Associations that will help seniors with a variety of needs.
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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development provides a website which includes resources for senior homeowners and homebuyers in Illinois.
http://www.hud.gov/local/il/homeownership/seniors.cfm
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a website that provides visitors with information relating to Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit.
http://www.medicare.gov/Nursing/Overview.asp
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintains the Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare. Here you can get information about Medicare coverage, prescription coverage plans, health plans, gap plans and other information.
http://www.medicare.gov/Default.asp
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Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging provides a web-based service center providing resources for a variety of issues related to assistance for seniors within Illinois.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/2wwwlinks/links_list2.htm
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Illinois Healthcare Portal
The Illinois Healthcare Portal provides information about state programs that can help senior citizens with healthcare services and programs.
http://www.health.illinois.gov/seniors.html
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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website provides consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverage and law. You can access information about the Senior Health Insurance Program, Prescription Drug Coverage and other resources within the Illinois Division of Insurance.
http://www.idfpr.com/DOI/Ship/seniorHealth.asp
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State of Illinois
The State of Illinois offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans including Property Tax Exemptions, exemptions for Specially Adapted Housing and Mobile Homes, State Employment Preferences and Assistance, Education and Tuition Assistance, Special Vehicle Tags, Veterans Homes, Burial Benefits as well as Hunting, Fishing Licenses and State Camping privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and veteran disability status.
http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/EN/Benefits/FactSheets/Regional/IL/default-Print.aspx
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Illinois Supportive Living Program
Illinois developed the Supportive Living Program as an alternative to nursing home care for low-income older persons and persons with disabilities under Medicaid. The Illinois Supportive Living website provides information about this program.
www.slfillinois.com
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Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health maintains a website of all nursing homes in Illinois. It provides resources on regulations, listings of Illinois nursing homes and reports of nursing home violations.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/healthca/nursinghometestjava.htm
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Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging provides resources to senior citizens and elders about nursing homes, age discrimination, Medicare issues, disability and retirement.
www.ageguide.org
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University of Illinois Extension Office
The University of Illinois Extension office provides access to information about a variety of programs for seniors including health care, elder abuse, medical conditions and economics. It also provides links to a variety of other senior resources.
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/seniors.html
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Kane County Senior Resources
Kane County Senior Resources is a professional organization whose members offer a variety of services to help senior citizens and caregivers. Members are from government funded agencies, non-profit organizations and businesses. The organization's mission is to enhance the dignity and independence of seniors and improve the quality of life for seniors in Kane County.
www.kanecountyseniorresources.com
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Naperville Public Library
The Naperville Public Library provides a list of resources regarding food, housing, agencies and other options for seniors.
http://www.naperville-lib.org/OtherWebSites/family/senior/housing.htm
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Faith in Action
Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer care giving initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Local Faith in Action programs bring together volunteers from many faith to work together to care for their neighbors who have long-term health needs.
Faith in Action volunteers come from churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. Volunteers help those in need by providing non-medical assistance with tasks such as:
- Picking up a few groceries or running errands
- Providing a ride to the doctor
- Friendly visiting (talking and listening)
- Reading or helping to pay bills
http://www.fiavolunteers.org/what-is-faith-in-action.cfm
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Access America for Seniors
The Access America for Seniors Website has information that will help seniors conduct business with federal agencies faster and easier.
www.seniors.gov
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Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging website educates older people and their caregiver about benefits and services that can help them.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
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American Association of Retired Persons
The American Association of Retired Persons website has information, education, advocacy and community information for people over 50.
www.aarp.org
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National Council on Aging
Created by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) this free, easy-to-use website helps older Americans identify their eligibility for a wide range of public assistance programs. It compares the information you give with eligibility requirements for Social Security, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Weatherization, in-home services, pharmacy programs, and state programs. A printable report of programs and enrollment information is available.
www.benefitscheckup.org
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Healthy Aging for Older Adults
The Healthy Aging for Older Adults Website sponsored by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provides information on a wide range of topics including: Health-Related Behaviors Chronic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations for Adults, and Injuries Among Older Adults.
http://www.cdc.gov/aging/
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Medicare Interactive
Medicare Interactive provides Medicare-related information on topics such as eligibility and enrollment, coverage, rights and protections, health plan options, prescription drugs, and programs for people with lower income.
http://www.MedicareInteractive.org/aarp
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NIH Senior Health
The NIH Senior Health website containing information for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health. This website contains a wide range of information on many health topics including: Alzheimer's disease, Arthritis, Balance Problems, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diabetes, Exercise for Older Adults, Hearing Loss, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Taking Medicines, and many more.
www.nihseniorhealth.gov
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