Seniors

Senior Living

If you would like more information and/or assistance regarding these resources, please call the library at 815-786-8308.

Senior Living

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

A resource that focuses on improving the overall quality of life through aging by providing access to educational articles, tools, and advice that cover various topics relevant to seniors.

Administration on Community Living

A part of the Department of Health and Human Services that provides a plethora of services and programs that help seniors to live an independent, healthy and informed lifestyle. Keep current with resources, news, programs, data, and funding opportunities specifically designated for seniors.

Aging Care

This resource will help seniors and families locate senior housing options, care guides for seniors, in-home care options, and more.

American Society on Aging

ASA is the essential resource to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge, and strengthen the skills of those who work with, and on behalf of, older adults. - asaging.org

Assisted Living Research Institute

At the Assisted Living Research Institute, our goal is to tackle the challenges that come with aging by combining real-world expertise with data-driven metrics and the latest research methodologies. To accomplish this, our team of industry experts and in-house researchers joined forces to develop a methodology that uncovers the best assisted living communities in a given location. We search for facilities that use science-backed best practices and the latest therapies in caring for their residents, and those that have the most amenities and opportunities for residents to live an active, independent lifestyle. - https://www.assistedliving.org/about-us/

Assisted Living in Illinois

From caring.com, research various types of assisted living centers and resources

Illinois Department on Aging

Explore benefit accessibility options, community services, partners and providers, protections, resources and more for seniors living in Illinois.

Love to Know: Seniors

"LoveToKnow Seniors is devoted exclusively to senior citizens and their unique needs. Whether you are a senior citizen or the child or caregiver of a senior, you'll find the information you're searching for here. We offer tips on retirement communities, financial planning, as well as hair and fashion advice specifically for seniors." - Lovetoknow webpage

National Council on Aging

We’re a respected national leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging. We partner with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy. - ncoa.org

RetireWow

Explore various activities, financial topics, health information, relationship connections, and work opportunities after  retirement.

Senior Home Safety

Review 25 tips that will help make a home safer for seniors. Read through online, and/or download a .pdf copy.

Senior Planet

"The resource celebrates aging by sharing information and resources that support aging with attitude, and helps people who were born long before the digital revolution to stay engaged and active by bringing a digital-technology focus to a range of topics – among them news, health, dating, art and design, senior style, travel and entertainment." - seniorplanet.org