Police and Fire Follow Ups Description - The Senior Services Social Worker collaborates with the Police and Fire Departments to follow up with residents who may have received services from village first responders.
In Home Assessment – Homebound seniors, who are finding it difficult to remain in their homes due to various circumstances, can receive a free private assessment in their home with the Senior Services Social Worker and the Public Health Nurse. Qualifying circumstances include, but are not limited to, decreased mobility, medication management problems, trouble monitoring chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension, transportation issues, meal preparation and family members living far away. Recommendations and resources will be provided.
AARP Income Tax Assistance - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment - Assistance with enrolling in a new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan after reviewing premiums, co-pays, deductibles and drugs covered. Open enrollment is October 15th thru December 7th.
State of Illinois Benefit Access – Assistance applying for License Plate Discount & RTA reduced fare program.
AARP Rules of the Road – This course is intended to give drivers the information and confidence they need to pass the license renewal examination. Registration required.
Secretary of State Mobile Facility - This event is a convenient and voluntary program for driver's license renewal, which includes Rules of the Road classroom instruction and a vision-screening exam which is valid for up to 90 days for driver's license renewal. Free, non-expiring state ID cards are available to seniors age 65 and older. Proper identification will be required. Seniors age 75 and over must visit a permanent Secretary of State driver’s services facility to renew driver’s licenses.
Resident Snow Removal Program - The program will match Mount Prospect teens (13-18 years old) looking for winter work with senior or disabled residents needing assistance with snow shoveling. The Village will not be responsible for screening residents or teens. Rate of pay is negotiated between the resident and teen. Contact Ginny Thomas at 847-870-5680 for more information.
