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- Caregiver supportSenior services
Alzheimer's Association — Illinois Chapter
Statewide
24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups, and education programs for families across Illinois.
Eligibility: Open to anyone affected by dementia
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesArea Agency on AgingFinancial assistance
Illinois Department on Aging — Senior HelpLine
Statewide
Statewide entry point for benefits, in-home services, the Community Care Program, and referral to your Area Agency on Aging.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Legal assistanceSenior services
Illinois Adult Protective Services Hotline
Statewide
24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an older adult.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Area Agency on AgingCaregiver supportMealsRespite care
AgeOptions
Oak Park, IL 60302 · Cook County
Area Agency on Aging serving suburban Cook County; caregiver programs, benefits counseling, meals, and service coordination.
Eligibility: Adults 60+ and their caregivers in suburban Cook County
Cost: Free; some services income-based
Verified August 2026
- Area Agency on AgingCaregiver supportRespite careSenior services
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Kankakee, IL 60901 · Kankakee County
Regional Area Agency on Aging serving DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Area Agency on AgingCaregiver supportSenior services
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Rockford, IL 61108 · Winnebago County
Area Agency on Aging serving Boone, Winnebago, DeKalb, and neighboring northwestern Illinois counties.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesTransportationMeals
Chicago Department of Family & Support Services — Senior Services
Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County
Regional senior centers, well-being checks, benefits assistance, and meal programs for Chicago residents.
Eligibility: Chicago residents 60+
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesCaregiver supportTransportationFinancial assistance
Senior Services Associates — McHenry County
McHenry, IL 60050 · McHenry County
Case management, caregiver support, benefits access, and transportation coordination for older adults in McHenry County.
Eligibility: Adults 60+ and caregivers
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesCaregiver supportMeals
Senior Services Associates — Kane County
Elgin, IL 60120 · Kane County
Care coordination, caregiver assistance, and community programs across Kane County.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesCaregiver supportTransportation
Senior Services Associates — Kendall County
Yorkville, IL 60560 · Kendall County
Older adult case management and caregiver support serving Kendall County communities.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesLegal assistanceFinancial assistance
DuPage County Senior Services
Wheaton, IL 60187 · DuPage County
County-run assistance with benefits, adult protective services, and connection to in-home support.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesCaregiver supportMealsTransportation
Catholic Charities Lake County — Senior Services
Waukegan, IL 60085 · Lake County
Meals, transportation, caregiver support, and case management for older adults in Lake County.
Cost: Free or sliding scale
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesMealsTransportationCaregiver support
Senior Services Center of Will County
Joliet, IL 60432 · Will County
Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver programs, and benefits assistance in Will County.
Cost: Free or donation-based
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesMealsAdult day programsCaregiver support
Lifescape Community Services
Rockford, IL 61103 · Winnebago County
Meals, adult day services, and caregiver programs serving Winnebago and Boone counties.
Cost: Sliding scale
Verified August 2026
- Senior servicesTransportationCaregiver support
Boone County Council on Aging
Belvidere, IL 61008 · Boone County
Local senior center programming, transportation help, and referrals for Boone County families.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Verified August 2026
- TransportationMealsSenior services
Voluntary Action Center of DeKalb County
Sycamore, IL 60178 · DeKalb County
Regional transportation and home-delivered meals for older adults across DeKalb County.
Cost: Low-cost fares; meals donation-based
Verified August 2026
- Legal assistance
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Statewide
Free plain-language legal information and referrals on powers of attorney, guardianship, and long-term care in Illinois.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Legal assistanceAssisted livingMemory care
Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Statewide
Advocacy for residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and supportive living facilities, including complaint resolution.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Financial assistanceSenior services
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Statewide
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, supplements, drug coverage, and long-term care insurance.
Cost: Free
Verified August 2026
- Financial assistanceTransportation
Illinois Benefit Access Program
Statewide
Income-based benefits including reduced-fare transit and license plate discount for eligible older adults.
Eligibility: Age 65+ or qualifying disability, income limits apply
Cost: Free to apply
Verified August 2026
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