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* All services are for those aged 60 and above, and their caregivers.
Grundy County offers a number of programs directed at preserving, protecting and
promoting health for the senior citizens of Grundy County. If you need further assistance,
please contact the Senior's Division at (815) 941-3121 or e-mail cdonley@grundyhealth.com.
Information Assistance and Referral
Provides information to seniors, their families and other community agencies on how
to access programs, services and benefits available to older individuals.
Assistance is available for Medicare, Medicaid, Circuit Breaker, and Pharmaceutical Assistance programs. This service
is available at no cost.
Community Care Program (CCP)
The Community Care Program offers affordable help for the activities of daily living that a senior can no longer manage on their own. This allows seniors who would be forced to enter a nursing home the choice of remaining in their own homes.
Provides affordable Home Care Aide service, Adult Day Care, Emergency Home Response, and companion programs
to Illinois residents who are least 60 years of age, have less than $17,500 in cash assets (for one person)
and have physical or mental impairments. Services include help with basic household tasks and personal care,
as well as on-going care coordination. The purpose of this state-sponsored program is to help seniors
maintain the maximum possible level of independence, and to prevent unnecessary nursing facility placement.
Choices for Care
Provides a consultation to all nursing facility applicants who are age 60 and older to explore options for long term care which may include home and community-based services or nursing facility care. A comprehensive assessment helps identify needs, reviews service options and cost, and assists in developing a plan of care. A prospective nursing facility applicant can then choose services that are appropriate and affordable. There is no charge for this service.
Home Delivered Meals
Arranges home delivered meals for homebound seniors who are unable to shop, prepare meals, or attend a
Senior Dining Center. After meals begin, a Care Coordinator from the Senior Programs Division makes a home
visit (by appointment) to confirm eligibility and provide information on additional resources.
To be eligible you must be homebound and have difficulty preparing meals.
Income and assets are not considered when determining eligibility, but a donation towards the cost of the
meals is requested.
Home delivered meals are authorized in those situations where a client is in need of a hot nutritious
meal, and they are unable to prepare their own because of illness or disability.
The meals and those individuals who volunteer to deliver those meals are coordinated through the Community
Nutrition Network.
Counseling
A qualified professional can provide counseling for aging issues such as illness, loss and grief,
relationships, substance abuse, depression and other emotional problems.
A monthly Alzheimer's Disease support group is also available. Call (815) 941-3138 for further information.
Family Caregiver Support Program
You may be a daughter, a son, or a spouse. A sister or a brother. A niece or nephew – or a simply a good friend.
You do what you need to do to help an older family member or friend when they need you. This program also assists
Grandparents raising Grandchildren.
We can offer information and assistance to connect caregivers to service agencies that can help. When caregivers need to take a short break from their responsibilities, in home, adult daycare, and overnight services are available. Extreme problems and unexpected situations can arise, such as a loss of housing. For these unforeseen problems, crisis support can be offered. Mental health counseling is also available for caregivers who need to work through any problems they are experiencing due to their caregiver responsibilities.
We also offer a 6-week educational program (Powerful Tools for Caregivers) designed to help caregivers focus on self-care. Classes focus on lowering stress, improving self-confidence and increasing problem-solving problems. This program is offered throughout the year. For more information about the Family Caregiver Support Program, call (815) 941-3121.
Other Resources
The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.
Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may
qualify for. Visit www.benefitscheckup.org.
Additional Links of interest:
Illinois Department of Aging
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NEILAAA)
Information & Assistance (815) 941-3121
For information or to get assistance with programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Circuit Breaker, Energy Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Choices for Care Program (815) 941-3121
Case Managers provide a free consultation to review service options. An assessment is required before admission to most Illinois nursing home facilities.
Home Delivered Meals (815) 941-3121
Nutritious meals may be delivered to eligible persons. A Case Manager can explain program requirements.
Community Care Program (815) 941-3121
Assistance with personal care, shopping, light housework, meal preparation, etc. A Case Manager can
explain program requirements.
Senior Newsletter (815) 941-6811
A quarterly newsletter that provides information on current events and topics that are of
interest to all seniors. Call to be put on mailing list..
Click here to view the most curren newsletter.
National Council on the Aging website that can help senior citizens and their families track down state and federal benefits. www.benefitscheckup.org
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