This September, join AgeGuide for the 5th Annual Aging Summit, a day dedicated to exploring how we can create neighborhoods where people of every age and ability can live, connect, and thrive. Through engaging presentations, expert panels, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen housing, transportation, community connections, and other key elements that make communities more livable. 

The day begins with nationally recognized livability expert Bill Armbruster of AARP Livable Communities, who will introduce the core principles that help neighborhoods support residents throughout every stage of life.

AgeGuide is proud to announce that we received a 2026 Aging Innovations & Achievement Award from USAging. Each year, USAging recognizes Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for innovative programs that improve the lives of older adults and can serve as models for communities across the country.

AgeGuide was honored for Unlocking Potential: Moving From Aging in Place to Aging With Purpose, an initiative that helps organizations create age-friendly workplaces while expanding meaningful employment opportunities for older adults.

A recent federal announcement could affect the cost of Medicare prescription drug coverage for millions of older adults.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will end a temporary program that helped keep Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan) premiums lower during the transition to recent Medicare drug benefit changes. The program will expire at the end of 2026, which means some people may see higher monthly premiums in 2027. While CMS expects most premium increases to be modest, the exact amount will depend on the plan you choose during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period this fall.

Older adults are invited to enjoy a full day of special activities during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 17. Visitors ages 60 and older receive free admission to the fairgrounds, making it the perfect opportunity to explore everything the fair has to offer while taking part in programs designed especially for older adults.

Don't miss the movie event! AgeGuide is proud to sponsor a special screening of My Mama Joe: Hope & Help, an inspiring documentary that shares one family’s journey navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. 

In this episode of Aging Well, we have Christina Peoples, a gerontologist, educator, speaker, health promotion coordinator, and founder of Gero-What?, a digital platform making conversations about aging more relatable, inclusive, and accessible. Through her work, Christina challenges ageism, amplifies historically marginalized voices, and centers the experiences and wisdom of Black elders.

Christina encourages listeners of every age to become more aware of the language they use, question ageist messages, and replace fear of growing older with curiosity, preparation, and a more positive vision of aging.

To support healthy aging, it is important to understand the difference between normal age-related memory changes and the signs of Alzheimer's. If you are a caregiver or a family member, access to reliable information can help you support older adults more effectively.

Join NHCOA for their upcoming educational webinar, Alzheimer's and Memory Loss, where experts will discuss early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, the impact of memory loss on daily life, strategies for supporting individuals living with dementia, and available resources for families and caregivers.

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