Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging

03/09/2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women like Lenore “Gundy” Costello, who inspired generations, from expanding Girl Scouts troops in Florida to championing opportunities for young women.

Now at 107, Meals on Wheels helps ensure she can remain independent in the home she loves. This , we celebrate women like Gundy and remain committed to ensuring every older adult can age with dignity and independence.

03/09/2026

🧪✨ Ready to explore the wonders of science? A new hands‑on series for older adults kicks off March 2 in Freeport! See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Senior Resource Center

03/07/2026

📢 Seen the "Senior Flex Card" ads? Here's what you need to know:
💳 Flex cards are prepaid debit cards offered by SOME Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans—NOT Original Medicare.
✅ Can be used for:
• Healthy foods
• OTC items
• Health expenses
• Sometimes utilities
❌ What they are NOT:
• Not "free money" (no cash withdrawal)
• Not offered by Original Medicare
• Not available with every Medicare Advantage plan
⚠️ Important:
• Must be enrolled in a specific plan that offers this benefit
• Often requires activation
• Beware of scams—only enroll through official plan providers
📞 Not sure if your plan includes a flex card? Call Senior Connections or your plan provider to check.
Share this to help a friend! 💙

03/07/2026

Barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote.

Know your rights in Illinois, and learn more about accessible voting at aapd.com/voter-info/.

03/07/2026

Come out to discuss the impact of trauma and how to build resiliency in our community. Prior to the discussion, watch the film “Paper Tigers”, which chronicles a year with the principal of Lincoln High School in the community of Walla Walla, Washington after learning about the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and changing the school’s approach to discipline.

See you on Tuesday, March 10 at 6pm at the JR Sullivan Theater at The RPL Nordlof Center, located at 118 N. Main Street for this film viewing and discussion brought to you by the Rockford Public Library (RPL) in partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department’s Trauma Informed Community Workgroup.

03/07/2026

Illinois voters will head to the polls March 17 for the state’s Primary Election, with major statewide and local offices on the ballot. Several competitive races will determine who advances to November, while others will effectively decide the next officeholder because no opponent is running in the General Election.

Click the link in the comments to read the full story.

03/07/2026

If you get a text claiming to be from the “DMV” or “Illinois Secretary of State” threatening suspension or enforcement – don’t click or reply. Our office never sends texts for payment or personal info. Stay vigilant and report scams by sending the message to scamalert@ilsos.gov

03/07/2026

Email from Illinois Department on Aging Resident and Family Support Council meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month!   The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to invite you to attend o

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

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This comes following an initial approval from Rockford City Council last month, which the organization pulled out of because they changed their minds on the ...

03/07/2026

This comes following an initial approval from Rockford City Council last month, which the organization pulled out of because they changed their minds on the original location.

03/06/2026

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In Illinois, any qualified voter can vote early — no excuse needed.

Find your early voting location here: https://elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegistrationSystems/EarlyVotingLocationsSearch.aspx

Make a plan, vote early, and make your voice heard. 🇺🇸