Link to eldercare service providers in the City of Chicago and throughout the nation. Central Information and Assistance is located in City Hall with five community locations in each regional senior center.  The five area centers present a variety of enriching and enjoyable cultural, educational, health, and fitness programs for adults age 55 and older.
312.744.4016

312.744.0993

 

Department of Family and Support Services
Wide range of services and programs and latest information related to older adults living in Chi­cago. Topics include caregiving, health, housing, finances, trans­portation, senior centers, volun­teerism, em­ployment and education.
 
The Chicago Department of Housing services can be accessed by call 311.  Services include, H-Rail Program for home improvements related to safety and weatherization as well as Housing Resource Centers which help in locating affordable housing
311
 

For more than 35 years CJE SeniorLife (CJE) has provided quality programs and services to older adults, their families and caregivers throughout metropolitan Chicago and its suburbs.  Resources range from healthy aging programs to care management and home health services, all of which address the issues that often accompany aging.
 
CJE Senior­Life Adult Day Pro­grams provide older adults with a supervised, structured pro­gram in a group setting focusing on the potential of each partici­pant and giving caregivers a respite.

Comprehensive database de­signed to help Illinois residents locate services available in their neighborhood

The Cook County Assessor’s office administers the homeowner, senior citizens, and senior citizen assessment freeze exemptions.
312.443.7550    
 

The Cook County Treasurer’s office administers the senior citizen tax deferral and third party notification programs.

312-443-5100
 

Offers adults and their families in McHenry County a range of pro­gramming and services, such as adult day, case management, support groups, counseling and transportation assistance.
815-338-3590
 

Information and assistance with assistive technology, programs and online classified ads

Comprehensive information on variety of health issues and programs in Illinois.
800-782-7860
 

Guidelines for selecting a nursing home and a listing and description of nursing homes in the state.
217.782.4977

Listing of variety of state programs and services, including adult day services, Alzheimer’s Association chapters, area agencies on aging, case management, older adult services and resource centers.
800.252.8966

LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs. The U.S. Administration of Children and Families' Division of Energy Assistance in the Office of Community Services administers LIHEAP at the federal level.  On the local level, Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) administer the program.  You can apply for LIHEAP assistance at local social service agencies. 

312.795.8844
 

NIH Senior Health’s easy to use website presents Medicare and management of illness information
 

Serves residents of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kend­all, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. Information on local events, available re­sources, advo­cacy, and care­giver support.
800.528.2000

This center is located in Chicago, IL, offers visitors to the site detailed information Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

RIC provides information on and links to many of the services it offers at its various locations throughout Chicagoland and the state of Illinois

800-354-7342

 

Chicago Department on Aging - City Hall 312-744-4016

121 N. LaSalle, Rm 100, Chicago, IL

 

City Clerk of Chicago’s site provides detailed information regarding enroll­ment.

Produce and distribute films dedicated to aging and caregiving issues.

773-881-8491

Intended for use by pharmacists and provides an overview of how medications may affect geriatric patients