SENIOR RESOURCES
MEALS:
DuPage County Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) for homebound seniors and
those disabled 1/800 942-9412
Senior Dining Centers-sponsored by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, 630/620-0804
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SUPPORT GROUP:
60+ Women’s Support Group- To give and receive emotional support led by a clinical social worker. Elmhurst City Hall 630/833-1353
HOME MAINTENANCE:
DuPage Senior Citizen Council - Provides free home repair assessment and reduced fee home repairs. Free spring and fall outdoor clean-up on chore days. Call 630/620-0804
TRANSPORTATION:
The Elmhurst Taxi Program for 65+, $1.40 each way for the taxi---Pilot ll program for travel in DuPage County--- Senior RTA reduced fare program---apply for all at the Administration Office Elmhurst City Hall 630/530-3015
York Township Senior Transportation
(living south of North Ave.) Register by phone 630/620-2424. Age 55+ and or disabled.
Addison Township Curb to Curb – 65+
(living north of North Ave.) 630/350-8161
RECREATION:
The Abbey Leisure Center in Elmhurst -programs & trips through the park district, 630/993-8193
I.C. Baby Boomers & Beyond- Social events at Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst 630/530-3497
Keenagers-Senior club at Grace Bible Church, Elmhurst 630/832-8416
“Viz” Seniors-Social group at Visitation Church, Elmhurst 630/834-6700
EDUCATION:
College of DuPage Older Adult Institute- Call 630/942-2208. Seminars and non credit classes, some local
630/617-3250
Elmhurst College-60+ - $130/class/term for non-credit classes
RESPITE CARE FOR SENIORS & THEIR FAMILIES:
Adult Christian Care for those who are frail or with dementia/Alzheimer’s for full days or half days at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette 630/832-1788.
Respite Care Trained volunteers make a 3 hour weekly visit to a homebound senior to give the
family caregiver an opportunity to leave the house. Call Jodi at Metropolitan Family Service 630/784 4875
MAIN INFORMATION CENTERS:
Elmhurst Office of Senior Services 630/833-1353
DuPage County Senior Citizen Services 800/942-9412
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging 630/293-5990 or 800/528-2000
Action Remote Emergency Phone Program (bracelet/necklace) through Elmhurst Memorial Home Health 630/758-7000
Telecare Receive a free daily wellness phone call from Elmhurst Hospital 630/833-1400 X44695
Illinois Department on Aging-Senior helpline, 800/252-8966
DuPage County County Health Department-630/682-7400
Prairie State Legal Services-free legal services for senior citizens,630/690-2130
http://dupageco.org/seniorsvcs
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