A Selection of Programs Designed for Seniors

Case Management Services

Arrange in-home services for seniors who are at least 60 years old through the Illinois Department of Aging’s Community Care Program or private pay agencies. Provide CHOICES for CARE assessment for seniors considering Nursing Home placement.

Care Coordination Unit

The Care Coordination Unit will send a care coordinator to your home at no cost to discuss your needs and goals and to help you choose what services may be right for you. If you qualify for CCP services, the Care Coordination Unit will work with you to determine your needs, set up services that are appropriate for you, and keep in touch with you to make sure the services continue to meet your needs.

In-Home Service:
Homecare Aides provide in-home service, such as cleaning, planning, and preparing meals, doing laundry, shopping and running errands. Homecare Aides may also assist moderately impaired participants with personal care tasks, such as dressing, bathing, grooming and following special diets.

Emergency Home Response Service:
EHRS is defined as a 24-hour emergency communication link to assistance outside the participant’s home, based on health and safety needs and mobility limitations. This service is provided by a two-way voice communication system consisting of a base unit and an activation device worn by the participant that will automatically link the participant to a professionally staffed support center. The support center assesses the situation and directs an appropriate response whenever this system is engaged by a participant.

Automated Medicine Dispenser:
A reminder auditory alert is sounded each time throughout the day and night when medicines should be taken. The participants then press the button turning off the alarm and take the meds. Detailed information available by speaking directly to a case manager 800-862-4464.

You are eligible for Community Care Program services if:

• You are aged 60 or older
• You are determined physically in need of service, meaning you are at least moderately impaired
• You are a resident of the state of Illinois
• You are a US citizen or legal alien
• You meet the asset requirements which will be explained to you when the care coordinator comes to your home 
• You apply for medical benefits

We investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of  persons 60 years or older, of adults 18 years or older with physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities, and of deaf people. In addition, we advocate for victims and work with abusers to alleviate abuse.

Do I know what Elder Abuse is?

Elder abuse is a term referring to any negligent act by a caregiver or any other adult that causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.  

The Illinois Adult Protective Services program investigates the following:

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Confinement
• Passive neglect
• Willful deprivation
• Financial exploitation

To report abuse, call toll-free, 24/7 line at 866-800-1409.