Federal & State Government

Illinois Department on Aging  A site to help you maneuver through the different programs offer to you as a resident of the State of Illinois.

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) If you need assistance choosing the right Medicare plan.

Administration on Aging Information for older persons, their families, and those concerned about enriching the lives of the elderly.

CDC Alzheimer's & Healthy Aging for Older Adults Helpful information on a wide range of health issues faced by older adults.

Social Security Online The official website of the Social Security Administration.

MedicareInteractive.org Planning for Medicare and Securing Quality Care

American Bar Association-Commission on Law and Aging Elder law resources in your area.

American Society on Aging Advocates for those who are aging and their caregivers.

Brookdale Center on Aging The largest multidisciplinary gerontology center in the Northeast.

National Council for Aging Care  Online resource page for Seniors.

Veterans Assistance

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center  The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center consists of a 200-bed acute care facility and four community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). Jesse Brown VAMC provides care to approximately 62,000 enrolled veterans who reside in the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois, and in four counties in northwestern Indiana.