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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
Direct Line - 309/837-1001
After hours/weekends upon request - 309/781-5381
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 made in your home will determine which services the client is eligible to receive. A representative from Alternatives must be invited in by the potential client.
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
MDH is a 113-bed healthcare facility providing a large spectrum of advanced medical treatments and personalized health services. MDH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA). MDH provides a wide range of special programs for seniors, including:
- Adult Day Health Services: is a day program for adults 60+ who are in need of health-related services or social activities. It is also a regional CST Emergency Response System provider and installer for Illinois. Open M-F 8:30-4:30 pm. 309-836-1656
- Behavioral Health Services: offers a full range of counseling services, including individual, group, and family therapy 309-836-1582
- Home Health Care 309-836-1544
- Hospice 309-836-1543
- Lifeline Emergency Response System 309-836-1656
- Rehab Services: Physical, occupational, and speech/language therapy; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation 309-836-1601
- Larry T. Westervelt Hospitality House 309-833-4101
- Outreach Services 309-836-1584
- Alzheimer’s & Memory Support Services 309-836-1584
- Anticoagulation Clinic 309-836-1659
- Bereavement Support Group 309-836-1543
- Diabetes Education Center 309-836-1584
- Screenings: Colorectal cancer, etc. 309-836-1584
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Services 309-836-1584
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:
- Food available once every 30 days to income eligible households. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
(See also Protective Services)
YMCA Senior Center
400 E. Calhoun St. Macomb, IL 61455 - 309/837-5733 & 877/837-5733
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, and Senior Health Insurance Program 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)
- Sit 'N Tone-Exercise for mobility-limited seniors
YMCA Classes for Senior Citizens
309-833-2129
http://www.macombymca.org/
- Senior Swim
- Water aerobics
- Balance & Stretch Exercie
- Personal trainers
- Master Builders Weight Resistance
- Arthritis Foundation Aquatics
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