Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

MEDICAL RESOURCES

Center for Sight and Hearing 8038 MacIntosh Lane Rockford, IL 61125

Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council 847-991-1112 www.ptscc.org Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors available to assist with Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Plans and more. Pfizer Rx Pathways 844-989-7284 (New Patients) 866-706-2400 (Enrolled PAP Patients) www.pfizerrxpathways.com A family of programs that helps people without prescription coverage save on many Pfizer medicines, no matter their age or income. Pharmacy Extra Help Program 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ prescriptionhelp.html Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help paying their monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). To qualify for Extra Help, you must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in the USA. Apply online, by phone, by paper application or by scheduling an appointment with your local Social Security office. RxAssist www.rxassist.org/patients/resources Online listing of programs that offer free or low cost health care and a directory listing of patient assistance programs. Rx Hope 877-267-0517 www.rxhope.com A private firm, funded in part by the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America which provides links to various prescription assistance programs. RxResource.org 800-997-7739 Website provides news and information on prescription drugs, prescription assistance plans and Rx programs.

Seniors Assistance Center Norridge

708-456-7979 www.sac-il.org

815-332-6800 www.cshni.org

SAC Services offers assistance in applying for Medicare and Medicaid programs to seniors 60 and over and persons with disabilities. Suburban Area Agency on Aging/ Age Options 800-699-9043 | 708-524-1653 (TTY) www.ageoptions.org PODIATRIST Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists 847-639-5800 www.illinoisfoot.com As one of Illinois's largest foot and ankle practices, Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists are committed to delivering excellent patient care through a team of talented doctors, dedicated professional staff, and leading-edge technology. From routine foot care to treating arthritis, bunions, diabetic conditions, nail issues, nerve pain, tendonitis, trauma, and foot and ankle pain, we help patients feel significant relief. Locations: Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Cary, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Downers Grove, Elgin, Fox Lake, Geneva, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Lake in the Hills, Sycamore, Wheaton, Woodridge, and Yorkville. *See ad page 101 VISION RESOURCES American Foundation for the Blind 212-502-7600 800-232-5463 www.afb.org National non-profit organization that helps expand the possibilities for people with vision loss. Provides information on all types of resources available to those that are vision impaired.

Provides services and products to individuals that have vision and/or hearing loss. Chicago Lighthouse 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 312-666-1331 | 312-666-8874 (TDD) 312-957-4865 (Video Phone) 312-997-3682 (Low Vision Clinic) www.chicagolighthouse.org Provides a variety of services and programs that address an individual's changing needs across a lifetime. The Chicago Lighthouse North 222 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL 60025 847-510-6200 www.chicagolighthouse.org Provides a variety of services and programs that address an individuals changing needs across a lifetime. DuPage Optical, Inc. 207 S. Addison Road Addison, IL 60101 630-279-8866 www.dupageoptical.com/house-call eye-exams/ Provides eye and vision care for those confined to their home, assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility within the Western Suburbs. Eye Care America - American Academy of Opthalmology 877-887-6327 www.aao.org/eyecare-america EyeCare America is an American Academy of Ophthalmology program that offers free eye care services to those who are 65 or older and meet eligibility requirements.

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