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Illinois Dementia Guide

Illinois Resources

Illinois resources

Browse by county or by service type. Counties are being added over time, beginning with northern and northeastern Illinois.

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Cook CountyCounty seat: ChicagoIllinois' largest county, with the greatest concentration of memory clinics, academic neurology programs, and community caregiver services.View resources Lake CountyCounty seat: WaukeganServing communities from Waukegan to Barrington with hospital-based memory programs, adult day services, and township senior support.View resources McHenry CountyCounty seat: WoodstockA mix of suburban and rural communities where transportation and respite are frequent needs for dementia caregivers.View resources Kane CountyCounty seat: GenevaAurora, Elgin, and the Fox Valley corridor, with hospital systems offering neurology and geriatric services.View resources DuPage CountyCounty seat: WheatonDense suburban network of senior services, adult day programs, and memory care communities.View resources Will CountyCounty seat: JolietFast-growing county with expanding senior services in Joliet, Plainfield, and Bolingbrook.View resources Winnebago CountyCounty seat: RockfordRockford serves as the regional hub for neurology, hospice, and caregiver programs in northern Illinois.View resources Boone CountyCounty seat: BelvidereSmaller county where many families use Rockford-area specialists alongside local senior services.View resources DeKalb CountyCounty seat: SycamoreDeKalb and Sycamore anchor services for a largely rural county with meaningful transportation needs.View resources Kendall CountyCounty seat: YorkvilleOne of the state's fastest-growing counties, with services often shared across the Fox Valley region.View resources

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Long-term & end-of-life care

Statewide organizations

  • Alzheimer's Association — Illinois Chapter

    24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups, and education programs for families across Illinois.

    800-272-3900·Website

  • Illinois Department on Aging — Senior HelpLine

    Statewide entry point for benefits, in-home services, the Community Care Program, and referral to your Area Agency on Aging.

    800-252-8966·Website

  • Illinois Adult Protective Services Hotline

    24-hour hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an older adult.

    866-800-1409·Website

  • Illinois Legal Aid Online

    Free plain-language legal information and referrals on powers of attorney, guardianship, and long-term care in Illinois.

    Website

  • Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    Advocacy for residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and supportive living facilities, including complaint resolution.

    800-252-8966·Website

  • Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

    Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, supplements, drug coverage, and long-term care insurance.

    800-252-8966·Website

  • Illinois Benefit Access Program

    Income-based benefits including reduced-fare transit and license plate discount for eligible older adults.

    800-252-8966·Website