University of Chicago

Elder Care Consultation/Referral

The University provides an elder care referral service designed to assist you in making elder care arrangements. The University provides the referral service at no charge to you, but you are responsible for the elder care services you decide to use. For details, refer to:

• Who Can Use This Service
• Services Provided
• Types of Questions This Service Can Help With
• Contact Information

You can use this service if you are a University:

• Employee;
• Retiree; or
• Employee or retiree's family member.

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You can call the Elder Care Consultation/Referral Service to speak with a trained counselor about your elder care needs. The counselor can provide you with:

• Elder care information;
• Referrals;
• Expertise; and
• Support.

If you have questions for a counselor, he or she will call you with a response to a particular question within two business days. The counselor will discuss your needs as well as offer suggestions, information, and options. 

The counselor will keep in touch with you until you no longer need assistance.

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 Types of Questions This Service Can Help With

• Adult day care;
• Caregiver support and respite;
• Emergency response systems;
• Home delivered meals;
• Home health care;
• Housing options;
• Hospice care;
• Long-term care insurance;
• Medicare/Medicaid;
• Rehabilitation programs; and
• Retirement communities.

For more information about the Center for Eldercare Choices, click here.

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This service is provided through the Parent Care Solutions – a private, non-profit organization.

• Phone number: 630-789-8585
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.*

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