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Adult Day Services

 Facilities provide weekday care to older people who need supervision. Some facilities need assistance with recreation and activities. Call the agency nearest you listed on this link which has Adult Day Services.
Blood Pressure screening Medical professionals, like physician assistants and nurses, are needed at senior centers, health fairs, and other places. Call the senior center focal point nearest you listed on this link.
Board and Advisory Council Members provide advice on organizational governance. All non-profit agencies need board and advisory council members. Call the agency nearest you listed on this link.
Congregate meal site assistance Senior citizen meal sites provide a hot, noon-time meal and an opportunity to socialize. Volunteers accept reservations and perform other dining room tasks. Call the senior service agency nearest you listed on this link or one of these senior center sites.
Deliver meals to homebound seniors Senior citizen meal sites provide hot, noon-time lunches to the elderly who are homebound. Meals are usually delivered by volunteers who also provide a friendly visit and safety check. Call the senior service agency nearest you listed on this link or one of these senior center sites.
Drivers education trainer through AARP 55-Alive Program Senior drivers review courses are offered at senior centers and other locations. Trained volunteers are often needed to conduct these classes. Call the state AARP 55-Alive hotline at 1.888.227.7669.
Driver to escort seniors Drive seniors to medical appointments. Drivers may need to drive their own vehicle. Call the senior center focal point nearest you listed on this link.
Friendly visitor The homebound and seniors who live in rural areas really appreciate when people come to visit. Call the senior center focal point nearest you listed on this link.
Illinois READS A program that utilizes volunteers who help children with reading and other academics subjects. Contact the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging or the Illinois Department on Aging.
Money Management - Representative Payee Manages finances, pays bills, and handles routine finances for older people who have trouble managing these tasks. A “Representative Payee” is appointed by the Social Security Administration to help older adults manage their finances. Call the Money Management Program at the Shawnee Alliance for Seniors or the Illinois Senior HelpLine at 1.800.252.8966. Call the Social Security office at 1.800.772.1213 for the Representative Payee program.
Nursing Home (and assisted living facility) visitor Volunteers who regularly visit a nursing home to provide companionship and check on the resident’s well-being. Call the regional Ombudsman program or the Illinois Senior HelpLine at 1.800.252.8966.
RSVP Volunteering in senior centers, schools, nursing homes, and other community resources. For the southern 7 counties, call the Shawnee Development Council at 618.634.2201. For Jackson and Perry counties, call the Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council at 618.684.3341 or 542.4656.
Senior Health Insurance Program counselor Trained counselors answer questions about health insurance benefits and coverage including Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental health insurance, and long-term care insurance. Call the Illinois Department of Insurance - SHIP at 1.800.548.9034 or the Illinois Senior HelpLine at 1.800.252.8966.
Telephone reassurance Volunteers call isolated older people to ensure they are safe while providing personal reassurance that someone cares. Call the senior service agency nearest you listed on this link or one of these senior center sites.
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