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Illinois Department on Aging

WEBAdult Protective Services. APS protects adults ages 60 or older and people with disabilities ages 18-59. To report suspected abuse, exploitation or neglect of an older person, call …

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Senior Health Insurance Program

WEBThis section provides information about the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), which is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and …

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Alzheimer's and Dementia

WEBAccording to the Illinois Department of Public Health, in 2020, there were 230,000 people over 65 years of age living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in Illinois. This …

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Welcome to the Benefit Access Application Internet Filing Form

WEBFor help filing your application, please contact your local Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) site (Click Here ). For questions regarding your application, please contact the …

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What is this program

WEBAs part of the program, Illinois was given $4.7 million to develop the Caregiver Support Program. This program is being developed by the Illinois Department on Aging in …

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Nutrition Program

WEBFor more information, visit www.dhs.state.il.us or call the Department of Human Services HelpLine at 1-800-843-6154, 1-866-324-5553 (TTY). Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program: …

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Community Care Program

WEBCommunity Care Program (CCP) Established in 1979 by Public Act 81-202, the Illinois Department on Aging’s Community Care Program helps older adults who might …

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Good Start Medicare

WEBCall the office in Springfield toll-free at 1-800-252-8966; 711 (TRS), to ask any questions you might have about Medicare or other health insurance for people with Medicare. Ask …

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Choices for Care Program

WEBUnder the Choices for Care Program, individuals considering nursing facility admission are screened by Care Coordinators and informed about their long-term care options, …

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Advocacy: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

WEBMandated by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a resident-directed advocacy …

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Care Coordination Services

WEBCare Coordination Services provided by "care coordinators" help older adults and caregivers determine what their specific needs are and what services are available to …

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State of Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease Plan

WEBThe plan is produced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee (ADAC) , other state agencies, and …

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State of Illinois Illinois Department of Public Health Illinois

WEBmy agent can make health care decisions for me, including: (i) Deciding to accept, withdraw, or decline treatment for any physical or mental condition of mine, including life …

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Support for Caregivers

WEBFamily caregivers serve as a critical component in providing the long term care needs of older adults. Eighty-five percent (85%) of all long term care services are provided by …

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Health and Human Services FY24 Budget Presentation

WEBThe Illinois Department of Public Health is an advocate for and partner with the people of Illinois to re-envision health policy and promote health equity, prevent and protect …

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Family and Caregiver Services

WEBU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program: Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The …

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Report abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect

WEBTo report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect of an adult age 60 or older or a person with disabilities age 18-59 call the statewide, 24-hour Adult Protective …

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Adult Day Service

WEBAdult Day Service is designed especially for older people who want to remain in the community but who cannot be home alone during the day due to a physical, social …

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