State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. Leaders from the state Department on Aging and regional Area Agencies on Aging will convene a dozen roundtable discussions statewide to inform the development of Illinois’ 2026-2028 State Plan on Aging, a strategic framework to improve and promote quality of life for older adults, their families, and caregivers. Older adults, their families, and caregivers are invited to share their feedback during a roundtable discussion in their area:

Mt. Vernon

Friday, Sept. 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Rolland Lewis Bldg. – Veterans Memorial Park
800 S. 27th St. in Mt. Vernon
RSVP to any of the following:

• judy@midlandaaa.org or by calling 618-532-1853
• southeasternaaaceoshana@gmail.com or by calling 217-262-0678
• info@egyptianaaa.org or by calling Dee Gadsden at 618-985-8311

Springfield

Monday, Sept. 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Senior Services of Central IL – Senior Center
701 W. Mason St. in Springfield
RSVP to Heather.Austwick@illinois.gov or by calling 217-782-5057

Maywood

Monday, Oct. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Medina Temple, 2nd floor
200 S. Fifth Ave. in Maywood
RSVP to info@ageoptions.org or by calling 708-383-0258

To RSVP for a roundtable, please contact the host site coordinator. RSVPs are requested but not required. If you require language interpretation or any other accommodation, please note that in your RSVP. For information about the Department’s programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities, visit https://ilaging.illinois.gov/ or contact the Senior HelpLine toll-free at 1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.