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Chicago Lighthouse
Opens doors to opportunities, choices, jobs, and independence for people of all ages who are or visually impaired
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Senior Services-Area Agency on Aging
Administrates a variety programs designed to address the diverse needs and interests of older Chicagoans, from those who are healthy and active, to those who are frail and homebound. The agency operates six Regional Senior Centers that act as community focal points for information and assessment, and provide senior services in health and fitness, education and recreation. It also partners with non-profit groups to operate ten satellite senior centers that offer information and assessments as well as opportunities for cultural enrichment, health and fitness, and education.
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Chicago Senior Center Directory
Senior Center locations, hours of operation and contact information
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Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
(312) 744-4016
Free insurance counseling for seniors
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City of Chicago Cooling Centers
Oppressive summer heat is more than uncomfortable. High temperatures and humidity can pose a health and safety threat. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents cope safely with extreme weather conditions.
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City of Chicago Warming Centers
Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents weather the winter months.
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Senior Citizen’s Guide to Chicago
Designed to help older adults and those with aging parents or family members find housing, health, financial, travel, entertainment, consumer services, and other senior-related resources in the City of Chicago.
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Boomer’s Resource Guide to Chicago
An online resource for baby boomers in Chicago
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Senior Citizens Will Program
Established to assist low-income senior citizens with low-cost simple wills
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Elder Care Resources New York City
The website helps families and individuals to quickly and easily find local senior products and services.
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New York City Department for Aging (DFTA)
The mission of the DFTA is “to work for the empowerment, independence, dignity and quality of life of New York City’s diverse older adults and for the support of their families through advocacy, education and the coordination and delivery of services.”
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Meals on Wheels NYC
(212) 687-1234
Hand-delivers meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers on weekends, weekdays, holidays, and times of emergency and times when many vulnerable seniors would otherwise go without food.
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Live On NY
(212) 398-6565
To ensure that the elderly of New York City receive quality services by helping senior service organizations build their capacity to provide superior programs and services through advocacy, training, innovative programming and the exchange of ideas.
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City Bar Justice Center
(212) 382-6600
Provides pro bono legal services to low income clients.
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Access NYC
A free online service that helps individuals find out if they may qualify for over 30 city, state, and federal benefit programs.
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Grandparent Resource Center (GRC)
Provides information, peer counseling, referral to community services and support groups specifically for seniors that are grandparent caregivers. The Center also offers empowerment training to enable grandparents to better cope with the myriad challenges they face in their situations.
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Reduced-Fare MetroCard
This service allows people 65 years and older to apply for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard. With a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, the individual pays half the current fare on New York City Transit subways and local buses.
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The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter
(646) 744-2900
Provides free information, confidential assistance and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as for their family members, caregivers and professionals.
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