Senior Care in Hamilton County, IL

"Addus HomeCare has been with my mom since September, and everything has just been very satisfactory. They are excellent. I've had three different caregivers who have worked with each other and worked with me to change schedules back and forth. Everyb..."

"I have received excellent services. I’m thankful I can stay in my own home with the help of your services. I would recommend them to anyone who needs help. Thank you...."

Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association is one of the oldest freestanding not-for-profit home health care agencies in the country. Founded in 1918 to combat the deadly world-wide influenza outbreak, SIVNA is guided by a tradition of personal, clinical and technological excellence. We are dedicated to providing coordinated services, in cooperation with other organizations, to improve and maintain the personal health and safety of all members of our community.SIVNA's Case Coordination Unit is funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois, and the U.S. Administration on Aging. AVAILABLE SERVICES (linked by our Case Coordination Unit Case Managers): Homemaker: Homemaker's assist with household tasks such as house cleaning, laundry, shopping and errands. Assistance is also provided for personal care such as dressing, bathing and grooming, instruction in meal preparation, medication reminders, and escorting our clients to physician appointments. Home Delivered Meals: Under Title III of the Older Americans Act, seniors may be assessed for individual needs such as home delivered meals. If assessed as eligible and in need of a home delivered meal, the client will be allowed to participate in this government subsidized program. The home delivered meal provider assigned to you will discuss the start of service, special circumstances that may exist such as special needs diets, and will discuss a suggested donation amount which, together with Federal and State assistance, will meet the cost of producing and delivering each meal. Adult Day Services: Adult Day Care supervises and cares for clients in a group setting outside the client's home. Services may include counseling, exercise therapy, as well as social activities. It provides seniors the opportunity to meet others of the same age group while enjoying fellowship. Transportation to and from the Adult Day Center is provided or arranged for when assessed as necessary. Senior Companions: The Senior Companion program provides visits by another senior for friendship, companionship, and social interaction Caregiver Support Program (Respite Care): This service allows caregivers a brief period of rest or relief from their care giving duties. Example of caregivers are: a 76 year old woman/man caring for their spouse who has suffered a stroke; a 52 year old woman/man caring for their 80 year old mother who has Alzheimer's Disease; or a 27 year old woman/man who regularly volunteers to help their frail neighbor. Medication Management: Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association's Case Coordination Unit employs a full time Registered Nurse who has the responsibility to assist those clients - referred to her by fellow Case Managers - who are in need of organizing their medications, have confusion regarding their personal medications, or simply need assistance in assuring themselves that they are taking the proper medication, as prescribed by their personal physician, as directed. Other services (as assessed): Pharmaceutical Assistance Equipment to ensure safety Emergency Response Systems Transportation Assistance Housing Options If you feel any of the previously listed services are appropriate for you or a loved one, please contact us. We will send an application for services form to your attention. You may also use our online form to request an application. This application must be completed and returned to Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association's Case Coordination Unit to ensure proper consideration. If necessary, a friend or family member may assist in completing the form and may sign their name on behalf of the applicant. When the application arrives at SIVNA, a Case Manager will contact the applicant and arrange a personal visit in the applicant's home to determine all specific personal needs.

Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of services include Contractual Home Care, Personal Care, Homemaker, Companion, Respite, Care Management, Licensed Home Health Services (including Nursing and Therapies), Adult Day Care, and Family Support Services, as well as, private duty home care. Annually we provide over 12,000,000 service hours to over 50,000 clients from more than 130 company owned offices in 19 states.Services ProvidedPrivate Duty NursingCompanion SitterHomemakerRespiteDementia & Personal CareFamily Services

Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer: Personal Care and Support Companionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, fixing meals, and laundry. Nursing Services As allowed by state law, Interim offers in-home nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Available services include the monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and other vital signs, disease and treatment education, wound care, and medication administration. Therapies Many therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, while also allowing families to be more closely involved in the rehabilitation process. Interim offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Respite Care Respite care from Interim provides family members breaks from the daily routine of care giving. Whether it's for a few hours or a long vacation, Interim can provide the support and relief needed.