Services and Programs

The National Council on Aging’s Center for Benefits Access supports 69 Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) around the country to help low-income people with Medicare access programs that pay for healthcare, food, and more.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, mandated by the Older American’s Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, works to protect and promote the rights and quality of life for residents living in long-term care facilities.

Resources for Virtual Cafes.

Learn how to thrive with diabetes- not just survive!

Check out this month’s schedule of virtual programing and stay connected! AgeOptions is supporting these virtual programs at NO CHARGE to participants.To learn more about virtual offerings please visit:

• North Shore Senior Center
• Aging Care Connections
• CJE Seniorlife
• Take Charge of Your Diabetes

For other engaging topics and activities, you can participate in without leaving home please check out Mather Telephone Topics, by clicking here.

The Illinois Department on Aging’s Adult Protective Services Program is responsible for investigating suspected cases of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect experienced by older adults 60 years of age or older and adults 18-59 with a disability who reside in a domestic setting.