Living in Evanston

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AARP - American Association of Retired Persons - Illinois
Address: 222 North LaSalle St., Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60601
E-mail: aarpil@aarp.org
Phone: 866-448-3613
Fax: 312-372-2204
Parent Org.: AARP
Description: National nonprofit for persons age 50 and over with offices in every state. Information, education and advocacy. Membership benefits include consumer discounts.
Updated 11/28/2012
 
AARP Safe Driver Program
Address: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
E-mail: LevyCenter@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8250
Fax: 847-869-6183
Parent Org.: City of Evanston
Description: Older drivers' refresher class promotes driving safety.
Updated 11/28/2012
 
ADA Paratransit Service and Pace Dial-a-Ride
Address: 547 W. Jackson Blvd., 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address: Pace Suburban Bus Service, Customer Services, 550 W. Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
E-mail: passenger.services@pacebus.com
Phone: 1-800-606-1282; TTY 1-888-847-0093
Parent Org.: Pace Bus
Description: ADA Paratransit Service is an origin to destination service for persons with disabilities. Customers must apply for eligibility with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Pace's ADA Paratransit Services operate in all suburban areas that are within 3/4 of a mile of Pace's regular fixed routes and during the same days and hours as the regular fixed route service.
Suburban Chicago Paratransit Guide.
Updated 11/28/2012
 
Age Options
Address: 1048 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301
E-mail: information@ageoptions.org
Phone: 708-383-0258; TDD: 708-524-1653
Fax: 708-524-0870
Description: AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County, plans, advocates, coordinates and funds services for older persons and their families in suburban Cook County. Evanston services are coordinated through North Shore Senior Center. Evanston office is located at 840 Dodge Ave, Evanston, Il 60202, 847-864-3721.
Updated 5/21/2013
 
Alternatives For Seniors
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 833, Southfield, MI 48037
E-mail: info@alternativesforseniors.com
Phone: 800-350-0770 (general) ; 888-533-4636 (information center)
Fax: 800-350-0771
Description: A resource directory for locating and evaluating Chicago area retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's care, and nursing homes. Library Reference Department has copies of the print version. To request a copy, e-mail:info@alternativesforseniors.com
Updated 9/20/2011
 
Alzheimer's Association of America - Greater Illinois Chapter
Address: 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631
E-mail: GI.Chapter@alz.org
Phone: Helpline: 800-272-3900, Business line: 847-933-2413
Fax: 847-933-2417
Description: Serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carterville, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Skokie and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes.
Updated 1/7/2013
 
Companions For Seniors
Mailing Address: 6160 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60646
Contact: Sam Tatel
E-mail: samtatel@companionsforseniors.com
Phone: Toll-Free: 866-910-9020, 773- 259-8420
Fax: 773-525-1584
Description: Provides companionship for senior citizens in their own homes and support with appointments and outings. Also provides respite and support for family caregivers. All companions are trained, bonded, and insured. Companions for Seniors is covered by many long term care insurance policies.
Updated 3/9/2010
 
Council for Jewish Elderly
Address: 1015 Howard St., Evanston, IL 60202 (Adult Day Services)
Mailing Address: Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 (Main Office)
Contact: Judy Holstein (Evanston) Adult Day Services
E-mail: info@cje.net
Phone: Main Office - 773- 508-1000 | Adult Day Services (Evanston) - 847-492-1400
Fax: 773- 508-1028
Description: Adult day care services, Evanston and Deerfield: activities, outings, meals and snacks provided. Specialized Alzheimer's program offered. Also manages several senior apartment buildings in Chicago and Skokie (independent living)and Weinberg Community for Senior Living in Deerfield (assisted living); skilled nursing care facilities in Skokie and Deerfield.
Wide range of resources for the elderly and caretakers.
Notes: Office Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm. Client Hours: 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Updated 4/25/2012
 
Ebenezer-Primm Towers Senior Citizens Home
Address: 1001 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201-3147
Contact: Yolanda Warner, Building Manager
E-mail: ywarner@carrollprop.com
Phone: 847- 864-0052
Fax: 847-864-8152
Description: Independent living, low income housing apartments for the elderly subsidized by HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Unfurnished, efficiency and 1-bedroom apartments with basic kitchen appliances. Contact Ebenezer-Primm Towers for complete details about current vacancies and housing applications.

Updated 4/25/2012
 
Eldercare Locator
Description: A nationwide service which helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors.
Updated 12/16/2009
 
Elderweb
Description: Research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care.
Updated 1/11/2012
 
Evanston Commission on Aging
Address: 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-866-2919.
Parent Org.: Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Community Services/Senior Services
Description: 15-member commission appointed by the mayor; advocates on behalf of older Evanstonians, identifies the needs of older residents and develops programs to meet those needs.
Programs: subsidized taxi program for senior citizens, long-term care ombudsman, handyman program, and senior citizen discount card.
Updated 4/13/2011
 
Evanston Skokie Valley Senior Services (ESVSS)
Address: 840 Dodge Evanston IL 60202
Contact: Elizabeth Gordon, Director
E-mail: SeniorServices@nssc.org
Phone: 847-864-3721
Fax: 847-864-4601
Parent Org.: North Shore Senior Center Offers classes, special programs, fitness center, and a variety of social services to support the independence and well-being of older adults, enhance their dignity and self respect, and promote their participation in all aspects of community life.
Description: Evanston/Skokie Valley Senior Services provides a broad range of social services to older adults and their families at no charge or very low cost. Clients may be seen in their homes by a professional staff of case managers and counselors. Staff are also based at Evanston Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Rush North Shore Hospital, Evanston's Levy Activity Center, Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Nutrition Site, and Evanston's Ebenezer-Primm Towers. The agency serves Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Niles east of Harlem Avenue.
Notes: Support Services for Seniors.
Updated 3/12/2013
 
Family Connections
Address: 840 Dodge Ave, Evanston IL 60202
Contact: Jori Elisco, Jessica Hoffman
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 847-424-5665
Fax: 847-864-4601
Description: Support group for grandparents or other relatives raising children of family members.
Notes: Meets the 3rd Monday of the month , 7-8:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Avenue Evanston IL 60202
Updated 1/7/2013
 
Firstgov for Seniors
Description: Portal (Links) to federal government information and services of interest to senior adults.
Updated 5/13/2013
 
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Address: 1655 Foster St., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-448-8254
Fax: 847-328-2026
Parent Org.: City of Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
Description: A community recreation facility with programs for adults and children, including a fitness center, dance studio, regulation gymnasium, and auditorium space. Provides extensive after-school and summer programs for children, School Day Off programs and Senior Lunch, served every Wednesday.

Updated 5/8/2013
 
Great Opportunities Adult Day Program
Address: 4555 Church St., Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 982-3318
Parent Org.: Presbyterian Homes
Description: Adult Day Program provides care and companionship for older adults who need attention and support throughout the day. Services include daily transportation to and from the center, dining services, individual plans of care, therapeutic and recreational activities (including daily exercise), health monitoring and family support programs.
Notes: Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Updated 5/13/2013
 
Grove of Evanston, The
Address: 500 Asbury Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Contact: Colleen Rodney, Administrator; Yair Zuckerman, Executive Director
E-mail: infogve@thegroveofevanston
Phone: 847-316-3320
Fax: 847-316-2915
Description: 124-bed, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled care facility; offers speech, physical and occupational therapies. Short term care following hospital stay.
Updated 8/27/2012
 
Home Instead Senior Care Chicago
Address: 8816 N. Bronx Ave. 1st Floor Skokie, Illinois 60077
E-mail: E-mail on web site.
Phone: (847) 673-1250
Fax: (847) 673-1252
Parent Org.: Home Instead Senior Care
Description: Franchised provider of comprehensive, non-medical companionship and non-medical home care services for the elderly. Offers respite care, long-term care, Alzheimer's care.
Updated 5/7/2010
 
House of Welcome Adult Day Services
Address: 1779 Winnetka Road, Northfield, IL 60093
Contact: MaryLu Osterberg or Julie Lamberti
E-mail: jlamberti@nssc.org
Phone: 847-242-6250
Fax: 847-242-6275
Parent Org.: North Shore Senior Center
Description: House of Welcome Adult Day Services specializes in adult day services for persons with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. Also provides early stage memory loss support groups and an Alzheimer's family support group.
Updated 12/18/2009
 
Howard Area Community Center
Address: 7648 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626
Contact: Bruce Rasey, Executive Director
E-mail: info@howardarea.org
Phone: 773-262-6622
Fax: 773-262-6645
Description: Mission is to assist low-income individuals and families stabilize their lives and become effective community members.
Notes: Programs offered: Head Start and Early Head Start, adult basic education and GED preparation, ESL, Computer Clubhouse, youth programs and alternative high school (Howard Area Leadership Academy), Employment Resource Center, seniors activity and discussion club, various social service and health programs.

Updated 3/13/2012
 
Illinois Department on Aging Senior and Elder Abuse HelpLine
Mailing Address: 421 E. Capitol Ave. #100, Springfield, IL 62701-1789
E-mail: ilsenior@aging.state.il.us
Phone: (800) 252-8966 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; (800) 279-0400 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and all weekend and holiday hours | 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-800-1409, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
Fax: 217-785-4477
Description: In addition to local information and assistance sites, the Senior HelpLine provides information on programs and services and links persons 60 years of age and older and their caregivers to local services.

Updated 12/18/2009
 
Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Mailing Address: PO Box 211, Northbrook, IL 60065
Contact: Helen Peters
E-mail: hpeters@nfdh.org
Phone: (847) 498-0385 or (800) 893-1685
Fax: 847-498-0394
Parent Org.: National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Description: Matches patients with volunteer dentists and those who will make house calls. For the homeless, low income, elderly and those with mental, medical or physical disability.



Updated 4/16/2013
 
Jacob Blake Robinson Manor
Address: 1615 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Charlotte Sanders, Building Manager; Patrick Efiom, Social Service Coordinator
E-mail: csanders@carrollprop.com
Phone: 847-570-4850
Fax: 847-570-4890
Description: Independent living, low income housing apartments for the elderly subsidized by HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Unfurnished, 1-bedroom apartments with basic kitchen appliances. Contact Jacob Blake Robinson Manor for complete details about current vacancies and housing applications.

Updated 4/25/2012
 
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Address: 120 S. LaSalle Street, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60603
Contact: William A. Kolen - Supervisory Attorney of the North Suburban Office
Phone: 312-341-1070
Fax: 312-341-1041
Parent Org.: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Description: Free legal aid for low income people in Cook County. Priorities are family law, human and civil rights, safety issues, and economic stability. Legal Services
Updated 3/21/2012
 
Lifeline Emergency Response System
Address: 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL 60201-1903
E-mail: The request form for the program is linked on the web site.
Phone: (847) 492-2950
Parent Org.: Presbyterian Homes
Description: Personal emergency response system intended for the elderly and disabled. This affordable program is available on Presbyterian Homes campuses, as well as parts of Cook and Lake Counties.
Updated 5/3/2010
 
Livhome
Address: 5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 260, Skokie, IL, 60077
Contact: Sandy Cashman, Executive Director
Phone: (847) 470-1703
Fax: (847) 470-1784
Description: Geriatric Care Managers make arrangements for a full range of services for the elderly and their families, including information and referral, assessment, crisis intervention, analysis of housing options, durable powers of attorney, entitlements, arrangements for transportation, home care, adult day care, legal and medical services and psychotherapy. Also offers guardianship services though not-for-profit organization, Eldercare Guardianship, Inc.
Updated 7/29/2009
 
Mather Lifeways
Address: 1603 Orrington Avenue Suite 1800, Evanston, IL 60201-5019
Contact: Mary Leary, mleary@matherlifeways.com
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 847-492-7500
Fax: 847-492-6789
Description: Not-for-profit organization manages senior residences, The Mather and Mather Pavilion in Evanston; InfoPlus, 1-888-600-2560, information for seniors on community resources and programs, Medicare and health issues and Institute on Aging research and information for professionals working with the elderly.
Updated 4/25/2012
 
Mather Pavilion
Address: 820 Foster Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: Kathleen O'Connor, admissions
E-mail: koconnor@matherlifeways.com
Phone: 847-492-5679
Fax: 847-492-2672
Parent Org.: Mather Lifeways
Description: Mather Pavilion is a senior living residence providing progressive, Medicare approved programs and services. Offers long-term, short-term and respite and hospice care, specialized dementia programming and memory support as well as comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Updated 2/13/2012
 
Meals at Home
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 279, Wilmette, IL 60091
Contact: Patsy Carlson, Executive Director
E-mail: MealsAtHome@MealsAtHome.org
Phone: 847- 251-6827
Fax: 847- 251-1423
Description: Delivers nutritious meals Monday through Saturday between 11:30a.m. and 1:00p.m. to those unable to shop or cook due to health reasons. Meals are delivered on holidays if requested. No age or income restrictions; fees are based on a sliding scale to accomodate clients on a limited income.
Updated 4/11/2012
 
Metropolitan Asian Family Services, Inc.
Address: 7541 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
Contact: Saim Na
E-mail: promilam@mafsinc.com
Phone: 773-465-3105
Fax: 773-465-0158
Description: Provides: community care program, hot meal program, senior opportunities and services, citizenship and immigration help, computer training, outreach and interpretation, light and heat energy assistance, English as a second language, youth program, and a summer youth program.
Updated 10/17/2009
 
Metropolitan Family Services, Evanston/Skokie Valley Center
Address: 820 Davis St., Suite 450, Evanston, IL 60201
Contact: A. Fernando Freire, Executive Director
E-mail: sandras@metrofamily.org
Phone: 847-425-7400
Fax: 847-328-1295
Parent Org.: Metropolitan Family Services
Description: Seniors:Provides a wide array of senior services and caregiver support.
Counseling & Family Services:Counseling offered for families, individuals, and youth. Also consumer credit counseling, child abuse prevention, parenting classes, legal aid, family economic development and support groups.
Notes: Serving Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, and Golf.
Updated 8/9/2011
 
Midwest Geriatric Care Managers Association
Parent Org.: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Description: Geriatric care managers work privately with older adults and their families to create a plan of care that meets the needs of the older adult. This organization provides a searchable directory of care managers serving Evanston
Updated 10/17/2009
 
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Mailing Address: 1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 220, Vienna, VA 22182.
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 703-942-5711
Fax: 703-563-9504
Description: Professional association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. Elderlaw Membership Directory can be used for referrals.
Updated 3/13/2012
 
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Mailing Address: 228 Seventh Street, SE Washington, DC 20003
E-mail: List of emails on site.
Phone: (202) 547-7424
Fax: (202) 547-3540
Description: Trade association for homecare, hospice and home health agencies. Home Care/Hospice Agency Locator is a comprehensive database of more than 20,000 home care and hospice agencies, searchable by zip code.
Updated 5/3/2010
 
North Shore Senior Center
Address: 840 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL
Phone: 847-864-3721
Description: Classes, special programs, interest groups, travel and day trips and social services to support the independence and well-being of older adults, enhance their dignity and self respect, and promote their participation in all aspects of community life.
Updated 3/15/2013
 
Omega Community Healthcare Organization
Address: 400 W. Higgins Road, 2nd Floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Contact: Abel Osagie, DON / Administrator, 773-433-0802 or Yolanda Chionglo, Nurse Supervisor, 773-433-0802
Phone: 847-425-9089
Fax: 847-425-9091
Description: Serves the human services needs of the elderly, minority and immigrant communities in the Greater Chicago area, providing in-home social services for the elderly, case management, non-emergency transport, home care services training and adult day care services.
Updated 12/5/2011
 
Presbyterian Homes
Address: 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Contact: Todd F. Swortzel, President and Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: Contact Form
Phone: 800-896-9095
Description: Presbyterian Homes is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization that creates and manages communities for older adults with a comprehensive continuum of care. Offers independent and assisted living, home health services, rehabilitation services, nursing care, memory care, and adult day services.
Locations in Evanston:
Westminster Place
The Highlands of Evanston
Ten Twenty Grove
King Home
Updated 4/25/2012
 
Rainbow Hospice
Address: 444 N. Northwest HWY Suite #145, Park Ridge, IL 60068
E-mail: info@rainbowhospice.org
Phone: (847) 685-9900
Fax: (847) 685-6390
Description: Hospice provides support and guidance for patients and the families coping with loss and the end of life. Hospice care can be provided in the patients home, the home of a loved one, an assisted living community, a long-term care facility or a hospital. The hospice team includes a physician, nurse, social worker, home health aide, chaplain, volunteer and bereavement counselor. The hospice team visit and assist the patient and family on a regular basis, as determined by individual needs.
Updated 11/24/2009
 
Resurrection Home Health Services
Address: 5747 West Dempster, Morton Grove, 60053
Contact: Rosann Prosser
Phone: 847-568-8500 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, 877-742-7447 Toll-free, 24 hours/7 days
Description: Resurrection Home Health Services provides various services for those requiring home care: nursing - including wound care, infusion and behavioral health - occupational and physical therapy, speech language pathology, medical social work, pharmacy and home health aides.
Notes: Provides hospice care for the elderly.
Updated 2/3/2010
 
Senior Connections
Address: 535 Custer Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6017, Evanston, IL 60204
Contact: Barbara J. Sittler, Director; Wendy Klinkner, Director of Volunteers
E-mail: wevisitseniors@gmail.com
Phone: 847-869-0682
Fax: 847-328-8431
Parent Org.: Reba Place Church
Description: Recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who forge relationships with isolated seniors through weekly visits.
Updated 10/13/2010
 
Senior, Mother and Child Nutrition Program (SMCNP)
Address: 4940 W. Flournoy, Chicago, IL 60644
Contact: Eliu Irizarry, Director of SMCNP
E-mail: eirizarr@catholiccharities.net
Phone: 773- 378-3127 or 773-378-3777 or 773-378-6643
Fax: 773-261-0536
Parent Org.: The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Description: Food program for new mothers, children under 5 years old who have been enrolled in the WIC program, and senior citizens, 60 years and older. Check website for food center locations.
Notes: USDA food and nutrition program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and operated by Catholic Charities.
Updated 4/11/2012
 
Seniors Action Service, Inc. (SASI)
Address: 1123 Emerson Street, #200, Evanston, IL 60201
E-mail: info@SASIathome.org
Phone: (847) 864-7274
Fax: (847) 864-7295
Description: A community-based nonprofit which helps seniors remain in their homes. Agency may place skilled caregivers from registry in homes or provide caregivers who are SASI employees. Clients pay for caregiver services. Offers caregiver screening for $75 fee; returning home service for clients who have been hospitalized or in a rehabilitation center is $70-$90. Community Resources for Seniors
Notes: Among the different services, there are Home Care Services, Caregiver Screening, and Returning Home to help people at home.
Updated 11/7/2012
 
Sprau Advocate Group
Mailing Address: PO Box 10787, Chicago, IL 60610
Contact: Kathy Sprau, Founder and Director
E-mail: info@sprauAG.com
Phone: 847-721-5083
Fax: 847-555-1212
Description: Helps seniors maintain their independence by assisting them with household and daily money management, insurance claims, records organization, tax issues. Services are available on an hourly or a per project basis.
Updated 5/6/2013
 
Unlimited Health Services, Inc.
Address: 4319 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: (773) 725-7881 or Toll Free: 1-800-965-7230
Fax: (773) 283-1494
Description: Specializes in providing professional, experienced, and compassionate care for patients who are elderly, recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill.
Updated 12/18/2009
 
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