What AgeGuide does

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Illinois Planning and Service Area 02, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lombard, Illinois. The organization develops and coordinates a regional network of services for older adults (age 60+) and their caregivers across eight Northeastern Illinois counties — DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will — reaching approximately 700,000 older adults. AgeGuide administers federal Older Americans Act Title III funding and Illinois Department on Aging state funding, passing the majority through to more than 30 funded partner agencies (nonprofits, government entities, and culturally specific providers such as Hanul Family Alliance) that deliver direct services including congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support, housing assistance, legal aid, Medicare counseling, and Adult Protective Services. The organization also directly operates the Veteran Directed Care program in partnership with five VA Medical Centers across Illinois and Indiana, the Dementia Friendly Initiative (12 nationally recognized communities), multilingual Medicare Assistance Training, and a Family Caregiver Support Program. There is no proprietary technology platform; AgeGuide's "technology" is its coordination infrastructure, online Learning Center, podcast, and partner-network management.

Name

AgeGuide

Legal name

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois

Website

https://ageguide.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is a federally designated Area Agency on Aging nonprofit that coordinates a network of aging services — nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and veteran-directed care — for approximately 700,000 older adults across eight Northeastern Illinois counties through 30+ funded partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services Coordination

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL)

Keywords

• Aging services coordination
• Senior nutrition programs
• Caregiver support services
• Medicare counseling assistance
• Veteran directed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Older Americans Act Title III Grants: AgeGuide administers federal funding allocated under the Older Americans Act (Title III-B, III-C, III-D, III-E) to fund community-based service providers across its eight-county service area. Funding is passed through to partner agencies that deliver direct services to older adults.
2. Veterans Affairs Funding (Veteran Directed Care): AgeGuide partners with five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers across Indiana and Illinois to deliver Veteran Directed Care (VDC) services, receiving VA funds to coordinate and administer flexible, person-centered care budgets for eligible veterans.
3. State of Illinois Funding: AgeGuide receives and administers state funding from the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) to support programs including Adult Protective Services, Community Care Program, and other aging services.
4. Donations and Fundraising Events: AgeGuide raises supplemental funds through events such as the annual Celebrity Chefs Brunch and general donations, which supplement government grants for aging services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Illinois Planning and Service Area 02, responsible for developing and coordinating a network of aging services for adults age 60+ and their caregivers across eight counties (DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will). It administers federal Older Americans Act funding and Illinois Department on Aging funding, passing resources through to over 30 funded partner agencies that deliver nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, housing, legal aid, Medicare counseling, dementia-friendly training, and veteran-directed care services at no cost to participants.

Product overview

AgeGuide is the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, a nonprofit organization that develops and coordinates a comprehensive network of services for older adults (age 60+) and caregivers across an eight-county region (DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties). AgeGuide does not offer a technology product but provides a portfolio of aging services programs including the Family Caregiver Support Program with TCARE and Trualta integration, Dementia Friendly Training (a comprehensive online learning system), Medicare Assistance Training (multilingual educational content), Veteran Directed Care, Senior Nutrition Programs, The Age Guide Podcast, and the annual Aging Summit. These programs are delivered through a combination of direct services, funded partner agencies, and digital platforms including online training courses, webinars, and virtual events. AgeGuide also coordinates volunteer opportunities including SHIP counseling and Senior Medicare Patrol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Caregiver Support Program Comprehensive support services for family caregivers of older adults, including tailored care assessments, respite, counseling, support groups, education and training, and supplemental funding for dementia-related technology and home safety.
• Dementia Friendly Training Online training courses that help businesses, first responders, healthcare professionals, faith-based organizations, restaurants, retail, and transportation providers become dementia-friendly, with sector-specific modules.
• Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Flexible, person-centered VA-funded program allowing eligible veterans at risk of nursing home placement to create individualized care plans and hire/manage their own caregivers, including family members or friends.
• Medicare Assistance Training Educational videos and training materials covering Medicare benefits, enrollment, plan selection, and provider finding, delivered in multiple languages.
• Senior Nutrition Programs Comprehensive nutrition services including Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Dining, Grab-and-Go meal services, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
• Transportation Assistance Services helping older adults access transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and community activities across the eight-county service area.
• Adult Protective Services Services to protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including reporting mechanisms and intervention support delivered through partner agencies.
• Community Care Program Illinois Department on Aging program providing in-home and community-based services to help older adults remain living in their homes.
• Housing Assistance Support services helping older adults find and maintain safe, affordable housing across the eight-county region.
• Legal Assistance Free legal services and resources to help older adults with estate planning, benefits access, and elder law matters.
• Information & Assistance Resource and referral services connecting older adults and caregivers with appropriate supports across the eight-county service area.
• SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) Volunteer-based program providing free Medicare counseling to Medicare-eligible individuals and caregivers to navigate plan options and benefits.
• Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer program that educates and advocates to help prevent healthcare fraud, error, and abuse in the community.
• Friendly Visiting & Phone Calls Program that pairs trained volunteers with older adults for regular conversations and connection, in person or by phone, to reduce isolation.
• Employment Assistance Services helping older adults find employment opportunities and access job training resources, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
• Aging Summit Annual summit bringing together professionals, researchers, and community partners to explore aging-related topics including brain health, housing, transportation, accessibility, and the future of aging.
• The Age Guide Podcast Podcast series that puts a face on aging and gives voice to older adults and caregivers by highlighting their experiences and stories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 700,000 older adults served across eight counties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and former/core.

• Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five VA Medical Centers partnering with AgeGuide to deliver the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program. The partnership allows AgeGuide to administer flexible care budgets for eligible veterans, enabling them to hire and manage their own in-home caregivers. Veterans must be receiving care from a participating VAMC to be eligible.
• Edward J. Hines Veterans Affairs Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Medical Center partner in the Veteran Directed Care program. Hines VAMC serves as the referral source for veterans in the Chicago area who wish to participate in VDC, with AgeGuide providing options counseling and care plan administration.
• Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Medical Center partner in the Veteran Directed Care program serving the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Illiana Danville Veterans Affairs Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Medical Center partner in the Veteran Directed Care program serving the Illinois/Indiana border region.
• Northern Indiana Veterans Affairs Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Medical Center partner in the Veteran Directed Care program serving northern Indiana veterans.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of JolietcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities Diocese of Joliet (CCDoJ) is the Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) hub for Will County. CCDoJ serves as the primary intake and information point for older adults and families in Will County seeking aging services such as meals, rides, and other supports. AgeGuide coordinates with CCDoJ following the transition of Family Caregiver Support Services in Will County.
• Lifescape Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifescape Community Services became the new nutrition provider for Older Americans Act home-delivered meal and community dining programs in McHenry County effective October 1, 2025, succeeding the prior provider.
• Hanul Family AlliancenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanul Family Alliance is a funded partner providing culturally specific services for Korean older adults, including the Congregate Meal Program, line dance, and Silver Gymnastics classes. Their client stories illustrate the impact of Older Americans Act services funded through AgeGuide.
• US AgingnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgeGuide holds a US Aging 2026 membership badge, indicating membership in the national organization representing Area Agencies on Aging. US Aging advocates for policies and resources supporting older adults at the federal level.
• AARP IllinoisnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerAgeGuide displays the AARP Employer Pledge badge, indicating commitment to encore employment and recruitment of workers age 50+. AARP Illinois also sponsors AgeGuide events such as the Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives.
• Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago continues providing nutrition services in Lake County. This is distinct from Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, which serves Will County.
• Senior Services of Will County (SSW)former/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior Services of Will County was a funded partner receiving AgeGuide funding for Federal Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Services. SSW filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2026 and ended its grant agreement with AgeGuide effective June 30, 2026. SSW continues to provide Care Coordination Unit and Adult Protective Services under contract with the Illinois Department on Aging.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AgeOptions: AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County, Illinois, the contiguous PSA to AgeGuide. Both are federally designated AAAs administering Older Americans Act funds for older adults in the Chicago metropolitan region, making them the closest direct peer.
• Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging: Another federally designated Area Agency on Aging in Illinois, performing the same Older Americans Act coordination role for an overlapping state-level population. Direct peer by charter, mission, and funding model.
• Senior Services of Central Illinois: Senior Services of Central Illinois is a regional aging services provider coordinating OAA-funded programs including caregiver support, nutrition, and information & assistance, comparable to AgeGuide's programmatic mix and partner-network model.
• Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging: A regional Area Agency on Aging in North Carolina administering Older Americans Act grants across multiple counties. Comparable to AgeGuide as a multi-county AAA operating a pass-through funding model with partner-delivered services.

Broad incumbents

• USAging: USAging is the national membership association for Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Programs. AgeGuide is a 2026 USAging member. Broad incumbent that sets standards and advocates federally on behalf of AAAs like AgeGuide.
• AARP: AARP is the largest national aging advocacy organization and operates programs such as the AARP Employer Pledge, which AgeGuide has signed. Broader in scope than AgeGuide, but AARP Illinois directly partners with AgeGuide on advocacy events.
• Meals on Wheels America: Meals on Wheels America is the national organization supporting Senior Nutrition Programs, one of AgeGuide's core OAA-funded offerings. Broad incumbent that influences funding and standards for the home-delivered meal programs AgeGuide coordinates.
• Alzheimer's Association: The Alzheimer's Association is the leading national nonprofit in dementia care, research, and advocacy. AgeGuide's Dementia Friendly Initiative overlaps significantly with Dementia Friendly America, an Alzheimer's Association-affiliated program, making them adjacent in the dementia services space.
• LeadingAge: LeadingAge is a national association of nonprofit aging services providers, including continuing care retirement communities and home- and community-based services organizations. Compares to AgeGuide through the aging services mission and federal advocacy role, though more operator-focused.

Others

• Eldercare Locator / n4a: The Eldercare Locator is a federal public information resource connecting older adults to local aging services, including AAAs like AgeGuide. Listed as an ecosystem participant because it serves as a national funnel into AgeGuide and other regional AAAs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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