(815) 758-6550
Safe, Secure, and Supported
Helping You Stay at Home, Where You Want to BeLearn More
Welcome to Elder Care Services
My promise to you is that you will leave our office with an answer, a plan, or a connection to reach the goal that brought you to us in the first place!
Our programs help hundreds of people each year.
1101
Care Coordination
60
APS
600
Senior Health Insurance Program
1883
Information & Assistance
Announcements
Sponsorships are now available for our 2023 events. To be a sponsor, please choose the event interested in and locate the sponsorship information and form.
Find a Program That Can Help
Care Coordination
Care coordinators who are professionally trained by the Illinois Department on Aging can meet with individuals and their families in the home to talk about care options.
Learn More
Adult Protective Services
The Adult Protective Services Program, under authority of the Illinois Adult Protective Services Act, responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Learn More
Money Management
The Money Management Program at Elder Care Services can provide free financial management assistance to qualified individuals participating in the Community Care and Adult Protective Services Programs.
Learn More
Information and Assistance | Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Our qualified team is available to help you connect with available resources, apply for services, and answer your questions.
Learn More
Choices for Care
The Elder Care Services Choices for Care program can provide community-based solutions for care and provide navigation when a higher level of care is needed.
Learn More
Cognitive Behavioral Support Program (CBSP)
The Elder Care Cognitive Behavioral Support Program is a comprehensive program for those experiencing cognitive or behavioral difficulties.
Learn More
Medicare Mondays
ECS offers free professional assistance for your insurance needs and questions. Stop in for a 15-minute session during our walk-in hours on Mondays from 10am-3pm. Other times are available by appointment.
Medicare Monday walk-ins are on hold during Medicare’s Open Enrollment from October 15 – December 7 each year.
Walk-in Wednesdays
No appointment is necessary, however, please call beforehand to ensure availability.
Stop in for a 15-minute session! The Information and Assistance Department has specialists who are available for walk-ins on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.
If DeKalb Public Schools are closed due to weather ECS will also be closed. ECS observes most federal holidays.
Public Services
(Please call ahead for availability)
Illinois Notary Services - available by appointment
Long-Term Care Planning Education - available by appointment
Public computers - Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm
Tech Savvy Seniors
Phone Class - first Friday monthly at 1pm
Computer Class - third Friday monthly at 1pm
