Elder Abuse-The Elder Abuse and Neglect Program works to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of senior citizens living in the community.
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Senior Center
Aging and Disability Resource Center-creating a person-centered, community-based environment that promotes independence and dignity for Seniors and individuals with disabilities through resources and referrals.
Senior Medicare Patrol-(SMP) Program empowers consumers to prevent healthcare fraud. Detect Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. Report Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse.
Senior Employment Specialist Program-Serving individuals 55+ which consists of upgrading existing skills, development of new skills, exposure to educational opportunities, and counseling and assistance in finding and keeping a job to help improve their lives.
Benefits Access Application (formerly Circuit Breaker)-BAA is for Illinois Residents, age 65 or older or with a disability, and who meet certain income requirements to receive license plate discounts.
Respite Services-Respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities. Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to complement the care provided by caregivers or to have someone come inside home two days per week/limited to 24 hours per month.
Legal Services - Legal Services – providing legal services to Senior Illinoisans 60 years of age or older. Appointments taken at your local Senior Center.
Ombudsman-The Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for people who live in long term care facilities.
VIP- The Veterans Independence Program is designed to meet the identified
needs of the Veteran to assure health and safety and feasible alternatives
to Nursing Home Care. http://www.vopillinois.org/
Chronic Disease Self Management Program - is an effective self-management education program for people with chronic health problesm. The program specifically addresses arthritis, diabetes, lung and heart disease, but teaches skills useful for managing a variety of chronic disease, but teaches skills useful for managing a variety of chronic diseases. This program was developed at Stanford University.