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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY...
A RESOURCE GUIDE
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SPONSORED BY:
PARK FOREST HEALTH DEPARTMENT/NURSES PLUS
708-748-1118
Mission: To enrich our patients’ lives and to help them maintain the highest level of independent living and wellness that is possible
PARK FOREST COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
708-283-5621
Mission: Developing programs to encourage diversity and positive interaction among community members. The Commission is committed to ensuring access by all people to full participation in all facets of life in the Village.
PARK FOREST SENIOR COMMISSION
Mission: Assists the Village in presenting information and education to the public on matters relating to seniors and brings the concerns of the elderly to the attention of the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
LOCAL HOSPITALS
INGALLS HOSPITAL 708-333-2300
1 Ingalls Drive, Harvey
OAK FOREST HOSPITAL (COOK COUNTY) 708-687-7200
Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest
SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL 708-799-8000
17800 S. Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest
Metro South Hospital 708-597-2000
12935 Gregory Street, Blue Island
ST. JAMES HOSPITAL 708-756-1000
1423 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights
ST. JAMES HOSPITAL 708-747-4000
20201 S. Crawford Avenue, Olympia Fields
LOCAL PHARMACIES
CVS – Park Forest 708-747-5562
SAMS CLUB – Matteson 708-747-4691
WALMART 708-503-0440
WALGREENS –
Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights 708-755-0058
1401 Western Ave, Chicago Heights 708-503-9193
18301 Pulaski, Hazel Crest 708-335-4190
18300 Governors Highway, Homewood 708-799-8301
820 W 183rd Street, Homewood 708-957-9402
20950 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields 708-747-0121
3200 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields 708-503-3617
15 S. Orchard Street, Park Forest 708-481-7878
4889 Sauk Trail, Richton Park 708-679-0598
3120 Chicago Road, So. Chicago Heights 708-755-7972
HEALTH CARE CLINICS
Access Family Health Society 708-754-9687
152 W Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights
Aunt Martha’s Health Care 708-756-1135
1536 Vincennes Avenue, Chicago Height
Cottage Grove Health Center/ Cook County 708-753-5800
1645 Cottage Grove Avenue, Ford Heights
Family Health Christian Center 708-596-5177
31 w 155th Street, Harvey
Ingalls Family Care Center 708-747-7720
4647 W Lincoln Highway, Matteson
Robbins Health Care of Cook County 708-293-8100
13450 S Kedzie, Robbins
Well Group 708-756-0100
333 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
DENTAL CARE
Medicaid Accepted
Arwal Dental Clinic 708-756-7384
1415 Emerald Avenue, Chicago Heights
Dr. Bellur Chandrasheker 708-335-3366
17577 S Kedzie, Hazel Crest
Cook County Health Clinic 708-210-4500
16501 Kedzie Parkway, Markham
DENTAL CARE – CONT’D
Dr. Marilyn Jackson 708-757-3100
1705 Sauk Trail, Sauk Village
Dr. Shikami 708-754-1063
1526 Halsted Street, Chicago Heights
Dentistry For The Homebound 708-756-1384
For Clients with Cognitive or Physical Limitations
ORAL SURGERY CENTER 708-755-0800
Dr. Les Beste
Dr. Donald Bonomo
Dr. Firas Kataki
19838 Halsted Street, Chicago Heights
HEARING
CALDWELL HEARING CARE 708-747-1198
2555 W. Lincoln Highway, Ste 105, Olympia Fields
Dealing with your hearing problem will not only help you re-establish your communication skills, it will help remove the wedge that is being driven between you and the important people in your life. As a community service, hearing screenings are always FREE.
SERTOMA SPEECH & HEARING CENTER 708-957-7122
2920 W. 183rd Street, Homewood IL 60430
LOCAL PHYSICIANS
Dr. Khaja Asadulla – Internal Medicine 815-464-7212
10181 Lincoln Highway, Frankfort
Dr. Rakesh Chugh – Internal Medicine 708-755-7851
30 E 15th Street, Chicago Heights
Dr. Matthew Johnson – Family Practice 708-481-0100
344 Victory Drive, Park Forest
Dr. Sanjeev Joshi – Internal Medicine & Geriatrics 708-709-6241
333 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
Dr. David Mehl – Orthopedic Surgery 708-747-5615
333 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
Dr. Kevasha Murty 708-747-5615
2555 Lincoln Highway, Olympia Fields
Dr. Devangi Sreekanth–Internal Medicine/Cardiology 708-709-6228
3800 w 203rd Street, Olympia Fields
Dr. Dennis Wolny – Podiatrist 708-748-6292
251 Founders Way, Park Forest
Dr. Cheryl Woodson-Internal Medicine/Geriatrics 708-709-9200
316 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
Dr. Daniel Yohay – Internal Medicine & Nephrology 708-957-8750
19550 S Governors Highway, Flossmoor
Dr. Ramaraja Yalavarthi – Internal Medicine 708-756-0100
333 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
Home Physicians – (visiting) 773-292-4800
Wellness on Wheels – Mobile Adult Health Clinic 708-492-2113
Physicians Referrals 800-362-8677
PLEASE CHECK YELLOW PAGES FOR OTHER PHYSICIANS
HOMELESS
SOUTH SUBURBAN PADS 708-754-4357
LEGAL AID
LEGAL AID 708-339-5550
CENTER FOR DISABILITY & ELDER LAW 312-376-1880
Attorney Thomas Wendt
79 w Monroe Street, Suite 919, Chicago
Chicago, IL 60603
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
GENERAL INFORMATION 800-789-2647
GRAND PRAIRIE SERVICES 708-799-2200
MIDWEST CARE CENTER-
GRIEF SUPPORT 708-283-8150
SHELTERS
SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER 708-335-3028
TOLL FREE 777-335-3020
Domestic violence services for families – women-children & men
All calls are confidential – available 24 hours
VISION
Dr. Nestista 708-481-2000
4131 Sauk Trail, Richton Park or 773-223-2442
Ingalls Memorial Hospital 708-915-6927
Irwin Retina Center
Dr. Greenspan 708-754-0080
366 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights
VISION MISSION GROUPS, S.C. – 815-260-6884
Denise Gant
P. O. Box 553, Frankfort
A mobile optical company that serves the Homebound, Senior Centers, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities.
RICH TOWNSHIP,
SHIRLEY J. GREEN-
SENIOR CENTER
297 LIBERTY DRIVE, PARK FOREST 708-748-5454
SENIOR DIRECTOR – SALLY FUHRMANN
Rich Township offers a wide variety of services to those 60 years and older, or who are disabled and live in Rich Township.
Services include: In-Home Services,
Home Delivered Meals,
Senior Companions, etc.
The senior center offers educational and recreational programs as well as senior dining. There is not a residency or age requirement to participate in the Senior Centers’ activities.
SENIOR CAREGIVING ASSISTANCE
HOME HELPERS 708-748-4012
350 Victory Drive, #142 Park Forest
Manager – Richelle Howell
Our professional staff provides trusted, affordable and courteous services specializing in non-medical, in-home companion care for the elderly, new or expectant mothers, and those recovering from illness or injury. We provide the following services:
Grocery Shopping, Light Housekeeping,
Transportation to Doctor Appointments and Meal Preparation.
Handle My Task 800-918-TASK
Delivery, Assistance, Courier, Errands Organization Shopping & Transportation.
INDEPENDENT DAYS 708-206-1430
1941-43 Ridge Road, Homewood
Manager – Lisa Purcell
A day time program that allows social opportunities that one on one in home care may not provide
LOVING CARE, INC. 708-262-7181
MEALS ON WHEELS – (Rich Township) 708-748-5454
POLONIA HOME CARE GIVING 773-777-1121
RIGHT AT HOME 708-873-9007
60 Orland Square Drive, Ste 102, Orland Park
Manager – Allison Aidinovich
Providing In Home Care & Assistance,
CNA’S & Caregivers Work After Hours
SO SUBURBAN SERVICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Josephine P. Argento 708-832-1208
1700 Memorial Drive, Calumet City
Serving all people aged 60 and over. To serve senior citizens, maintaining their dignity and worth as individuals while continually striving for excellence with flexibility in a changing environment.
Visiting Angels
Senior Homecare by Angels 708-226-1028 Ext 234
ComForcare Senior Services
24-Hour Care Specialists. 7 days a week 708-478-0003 or 888-642-2734
Non-Medical Home Care Services
IlliniCare Health Plan 866-329-4701 Ext 47873
HOME HEALTH CARE
NURSES PLUS HOME HEALTHCARE 708-748-1118
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest
Janece Ervin, Director
Since 1968 Nurses Plus has delivered skilled nursing, home health service, physical, occupational and speech therapies, medical social worker services and other supportive care for our homebound patients. Our goal is to enrich our patient’ lives and to help them maintain the highest level of independent living and wellness that is possible.
Nurses plus is Illinois licensed and Medicare approved.
All local Hospitals offer Home Health Services but…
REMEMBER
You do not have to use the Hospitals Home Health Services
You have the right to choose your Home Healthcare Provider
MAKE NURSES PLUS YOUR PROVIDER OF CHOICE
Additional Park Forest Health Department Services
708-748-1118
Adult Bath Service
Adult Immunizations
Adult Wellness Checks
Annual Flu/Pneumonia Clinics
Children’s Immunizations (non HMO Medicaid Accepted)
School Physicals
Women’s/Men’s Screenings
Numerous in home & office Public Health Services
SENIOR LIVING
Need Help Deciding Where to Live? CALL-
Silver Connections 886-421-8266 (toll free)
A Referral Source for Senior Housing in the Chicago Area.
Alzheimer’s Care, Nursing HOmes
Contact Tess Hurley For The Help You Need.
LOCAL INDEPENDENT HOUSING
Cedar Ridge Apartments 708-748-1167
1000 Cedar Ridge, Richton Park
Manager – Sherry Jester
Garden House 708-748-7055
69 Park Street, Park Forest
Manager – Olga Athanasoulis
Juniper Towers 708-748-0441
350 Juniper Street, Park Forest
Manager – Toni Moore
Victory Center 708-748-8766
151 Main Street, Park Forest
Manager – Crystal Gardner
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
ARDEN COURTS – is an assisted living community specially designed for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. The home-like atmosphere, structured programming and staff training, all work together to help provide our residents with the best quality of life. Five years of research went into developing the Arden Courts concept. This backed by HCR-Manor Care’s years of experience make us experts in dementia care. To arrange a personal consultation, please contact the Arden Courts locations near you:
ARDEN COURTS OF HAZEL CREST 708-799-7099
ARDEN COURTS OF PALOS HEIGHTS 708-361-8070
ARDEN COURTS OF SOUTH HOLLAND 708-895-1600
OTHER LOCAL FACILITIES
Heartland - Hospice 815-469-7100
SUNRISE OF FLOSSMOOR 708-798-1600
VICTORY CENTER OF PARK FOREST 708-478-8766
VILLAGE WOODS OF CRETE 708-672-61111
WATERFORD ESTATES OF HAZEL CREST 708-335-1600
LOCAL SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES
ANCHORAGE OF BEECHER 708-946-2600
APPLEWOOD CENTER - MATTESON 708-747-1300
GLENSHIRE NURSING HOME
- RICHTON PARK 708-747-6120
GLENWOOD HEALTHCARE – Glenwood 708-758-6200
THE IMPERIAL OF HAZEL CREST 708-335-2400
MANOR CARE OF HOMEWOOD 708-799-0244
MERCY HEALTH CARE – HOMEWOOD 708-957-9200
PRAIRE MANOR – CHICAGO HEIGHTS 708-754-7601
ST. JAMES MANOR – CRETE 708-672-6700
24 HOUR NURSING HOME COMPLAINT LINE
800-252-4343
Transportation
Getting Around in Park Forest
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Rich Township: Buses run 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and for shopping on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Township residents. Cost is $2.25 one-way, $4.50 round trip. Call 708-748-6727 or the “Jolly Trolley” at 708-748-4433
Bloom Township: Buses run 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for Township residents. Suggested donation is $1.20 round trip and $2.00 for trip to outside area hospitals. Call 708-754-1400 or Senior Wheels 708-754-8200.
Eastern Will County: Buses run 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for seniors and the disabled in Eastern Will County. Requested donation is $2.00, one-way; $4 outside Will County. Call 708-534-2323.
South Suburban Senior Services: Catholic Charities operated a service for residents in Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich and Thornton Townships. Call 708-596-2222 for times and details.
MOHD Transportation 283-1630 1st Transit ( Medicaid billed ) 877-725-0569
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Pace Bus Service: Four routes – 357, 362, 366 and 367 – serve the Park Forest area. Fare is $1.50. Children 8 to 12 and seniors pay 75 cents. Call 847-364-7223.
Pace ADA Para-transit: An application service. Call 313-663-4357 for an application form and details of the program.
St. James Hospital Courtesy Van: Operates 7:30 a.m. to 3:p.m. Monday through Friday. The service is for the two St. James Hospitals only. No charge. Call 708-756-6869.
Park Forest Taxi Program: Village residents 62 years old or older and disabled can purchase $2.60 taxi tickets at Village Hall for a one-way ride from an authorized taxi company. Each person accompanying the ticket user pays $0.50 cents to ride along. Service includes medical trips up to four miles from Park Forest and the Matteson Metra Station. Authorized cab companies are Sauk Trail Taxi -708-755-1290 and Southern Star Cab - 708-534-0222
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TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
AMBULANCE
TRACE AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC 708-532-0088 8400 W. 183RD Place, Tinley Park
Cara Schnayer
Advanced & Basic Life Support
IN AN EMERGENCY - ALWAYS DIAL 911
TRAIN
METRA – INFORMATION 708-836-7000
CAR, VAN, BUS
1ST TRANSIT 877-725-0569
BLOOM TOWNSHIP (24 Hour Reservations) 708-754-8200
EASTERN WILL COUNTY 708-534-2323
JOLLEY TROLLEY/PACE 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 708-748-4433
Adults $3.00- Transfer $0.30 Seniors $1.50-Transfer $0.15
Kids under 7 rides for free with a fare-paying adult.
No Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, or Evening services.
RICH TOWNSHIP TRANSPORTATION 708-748-6727
22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park
Senior Citizens 55 years of age and older, disabled citizens who
reside in Rich Township. Lift equipped buses are available for
residents with wheelchairs, walkers or with limited mobility.
SAUK TRAIL TAXI 708-755-1290
ST. JAMES COURTESY VAN 708-756-6869
STAR TAXI 708-534-0222
Referral Resource for Seniors
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AARP 312-372-2272
Abuse (Elder) 800-252-8966
Aging (Dept. of) 708-596-2222
American Cancer Society 708-633-7770
A Place for M 708-503-0960
American Heart Assoc 800-242-8721
American Stroke Assoc 888-478-7653
Assisted Living
Victory Center 708-478-8766
Mercy Tolentine, OF 708-748-9500
Waterford, Hazel Crest 708-335-1600
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Caregivers / Paid Agencies
Home Helpers 708-748-4012
Catholic Charities 708-596-2222
Loving Care, Inc 773-262-7181
Polonia Home 773-777-1121
Hospice
VITAS 708-748-8777 Heartland 815-469-7100
Relocation Service Dawson Relocation Services Organizing & Rightsizing, Move Management, Packing & Unpacking 847-922-6143
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Additional Resources
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AARP 312-372-2272
Access to Care (Insurance Assistance) 708-531-0686
Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous 312-346-1475
So Suburban Council on Alcoholism 708-957-2854
American Cancer Society 708-633-7770
American Red Cross 312-729-6100
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Cancer Support Center of Homewood 708-798-9171
Cook County Health Department 708-492-2000
Cook County Housing Authority 708-755-1700
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Department of Aging 708-596-2222
Department on Elder Abuse 800-252-8966
Department of Human Relations
Family Resource Center 815-740-5350
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Food Stamps 708-371-5750
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Loan Closet (medical equipment) 708-747-8989
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Medicare (general information) 800-633-4227
P
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Public Aid
Cook County 708-371-5750
Will County 815-40-5350
Help Line 800-252-8635
R
Respond Now 708-755-4357
S
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213