The Golden Years: Resources for Healthy Aging
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Online & Community Resources
Are you tired of hanging around the house? Check out what's going on and join in! - North Shore Senior Center www.nssc.org
- Links: IL Dept on Aging Home Page or Senior HelpLine - PDF File: Guide to Free or Reduced Fare Transportation - Link: North Shore Guide to Free/Reduced Transportation - IL Dept. of Aging Ride Free Transit Benefit Program - Am I eligible for Ride Free Transit Benefits? FAQs - Agencies and Organizations serving Seniors - Legal Assistance Resources - IL Department of Aging The Perks of Being RetiredRelaxation & Body Pampering
- Schedule an In-home Massage for you and your best friend with Mathews Mobile Massage! Get Crafty Faith-based & Spiritual Communities - Learn about Shiva Local Volunteer Opportunities"What did you do today?"
"I helped make the world a better place!"
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Maintaining a Healthy & Safe Sexual Lifestyle
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Helpful Healthcare Info:
- The Savvy Patient's Tool Kit - Resources for being Empowered
- The Wise Patient's Guide to Patient Empowerment
- Choose Your Healthcare Agent - What is a healthcare agent?
- File: Prescription Drug Guide provides information on prescribed medications, numbers to call if you have questions, options to look into to reduce costs of medication, and a quick reference sheet
- Understanding Advanced Directives & Power of Attorney
- Living Will Form
- Care Coordination Case Management Services
See below for detailed information on Patient Advocacy & Decision-Making Support!
- Putnam Health Care Advocates Nationwide - CarePartner Website
- The Savvy Patient's Tool Kit - Resources for being Empowered
- The Wise Patient's Guide to Patient Empowerment
- Choose Your Healthcare Agent - What is a healthcare agent?
- File: Prescription Drug Guide provides information on prescribed medications, numbers to call if you have questions, options to look into to reduce costs of medication, and a quick reference sheet
- Understanding Advanced Directives & Power of Attorney
- Living Will Form
- Care Coordination Case Management Services
See below for detailed information on Patient Advocacy & Decision-Making Support!
- Putnam Health Care Advocates Nationwide - CarePartner Website
Patient Advocacy Tips & Adult Protective Services
- Patient Healthcare Advocacy Services
- Click here for Info on Patient Advocacy
- North Shore Patient Advocates, LLC (Libertyville, IL)
- Putnam Health Advocates - CarePartner Health Advocates
Local Hospital Info for Patient Advocacy
- NorthShore University Hospital Patient Advocate
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Patient Bill of Rights
What do I do if I think my loved one is being neglected, abused, or financially exploited?
- Protocols: Preventing Elder Abuse in Your Neighborhood
- Resources for Protection from Fraud
- Adult Protective Services, North Shore
- To report suspected abuse/neglect, financial exploitation or neglect of an older person, call the statewide Department of Aging, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409,
1-888-206-1327 (TTY). Link: Reporting Abuse or Neglect
- Link: Reporting Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Care Setting
- For residents who live in nursing facilities, call the Illinois Department of Public Health's Nursing Home Complaint Hotline: 1-800-252-4343.
- For residents who live in Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs), call the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services'
SLF Complaint Hotline: 1-800-226-0768.
- Click here for Info on Patient Advocacy
- North Shore Patient Advocates, LLC (Libertyville, IL)
- Putnam Health Advocates - CarePartner Health Advocates
Local Hospital Info for Patient Advocacy
- NorthShore University Hospital Patient Advocate
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Patient Bill of Rights
What do I do if I think my loved one is being neglected, abused, or financially exploited?
- Protocols: Preventing Elder Abuse in Your Neighborhood
- Resources for Protection from Fraud
- Adult Protective Services, North Shore
- To report suspected abuse/neglect, financial exploitation or neglect of an older person, call the statewide Department of Aging, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409,
1-888-206-1327 (TTY). Link: Reporting Abuse or Neglect
- Link: Reporting Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Care Setting
- For residents who live in nursing facilities, call the Illinois Department of Public Health's Nursing Home Complaint Hotline: 1-800-252-4343.
- For residents who live in Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs), call the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services'
SLF Complaint Hotline: 1-800-226-0768.
Helping you help your parents!.
Caregiving Resources for Aging Parents
Local Resources
- CarePartner - Services and Plans to help your parents
- Caregiver Resource Center for info on classes and supportive services to help you help your loved ones
- North Shore Senior Transportation Services Guide
- Case Management & Coordination of Care Services
- Case Management and Coordination of Care Services
Self-Care without leaving your post
- In-Home Mobile Massages by Mathew's Mobile Massages
- Housekeeping
Understanding Power of Attorney
- IL State Law Statement on Advanced Directives
- Form: Health Care Power of Attorney
- Info: Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
- Understanding Advanced Directives & Living Will Form
Call the Senior Help Line listed above if you have any questions.
Family Member & Caregiver Support Groups:
- IL Caregiver Support Program
- Alzheimer's Family Support Group
- Evanston Support Group for Caregivers
- Evanston Social Services Office 840 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 1st Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m.- 4:30p.m.
- Morton Grove Location: 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, every 4th Wednesday of the month, 10am to 11:30a.m.
Helpful Books:
- The Needs of the Dying by David Kessler
- Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms by David Kessler
- CarePartner - Services and Plans to help your parents
- Caregiver Resource Center for info on classes and supportive services to help you help your loved ones
- North Shore Senior Transportation Services Guide
- Case Management & Coordination of Care Services
- Case Management and Coordination of Care Services
Self-Care without leaving your post
- In-Home Mobile Massages by Mathew's Mobile Massages
- Housekeeping
Understanding Power of Attorney
- IL State Law Statement on Advanced Directives
- Form: Health Care Power of Attorney
- Info: Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
- Understanding Advanced Directives & Living Will Form
Call the Senior Help Line listed above if you have any questions.
Family Member & Caregiver Support Groups:
- IL Caregiver Support Program
- Alzheimer's Family Support Group
- Evanston Support Group for Caregivers
- Evanston Social Services Office 840 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 1st Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m.- 4:30p.m.
- Morton Grove Location: 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, every 4th Wednesday of the month, 10am to 11:30a.m.
Helpful Books:
- The Needs of the Dying by David Kessler
- Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms by David Kessler
Community Activities and Adult Day Services for Individuals with Memory Loss, Dementia, or Alzheimer's Dementia
Places to Go, People to See... Daytime Activities & Supports |
Specialized Services
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House of Welcome (HOW) offers Memory Building Supports
Mind Matters Mental Fitness Program at HOW Alzheimer's Dementia Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org Alzheimers' Family Support Group Walk to End Alzheimers' - Walk Near You General Things You Will Probably Need to Have or Do: - Download the Alzheimer's Caregiver Manual - Link to all the Advanced Care Directive Forms you'll need (in both English/Spanish) - Is Nursing Home Care the Best Alternative? - Booklet with Checklist - How to Select A Nursing Home? - Identification Tags |
Assisted Living & Housing
- Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings - IL Housing Search Support Morton Grove Park Ridge The Covenant, Northbrook Weinberg Community for Senior Living, Deerfield, IL (Gidwitz Center & Friend Center) Hospice Care |
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