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Aging
Guide to long term care alternatives.
The Administration on Aging (AoA) site provides a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics programs and services.Comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
Connects older adults 60+ with community based resources and options in health, benefits, finances, housing and home maintenance.
Education, research, and health tools from the American Geriatrics Society.
Information for adults coping with mental health issues and aging
Builds a bridge between the research and practice of Geriatrics and the Public, and advocates on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs. List of geriatric physicians by geographic area.
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.
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.
The Cook County Assessor’s office administers the homeowner, senior citizens, and senior citizen assessment freeze exemptions.
Locate local agencies, in every U.S. community that can help older persons and their family’s access home and community-based services such as transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services.
Provide free referral service for eldercare needs.
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.
With the aging of the U.S. population, increased attention is being given to delivering health and related services to older persons in the community. Since adequate nutrition is critical to health, functioning, and quality of life, it is an important component of home and community-based services for older adults
Comprehensive medical information on senior health
Brief overviews of a range of issues related to falls among older adults.
Serves residents of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. Information on local events, available resources, advocacy, and caregiver support.
Order a free copy of Talking to Your Doctor: A Guide For Older People
Baby Boomer Health, Aging and Retirement
Caregiving
Aging Parents and Common Sense is a downloadable guide for adult children. Particularly relevant for “long distance” caring.
Find support, resources and information, as well as a place to connect with other caregivers
Full range of eldercare information for caregivers
When Illness Turns Families Into Caregivers by Carol Levine (New York United Hospital Fund)
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Carefinder offers an interactive care planning tool for dementia caregivers.
The American Medical Association Caregiver Self-Assessment Tool can serve as a vehicle for talking with your physician.
Training programs for family caregivers
Resources and information, including respite locator program
Free on-line planning tool to help plan for care
Caregiving for someone who experiences chronic pain.
For caregivers of adults. Sponsored by Family Caregiver Alliance.
Site for caregivers and Seniors
Caregiver.com’s Regional Resources page allows you to search by state to locate support groups and other resources specific to your region. It is an online magazine for caregivers
Provides cash back on purchase of care products that are not typically covered b insurance or Medicare
Home Instead Senior care website to help family caregivers find ways to cope with stress.
Web-based training courses on various caregiving issues.
CarePages websites are free patient blogs that connect friends and family during a health challenge
Comprehensive online management resource for individual caregivers. Provides tools and centralized information. Fee.
A Caregiver’s Survival and Renewal Guide by Lawrence Brammer and Marian Bingea (New York, Vantage Press)
How to Help and How to Survive by Claire Berman (Henry Holt & Co.)
Non profit organization for long distance caregivers where you find the local resources your loved one requires when you live away
Provide information and resources to help you to make better decisions, save time, and feel more supported.
Center for Assistive Technology
City of Chicago programs and web-based resources including information on elder abuse, domestic violence, grandparents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.
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.
Instructional videos, reading demonstrations, and information on citizenship. "How-to" and fact sheets for persons assisting a loved one to learn English.
Connecting caregivers through an online forum. Includes many useful resources.
This site provides a variety of forums and articles on caregiving issues, many of which are related to caring for someone with dementia.
This web site, developed by a previous caregiver, primarily focuses on self care and empowerment.
Call for support 800-896-3650
Family Caregiver Alliance serves as an advocate for all family caregivers throughout the U.S. Includes Family Care Navigator.
Eligibility for leave to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition
Support, education, information, and assistance needed to support your efforts to keep your older family members living at home in a secure and loving environment for as long as possible.
Full range of professional caregiving assistance for older adults, convalescents, disabled, chronically or terminally-ill patients.
Health and Human Service’s Caregiver Stress site presents itself in a “frequently asked questions” format and provides links to information and a variety of caregiver issues.
This site has a section on “Seniors and Aging: which provides information on a variety of health and caregiving issues.
Maya Hennessey (Authorhouse)
Johnson & Johnson provides an online caregiving manual, café chat rooms as well as information on daily care.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers of adults
Lotsa Helping Hands is a simple and FREE way for friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to assist loved ones in need.
Not for profit alerts, including i.d. bracelets
NIH Senior Health’s easy to use website presents Medicare and management of illness information
National directory of adult day services.
The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations and professional associations, focusing on issues of family caregiving. Informative videos.
Links to assistive technology programs in most states.
Health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives
520- 881-8008
NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center offers tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers with brief, bulleted lists of suggestions and resources.
The National Institute on Aging offers tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers with brief, bulleted lists of suggestions and resources.
Also offers "So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long Distance Caregivers"
Professional association has nationwide database of home care providers
Forum for people to ask questions, exchange ideas, and share resources, best practices, stories and concerns about improving care for those with chronic conditions.
This site provides extensive testimonials from other caregivers and links to a wide variety of resources.
ABC provides an orientation of “Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online” a web-based training program.
The Powerful Tools for Caregiving (PTC) section on the Mather LifeWays site provides visitors where to locate upcoming classes in your area
Educational programs, services and research for caregivers and more.
229-928-1234
Rush University Medical Center program for older adults and people who care for older adults
Designed to help caregivers create “caregiver families.” Free downloadable forms to help you create your caregiving family. Will help you take a group of individuals (comprised of friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances) and turn them into a "caregiver family" to provide individuals and families with the help they need to meet the daily challenges of caregiving.
A Compassionate Guide by Chris McGonigle (New York, Henry Holt)
Basic guide about the different types of workers that can be hired to provide in home care. Includes checklists of questions to ask of a home care agency or a public agency.
Academic workbook for Caregiver Peace of Mind by Joyce Beedle and Louise Dunn (Lady Bug Press)
Caregiving newsletter and searchable national resource directory
800-566-5193
Alexis Abramson book on how to care for your aging parent without losing yourself
Practical, sympathetic and comprehensive guide shows caregivers how to be an informed, effective and fearless caregiver while still having time for yourself by Gary Barg
Provide support, education, resources and help to those who face life-threatening and life-altering diseases. Ability to submit personal story to share.
Contemporary author Gail Sheehy, AARP Caregiving Ambassador provides personal discussions on caregiving issues
Helping Family Caregivers Help Themselves (NFCA, Mosby)
Alix Kates Shulman’s account of her life with her husband after a brain injury. She must learn to care for him while not losing herself.
A Daughter's Experience, A Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health by Cheryl Woodson (Infinity Publishing)
Visual education tool for family caregivers. Real life stories to better understand and deal with caregiving situations.
The Well Spouse Association site designed for caregivers who are caring for a spouse. Support husbands, wives and partners of ill and/or disabled.
800-838-0879
Chicago and Illinois
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.
Illinois Benefits’ site highlights the state’s free resource for benefits, information and enrollment assistance for people with Medicare. Also includes information on tax grants, license plate discounts, and prescription drug assistance via the I-Save Rx program. Instructions on enrolling and re-applying are provided. Links to information on community support, elder abuse, domestic violence, and intergenerational programs.
Department of Family and Support Services
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.
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.
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.
Full range of professional caregiving assistance for older adults, convalescents, disabled, chronically or terminally-ill patients.
Information and assistance with assistive technology, programs and online classified ads
Comprehensive information on variety of health issues and programs in Illinois.
Guidelines for selecting a nursing home and a listing and description of nursing homes in the state.
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.
With the aging of the U.S. population, increased attention is being given to delivering health and related services to older persons in the community. Since adequate nutrition is critical to health, functioning, and quality of life, it is an important component of home and community-based services for older adults
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.
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
Driver rehabilitation services for those who may need assistance due to physical, cognitive or perceptual deficits. Includes evaluation.
312-238-6277
Chicago Department on Aging - City Hall 312-744-4016
121 N. LaSalle, Rm 100, Chicago, IL
Information regarding who is eligible to apply, how to apply, and sources for additional information.
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
Disease
Comprehensive description of depression; identification, treatment and management. Links and tips on talking with physician about depression.
Program of the American Health Assistance Foundation
Free telephone support service designed for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses.
Leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
800-272-3900
Ageless Design Research Foundation updates its site each day with new articles and press releases relating to dementia
ADEAR offers free publications and information on most aspects of Alzheimer’s disease
Richard Taylor, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 61, gives a first person look at Alzheimer’s disease. Account of his slow transformation and deterioration and the growing division between his world and the world of others. Website includes a newsletter.
AlzOnline provides presentations on issues related to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s in PowerPoint, video and/or audio as well as other educational materials.
Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public.
amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.
National voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, offers a wide array of programs, products, and services designed for patients, caregivers, and professionals.
This site has a well organized section with information on many urological conditions and diseases.
Free professional support to anyone affected by cancer.
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.
Blog that discusses the care of a person with dementia. Here you can tell your stories, vent your frustrations, have a laugh, have a cry, share a lesson or useful tip, and learn from others going through the same thing.Also includes helpful articles on a variety of topics concerning dementia, caregiving, and taking care of yourself.
A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities. Provided by the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Illinois Chapter.
Newly formed Caregiver Support Group for family, friends and caregivers of loved one who are blind or have impaired vision.
This website provides an overview of the causes of bowel incontinence, as well as treatment and management.
Community of caregivers looking for the bright side of a very dark disease. Provides information, resources, connections to other caregivers, and most importantly a few laughs.
Not for profit alerts, including i.d. bracelets
MedlinePlus offers trusted health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
This site provides education information about aphasia as well as a nationwide listing of support groups.
The National Institute on Aging offers tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers with brief, bulleted lists of suggestions and resources.
Also offers "So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long Distance Caregivers"
This foundation site, designed for both professionals and consumers, provides information on Parkinson’s research, events, and resources.
The National Stroke Association links site visitors to programs and support groups designed for stroke survivors and their families.
This center is located in Chicago, IL, offers visitors to the site detailed information Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
This site provides extensive testimonials from other caregivers and links to a wide variety of resources.
This site provides basic information about what to expect with the disease, links to other resources, and an online caregiver forum.
This site focuses on ways to promote physical and mental health.
The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, located in Chicago, IL, provides visitors with information on patient care services and educational programs.
312-942-5000
Education, advocacy and awareness for stroke and its treatment.
Thoughtful book by Daniel Kuhen and Jane Verity from The Alzheimer’s Association
Online information resources on stroke, including link to the Stroke Caregiver Handbook.
The Young Parkinson’s Information & Referral Center provides information and support for Parkinson’s Sufferers who are still very active.
Driving and Transportation
Online Driving IQ test and safety classes for older drivers and lists of courses offered in your area.
Information about driving evaluation, resources for self assessments and searchable database of driving evaluation services.
Presents transportation resources for older adults who want to be independent within their communities.
Information on driving and aging
Driver rehabilitation services for those who may need assistance due to physical, cognitive or perceptual deficits. Includes evaluation.
312-238-6277
Chicago Department on Aging - City Hall 312-744-4016
121 N. LaSalle, Rm 100, Chicago, IL
AAA safety tips, video simulations and advice about “giving up the keys”
Financial
City of Chicago programs and web-based resources including information on elder abuse, domestic violence, grandparents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.
The Cook County Treasurer’s office administers the senior citizen tax deferral and third party notification programs.
312-443-5100
Sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, provides information helpful when selecting long term care insurance
Information on medicine and healthcare assistance programs. It is not a patient assistance program, and does not supply medicine or financial assistance.
Database of patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles
Medicare tool to help understand eligibility and benefits for prescription drug plans
National clearing house for long-term care information for planning and financing long-term care including end of life care, and all major types of public and private financing
General
National association for people over 50. Current information on most age related issues. Includes comprehensive chapter on family caregiving.
Gateway for official information and services from the U.S. government
Help people overcome the challenges of eldercare through numerous informational sources
Resources for in-home care and elder care
Website and magazine providing practical advice and knowledge for the family caregiver.
Information and referras, support groups, resources for family caregivers
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.
Website for customer service direct numbers
Provide free referral service for eldercare needs.
List of customer service numbers and instructions on how to bypass automated prompts
Website that connects you to number you are calling and provides option for callback from a person
Links to assistive technology programs in most states.
Family caregivers and health care professionals work together to provide important information and advice, particularly about hospital admissions and hospital discharge.
Educational programs, services and research for caregivers and more.
229-928-1234
Rush University Medical Center program for older adults and people who care for older adults
Contemporary news articles by Jane Gross of The New York Times about aging, health, finances and relationships
Government
Comprehensive information on variety of health issues and programs in Illinois.
Comprehensive information on Medicaid program.
Independent source of health care information and assistance regarding Medicare benefits and rights. Hotline. Spanish available.
City Clerk of Chicago’s site provides detailed information regarding enrollment.
Various agencies provide SHIP health insurance counseling, as well as advocacy assistance. These agencies are trained by SHIP to offer unbiased information and assistance regarding senior’s health insurance needs. Call the 800 number for a referral to the location closest to you.
The Social Security Administration processes social security retirement, disability, and supplemental security income payments, and determines entitlement to Medicare benefits. For the nearest location to your home or questions concerning your social security payments, you can call the 800 number.
1-800-772-1213
National clearing house for long-term care information for planning and financing long-term care including end of life care, and all major types of public and private financing
Health and Wellness
AARP’s home page, click on “Health” to access information about a variety of health conditions.
Nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with disabilities.
Cause, evaluation and treatment of falls. Includes fact sheets, balance problems, bone weakness, and mobility problems.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Carefinder offers an interactive care planning tool for dementia caregivers.
Guides users through a series of questions to determine eligibility for assistance with paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other necessities
Statistics and information on avoiding falls and fractures. Bibliography of medical and academic journal articles on this topic.
Information on avoiding falls and statistics relating to falls and hip fractures in older adults. Additional listing of publications and resources.
City of Chicago programs and web-based resources including information on elder abuse, domestic violence, grandparents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.
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.
How to distinguish between depression and possible dementia
Information about specific drugs and drug interactions, as well as recent news on drugs
This site provides a short guide of important questions you should consider as you look for health information online.
Information on books, websites, fact sheets and services available to those wanting to know more about preventing falls.
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.
Mental health information for older adults and their families, locate a geriatric psychiatrist, programs and events, and more
Links to health information web sites provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources
This site has a section on “Seniors and Aging: which provides information on a variety of health and caregiving issues.
Consumer database of for North America and the U.S.
Comprehensive information on variety of health issues and programs in Illinois.
This web site provides information on a variety of diseases, treatments, and services.
Comprehensive information on Medicaid program.
Independent source of health care information and assistance regarding Medicare benefits and rights. Hotline. Spanish available.
U.S. Surgeon General’s secure tool to enter your family health history, create drawings of your family health history to share with family or health care worker and use the health history of your family to create your own.
Comprehensive information on hospice and palliative care.
This National Institutes of Health web site provides tips on finding health information and links to reliable health information for the public.
Information on medicine and healthcare assistance programs. It is not a patient assistance program, and does not supply medicine or financial assistance.
Forum for people to ask questions, exchange ideas, and share resources, best practices, stories and concerns about improving care for those with chronic conditions.
Brief overviews of a range of issues related to falls among older adults.
Database of patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles
Medicare tool to help understand eligibility and benefits for prescription drug plans
City Clerk of Chicago’s site provides detailed information regarding enrollment.
Various agencies provide SHIP health insurance counseling, as well as advocacy assistance. These agencies are trained by SHIP to offer unbiased information and assistance regarding senior’s health insurance needs. Call the 800 number for a referral to the location closest to you.
A Compassionate Guide by Chris McGonigle (New York, Henry Holt)
Order a free copy of Talking to Your Doctor: A Guide For Older People
Provide support, education, resources and help to those who face life-threatening and life-altering diseases. Ability to submit personal story to share.
Intended for use by pharmacists and provides an overview of how medications may affect geriatric patients
Housing
Free nationwide referral service that assists with finding appropriate nursing homes, assisted living and Alzheimer’s care, retirement communities and home care.
Professional association provides a national directory of nursing homes and services.
Provides information about assisted living and a searchable national directory of assisted living facilities
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.
Guidelines for selecting a nursing home and a listing and description of nursing homes in the state.
Creative assistive technology for people with disabilities of all types, in the Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane. Home modification, recreations, exercise, travel and more suggestions and resource guides to living, learning, playing and working.
Resources for home modification designed to improve caregiver and care recipient safety. Online course that provide detailed information on home modifications.
Assists caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs
Guide to nursing home care and assisted living.
202-289-6976
Resource of senior housing the U.S. Checklists and tools for assessment of housing and care options. Group discussions.
206-575-0728
National clearing house for long-term care information for planning and financing long-term care including end of life care, and all major types of public and private financing
Comprehensive resource for people with disabilities. Links on housing and accessibility.
Legal
Forms from the Illinois Department of Public Health including Do Not Resuscitate form. Also offers guidance.
Here you can download the "5 Wishes" is an easy to understand tool for documenting an individual’s wishes regarding medical decisions. These forms meet the legal requirements of Illinois for the living will and durable power of attorney for health care.
Legal guidance for Americans over 50 and attorney listings.
Program of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that provides resources and information on palliative care, end-of-life care, including hospice, caregiving, advance directives, as well as pain, grief, workplace issues and financial planning.
Legal issues facing the elderly
Eligibility for leave to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition
Consumers’ Toolkit developed by the American Bar Association. Help make appropriate decisions and communicate with others regarding preferences.
Information on legal, financial and end of life issues
Professional association offers a nationwide “Locate an Elder Law Attorney” tool as well as general information about Elder Law. Dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs.
Resources on elder abuse prevention
Guide to nursing home care and assisted living.
202-289-6976
Stores your advance directive electronically and makes it available 24 hours a day to health care providers and family. One time fee but often free or discounted.
Social Services
City of Chicago programs and web-based resources including information on elder abuse, domestic violence, grandparents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.
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.
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
National directory of adult day services.
Access to social services, events, links, and activities for seniors in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties.
800-339-3200
The Social Security Administration processes social security retirement, disability, and supplemental security income payments, and determines entitlement to Medicare benefits. For the nearest location to your home or questions concerning your social security payments, you can call the 800 number.
1-800-772-1213
Confidential and free phone helpline has specialists who can assist callers with information and referral to a wide range of non-profit and public health and human service agencies that can provide needed services.
800-725-5314
Assists family and friends in caregiving responsibilities. Professionally-trained staff of case managers performs in-home and hospital-based assessments to evaluate an older person’s needs and resources, secure and link them with needed services, and provide ongoing monitoring of an individual plan of care.
312-413-4220
Technology Assistive technology and general resources on technology
Able Data
Alliance for Technology Access
Center for Assistive Technology
Information and assistance with assistive technology, programs and online classified ads
Creative assistive technology for people with disabilities of all types, in the Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane. Home modification, recreations, exercise, travel and more suggestions and resource guides to living, learning, playing and working.
Not for profit alerts, including i.d. bracelets
Links to assistive technology programs in most states.
Unclassified These links have not been assigned a group.
This handbook focuses on four stages of caregiving, and provides suggestions to help you as you move through each of the stages.
How to Cope by James Unger (CSS Publishing)
Educational materials on the process of dying, grief, caregiving and loss.
Provide bedside companion with comfort and support and non-medical assistance in collaboration with medical staff in hospital, rehabilitation and nursing home.
Practical Guide for Family Caregivers by Joseph Ilardo and Carole Rothman (Oakland CA New Harbinger)
The listings in this resource directory are intended to help you identify national and local Illinois sources and organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of caregiving related topics. Location, phone number, and a link to a website are provided whenever possible.