There are many helpful links and resources available to our aging community.
- The Illinois Department on Aging is a great resource for connecting with a State Agency in regards to help for an individual or couple with a broad view of what is available. You can get all of what the State has to offer at https://www.illinois.gov/aging/Pages/default.aspx. It covers everything from in-home care and adult day services to emergency home response services, nutrition and transportation.
- If you are in the Metro East area, http://www.seniorservicesplus.org/ is a great resource to plan and prepare for the different activities for a loved one and search for local in-home care companies to help while your loved one is still in the community.
- SIVNA (Southern Illinois Visiting Nurses Association) can also offer assistance while residing at home in addition to many other home care services. Visit http://sivna.com/ for more information on their services.
- If you need assistance with Veteran's benefits, please visit http://www.va.org/. There may be resources available to our veteran's or their spouse. Saric Consulting appreciates our veterans and the sacrifices they have made. We want to make sure they receive all the benefits available to them.
- For information regarding Medicare, refer to http://www.medicare.gov/. You can also compare nursing homes in your area to help decide where to start if you have to place your loved one in a nursing facility.
- Supportive living facilities have grown in Illinois over the last 10 years, giving residents over the age of 65 an alternative to nursing homes while still offering state assistance if the income is not enough to pay private. Please refer to http://www.slfillinois.com/ for more information. I have worked with the Supportive Living Facilities (SLF) in St Clair County and have seen a great opportunity for residents to strive and remain verify active while feeling safe and comfortable in a senior based environment. Please contact a local SLF in your community for a tour and see what they can offer.
- If you are looking for an elder law Medicaid attorney, please visit https://www.naela.org/ for a list of attorneys in your area.
