Support & Education

UIC offers a caregiver support group for family members taking care of loved ones. The Spanish support group meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 10 AM.

Interfaith Leadership Project offers a caregiver support group for family members taking care of loved ones. The Spanish support group meets the last Sunday of the month at 2 PM.

This center offers counseling in the comfort of your home. Specialties include senior and family counseling, depression, and anxiety among others

This center offers therapy sessions in English and Spanish, group therapy, and educational workshops for a variety of clinical specialties in various locations.

Services include guide to help families locate caregiver support programs, information regarding each state’s background characteristics related to caregiving and aging, caregiver information and assistance, research, and educational materials.

BrightFocus funds scientific research to defeat Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and provides expert information on these diseases.

Operates a National Toll-Free Helpline that provides support and assistance to callers and connects them with resources in their area. AFA also offers free, confidential memoryscreenings at sites across the country.

Assists with all types of questions related to Medicare, including: eligibility problems, prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Offers Alzheimer’s disease and dementia specific Spanish-speaking caregiver support groups and online resources such as informational brochures and videos.

FCSP services for family caregivers include: information, assistance, individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications.

Coalition of caregivers that promote services and support for families. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with them by providing an online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.

AAAs offers the following aging services: information and assistance, care management, nutrition services, legal assistance, services for family caregivers, and a caregiver support program.

Provides programs designed to address the diverse needs and interests of older Chicagoans. Senior Centers offer information and assessment; and programs focused on health/fitness, education, recreation, and cultural enrichment.