Our Services (WIAAA)
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Provide available services for older adults and persons with disabilities (18-59), including referrals and assistance with locating resources.
Information and Assistance
Provide information, referrals, and assistance with locating resources for older adults. By Appointment Only. Please call our office today to schedule an appointment: (309) 793-6800 or toll free (800) 322-1051.
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counseling
Assistance with benefit applications, including Medicaid-Medicare Savings Program. Additional assistance includes counseling, Medicare information and assistance, and Medicare enrollment assistance. By Appointment Only. Please call our office today to schedule an appointment: (309) 793-6800 or toll free (800) 322-1051.
Benefit Access Applications
Assistance for older adults and persons with disabilities to apply for free transit rides and a license plate discount. By Appointment Only. Please call our office today to schedule an appointment: (309) 793-6800 or toll free (800) 322-1051.
Options Counseling
Assistance for older adults and caregivers through an independent decision support process to determine community-based care choices. The individual's circumstances, needs, preferences, and values are the foundation of this service. By Appointment Only. Please call our office today to schedule an appointment: (309) 793-6800 or toll free (800) 322-1051.
Matter of Balance
This award-winning, evidence-based practice program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. WIAAA offers A Matter of Balance Program to older adults, 60 and older, who experience concerns about falling.
Caregiver Support
Caring for You, Caring for Me helps caregivers take better care of themselves, collaborate effectively with professional caregivers, and be the best advocate possible for their loved one. The program provides education and support to caregivers over a series of (5) 1-hour sessions or (2) 3-hour sessions.
See our list of upcoming programs:
Caring for You, Caring for Me
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Empowers participants to prevent healthcare fraud. Staff and volunteers help participants with Medicare and Medicaid to:
PROTECT themselves from Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse
DETECT Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse
REPORT Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse
Advocacy
Advocate at local, state, and federal levels for older adults and adults with disabilities.