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.

06/11/2026

Join us on June 22nd at 1pm for a memory-friendly, guided Dementia walk at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. This event will include storytelling, plant identification, and dementia-friendly resources

06/11/2026

Our phone system is now functioning! Thank you for your patience!

Great FREE learning opportunity!
06/11/2026

Great FREE learning opportunity!

You're invited to NIAAA's Thrive & Connect Senior Pop-Up Fair on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1111...
06/11/2026

You're invited to NIAAA's Thrive & Connect Senior Pop-Up Fair on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1111 S. Alpine Road, Rockford.

This free community event is designed to connect older adults, caregivers, and families with valuable programs, services, and resources available throughout Northern Illinois. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local organizations, learn about aging services, ask questions, and discover new ways to stay active, informed, and connected.

Whether you're looking for information for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to explore what's available in our community, we encourage you to stop by and join us.

Thrive. Connect. Discover what's possible.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact NIAAA at 815-226-4901.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/11/2026

Our phone system is still down! We appreciate your patience as we are working to get our lines back up and running!

06/10/2026

NIAAA's phones are down. Please be patient with us as we work to restore service. You can always drop us an email at [email protected].

Thank you for your patience!

06/09/2026

HEADS UP: Rockford's IRONMAN event returns June 14. Here's what you'll need to know if you plan on driving around town that day.

06/09/2026

We’re building momentum for Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW) — and you’re invited to help shape what’s next.

Join us for our June Coalition Meeting on Tuesday, 6/16/2026 at 10:00 AM (Zoom) as we connect, collaborate, and move our shared work forward in falls prevention.

We’re excited to welcome Laurie Dylla-Rockwell, who will share her Falls Prevention Planning Guide and practical strategies to support local action, programming, and partnership development.

These meetings are more than updates — they’re a space to share ideas, lift community voice, and strengthen collective impact across aging and health systems.

✨ Free coalition membership
✨ Zoom link provided upon registration
✨ Open to all partners working in falls prevention, aging, and community health

👉 Register today and join the conversation shaping FPAW 2026.

Visit www.fallsfreeil.org and click on our "Meetings & Events" tab to register today.

Questions: [email protected]

06/09/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to learn about the unique challenges LGBTQ+ caregivers face, aging in place, and caregiver stress in a time of uncertainty.

We’ll share resources, insights and support strategies to help LGBTQ+ caregivers navigate their Alzheimer’s and dementia journey with confidence. Register at bit.ly/4neWJfj. 🌈

06/09/2026

⚠️ Heads up, Illinois! We're expecting some severe weather this week, so please be weather aware before you head out.

👉Today: Near and south of I-70 (level 1 risk)
👉Tuesday: Most of Illinois, except far northeast (level 1 risk)
👉Wednesday: Northwest third of Illinois River (level 3 risk)
👉Thursday: Statewide, highest northwest half (level 3 risk)

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of the state, with the greatest threat for flash flooding today and this evening. Stay safe and monitor local updates! gettingaroundillinois.com

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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