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Resources
Useful Links For Older Adults & Caregivers
Agencies on Aging
- AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County
- Illinois Department on Aging
- AgeGuide (Formerly the Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois)
Benefits & Insurance
- 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.
Housing
- 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.
Local Services
- 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.
- Barrington Park District
- South Barrington Park District
Legal
- 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.
Local Government
- Village of Barrington
- Village of Barrington Hills
- Village of Deer Park
- Village of Lake Barrington
- Village of North Barrington
- Village of South Barrington
- Village of Tower Lakes
- Barrington Township
- Cuba Township
- Ela Township
Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care
- 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.
For more information on long-term care please call Bacoa (847)381-5030
Other Services
- 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.
Organizations
- 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
Resources
Useful Links For Older Adults & Caregivers
Agencies on Aging
- AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County
- Illinois Department on Aging
- AgeGuide (Formerly the Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois)
Benefits & Insurance
- 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.
- “No Insurance? Health Care Coverage Options for Individuals Age 65+” is a toolkit produced by AgeOptions; it includes information on health care resources for those without insurance.
Housing
- 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.
Local Services
- 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.
- Barrington Park District
- South Barrington Park District
Legal
- 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.
Local Government
- Village of Barrington
- Village of Barrington Hills
- Village of Deer Park
- Village of Lake Barrington
- Village of North Barrington
- Village of South Barrington
- Village of Tower Lakes
- Barrington Township
- Cuba Township
- Ela Township
Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care
- 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.
For more information on long-term care please call Bacoa (847)381-5030
Other Services
- 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.
Organizations
- 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