About BACOA
The Barrington Area Council on Aging's mission is to serve seniors, family caregivers, and the community. BACOA strives to create a continuous circle of care, with people helping people across generations. We touch the old and the young; the frail, the active, and those caring for others.
Our services and programs help older adults maintain a quality of life that matches their needs, their wants and their abilities. Most BACOA services are free or on a sliding-fee scale based on the senior's financial status.
We can provide assistance in such areas as:
- Information on housing options or in-home care services
- Meals with Wheels, which served more than 2,500 meals last year
- Counsel on insurance, benefits and Medicare Part D
- Support and education groups for seniors and caregivers
- Activities and programs for active seniors
- Educational programs and services for the community on issues related to aging
BACOA serves approximately 1,500 individuals each year. Our focus is primarily in Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes. We also serve families and caregivers from outside the area who request information on local services for a friend or family member.
Download a pdf copy of BACOA's 2011 annual report.
