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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 Retired 

Relaxation & 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!" 
- NSSC Volunteer Openings
- RSVP Volunteering 
- Serve Illinois Volunteer Projects 

- Presence Health & Resurrection Hospital Volunteering 
- Volunteer Opportunities in the Aging Network 
- Volunteer with Alzheimer's Association 
- Try the Foster Grandparent Program! Volunteer as a tutor, mentor young mothers and infants, help care for babies or neglected children. Contact the Senior HelpLine or Call:  1 (800) 252- 8966 
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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

Patient Advocacy Tips & Adult Protective Services 

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- 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.



Helping you help your parents!.

Caregiving Resources for Aging Parents

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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 


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 
& Facilities

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 
Transportation
North Shore Escorted Transportation Services 
Ride Free Transit Benefit Services 
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

Inspirational Videos To keep you Learning or Brighten Your Day

Oprah Special Interview with Paulo Coelho, Author/Poet of The Alchemist (Full length Episode)

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