Illinois Department on Aging Working to Keep Seniors Connected

The state has distributed more than 11-hundred I-Pads, tablets and access to wifi and hotspots to older Illinoisans and people with disabilities thanks to a nearly 2-million-dollar Federal grant. Department on Aging Director Paula Basta says the technology has provided a valuable lifeline during the pandemic. Also, various agencies worked to identify those that could really benefit from the connection, which Basta says is vital to mental health and overall wellness. More resources are available to seniors and families struggling to get through the pandemic on the agency’s website, available HERE