Senior Center Programs & Services
AARP Driver Safety Program | Bingo | Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services | Emergency Assistance | Lending Closet | Lunch Program | Postal Alert | Rules of the Road | Senior Health Insurance Program | Tax Counseling | Taxi Discount Pass | Wills Program |
Village of Arlington Heights Health Dept. Nurse Services
AARP Driver Safety Program
AARP sponsors a defensive driving class which may result in an insurance discount. This eight-hour class is offered on the first consecutive Monday and Tuesday morning of each month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The cost is $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Bingo
Bingo is played in the dining room on Wednesdays from 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM. The cost is five cents per card per game.
Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services
Information and assistance, case management, elder abuse intervention, nursing home pre-screenings, chore services, advocacy, money management counseling and couseling referrals are available through Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services at the Senior Center. Catholic charities serves persons ago 60 and over in Wheeling, Palatine, Barrington and Hanover Townships. Their phone number is 847.253.5500. Kenneth Young Center provides similar case management services for persons over age 60 residing in Elk Grove Township. The telephone number for Kenneth Young is 847.524.8800.
Emergency Assistance
The 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance Information program is a free registration system whereby emergency service providers are made aware of some mobility or disability information prior to arrival at your home. This information alerts rescuers to situations where residents may have difficulty in exiting their residences.
In emergency situations, it may be beneficial if emergency service providers are aware of some mobility or disability information prior to arriving at your home. The information will be maintained in the 9-1-1 computer aided dispatch system. The information is generally available at the time of dispatch to an emergency request for help at your address. The primary purpose of maintaining this information is to alert rescuers to situations in which you, or other occupants, may have difficulty in exiting the building.
Detailed medical information about yourself, or other individuals that reside with you, can be maintained by utilizing the separate “Emergency Information Packet" (Red Label). This packet should be affixed to your refrigerator, and contains forms regarding your health and other medical history. When the Fire Department arrives at your home for a medical emergency, the “Emergency Information Packet" is extremely valuable if you are unable to communicate with emergency personnel.
Contact the Disability Services Coordinator for additional information. The information supplied by an individual is maintained in the 9-1-1 computer aided dispatch system. The program provides essential information at a time when the individual might not be able to do so. If you desire to have this type of information available to emergency providers, or if you have any questions regarding the program, please call David Robb at 847.368.5793.
Lending Closet
Durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, commodes, crutches and portable bath and toilet rails may be obtained at no charge from the Arlington Heights Nurses Club Lending Closet. Loans are made available only to Arlington Heights residents. There is no age limit. The closet is open Mondays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The telephone number is 847.797.5315.
Lunch Program
A daily on-site lunch program, provided by Catholic Charities Community Development and Outreach Services, features a wholesome fresh meal served from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. The Meals-on-Wheels program for homebound seniors, is offered through Community Nutrition Network.
Postal Alert
Arlington Heights residents may register for the Postal Alert, a program whereby the postal carrier tracks accumulated mail of registered participants so that a well-being check can be performed if someone does not pick up their mail. This program is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, Arlington Heights, the Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center and Senior Citizens Commission and Lutheran Home & Services. The program is free.
Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road Review provides drivers, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the knowledge and confidence to renew or obtain a State of Illinois Drivers' License. It combines an explanation of the driving ability exam together with a practice written exam. The course helps students become familiar with Illinois traffic laws and assists in preparing for the written driver's license examination. It is offered every other month on the second Thursday at 9:30 AM. The class is free but reservations are required. Please call the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Senior Health Insurance Program
SHIP, the Senior Health Insurance Program is a program offered through the Illinois Department of Insurance. Volunteers are trained by the State of Illinois Department of Insurance to assist senior citizens with problems involving Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicare HMOs, Long Term Care Insurance, retiree health plans, claims processing, appealing claim denials, and Medicare Part D coverage. There is no charge for this service and appointments can be made for Friday mornings by calling the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Tax Counseling
Tax Counseling for the Elderly provides free tax preparation and counseling during February, March and the first two weeks in April. The program is a joint partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the American Association of Retired Persons. The counselors are specifically trained in tax benefits for older persons. Appointments can be made by calling the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Taxi Discount Pass
The Village of Arlington Heights offers a subsidized taxi service for Arlington Heights residents age 65 and over who have annual incomes less than $21,000 per household. The subsidy is $3.00 per one-way ride. There is a limit of 20 rides per month. Applications must be done in person at the senior center so that a photo pass can be issued. Proof of age, residency and income is required. For further information, please contact the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Wills Program
Through the Chicago Bar Association, the Senior Citizens Wills Program offers eligible seniors one free will related consultation with a lawyer, and, if the senior wishes, the low cost preparation of a simple will. Persons must be age 60 or over, a resident of Suburban Cook County and their assets, excluding personal car and home should be worth no more than $30,000.00. For an individual, the annual income should not exceed $15,000. For a couple, the annual income should not exceed $20,000.00. Appointments can be scheduled for the first Wednesday morning of each month by calling the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Village of Arlington Heights Health Dept. Nursing Services
The Village of Arlington Heights Health Department offers free blood pressure checks on Monday mornings, 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Cholesterol screenings are also offered every other month on the second Wednesday on an appointment basis. The fee is $20.00 for HDL, LDL and total. Schedule appointments by calling the Arlington Heights Senior Center.