Alternatives For The Older Adult Inc

Adult protective services - conducts intake, investigation, casework, and intervention to prevent further abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of older adults or of adults with disabilities (age 18 59). In fy25, adult protective services investigated 1094 cases of which 403 were substantiated for abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Ombudsman - provide a regular presence in 123 facilities in a sixteen-county service area to address systemic challenges in the care of long-term care residents. Provides advocacy, consultation, and follow-up for 3,149 long-term residents, families, and staff. The ombudsman provided direct assistance to 386 long-term care residents to resolve complaints about their care.

Caregiver support -offers support services and resources, including support groups, resource options, and counseling services. Provided critical respite assistance to more than 185 caregivers and supportive counseling and resources to more than 194 caregivers and families

Money management - provides money management and monthly bill paying for older adults with disabilities who are no longer able to manage their finances. In fy25, staff and volunteers provided 4,468 hours of support to 98 participants. 98% indicated their financial situation had stabilized and they were able to pay bills on time and meet basic needs.

Bridges adrc (aging and disability resource center) - serving eastern lasalle county, bridges offers both a central location for seniors as well as outreach support in lasalle, putnam, and bureau counties. With a central location in peru, illinois, bridges staff continued to offer information, options counseling, benefits review, classes, and resource connections, as well as outreach support in the community. In fy25, bridges served 1,214 by providing information and assistance with their benefits and resources as well as providing health and well-being activities for more than 933 older adults.