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Chore / Housekeeping
/ Respite Care
These services are available to persons needing companionship and help with
activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, personal
care, shopping and errands.
Community Care Program
These services are available to persons needing companionship and help with
activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, personal
care, shopping and errands. Income guidelines do apply. Funding for this program
through the Illinois Department on Aging.
Please contact our Community
Care Program supervisor at 309-627-2812.
Circuit Breaker Applications
This program offers assistance with the Pharmaceutical Program for persons
65 years and above. Those eligible can renew their license plates if they qualify.
Congregate Meals
These are available at four meal sites in the County five days a week, allowing
Senior's the opportunity to eat a hot meal and enjoy companionship with their
peers.
Home Delivered Meals
Are available to homebound Seniors five days a week. They are delivered by
a staff person to their home.
Information & Assistance
This service provides answers to a wide variety of questions by seniors over
the phone.
| Fitness
/ Senior Center |
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Located in the gymnasium
of the Health Department and is open to the public Monday through Friday 8AM to
4PM. There is a variety of exercise equipment as well as a walking and dance area
available. Use of the equipment is free.
There are also three computers
available with Internet access free to the public. Availability is Monday through
Friday 8AM to 4PM.
The Fitness/Senior Center
is air conditioned and available for private use by contacting the Senior Services
Director at 309-627-2812.
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Transportation
The Health Department has a handicapped accessible van and three other vehicles
available for transportation for persons sixty years and above for doctors appointments
and shopping. There is a suggested donation for these services.
For additional information
about Senior Services:
Contact: The Senior Services
Director
Hours: Monday through Friday by appointment
Phone: 309-627-2812
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