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CAREGIVER SUPPORT | SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY

Offers support services to individuals providing unpaid care for elderly or disabled family members, as well as relatives aged 55 and older raising children under 18 or children with severe disabilities.

Services include respite care, homemaker assistance, and personal grooming support to aid caregivers. Additional services encompass bathing, dressing, hygiene, companionship, engaging in activities, exercising, running errands such as picking up prescriptions, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and accompaniment to outings and appointments.

Caregiver training programs are available to enhance caregiving skills, focusing on areas such as medication management, personal care, home safety, stress management, and self-care. These programs may include caregiver assessments, individualized plans, goal setting, and ongoing support routines. In-home respite care is also provided for dependent children, offering temporary relief for caregivers by ensuring care is delivered in the child's home environment.

Additionally, caregiver and care receiver support groups are available, providing opportunities for mutual support, sharing resources, and addressing the well-being of both caregivers and care receivers. These groups may meet in-person, by telephone, or online, and are structured to ensure both caregivers and care receivers can participate in a supportive environment.

Physical Address

251 North Center Street, Joliet, IL 60435

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Open to caregivers providing unpaid support for adults ages 60 and older, or for those with Alzheimer's or a related disorder Open to Relatives Raising Children ages 55 and older caring for children ages 18 and under or with severe disabilities

Languages

English

Service area

Will County, Illinois

Agency info

SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY

Aims to provide essential, quality and responsive service to residents age 60 and older of Will County, their families and caregivers.