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Resources for Seniors
12/09/2006

H-RAIL Program
The Home Repairs for Accessible and Independent Living (H-RAIL) Program provides enabling devices and home improvements such as painting, grab bars, glass repair, installation of smoke detectors and ramps at no cost to homeowners.

Senior Citizen Medical ID Program
A free ID card with medical and contact information to help medical professionals and others if the I.D. holder is unconscious or can't communicate.

Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption Information
If you are a senior citizen and a homeowner, you may qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption or Senior Freeze Exemption from the Cook County Assessor's Office.

Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate Application & Instructions
Information on the annual rebate the City offers to eligible senior citizens on the sewer portion of their water bill.

City of Chicago Department on Aging
Learn about many services and events for seniors living in Chicago 

White Crane Wellness
In addition to their Adult Day Care program, White Crane offers a Wellness Center that provides many health & wellness classes as well as a Health Outreach Program that brings health & wellness services directly to at-risk, low-income, minority, immigrant, and refugee elderly.