Seniors' Resources
General Sites
- AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
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Council for Jewish Elderly
773-508-1694 -
Eldercare Locator
A service from U.S. Administration on Aging which connects older adults and their caregivers with state and local area agencies community-based organizations.
To speak to an Eldercare Locator information specialist call: 1-800-677-1116 - Illinois Department on Aging
Government Health Sites
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Medicaid & Medicare Services
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SeniorHealth.Gov
Developed by the National Institute on Aging.
Internet Tutorial
- Generations Online
Learn how to surf the net, send and receive email, look up information and more.
Locate a doctor, health organization or hotline
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American Board of Medical Specialities
Phone Verification: (866) ASK-ABMS
General: (847) 491-9091 - American Physician Select
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Dentist Finder
American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-2500 -
Midwest Eye; Ophthalmologist Locator
Illinois Association of Ophthamology - Dirline Database Directory of Health Organizations and Health Hotlines
Locate a nursing home or assisted living facility
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Council for Jewish Elderly
773-508-1694 -
Eldercare Locator
A service from U.S. Administration on Aging which connects older adults and their caregivers with state and local area agencies community-based organizations.
To speak to an Eldercare Locator information specialist call: 1-800-677-1116 - Illinois Housing Development Authority
- Medicare's Nursing Home Section
Nursing Home search and comparison. - Suburban Area Agency on Aging
Oak Park, Illinois 60301
(800) 699-9043
(708) 383-0258
TDD: 708-524-1653 - U.S. Department of Homes and Development (HUD)
The most comprehensive list of affordable and subsidized housing agencies throughout the United States.
National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
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Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
Braille and audio materials are available for free through the Library of Congress.
Forms
- Chicago Housing Authority
Forms and information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly called Section 8. - Circuit Breaker
- FindLaw Forms
- Housing Authority of Cook County
Forms and information on the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly called Section 8. -
Illinois legal forms
Powers of Attorney and other legal forms from Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Agency. -
Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
Forms for participation can be filled in online or requested by mail.