Senior Services Serving the Village of Gurnee

The Village of Gurnee wants you to know that senior services exist for Gurnee residents through ElderCARE Lake County and the Warren Township’s Senior Center. They offer a wide variety of senior services to help every senior in need.

ElderCARE Lake County Services

Transportation to Medical Appointments
At a typical visit to provide transportation, an ElderCARE volunteer escorts seniors to their vehicle, takes them to their medical appointment and returns them back home. ElderCARE also assists with drop-off and pick-up from lengthy appointments such as dialysis. Please provide at least 10 days notice when requesting. One ride per week may be scheduled.

Grocery Shopping
Do you or a senior that you know need assistance getting groceries? Access to healthy food is important. Through ElderCARE grocery shopping service, volunteers take the grocery list and make the trip to the store. Seniors pay for the groceries and the service is free.

Friendly Visits
Living alone can be challenging, especially when it’s tough to get out and interact with others. ElderCARE’s friendly visits services provides an opportunity for seniors to develop lasting friendships by phone or over a cup of tea or a game.

For more information on these services and to receive an application to sign up, please visit https://www.eldercarelakecounty.org/services or call 847-406-4683.

ElderCARE is a volunteer-driven non-profit. If you are an active senior and have the heart to help others, please call ElderCARE to volunteer

Warren Township Center’s Senior Services

Activities: Games, Fitness Classes, and Events
The Warren Township Center offers a wide variety senior activities such as luncheons, fitness classes, and various games. These activities fill up fast, so please call the Senior Center at 847-244-1101 ext. *501 for registration dates, class dates, and additional information.

Support Group
For anyone looking for support as they go through any life change. Support Group meets Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 pm.

Social and Financial Services
The Senior Center has a Social Service staff ready to assist residents. Information and help can be provided in applying for federal, state and local programs including:

Benefit Access:  License Plate Sticker Discount & RTA Senior Ride Free  

Medicare and Social Security Information and Assistance
Our trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors are available by appointment to provide information and assistance navigating the Medicare and Social Security process and what you need to know to avoid penalties as well as one-on-one assistance with:

  • Enrollment
  • Advantage Plans
  • Supplements/Medigap
  • Medicare Savings Program
    • Prescription Drug Plans/Part D
  • Insurance Claims

Utility and Financial Assistance Programs

  • Information, screening and assistance provided applying for and maintaining eligibility for different programs such as:
  • LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) a federal/state program for those eligible to receive yearly credit on gas and electric bills.
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food
    • Medicaid
    • Prescription Drug Assistance

Medical Equipment Lending Closet
Notary Services Discount Taxi Program

They also have additional information on housing, legal services, elder abuse, counseling services, transportation, caregiving resources, and home services, repairs & improvements, and senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

For more information on these services and to sign up, please visit https://www.warrentownship.net/191/Senior-Services and call 847-244-1101 ext. *501.