Metropolitan's Older Adult Services provide counseling and caregiver respite to assist older adults and their families in meeting the challenges and opportunities of later years.
To find out if you're eligible for programs, call Metropolitan Family Services at 312-986-4000.
Programs and Services Include
Caregiver Counseling Education and Support
Consultation, support and educational programs are provided to family caregivers of older adults and to grandparents raising grandchildren.
Elder Abuse
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors ages 60 and older. When abuse is substantiated, trained case managers seek to provide immediate protective services and work with the victim, family and others to develop a plan to reduce risk of further harm. Also provides legal services.
Elder Abuse Investigation
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors ages 60 and older. When abuse is substantiated, trained case managers seek to provide immediate protective services and work with the victim, family and others to develop a plan to reduce risk of further harm. Also provides legal services.
Elderly Victims of Crime
Helps seniors 60 and older who are victims of violent crime deal with trauma and begin to put their lives back together.
In-Home Senior Respite
A partnership with the community and faith-based organizations that provides screened and trained volunteers who offer regular in-home respite services for families caring for an elder loved one in their home. Also provides education to families and the community about caregiver concerns.
Senior Caregivers
Helps mobilize support services for older caregivers who are raising children and assists in future planning. Also provides assessment, referrals, support and educational groups, and in certain instances family and individual counseling.
Senior Counseling
Offers counseling and case management services for seniors experiencing acute or chronic mental or emotional dysfunctioning that can be due to neurological problems, isolation and/or limited mobility as well as loss of significant others. Services address the normal challenges and stresses of aging, and provide support groups, educational classes and psychiatric services.
Seniors Homeowners Program
Serves low-to-moderate income homeowners, age 60 or older, who are experiencing difficulty in maintaining their homes. A comprehensive in-home assessment includes referrals to reputable home repair contractors, assistance in exploring options to increase income, reduce property taxes and links to city departments and programs that assist seniors in maintaining their property. Workshops on topics such as reducing consumer fraud are also conducted.
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