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Starting Point/Senior Services

Starting Point is the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at the Macon County Health Department. This unit was established through the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) in 1996 to serve seniors and persons with physical disabilities in Macon County. The ADRC strives to provide programs, services, and assistance to help eligible Macon County residents stay in their homes living independently as long as possible. Contact the department to determine eligibility for each program, as qualifications vary
  

Contact Info

Phone:
(217)423-6550
Toll Free:
1-866-635-2372
email
startingpoint@maconcountyhealth.org
  

Starting Point Programs

Caregiver Advisory Service

provided to informal caregivers of adults who are age 60 or older.

Comprehensive Care

Helps seniors find resources to keep them independent and in their own home.

Money Management

offers money management services to help low-income senior citizens who have difficulty budgeting, paying routine bills, and keeping track of financial matters.

Respite Care

provides services to relieve a caregiver when caring for a senior.

SHIP/Medicare

one-on-one counseling services on Medicare and other insurances issues.