Those age 65 and over may qualify for the following property tax relief programs in Illinois:

• Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption

• Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze

• Senior Deferral Program

Applications and additional information for these programs can be found via the below county websites:

• DuPage County: www.dupagecounty.gov/government/departments/supervisor_of_assessments/exemptions/senior_citizens/

• Will County: www.willcountysoa.com/section/exemptions

Illinois' Benefit Access Program offers those age 65 and above (who do not excede certain income thresholds) with two key benefits:

• License plate fee discount

• Free rides on fixed-route transit systems

Apply for the program online via the Illinois Department of Aging: www2.illinois.gov/aging/BenefitsAccess/

This program is aimed at assisting seniors in maintaining their independence, with services including adult day services, in-home service, and automated medication dispernser service. Go to this website for more information about eligibility and how to apply: ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/ccp.html

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This wonderful resource (www.illinoisagingservices.org) helps with insurance, finding senior housing, finding transportation, and more. You can either call or email if you want personalized help or go to their database and do your own research on services near you.

Prairie State Legal Services (www.pslegal.org) offers free legal help to low-income persons and those 60 and older with serious civil legal problems.

The College of DuPage offers a variety of continuing education that are designed for people 50 and older in a variety of subject areas. There is a reduced senior rate for people who are 55 and older. To see what courses they are currently offering, visit www.cod.edu/academics/continuing-education.

The Senior Health Insurance Program, or SHIP, is there to help Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers navigate Medicare. You can find more information at www2.illinois.gov/aging/ship.

Call the HelpLine to get connected with local resources and be provided the necessary information. Their number is 1-800-252-8966, or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY). To report suspected abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services, please call 1-866-800-1409, or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY).

AgeGuide (ageguide.org) provides multiple resources, including virtual classes and a tailored care assessment. This website also has links and contact information to a variety of other resources.

DSCC is more than Meals on Wheels. DSCC is dedicated to helping seniors navigate through the daily challenges they face as they age by offering services such as:

• Meals on Wheels

• Well Being Checks

• Minor Home Repairs

• And More!

Additional information for these programs can be found on their

website:​ www.dupageseniorcouncil.org

At senior centers you can find a wide variety of things, from classes, to activities, to trips. Both the Naperville and the Warrenville Park Districts have a variety of active adults & seniors programs. DuPage Township also has the Levy Senior Center.

• Naperville Senior Center:  www.napervilleseniorcenter.com/

• Naperville: www.napervilleparks.org/activeadults

• Warrenville: www.warrenvilleparks.org/programs/active-adults

• DuPage: www.dupagetownship.com/seniors

Both Will and DuPage counties have specific senior services departments that provide a wide variety of resources. Will County's senior services can be accessed at www.willcountyseniors.org and DuPage County's senior services are at www.dupageco.org/seniorsvcs.

Bolingbrook's page for senior resources can be found by going to this page (www.bolingbrook.com/residents) and going to "Services by Age Group."

Naperville's page for senior resources is: www.naperville.il.us/services/senior-services-and-resources/.

Warrenville's is: www.warrenville.il.us/413/Senior-Disabled-Services.