29/2025

The Medicare Advantage (MA) Open Enrollment Period runs from Jan. 1 – Mar. 31. During that period, if you’re enrolled in a MA Plan that doesn’t meet your needs, you can make changes.

Visit medicare.gov/plan-compare to find & compare plans and make any coverage changes. Visit shiphelp.org to find SHIP in your area!