Resources
Bringing together community resources to help guide older adults, their families, and caregivers.
AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County
AgeGuide (Formerly the Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois)
BenefitsCheckUp is a free, easy-to-use service which identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
Medicare information is available at the government’s Medicare site.
How do I get Medicare? Medicare Interactive explains the enrollment process.
The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers, sponsored by the Illinois Division of Insurance. Includes a Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guide and other resources.
Social Security information is available at the government’s Social Security site.
The Illinois Department on Aging’s Benefit Access Program provides assistance to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. These include free public transit and license plate discounts.
Healthcare.gov, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is aimed at helping people understand health insurance options as well as the provisions in the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
Illinois Health Matters provides up-to-date information on health care reform and its impact.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Users can search for seniors housing resources by county.
New Lifestyles Online is an online source for senior living and care options.
Alternatives for Seniors provides information on senior housing and services in the Chicago area and in five other states.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Senior Advocate Program services include transportation, financial counseling, health promotion and information referral.
Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s Senior & Community Resource Center includes information on senior services.
Northwest Community Hospital Senior Health Overview
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides assistance to low-income families for household utility costs.
PACE Dial-a-Ride provides service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $2 each way. PACE provides service anywhere in Barrington and Cuba Townships and selected destinations in Lake Zurich. See “Barrington” entry under “Cook County.”
R.U.O.K The Lake County Sheriff’s Department’s computer-based program that places daily well-being-check calls to seniors or homebound persons who live alone. This service is free to seniors or homebound persons who live in Lake County.
The Community Meal is a free meal served once a month at Barrington-area churches. Its goal is to build community and friendships.
Barrington Area Library. Find information on upcoming events on the library’s Barrington Area Community Calendar.
Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low- income persons and those over 60.
Legal Aid Chicago provides free legal aid to low-income persons in Cook County.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides information on finding and choosing an elder law attorney.
Illinois Department of Public Health Includes information on selecting long-term care facilities
Medicare Offers detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
Longtermcare.gov provides information and resources to help individuals and families plan for long-term care needs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans provides seniors and caregivers resources to help them manage money and protect their finances.
The Illinois Assistive Technology Program is a statewide, not-for-profit agency that focuses on using assistive technology to help people with disabilities live independently.
The National Council on Aging offers tools and resources for older adults and caregivers.
Senior Service Coalition of Lake County is an advocacy organization that provides assistance to seniors, promotes senior health programs and supports financial well-being through outreach activities to communities and legislators.
AARP and AARP/Illinois
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