Serving seniors, family caregivers,
and the community.


(847) 381-5030

Services

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BACOA offers guidance on resources and services available to seniors and their caregivers. These include:

Elder care concerns

  • Resources to make a senior's living situation safe and comfortable. BACOA can provide information and counsel on in-home home care services, emergency response systems, and housing options, including rental retirement, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. BACOA staff can also make home visits to assess seniors' needs and help link them to appropriate services.
  • The Barrington Area Meals with Wheels program, which delivers a healthy, hot noon meal. Meals are available Monday through Friday to persons who are unable to shop or prepare their own meals.
  • BACOA's Friendly Visitor program, which pairs seniors with a volunteer who visits on a weekly basis.
  • Transportation services, including information on PACE Dial-a-Ride, FISH, taxi subsidies and hospital transportation service.

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Financial, insurance and benefits questions

BACOA staff, as well as volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Program, can answer questions related to:

  • Medicare—including Part D—and Medicare supplements
  • Prescription drug assistance
  • Retiree health plans
  • BACOA is now filing applications for the Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program. This program provides relief from property and mobile home taxes, rent or nursing home charges; it also provides assistance in paying for designated prescription medications; and offers a vehicle license discount. For eligibility requirements, see the Circuit Breaker Web site. To make an appointment, call BACOA at (847) 381-5030.
  • Claims processing
  • Long-term care
  • Home energy assistance
  • Income tax assistance
  • AARP Income Tax Assistance Program

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Education/Support Groups

For more information or for an appointment, please call BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

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