The Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging is trying to raise money to acquire a building for the center. The organization has ...

Unlike some small towns that have tried to reinvent themselves as tourist destinations with artificial “old-timey” charm, ...

Following a Mediterranean diet long-term may have weight loss benefits but it may not be enough to enhance cognitive function ...

State data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute reveals the unrealistic and unsustainable nature of the state’s "Tier 1" ...

Nursing home operators say much of the problem comes from Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement rate, which is lower than most ...

Illinois’ retiree population is growing. Currently, the median age is 39.4, five years older than in 2000, according to the ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

Joining the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact offers a solution to Illinois’ growing nurse shortage, but certain special ...

To ensure consistency and validation of the model output, an additional state that accounts for the population below 50 years was included to ensure that individuals aged 50 transitions to the adult ...

Services providers that help older adults live at home are raising an alarm amid federal funding uncertainty and showcasing ...