Links

Many additional senior websites are available including:

http://www.aoa.gov U.S. Administration on Aging; This website provides information on aging statistics, grants and other useful information.

http://www.medicare.gov

This website established by the Health Care Financing Administration, is the official government website for Medicare information containing information on how to choose a nursing or a home care agency, discount cards and prescription drug coverage, how to find a physician and other useful information.
http://www.state.il.us/ State of illinois Home Page including links to legislation, state legislators and more.
http://www.state.il.us/aging/ Illinois Department on Aging
http://www.eldercare.gov A nationwide toll-free service, helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. To search the Eldercare Locator on the web, enter your state and zip code.
http://www.idhslink.com Online application for food stamps, medical and cash assistance. An eligibility calculator screens for eligibility. A childcare calculator determines child care needs.
http://www.aarp.org Contains a presidential voter guide.
http://www.pslegal.org Prairie State Legal Services
http://www.illinoislawhelp.org A website of legal self-help and referrals including consumer, education, health, housing, wills and planning, and public benefits.
http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org Illinois Alzheimers Organization
http://www.i4ainfo.org Illinois Area Agencies on Aging

Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
2576 Charles Street, Rockford, Illinois
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday -Friday
(815) 226- 4901 or 1- 800- 542- 8402 (nine county only)
niaaa@nwilaaa.org