Check out these resources for caregiving assistance
Planning for aging services can feel overwhelming, but many organizations offer trusted resources. We’ve organized this guide by service category, highlighting organizations we know and recommend. For more listings in the Chicago area, visit Elderwerks Educational Services.
When selecting a provider, look for quality indicators such as membership in professional groups like the Illinois Continuity of Care Association or check star ratings through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services or The Joint Commission.
Key agencies that connect older adults and caregivers to local services include AgeOptions for suburban Cook County, AgeGuide for the collar counties, the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services for city residents, and the Illinois Department on Aging.
Adult Day Care
- CJE Senior Life: (773) 508-1000
- IDoA Adult Day Services
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Information
- Alzheimer’s Association: (800) 272-3900
- ALZNavigator: alznavigator@alz.org
Dental Care
- Cook County Health Dental Care: (312) 864-0200
- University of Illinois Chicago Dental Services: (312) 996-7555
Elder Abuse
- IDoA Adult Protective Services: (866) 800-1409
- S. Department of Justice
End-of-life Resources
- Aging with Dignity
- Illinois Department of Public Health Advance Directives
- Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Financial Information
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: (855) 411-2372
- Social Security Administration: (800) 772-1213
General Information
- DFSS Senior Services: (312) 744-4016, aging@cityofchicago.org
- IDoA: (800) 252-8966, ilsenior@illinois.gov
Hearing Aid Assistance
- Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission: (217) 524-2396
- Chicago Hearing Society Audiology Services: (773) 248-9121
Home-Delivered Meals
- DFSS Home Delivered Meals
- Meals on Wheels: (312) 744-4016
Legal Assistance
- IDoA Legal Assistance: (800) 252-8966, ilsenior@illinois.gov
- DFSS Legal Assistance: (312) 744-4016, aging@cityofchicago.org
LGBTQ+ Housing
- SAGE: (877) 360-LGBT (5428)
- One Roof Chicago: (708) 580-8844
Medicare & Medicaid
Prescription Assistance
- IDoA Prescription Drug Assistance: (800) 252-8966 (711 TRS)
- DFSS Pharmacy
Veterans Resources
- Department of Veterans Affairs: (800) 698-2411
- Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: (312) 569-8387, mental health care (312) 569-7225
