Eligibility & Availability
Strom Center serves seniors and disabled persons in Warren and Henderson counties in Illinois.
While there are many consistent ongoing programs, others are intermittent or short-term. Such programs may be the result of immediate funding and last only until that funding is exhausted.
We encourage you to contact us to inquire about the availability of services.
Services:
- Medicare Counseling
- Medicare D Assistance
- Benefit Access
- Healthcare Equipment Loan Program
- Representative Payee Services
- Caregivers Information Resource Center
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support
- Information & Assistance
- Outreach
- Telephone Assurance
- Socializing
- Self-Improvement Activities
- Outings
- Holiday Programs
- Strom Center News
Medicare Counseling
The subject of Medicare and insurances which coordinate with Medicare can be very confusing to persons dealing with the costs of healthcare. Our staff helps you access the services needed and ensures that you understand the entire scope of the process—from which services are covered to what your financial responsibilities may be. We act as advocates when disputes arise in billing and/or services.
In addition, because Medicare alone does not cover all healthcare costs, we welcome the chance to inform you about what insurances are available to coordinate with Medicare.
To learn more about how we can help you navigate the maze of Medicare and insurance, please contact us.
Medicare D Assistance
Enrollment in the most appropriate Medicare D program can have huge financial advances to a Medicare recipient. During special enrollment times, our staff meets with you to review which Medicare D program would best suit you and to enroll you in the plan which will save you the most financially.
Some may benefit from additional government programs such as Extra Help to help pay premiums and medication co-pays.
We realize the dilemma facing people of all ages when it comes to financing needed prescriptions. Your case is reviewed individually, and we pursue every avenue to access vital medications.
To learn more about how we can help you find the most appropriate Medicare D program, please contact us.
Benefit Access
This program allows a senior or disabled person, if eligible, a $75 discount on their car license as well as additional benefits.
Contact us to see if you are eligible.
Healthcare Equipment Loan Program
Hundreds of clients have benefitted from our inventory of healthcare items. Items such a walkers, wheelchairs, stool risers, etc. are loaned out for a maximum of three months free of charge.
To check on equipment availability and your eligibility for this program, please contact us.
Representative Payee Services
This service is provided for disabled persons and seniors. Most utilizing this service receive Social Security. We help budget the money and provide a bill-paying service.
Contact us for more information.
Caregivers Information Resource Center
Special emphasis on caregiving results in a very replete resource center for those persons who find themselves with caregiving responsibilities, whether taking care of a spouse, parent, or grandchild.
Do you need answers to your questions about being a caregiver? Let us know.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support
Grant funds are available for persons with dementia and/or their primary caregivers to help purchase goods, supplies, or items that enhance their ability to live in the community.
Examples of eligible expenses include adult day care, behavioral health assessment and intervention, home health care, respite care, companion care and short-term care in health facilities, wanderer alarm systems, and wanderer identification and location services and other gap filling needs (e.g., goods and supplies) of persons with dementia and their primary caregivers.
This program is provided as part of our partnership with the Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging and is formally referred to as “Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Supportive Gap Filling Services.”
For more program details, including eligibility, please contact our offices.
Information & Assistance
Staff specializing in Information & Assistance (I & A) can assist anyone who contacts us or stops by to request help on topics related to seniors and/or disabled persons, such as: financial, medical links, shelter, elder neglect and/or abuse, etc.
We have extensive access to many resources at the local, state, and federal level. Anyone is welcome to request our help in securing assistance through such information.
We help you apply for various financial assistance such as: Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Low Income Subsidy, Homestead Exemption Freeze, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and much more.
Outreach
Staff specializing in Outreach can assist homebound individuals who requests help on topics related to seniors and/or disabled persons, such as: financial, medical links, shelter, elder neglect and/or abuse, etc.
We have extensive access to many resources at the local, state, and federal level. Anyone is welcome to request our help in securing assistance through such information.
We help you apply for various financial assistance such as: Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Low Income Subsidy, Homestead Exemption Freeze, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and much more.
Let us know if you would like information on or assistance with any of these topics and would prefer a staff member to come to you.
Telephone Assurance
Our volunteers are available every weekday to call homebound persons at designated times when requested. A phone call helps to shorten the day and reminds you that you are being thought of.
Look forward to a daily call from one of our friendly volunteers after you contact us to set up a schedule!
This program has also been known as “EngAged.”
Socializing
We realize the need for opportunities to socialize.
We have a large area where you can watch television, read, entertain friends, or just visit. The separate Social Room is available to reserve for card parties, educational classes, club meetings, and more. Other areas on the first floor are available for listening to music, playing bingo, relaxing, reading, holding meetings, or having luncheons and dinners.
On the second floor, the Rec Room offers two regulation pool tables, shuffleboard, and cable television.
Contact us or view our newsletter to discover what events are happening soon.
Self-Improvement Activities
Exercise classes are held three days a week, and regular classes such as wood carving and crafts are offered.
At least once a year, we host “55 Alive Mature Driving” classes. The Warren County TRIAD (The Right Information And Direction) is a crime awareness and prevention program for seniors—in cooperation with law enforcement and social services—that meets at Strom Center monthly.
Bi-weekly blood pressure checks, annual health fairs, flu shot clinics, screenings, and additional services are offered throughout the year.
Contact us or view our newsletter to discover what events are happening soon.
Outings
We host exciting day trips to a variety of destinations throughout the year.
Contact us or view our newsletter to see where we’re headed next.
Holiday Programs
We partner annually with Security Savings Bank in providing Santa for Seniors. This program gives groups and individuals in the community the opportunity to purchase gifts for low-income seniors and/or disabled persons. Our staff delivers the presents near Christmastime.
Additionally, Mother’s Day (Ladies’ Day) and Father’s Day (Gentlemen’s Day) are celebrated each year.
Strom Center News
Strom Center News is a free newsletter mailed or emailed monthly to those who request it. The newsletter includes information on new and existing programs, educational features, social events, personal recognitions, quizzes, local events, a menu of the Congregate and Home-Delivered Meal programs, and a monthly calendar of upcoming events.
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