Senior Services

Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors ages 60 and older and adults with disabilities. When abuse is substantiated, interventions are planned with the victim, family and others to reduce risk of further harm. Legal and senior self-neglect services are offered at certain locations.

Family Caregiver Support groups give children of aging parents, spouses and long-distance caregivers of seniors older than 60 or adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia an opportunity to share caregiving concerns, learn to balance their needs with those of their loved ones, manage stress, feel supported by others who share their journey, and get helpful tips and resources.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren helps mobilize support services for older caregivers who are raising children and assists in future planning including assessment, referrals, support and educational groups, and in certain instances family and individual counseling.

Mpowered Connections for Aging and Disabled Adults Resource Network (ADRN) provides person centered, community-based services for disabled individuals 18-59 and people over the age of sixty, promoting independence and dignity, and connecting clients with resources, services and support in Calumet, Bloom and Thorton Townships in suburban Cook County. For details on services and contacts, click here.

Mpowered Connections for Caregivers links caregivers of older persons, grandparents or other non-parent relatives raising children (who are not more than age 18) and parents or other relatives raising children aged 19-59 who have a severe disability with training and educational opportunities, emotional, financial, and physical resources (i.e. respite) to support the work of caregivers in Calumet, Bloom and Thorton Townships in suburban Cook County. For details on services and contacts, click here.

Older Caregivers Project helps older caregivers plan for children’s long-term care (permanency planning). It aids families in establishing a stronger support system through case management and linkages to community resources, ensures the well-being and safety of the children and caregivers, and provides a recommendation regarding the permanency of the children.

Senior Counseling helps physically, emotionally and/or economically vulnerable older adults function as independently as possible. It includes in-home or office assessments, family and individual counseling, support groups, case management and links to resources.

Senior Homeowners Program serves low- to moderate-income homeowners age 60 or older who have difficulty maintaining their homes. The program provides referrals to reputable home repair contractors and links seniors to city departments and programs to help maintain their property. We also conduct workshops on topics such as reducing consumer fraud.