Senior Services and Resources
Helpful COVID-19 Related Information for Seniors
Vaccination Information
Seniors can contact their County for information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities. Seniors in DuPage County should call the County's COVID hotline: (630) 221-7030. Seniors in Will County should call Will County Senior Services: (815) 723-9713.
Homebound Vaccinations
Both DuPage and Will counties offer special vaccination programs to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to people who cannot safely leave their homes.
- DuPage County: The DuPage County Health Department is partnering with the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association, Region 8 Emergency Medical Service System and local fire departments -- including the Naperville Fire Department -- to safely vaccinate individuals ages 16 and older in their homes. To register, visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccineregistration or call (630) 682-7400.
- Will County: The Will County Health Department is working to vaccinate homebound individuals against COVID-19, especially those most at-risk. To apply, fill out the In-Home Vaccination Contact Form. For details, visit https://willcountyhealth.org/vaccine-locations/ or call (815) 774-7386.
Grocery and Medication Delivery
Free home delivery of food and medicine for senior citizens in Naperville and surrounding areas who are unable to or avoidant of outdoor interactions due to COVID-19 is being provided by Islamic Center of Naperville Youth Helpers. Call or text (773) 234-6627.
Accessing Social Security Services
The Social Security Administration has suspended face-to-face service to the public in field offices and hearings offices nationwide until further notice. This decision protects the senior population and Social Security Administration employees during this time. For more information, please visit https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/.
Naperville has a growing senior population, many of whom have lived in Naperville for most of their lives. Our seniors have been instrumental in developing the Naperville we live in today and add continuing value to our City.
The City warmly embraces our seniors and wants to help connect you to information about available resources to fill your unique needs. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of all services and the City does not recommend any one service. The information, services offered and qualifications for those services may change at any time. Agencies may have eligibility criteria that must be met in order to receive certain services, for example: geographic location, age, income guidelines or other criteria.
Please note that by making this information available, it does not constitute any endorsement by the City of Naperville, its officers, or employees or of the Senior Task Force of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Neither the City of Naperville nor the Senior Task Force exercise editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided and are intended solely for informational purposes and are not to be construed, under any circumstances, by implication or otherwise, as an endorsement. View full disclaimer.
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Care Options
Senior care options offered by non-profit and for-profit organizations in Naperville fall into several categories: Home-based, community-based and facility-based.
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Dementia Friendly Naperville
Naperville is proud to have been named a Dementia Friendly City, a designation that showcases our commitment to providing a high quality of life and care for those with dementia and their caregivers.
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Education
Educational resources in the Naperville area offer a large selection of courses open to seniors with a variety of interests.
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Elder Rights
Adult Protective Services provides assistance with the safety needs of seniors and serves as the place for people to report suspected instances of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
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Emergency Preparedness
Naper Notify, Smart 911 and the Naperville Emergency Management Agency can help provide seniors with critical information in the event of an emergency.
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Employment
Organizations including the Career & Networking Center and workNet DuPage offer information to assist seniors desiring to continue in or re-enter the job market.
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Financial Assistance and Taxes
Townships are the primary organization that provide resources to assist seniors with emergency expenses and other costs, including property taxes and Social Security.
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Food Assistance
Several nonprofit organizations, religious groups and senior service agencies can help ensure seniors’ basic nutritional needs are met.
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General Information for Seniors
The following links and organizations offer general information on local, state and federal resources assisting seniors and family members caring for their loved ones.
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Health Benefits
The following resources assist with the cost of prescription medication, provide information about health care benefits for seniors and provide further reference about local health programs.
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Household Maintenance Assistance
The following programs assist seniors with household maintenance, including exterior items such as sidewalks and weatherization.
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Housing
Resources listed here include affordable housing options as well as senior housing providers in Naperville and the surrounding area.
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Legal Assistance
Included here are resources to assist with the legal needs of the elderly.
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Life Safety
Included here are programs to help ensure seniors’ basic safety needs are adequately met, including services that can help Naperville first responders be best prepared to respond to seniors' homes.
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Recreation
The organizations listed here provide recreational opportunities and programs targeted toward seniors.
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Transportation
Several organizations provide public transportation programs, assist seniors with the cost of transportation and offer classes to assist the mature driver with passing driver’s license renewals.
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Utility Assistance
Resources provided here, such as the Citizens Utility Board, can assist seniors with their energy costs.
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Veterans Assistance
The following organizations, including townships, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs and regional VA clinics, provide information and assistance to veterans.
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Volunteerism
Want to give back? Several local organizations offer volunteer opportunities for seniors, including those that use seniors’ career expertise and rich life experiences in multi-generational programs.