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Alternatives for the Older Adult
1518 5th Ave., #100, Moline, IL 61265 - 800/798-0988
804 W. Jackson St., Macomb, IL 61455 - 309/837-7112
E-mail: afoa@4olderadults.org
http://www.4olderadults.org
This is the first step for access to the Community Care Program and a broad range of services
to seniors. A FREE preliminary assessment will determine which services the client is eligible to
receive.
Services offered:
- Comprehensive assessment and case management services to the frail elderly
- Homemaker and chore services - Emergency Home Response System
- Money Management, help with paying bills
- Ombudsman Service for nursing home residents at 800-798-0988 ext. 233 or after hours 1-866-800-1409
- Elder Abuse investigation 1-800-369-8724
- Caregiver Counseling
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Counseling
- Respite Care
- Support Groups
McDonough District Hospital (MDH)
525 E. Grant St., Macomb, IL 61455 - 309-/833-4101
http://www.mdh.org
http://www.mdh.org/services/services_index.shtml
MDH is a 113-bed healthcare facility providing medical treatment and personal health ccare services. It is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA). MDH provides a wide range of special programs for seniors, including:
- Alzheimer's and Memory Support Services 309-836-1584
- Adult Day Health Services 309-836-1656
- Day Health Services: is a day program for adults 60+ who will benefit from medical, nutritional, recreational, social, and transportation services in a home-like setting.
- Anticoagulation Clinic 309-836-1649
- Bereavement Support Group 309-836-1543
- Behavioral Health Services: inpatient and out patient psychiatric services and a full range of individual, group and family therapy 309-836-1582
- Diabetes Education Center 309-836-1584
- Dialysis Clinic: 5 station on-site facility
- Home Health Care: in-home nursing services 309-836-1544
- Hospice 309-836-1543
- Lifeline: 24-hour personal response system 309-836-1656
- Screening: colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, etc. 309-836-1584
- Larry T. Westervelt Hospitality House: 309-833-4101
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Services 309-836-1634
- S.H.I.P.: Senior Health Insurance Program. Trained volunteers assist seniors to understand Medicare billing and Medicare-supplemental insurance
- Wellness Programs: health education and screening
- Westervelt Hospitality House: 4-bedroom home-like facility on the hospital grounds to accommodate families of patients while a family member is in the hospital.
Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA)
223 S. Randolph St., Macomb, IL 61455 - 309/837-2997
E-mail: wirc-caa@wirpc.org
http://www.wirpc.org
Provides the following services:
- Clothing Center
- Emergency Shelter Program
- Food Pantry
- Home Weatherization Assistance
- Home Maintenance Program for the elderly and disabled, provides minor modifications to owner-occupied homes to enable individuals to remain in their homes.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services, free and confidential
Food Pantry Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Food available once every 30 days to income eligible house holds.
(See also Protective Services)
YMCA Senior Center
400 E. Calhoun St. Macomb, IL 61455 - 309/837-5733
http://www.macombymca.org/senior/
This is the focal point for Senior services funded by the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging.
- Eligibility for services: age 60 and over or disabled. All services and activities, except meals, are free.
- Nutritional Services: Dine-in and Home Delivered Meals at five sites-Macomb, Bushnell, Colchester, Blandinsville, and Industry
- Information and Assistance (I & A) and Outreach Services: Assistance with applications for Illinois CaresRx, Circuit Breaker, Medicare Part D, and Property Tax Freeze, S.H.I.P. for Medicare problems. Makes referrals to other agencies.
Activities available for seniors include:
- Bridge, Pitch, Scrabble, Pool (Billiards)
- Dancing (Square and Line)
- Spoon River Singing Seniors
- Sit 'N Tone-Exercise for mobility-limited seniors
Classes for Seniors: 309-833-2129
http://www.macombbymca.org/
- Senior Swim
- Water aerobics
- Balance & Stretch Exercie
- Personal trainers
- Master Builders Weight Resistance
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatics
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