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  • Caregivers of a person 55 or older OR a person of any age with dementia
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Group Education and Training Classes
  • One-on-One Outreach
  • Respite Care
  • Support Groups
  • Information and Assistance
  • Gap Filling
  • Case Management

T-CARE

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed taking care of a loved one?  We are here to help!  The Social Services team is ready to provide personalized solutions to support you in providing the best care possible for your loved one. 

Please complete the assessment form by clicking HERE and a member of our team will follow up.  If you prefer, call (630) 483-5660 and a member of our team can assist you.  The assessment identifies needs and a personalized care plan is created.  The T-CARE assessment was created by the Administration for Community Living to prevent burnout of caregivers and reduce stress.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

  • Monthly support group meets 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:30 AM.
  • Caregivers of a spouse, a friend, or a loved one are welcomed.
  • Meetings are either educational or open for discussion.
  • This group is facilitated by Caregiver Resource Specialist, Katherine Ackley.
  • There is no fee to attend.
  • For more information, click HERE. 

RESPITE CARE

Respite services are available for caregivers caring for a Township older adult at least 60 years old or residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Parents over 55 years old, grandparents, or a caregiver at least 60 years old caring for a Township youth with severe disabilities can also apply as well as caregivers at least 60 years old providing care to a Township individual 19 to 59 years old with a severe disability.

To apply, caregivers or residents can call the Township at (630) 483-5660 to schedule an intake appointment. Services can range from in-home day respite, in-home overnight respite, or out-of-home respite.

FREE ON-LINE TRAINING

  • Trualta provides on-demand training for caregivers at no cost.
  • Videos are available 24/7.
  • To learn more about the FREE service, click HERE. 
  • To register, click HERE (only a name and email are needed).

CONTACT 

The Caregiver Resource Center hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Evening and weekend hours are available if needed on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4:30 - 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday mornings 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Funding provided in whole or in part by AgeOptions.