Here are links to useful information and discounts available for many seniors. Some discounts have income limitations.
Information and Services
Medicare and Social Security
Social Security Administration
Local office for Social Security and Medicare
Local, State and Federal Resources
Administration for Community Living
Illinois Department on Aging Adult Protective Services
Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program
Illinois Department on Aging Nutrition Program
Illinois Department on Aging Senior Health Insurance program
Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine
Illinois Department on Aging State and Federal Programs for Older Adults
Medicare Plans: Patient Resource Center
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Institute on Aging Covid-19 Resources for Older Adults
National Institute on Aging free publications
US Department of Health and Human Services resources
US National Library of Medicine (Medline Plus) Older Adult Health Information
US Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatrics and Extended Care
Township Services
Bloom Township Senior Services
Bremen Township Senior Services
Thornton Township Senior Services
HF Park District
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Adult and Senior Programs
Organizations
Alzheimer’s Association (includes dementia, caregiver resources)
Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
National Hispanic Council on Aging
Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders
How Much is that Senior Discount?
Transportation and Vehicle Discounts
Department on Aging License Plate discount and/or Ride Free Transit Card
Homewood vehicle sticker senior discount
Garbage Pickup
Discount at Homewood Disposal with proof of age (contact Homewood Disposal for information)
Property Tax Discounts and Deferral
Cook County Assessor’s Office property tax senior exemption
Cook County senior freeze exemption
Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program
Local Back-to-School Discounts
Also…
Ask about senior discounts when you shop, dine or travel!