New Learnings Brief Shares RRF’s Insights about our Grantmaking
The February 2025 Learnings Brief looks at "What's Driving Our Grantmaking," with highlights of lessons learned and grantee partnerships.
Illinois is paying attention to caregivers’ needs
January 2025: A recent Letter to the Editor by Mary O'Donnell highlights how new policies in Illinois can make a significant difference to caregivers and older adults throughout the state.
Housing: Essential in Later Life
A safe and secure place to live is a key determinant of health for people of all ages. Check out this brief video highlighting the importance of housing in later life and a few examples of innovative work being done by RRF grantees.
Our Commitment Toward Dismantling Ageism
October 9th marks Ageism Awareness Day. Check out RRF's short video addressing ageism, age-bias, and fostering age-inclusivity.
Op-Ed: Older adults face crushing student loan debt need help from the federal government
A recent Chicago Sun-Times Op-ed by Mary O’Donnell sheds light on alarming student loan debt held by older adults. The problem is serious, but policy changes are on the horizon. RRF is proud to encourage them as we, along with our grantee partners at the National Consumer Law Center and New America, address the threat that unaffordable student loan debt places on the economic security of older people. Read the full op-ed here.
Issue Update: Curbing Rising Debt for Older Adults
September 2024 - As part of our Call to Action to curb rising debt for older adults, we’re excited to share our recent video detailing RRF’s interest in addressing debt and its impact on older people.
RRF’s Interest in Addressing Student Loan Debt
RRF recognizes that carrying debt poses threats that may undermine economic security in later life. Our latest Issue Update examines the growing rates of student loan debt held by older people, the impact of this debt on economic security, and highlights promising solutions.
Multisector Plan for Aging Coming to Illinois
August 2024 - Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced an executive order to establish the Illinois Multisector Plan for Aging. This plan will be vital to enhancing and sustaining services for the growing number of older adults who live and thrive in Illinois. Learn more about this initiative here.
Illinois Aging Services Shares Tips for Successful News Coverage
In recent months, Illinois Aging Services (IAS) placed Letters to the Editor in the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Herald, the Alton Telegraph, the Belleville News Democrat, and the Clinton Journal. In this post, Amy Brennan, Executive Director of IAS's Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition, shares some tips for writing and placing a compelling opinion piece in news publications.
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‘Innovation in Aging’ Accelerator: RRF Foundation for Aging’s perspective on technology and partnership with MATTER, an innovation incubator
At RRF Foundation for Aging, we want to ensure that older adults are not left behind and that AgeTech gets the focus and attention it deserves in this fast-paced, high-powered environment. We are interested in efforts that leverage technology as a practical tool to enhance the quality of life for older adults -- and that do so in safe and responsible ways. Learn more about our partnership with MATTER, an innovation incubator.
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