Illinois Senior Long Term Care Insurance Information & Resources

Illinois Office for the Aging

The Illinois department of aging provides great long term care resources for seniors citizens, the elderly and family caregiver resources, including:

• Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program
  Find an Illinois caregiver resource center for family caregiver programs, caregiver support groups and training, caregiver respite care, and for supplemental services. The program provides valuable assistance to the family caregivers in gaining access to State programs.
  
  
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program:
  This program locates, assists and promotes awareness of older caregivers who are currently raising their family's children.
  
  
• Illinois Elder Abuse Prevention & Legal Service
  Works to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of senior citizens living in Illinois.



• Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsmen
  The Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who reside in long term care facilities (nursing homes). File a complaint or report elderly abuse in a Illinois long term care facility or Illinois nursing home.
  
  
• Illinois Senior Centers
  Provide opportunities for socialization, relaxation and participation in a variety of programs and activities.Services include: congregate meals, transportation, education, counseling, legal assistance and health screening.
  
  
• Illinois Agencies & Organizations Serving Seniors
  Directory of agencies, organizations and support groups serving Illinois seniors and family caregivers. Many of the following senior agencies, organizations, associations and centers are part of the Aging Network. The directory covers many services: Illinois Adult Day Service, Alzheimer's Association Chapters in Illinois, Hispanic/Latino Affairs Office, Nursing Home Associations in Illinois, Older Women's League, Senior Health Assistance Program for prescription drug assistance, Veterans' Homes and more.

Illinois State Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Chicago Department on Aging
City of Chicago
30 N. LaSalle, Suite 2320
Chicago, IL 60602-2586
312-744-4016
http://egov.cityofchicago.org

Some programs run by Illinois Area Agencies on Aging include:

• Illinois Caregivers Support
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
• Illinois Ombudsman Program
• Golden Diners Program: offers a healthy meal and enjoy the company of friends
• Senior Save
• Chicago Fitness Plus
• Benefits Eligibility CheckUp
• Pension Information (PIE)
• Personal Finance Workshops
• Satellite Centers
• Senior Shuttle
• Senior Transportation Programs
• Mayor Daley's Lifelong Learners
• SeniorNet Computer Classes
• Medicare Prescription Drug Program