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Find 2010 Active Senior Expo in the Chicago Area
Since its debut in Spring 2002, more than 100,000 seniors have enriched their lives through a variety of event offerings from Active Senior Expo. Active Senior Expo features hundreds of products and services designed specifically for seniors. Exhibitors include healthcare, financial, insurance, retirement communities, assisted living, consumer products, government programs and more.
www.activeseniorexpo.net
Local News & Announcements
Chicagoland's Senior News (CSN) - 50+ Senior Newspaper
Look for Chicago's 50+ Senior News. This is a monthly news source for active adults age 50 and better in the Chicago area. The paper includes articles and news important to senior's health, lifestyle and government issues on aging. Visit their website for more information.
BenefitsCheckup
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct at 800-333-1795 or visit the website today!
www.GoDirect.org
Elderhostel
Elder Hostel is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional learning adventures for older adults. There are over 10,000 programs in more than 100 countries that emphasize learning adventures. From history, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities, crafts, study cruises and much more - for more information call 877-426-8056 or visit the4ir website.
www.elderhostel.org
Fall Prevention Clinics of America
Seminars at your Location
630-305-0403
We are Fall Prevention Clinics of America and we offer seminars that deal with falls in the senior
population ... why falls happen and how the risk of falls can be reduced. Our onsite seminars can be held at
senior housing locations, medical offices, special events and other senior organizations. Our informative
program offers resources and treatment options. If you need an informative and valuable presentation for
your group call today for scheduling details.
www.FallPreventionClinics.com
Illinois Department on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities.
As the population ages, services and programs for older people must evolve as well because longevity means
more when quality of life is enhanced. To best serve older adults, we must also serve their families and
teach younger people about the realities of aging, so many of our programs have an intergenerational
emphasis. Working with Area Agencies on Aging, community-based service providers and older people
themselves, the Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future
generations of older Illinoisans. Visit our website for more information.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/
Kyphon
Since 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men older than 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in
their lifetime and bone loss can begin as early as 25, now is the time to take a closer look at osteoporosis
and new options for treating fractures caused by osteoporosis. Balloon Kyphoplasty can restore vertebral
body height, significantly reduce back pain and increase mobility, often shortly after the procedure. In
addition to pain reduction, patients experience an increased ability to return to such simple, everyday
activities as walking, reaching, bending and lifting.
www.kyphon.com
New Assisted-living Buildings Supported with Low Cost Construction Loans
Demand for low-cost assisted living buildings has prompted the state of Illinois to lift a moratorium on
building applications for special low cost assisted living buildings that accept Medicaid as of October
2004. Developers have until January 14 to submit applications for new buildings. The state estimates that 35
to 40 new buildings will be approved by the deadline. These new assisted living buildings when completed
will offer the state's Supportive Living Program. Contact Illinois Department on Aging for more information.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NEIL AAA) provides valuable services that help older people live
independently in their own homes as long as possible. For the last 25 years, NEIL AAA has developed and
coordinated services such as home-delivered meals, case management, transportation, legal services,
information and assistance, etc. to assist older persons in the Northeastern part of Illinois. We think our
Internet site will make our services and information more accessible and help us to improve the quality of
life for an aging society. Visit our website to learn more about our services.
http://www.ageguide.org/
The State of Illinois Supportive Living Program
There are assisted living buildings for seniors with low incomes in the Chicago area that accept Medicaid
and offer low-priced assisted living. Contact the following locations for more information and availability:
Churchview Supportive Living Community, 2626 W. 63rd St. - 773-471-4444
Coles Supportive Living Building, 7419 S. Exchange Ave. - 773-721-6600
Aurora Supportive Living Center, 1599 S. Farnsworth Ave. - 630-898-9400
Suburban Area Agency on Aging
The Suburban Area Agency on Agency and its network of senior service agencies are the principal source of
information regarding senior services in suburban Cook County. Website includes information about the
Healthcare Choices Program, Red Tape Cutters Program, Benefits Checkup, homemaker services, home delivered
meals, adult day services, transportation, senior resources and benefits, and caregiver support services in
your area. We also provide information on Powerful Tools for Caregivers and links to Mather LifeWays.
www.Suburban-Age.org
"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com
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