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After Mom Moves
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AFTER
MOM MOVES
Are
you trying to manage the resources from afar?
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You may benefit from Seniors
Real Estate Coordination
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- Property preparation for sale - Estate
clean out - No hassle transitions
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- Communication with family & professional
advisors - Home sale and closing
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Agencies on Aging
Department on Aging
421
East Capitol Avenue, #100
Springfield, IL 62701-1789
1.800.252.8966
| Alzheimer's Communities Regulations
Alzheimer's Unit Requirements set by
Department of Public Health
217.782.5180
A facility must fill
out an Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Form if they offer care to Alzheimer's
residents in a special unit. Staff shall be on duty all hours of each day to provide
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Senior Apartments
You may choose to spend your golden years in
a community designed especially for mature adults. Senior living
facilities come in many sizes and shapes. Senior apartments
are one such chose. A Senior Apartment allows you to take advantage
of many amenities and personalized services without having to
maintain a house and yard.
Senior apartments should be a consideration for older adults
that can take care of themselves. Aside from age-restrictions
these apartments are usually developed the same as standard
apartments. Some of these apartments are also equipped with
items such as hand rails and pull cords to make getting around
and living easier. Also these apartments provide a community
of elderly neighbors without the hassles of a larger home
to manage. Properties can vary in terms of services but typically
offer apartment living and services designed specifically
for independent active seniors 55 and older. Since many of
these residences are designed for active seniors, most do
not offer meal service, housekeeping or medical services.
Senior apartment complexes are usually located near senior
centers, parks, shopping malls, golf courses and public transportation.
Some provide van services to nearby shopping and needed services.
Senior apartments can be found in many communities, some
are under federal housing guidelines and will only accept
low income seniors, but most are privately owned. Many of
the privately owned properties offer reduced rents to low-income
tenants with assistance from Dept. of Housing Urban Development
(HUD). You should be aware that senior apartments usually
have a captured audience with a significant waiting lists
period. The following table provides a listing of senior apartments
in your state; those that may have subsidized units are identified
with an "S" in the right hand column
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Assisted Living Regulations
| Assisted Living Regulatory Information
Department of Public Health
217.782.5180
Sheltered Care Facilities
provide food, shelter, laundry services, and personal care to residents who do
not need nursing care. |
Award Winning HMOs
| Find out if any HMOs in your area rank in
the top 50. HealthMatrix Research
Inc. ranks HMOs, provides price comparisons, tips to ask when shopping for
an HMO and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. |
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ILLINOIS AND NATIONAL
SENIOR HOUSING DIRECTORY
SENIORS FOR LIVING
www.seniorsforliving.com
Seniors
For Living is a free online directory that makes
it easy to find senior housing communities and home care providers
across the US. Simply enter the location (City and State or Zip
Code) and type of senior housing you are looking for and Seniors
For Living
will provide you with several options for the senior
housing in your area that best fits your situation and needs.
Finding senior housing options has never been
so fast and easy!
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Drug and Prescription Savings and Assistance Programs
Find Low Drug Prices
Save money! Compare prescription drug prices for 1,000+
medications. You'll also see online pharmacy ratings and
shipping fees so you can compare total costs.
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For information on your state's prescription drug assistance program-
800.642.2459
Program benefits and eligibility varies by state.
Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Need help with the Medicare
Maze?
Every state has a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
to help understand Medicare coverage, payments and Medigap Insurance options.
Note: Toll free numbers often work only from within the state.
From out
of state? Use the other number, when provided. 1.800.548.9034 For more counseling
information visit www.medicare.gov
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Housing Guides
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Find a retirement community, assisted living,
nursing home, Alzheimer's care, home care, hospice and other senior
products & services online at
www.NewLifeStyles.com or in print by calling 800-869-9549.
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Insurance: Automobile
Insurance: Life
 
Insurance, Long Term Care
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Because of old age, mental or physical illness,
or injury, some people find themselves in need of help with eating,
bathing, dressing, and other physical activities. Long-term care
insurance can help pay for such care in the future. To help protect
your financial independence, as you grow older, many Long Term
Care Insurance providers have plans that offer comprehensive benefits
as well as a proven track record of claims payments and financial
stability. You should review all your options carefully.
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Investments: Annuities, 401K Rollovers
 
 
Medical Informational Record Services
Is your medical information
available to your caregiver??
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A Personal Health Record for Caregivers
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Keep track of all your medications and allergies
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Carry your legal directives such as DNR,
living will with you!
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Attach your x-rays, test results and more!
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Keep track of all your insurance claims
in one place
Here is how you can make it happen!
 
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Moving Help and Supplies
Real Estate Agents: Buy or Sell
| Whenever possible your inquiry
goes to a Specialist trained to work with seniors from over 800 such specialists
in our International referral network.
Having a Professional
Specialist contact you, is just a click away! Fill
out the inquiry form and we do the rest. | Retirement
and Independent Living Communities
Bethany Retirement Community4950
N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
773.989.1501 Enjoy affordable
Independent Living residences in a beautiful "Park-Like Setting", with 3 meals
daily, social events, housekeeping and an emergency call system. Bethany Retirement
Community, a member of the Bethany Methodisst family, also has an on-site licensed
nursing staff with arrangements available for Assisted Living. |
Shared Housing
State Department of Insurance
Insurance regulations differ from state to state.
Need help with an insurance company provider?
Want to know who writes Medigap insurance in your state?
Contact: Insurance Department
320 West Washington Street
4th Floor
Springfield, IL 62767
217.782.4515
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Taxes
- Personal Income Tax
Tax Rate: Flat rate of 3% of federal adjusted gross income.
Personal Exemptions: $2,000 for singles and $4,000 for married
couples.
A $15 credit is allowed for each exemption.
Standard Deduction: 0.
Medical/Dental Deduction 0. Federal Income Tax Deduction:
0.
Public Pension Exclusion: Full.
Private Pension Exclusion: Full.
Social Security Exemption: Full.
- Sales Tax: 6.25% (1% on food, prescription and non-prescription
drugs) Local taxes may raise to 8.5%
For further information Illinois
Department of Revenue.
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