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Resources for Aging in Place

Aging in place is possible in large part because townships, libraries, and other organizations provide a wide array of services for seniors—more than we can list here.

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Help with basic needs includes transportation through township buses and taxi coupons; nutrition programs such as senior lunches and dine-out programs; support in finding a case manager, caregiver support groups, help with money management; and household help with chore and handyman services.

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Social life can be enhanced through participation in a variety of park district programs that offer enrichment as well as conviviality through lectures, art and craft classes, and more. Silver Sneakers and memory cafés help seniors get out and participate in a group while doing good for their physical and mental health.​​​​

Community Connect
Learn about events, resources and programs for older adults by having Community Connect delivered weekly to your inbox. 

Sign up at Communityconnectmail@gmail.com.

Age Options

We suggest starting your search at the AgeOptions website, which is designed to hep you easily find the services you need that are most convenient for you.

Township Senior Services

The townships listed below provide a variety of senior services such as transportation, nutrition programs, help at home, and more to those living within their jurisdictions. The exact services provided may differ, and services are always being added, modified, and sometimes removed, so check with your township.

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Oak Park Township Senior Services

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River Forest Township Senior Services

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Proviso Township Senior Services

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Leyden Township Senior Services

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City of Chicago Senior Services

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Community Center - Village of Forest Park

Seniors Blue Book - Resources for Aging Well. Serving the Chicago Area
       This reference guide offers listings of resources for aging well and serves the entire Chicagoland Area.

Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory - A compendium of resources and advice serving older adults throughout Chicagoland.  Help@Elderwerks.org   855-462-0100

Village to Village Network - 

Neighbors Caring for Neighbors! Villages are community-based, nonprofit, grassroots organizations formed through a cadre of caring neighbors who want to change the paradigm of aging. 

Arbor West Neighbors is a member within the Village to Village Network. There are numerous resources available through that network. 

The Network offers many programs - typically delivered virtually - that we show on our calendar. Some announcements of network events are also sent out to our email list.

Arbor West Neighbors

Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Austin connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy. Our mission is to empower adults to thrive as we age in community. 

 

Our vision is to build a multi-ethnic, multicultural community where all older adults are valued, age with dignity, and enjoy opportunities for growth and engagement. 

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We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization with over 120 members. 

About Us

At times our members and friends have questions about who to talk to/get permission/assistance for a variety of things. Below are some guidelines. Note: AWN Members can look up contact information in our directory. Others may use the suggested processes at the bottom of this document.

There are many opportunities for you to engage as a volunteer to help support our organization and fellow members. Our website lists a variety of volunteer possibilities: www.arborwestneighbors.org/volunteer-possibilities

 

For questions about membership: Cecily Mango

For questions about ambassadors and member orientation: Kim Silver

For questions about our Membership Management System, Club Express: Cecily Mango or Susan Levin

For questions about Arbor Circles: Cindy Michul

For calendar additions or corrections: Gil Herman

For questions/suggestions about our newsletter, Branching Out: Allen Matthews

For website additions or corrections: Gil Herman

For questions about interest groups: Gil Herman or the coordinator of a specific group

For questions/suggestions about Programs: Catherine Marienau

For questions/suggestions about advocacy:

         Social Action Team: Ruth Reko

         Green Team: Phyllis Rubin or Kim Silver

         Legislative Action Team: Phyllis Rubin

         Other: Phyllis Rubin

For questions/suggestion about Community Outreach Working Group: coming soon

For questions/suggestions about what to send to Google group email: Gil Herman or Legislative Action Team (Phyllis Rubin)

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NOTE: From time to time, we hear about information that we believe would be of interest to our members and friends. When appropriate, we will send out a Public Service Announcement (PSA). We may also send a Call to Action email making a recommendation for action should you wish to do something. We will work to keep these minimally intrusive. If you have a question or comment, please contact the person or organization indicated. 

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