Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging

Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging NIAAA serves the 9 county region of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside & Winnebago

Welcome to NIAAA
Your Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA) has been meeting the needs of older adults and their families since 1974. NIAAA serves a nine county region consisting of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago Counties. NIAAA is a non-profit organization and has been designated by the Il

linois Department on Aging to be the area agency on aging for northwestern Illinois. NIAAA is part of the "aging network," which includes the federal Administration on Aging, the Illinois Department on Aging, and local public/private organizations serving older adults. NIAAA develops and administers an 'Area Plan' for aging services in northwestern Illinois. The Area Plan is a comprehensive planning, management and funding document.

Congratulations to all the graduates. Go Kelci.
05/29/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates. Go Kelci.

Yesterday, we marked the end of our May course on Financial Management, led by the very talented Beth Howard, with a celebration! We are grateful for her leadership in this class, one of five in our Certificate in Nonprofit Management series.

We were thrilled to recognize four individuals who earned their Certificate in Nonprofit Management; Branda LaBuy with RAMP, Peter Smith with YWCA Northwestern Illinois, Kelci Raney of Northern Illinois Northwestern IL Area Agency on Aging, and NICNE's very own Deanna Mershon!

05/29/2026
05/29/2026

One stress reduction technique that experts recommend for caregivers is journaling. To fit into a caregiver’s busy schedule, journaling is an activity that can be done at any time.

Each Friday of , we’ll be sharing a journal prompt that caregivers can use to process the complicated, and often overwhelming, emotions that come with caring for a loved one. For caregivers on the go, try audio journaling.

05/29/2026

As we close out National Electrical Safety Month, use this safety checklist from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and make sure your home is safe!

05/29/2026

Stay active with our Walk & Stretch class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9am.

05/29/2026

NAMI Family & Friends can help you better understand, communicate with, and support a person living with a mental health condition. They have a three-session seminar starting on June 10th. Attend in person or online!

To register, either click https://tinyurl.com/FFNAMILex, email tracy@namilex.org, or phone Tracy at 859-536-8278

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05/28/2026

Use this worksheet to keep track of every prescription drug, over-the-counter medicine, and supplement the older adult is taking. Keep this list handy and share it with all of the person’s other caregivers and health care providers. Download Worksheet Related posts: Caring for a person with late-s...

05/28/2026

🧠 Daily Brain Teaser 🧠

Time to stretch those mental muscles! 💪🤔

"You can ask this question all day long, but you'll always get completely different answers — and yet, every single answer will be correct. What is the question?"

Drop your guesses below! 👇

Answer will be posted later. Good luck! 😄

Address

1111 S Alpine Road Ste 600
Rockford, IL
61108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+18152264901

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