Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago

Contact

Guide to Jewish Living
30 S. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60606
phone: 312-357-4848
email: jufnews@juf.org

Senior Services

* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Alzheimer's Association

Greater Illinois Chapter
8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (847) 933-2413, (800) 272-3900
Fax: (847) 933-2417
Email: gi.chapter@alz.org
Web: http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org
Contact: Melanie Chavin

Voluntary Health Association dedicated to Alzheimer's research, support, and advocacy. Provides many programs and services for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other, related dementias, as well as their families, care partners, and professionals working in the field of dementia care. Services include a 24:7 Helpline (800) 272-3900, online education and information, support groups, care navigation services, education programs/conferences, safety services, and early stage programming.

F.R.E.E Home Services

2935 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 274-8137
Email: chanahfree@gmail.com

A source for elder care and child care workers, drivers, cooks, housekeepers and other assistance. Proceeds benefit Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe.

Heller JCC Adult Program *

Temple Sholom
3480 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 975-8375
Web: http://www.gojcc.org

Program offers older adults the opportunity to come together for Open University and activities like current events discussions, learning Yiddish, and a variety of lecture and day trips in a relaxed, social environment.

Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago

Email: margalit@homecareassistance.com
Web: http://www.homecareassistance.com

430 Green Bay Road
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Phone: (847) 853-7777

133 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 201
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 243-5886

In-home caregivers help with personal care, driving, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Live-in and hourly non-medical services. Specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Hospital/rehab transitions to home. Offering the exclusive Balanced Care Methodâ„¢. Experience with kosher clients.

Northwest Community Hospital Adult Day Center

901 W. Kirchoff Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 618-3370
Fax: (847) 618-3389
Email: dboyd@nch.org
Contact: Donna Boyd

Provides transportation to a wide area; physical, occupational and speech therapy; beauty shop.

OASIS @ JCC *

Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 242-6230
Web: http://www.oasisnet.org

Programs and classes for adults 50+ that support lifelong learning and healthy lifestyles. Classes include a wide range of topics and special interests and feature multimedia presentations, lectures, group discussions and more.

Partners In Healthcare

2601 Chestnut Ave.
Suite 2110
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 904-5113
Fax: (847) 904-5116
Web: http://www.partners-healthcare.com

A home care agency that provides non-medical home care services to North Shore residents. Services range from bath visits for 1 hour to caring for hospice, dementia, and post hospital clients 24 hours per day.

Regency At Home Health Services

6625 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: (847) 647-1116
Contact: Suzanne Delaney, Administrator

All nursing services in your own home. Medicare and Joint Commission approved.

Regency Senior Day Care Center

6625 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
Phone: (847) 647-1511, (847) 588-2000

Transportation available, hot meals, showers, health monitoring, and activities.

Services for Adults Staying in their Homes (SASI)

1123 Emerson Street
Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 864-7274
Email: info@sasiathome.org
Web: http://www.sasiathome.org

Formerly Seniors Action Service Inc.

Home care, caregiver screening, administrative assistance, and post-hospital/rehab transitional services to older adults to stay at home, safely and comfortably, as they age.

SilverSneakers @ JCC *

Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (224) 406-9200
Fax: (847) 205-9350
Web: http://www.gojcc.org

An innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles. Fitness equipment and a variety of classes are offered to meet many fitness needs. Contact your insurance company to see if they offer this program and to get information on how to participate.