BARRINGTON COUNCIL ON AGING - Elder Care Concerns Program
Address
6000 Garland Lane
Suite 100
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-5030
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Description:
Provide information and referrals to seniors for the following services:
- In-home home care assistance
- Meals on Wheels program
- Housing options
- Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
- Friendly Visitor program
- Transportation services (PACE Dial-a-Ride, FISH, taxi subsidies and non-emergency hospital transport)
- Referrals to other agencies
Also offers memory screening program to assess for possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Eligibility:
Must be an older adult age 55 years or older and must be resident of Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes.
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
Call for an appointment or visit during program hours.
Documents required:
- None
Contacts
Sue McNamara
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 381-5030
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
6000 Garland Lane
Suite 100
Barrington, IL 60010
Mailing
6000 Garland Lane
Suite 100
Barrington, IL 60010
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Volunteer - SHIP counselors are trained by the Illinois Division of Insurance to organize and assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims and analyze Medicare supplement and long-term-care policies. Counselors also educate consumers and answer questions about Medicare and other health insurance issues. Volunteers must be 55 years & older.
2. Volunteer Drivers - Volunteers drive seniors to the grocery store, pharmacy or to personal care appointments.
3. Home Maintenance - Seniors can often use a helping hand with home maintenance work such as yard work, removing snow or minor home repairs. Volunteers can provide help on an occasional basis or commit to a regular visit.
4. The Friendly Visitor Program - This program matches seniors with a volunteer who visits on a weekly basis. The visit may include help writing letters, shopping, running errands, or simply a cordial visit and conversation.
Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities - Call 847-381-5030 or email to info@bacoa.org
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Date of Official Change:
November 21, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Barrington
- Barrington Hills
- Deer Park
- Lake Barrington
- Port Barrington
- Timber Lake
- Lake County
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