#OTD in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed #Medicare and #Medicaid into law and gave President Harry Truman the first Medicare Card! 59 years later, nearly 150 million people across the country are now covered by these programs! Learn more at cms.gov.

🤑 Win cash prizes on Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair 🤑 We are seeking couples to compete in the Not So Newlywed Game and individual contestants for Illinois Jeopardy on Monday, August 12. *Register on-site at least 15 minutes before game time.

🩺 Check your health at the Illinois State Fair 🎡 16 healthcare providers will be offering free screenings in the Illinois Building on Sunday, August 11 and Monday, August 12.

Did you know there's a free Illinois State Fair smartphone app? Download the app for access to: ◾ daily event schedules ◾ an interactive map of the Fairgrounds ◾ the Food Finder tool ◾ and more!

The gates to the 2024 Illinois State Fair are OPEN! Daily admission is $3 for older adults (60+), except for: 🎟️ Monday, August 12: FREE admission for older adults 🎟️ Tuesday, August 13: $2 admission for everyone 13+ 🚗 Parking is $5/day.

Play bingo during the Illinois State Fair! Bingo will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily in the Illinois Building's mezzanine area.

Adults aged 60 and older can enter the Illinois State Fair for free on Monday -- and leave with health and wellness resources, goodies, and prizes. wsiu.org/community-upda…

It's SENIOR DAY at the Illinois State Fair! 🎡 Visit the Illinois Building for: ◼️ FREE health screenings 🩺 and giveaways ALL DAY LONG ◼️ The Not So Newlywed Game 👵❤️👴 at noon ◼️ Jeopardy at 2 p.m. ◼️ AARP Illinois Social Security Presentation at 3 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Meet Marie, a lifelong lover of all things Illinois State Fair! We were so glad to meet her and listen to memories of past Fairs - it makes our hearts so full. Happy Senior Day!

Happy TWOSday! If you didn't get enough Fair fun on Senior Day, come back to the Illinois State Fair today for $2 admission.

Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2024-02 to begin a cross-sector planning process to outline a clear framework for addressing the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers over the next decade. Learn more: gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-s…

What a week at the Illinois State Fair! 🎡🏟🌽🌭🍗🐮🐷🪕 Special thanks to our 100+ Senior Day resource vendors and contest sponsors, @AlzIllinois, Senior Services of Central Illinois, and Springfield Supportive Living.

And a tremendous thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the signing of Governor JB Pritzker's executive order establishing a long-term blueprint to support aging Illinoisans: Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Illinois Aging Together, East Central IL AAA, @AARPIllinois, RRF Foundation for Aging, & our many partners & supporters!

The choices you make during Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) could save—or cost—you hundreds of dollars out of pocket and even impact your health. From National Council on Aging, here are three ways to ensure you’re well-prepared: ncoa.org/article/3-ways…

Older adults are the fastest growing population of the U.S. and by 2030, they will make up 25% of Illinois’ population. That’s why we’re taking action! Our Multi-Sector Plan on Aging will help ensure a more equitable and dignified life for aging Illinoisans across the state.

#SeniorCenters are a gateway to the nation’s aging network—connecting 1 million #OlderAdults to vital community services. Watch this video by National Council on Aging to see how these centers help older Americans stay happy, healthy, and independent. 🎥👇 bit.ly/Discover-Your-…

Living an active lifestyle is a key part of #AgingWell. #SeniorCenters offer many programs to help #OlderAdults keep moving. Watch the video to see how one woman is improving her “strength, flexibility, balance, and focus” at her favorite center. 🎥👇 bit.ly/Discover-Stren…

#OlderAdults often find their world getting smaller. But a visit to their local #SeniorCenter can expand their horizons once again. See what one woman discovered at her local center in this video by National Council on Aging. 🎥👇 bit.ly/Discover-A-Tot… #SeniorCenterMonth