Starting Places: Seniors

Seniors are more than welcome at the Library - in fact, we've got special services, programs and resources exclusively for seniors. Use this as your starting place for:

• Up-to-date, reliable medical information;
  
  
• Information on your government benefits, including Medicare and Social Security;
  
  
• Activities and travel for seniors;
  
  
• The latest, great books, movies and music available right here at the Library;
  
  
• Library events and programs you won't want to miss;
  
  
• Reference services, for in-depth research on any topic, including investments, travel, lifelong learning, genealogy and much more;
  
  
• Special services, like our homebound delivery service and assistive technologies .
  
  

Activities and Travel Des Plaines Community and Frisbie Senior Centers - no Web site currently. 52 East Northwest Highway Des Plaines, IL 60016-2258 (847) 768-5944 Elderhostel Group travel adventures for people age 55 and over Friends of the Library Be a Friend and make the library even better Library events and programs for adults Our library's book discussion groups Senior Lifestyle Expo - Chicagoland area (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) event for active seniors and their families. Entertainment. health and wellness information and over 100 exhibitors. Volunteer at the library or in the community   Government Information/ Benefits AARP Social Security Center Social Security information for people aged 50 and over. Administration on Aging Provides support for older persons and their caregivers. Benefits CheckUp from the National Council on the Aging Information on private and government programs that assist with healthcare costs for seniors. Eldercare Locator Links seniors and their caregivers with state and local agencies that serve them. USA.Gov for Seniors The U.S. government's official Web gateway to government information and agencies for seniors. Medicare The official U.S. government Medicare site. Medicare Nursing Home Compare Information on nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified. Social Security Online Social Security information from the United States government.

Library Services Read, Watch and Listen Use this resource to find the books, DVDs and CDs for your entertainment and enrichment. Reference Services When you need in-depth, trustworthy research and information, count on the professionals on our Reference staff. City Health Screenings: Free blood pressure checks by the City Nurse: third Tuesday, each month, third floor study room at the Library. No appointment necessary. Free blood pressure checks, City Hall, first Thursday, each month. Room 101. No appointment necessary. Low-cost cholesterol screenings , City Hall, first Thursday, each month. An appointment is necessary, call Des Plaines Human Services at 391-5481 to make an appointment and obtain additional details (cholesterol screening requires fasting, so you must call for complete information).   Medical Information Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator Links seniors and their caregivers with state and local agencies that serve them. Medicare The official U.S. government Medicare site. Medicare Nursing Home Compare Information on nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified. Medline Coverage of all areas of medicine. Produced by the National Library of Medicine. | You can use it from home, too! Medline Plus Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. NIH Senior Health Aging-related information from the National Institutes of Health Health and Aging Reference Collection Part of Virtual Reference Library, a collection of over 300 specialized, online reference books, including works on health and aging. | You can use it from home, too!

	Special Services Homebound delivery Homebound delivery is available to residents of incorporated Des Plaines who are permanently or temporarily disabled. A library staff member selects materials for each patron, based on his or her needs and interests. Volunteers deliver materials on a biweekly or monthly basis. If you qualify for this service, fill out the application. A staff member will call you to work out the details. Large Type Books and Audiobooks The library offers a wide variety of large type books and audiobooks. Large type books have bigger print that makes reading easier for some individuals. Audiobooks, both on cassette and compact disc, are either abridged (a shortened version) or unabridged (the entire book). These materials are on the third floor . For assistance, call the Readers' Services Desk at 847-376-2840. See a complete list of our SPECIAL SERVICES .