Home Health Care

Home health care is available through the following home care agencies, which provide basic Medicare services: nursing services; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work; and home health aids.

Local Health & Medical Services

Physicians/Medical Care
  • North Shore University Health System
    Physician Referral Service
    847-570-5020
    Choose from over 2,000 physicians located throughout the northern Chicago suburbs.
  • Medical Home Visits
    2821 Central Street, Evanston
    847-467-7423

    The old fashioned practice of doctors making
    house calls is returning, especially as the population
    ages. Medical Home Visits is a nonprofit, community
    organization, part of Palliative CareCenter
    and Hospice of the North Shore. For years, our
    group of physicians have been making home visits,
    preventing premature nursing home placement,
    costly emergency room visits and hospitalization.
    And most importantly, MHV helps people to maintain
    their independence.

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    Mature Health Program
    847-480-3935
    Mature Health is a free program offering access to
    an array of benefits including prescription discounts,
    health education programs, Medicare
    billing assistance and discounted Illinois Medi-car
    rate. Members also have the option to apply for
    discounted vision and dental care, an emergency
    medical data card, and the Lifeline Personal
    Response system. Call to request an application.

Dental Care


  • Cook County Department of Public Health Dental Clinic
    Room 156, Second District Court Building
    5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
    (847) 470-7398
    (708) 492-2000 for appointments
    Basic dental service free to persons of limited
    income. Public Aid cards are accepted. By
    appointment only, leave a message. (Dental services
    include examinations, cleanings, fillings and
    extractions. No root canals, crowns or
    partial dentures are included.)
  • National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped, 312-440-8976
    Provides a full range of
    dental services for the homebound and handicapped, including house calls.
    These include fillings, cleaning, bridges,
    crowns, and dentures. Fees are determined using
    a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to
    serve this special group of patients.
  • American Dental Association "Find a Dentist"
    Locate a dentist near you. (If you would like a dentist that accepts public aid, choose "Dental Public Health" in the drop-down menu that asks what type of dentist you're seeking.)

Hearing, Speech, and Vision Services

    • Wilmette Health Department
      1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
      (847) 853-7507
      Annual hearing tests for adults 50 and over are
      conducted (usually in the spring) at the Health
      Department office, with the assistance of the
      Northwestern University Audiology Clinic.
    • North Shore Senior Center Hearing Services
      161 Northfield Road, Northfield
      (847) 784-6040
      Hearing services include a monthly education program, one-hour weekly classes, and self-help groups.
    • Seniors EyeCare
      1-800-222-EYES (3937)
      Designed for people who are US citizens or legal residents, age 65 and older, have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years, and do not belong to an HMO or the VA. Promotes annual, dilated eye exams; ;raises awareness about age-related eye disease, including cataracts; and provides free eye care educational materials and facilitates access to eye care—at no out-of-pocket cost.
    • Northwestern University Audiology Services
      2240 Campus Drive, Room 1-273, Evanston
      (847) 491-3165
      The N.U. Audiology Clinic provides hearing evaluations and services, including selection, evaluation, and dispension of hearing aids.
    • Northwestern University Speech and Language Clinic
      2299 N. Campus Drive, Evanston
      (847) 491-5012
      Evaluation and therapy services for persons with speech, language, or voice disorders, including problems that result from illness, strokes or other neurological conditions and surgery.
    Mental Health Services



    • Josselyn Center for Mental Health
      405 Central Avenue, Northfield
      (847) 441-5600
      This mental health clinic is a resource for North
      Shore senior citizens needing on-going psychotherapy,
      supervision of psychoactive medication,
      and advice in time of crisis. It is useful in
      dealing with aging process difficulties and is especially
      helpful in providing support for seniors who
      have assumed responsibility for care of their psychiatrically
      disabled children. Cost is adjusted to
      ability to pay.
    • North Shore Senior Center
      161 Northfield Road, Northfield
      (847)784-6040
      Therapeutic counseling and practical help for older
      persons and their families who face problems that
      may include: loneliness, ill health, inadequate living
      arrangements, family stress, lack of meaningful
      activity, lack of transportation or financial difficulties.
      Confidential help can be arranged on short
      notice and when necessary, home visits can be
      made.





    Prescription Drugs

    General Information on Prescription Drugs

    Prescription Drug Assistance
    Prescription Medication Discounts

    • AARP Pharmacy Service
      Mail order service for brand or generic prescriptions, OTC drugs, supplements, ostomy supplies and fitness equipment at a discount. Membership in AARP not required. Delivery of medications within 3-6 days of order. Participants must call in every refill. Prescription orders: (800)456-2277. Pharmacy Services Membership: (800)424-3410.
    • Circuit Breaker/Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
      Pharmaceutical benefits are granted for prescription medicines that treat Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, heart and blood pressure problems, lung disease and smoking-related illnesses, osteoporosis, and Parkinson's disease.
    • Medication Assistance Resources
      Most pharmaceutical manufacturers now have programs to assist those who need their medications, but are unable to pay for them. Each company has its own policies, forms and guidelines.

    Diseases and Conditions

    Government Links


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