Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

AARP Driver Safety Program 888-227-7669 www.aarp.org/drive

Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 26 W. 171 Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 630-909-6080 Rules of the Road Review Course 312-814-3676 | 800-252-2904 www.ilsos.gov The review course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam. To find out if this free course in in your area call 312-814 3676. Rush University Medical Center John Bowman Health Center 710 S. Paulina St., Suite 401 Chicago, IL 60612 312-563-2454 Occupational Therapy Dept. 888-352-7874 The Chicago Lighthouse 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 312-666-1331 312-957-4865 (Video phone for deaf users)

LifeLine Pilots Provides small aircraft travel to people seeking medical treatment or compassionate need. Must show financial need. Also, must be medically stable and able to sit upright. 800-822-7972 www.lifelinepilots.org

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 1775 Dempster Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-723-2210

Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital Driving Program 935 Beisner Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-640-3119

Mercy Medical Angels Charitable Ambulatory Service. Non-commercial flights. 888-675-1405 www.mercymedical.org

Travel Care & Logistics, Inc. Assists transporting elderly parents in their travels. Cindy L. Schaefer, M.S., R.N., A.P.N. 847-681-1400 DRIVING EVALUATION PROGRAMS These types of programs typically include 2 parts - part one is in an office or clinic, part two is behind the wheel of a car. The evaluation done in the office or clinic includes the examination of the physical, visual and mental abilities required for safe driving. The on-road evaluation identifies an older driver’s strengths and weaknesses and ways to keep driving safely. The information learned from both parts of the evaluation will be shared with the client. They will be made aware if they are safe to drive, not safe to drive, or would benefit from some additional training. Discussion regarding adaptive equipment, restricted driving or alternate transportation may also be addressed. To Find a driver evaluation program near you, you can check with your local hospital, they may be able to provide you with information on Occupational Therapy driver rehabilitation specialists, programs sponsored by your county or city office on aging, VA and other rehab facilities, your state’s bureau or dept. of motor vehicles or motor vehicle administration, which may have special programs or special licensing options.

Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center Driver Rehabilitation Program 852 A Sharp Drive Shorewood, IL 60431 815-741-7416

Northwestern Medicine Neuro Rehabilitation Center 500 Coventry Ln. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-356-2700

Hines VA Hospital Driver Rehab 117C

5000 S. 5th Ave. Hines, IL 60141 708-202-8387 ext. 24382 www.hines.va.gov/services/Driver Rehabilitation.asp Illinois Secretary of State Medical Review Unit 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62723 217-782-7246 Ingall’s Driver’s Rehabilitation Program (ICOR) 16246 Prince Dr. South Holland, IL 60473 708-915-4700

“ Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. ” Samuel Ullman

NorthShore University System 1301 Central Street, Suite 101 Evanston, IL 60201 847-570-1260

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