SENIOR SERVICES

Helping You Stay Independent, Connected & Supported

Project NOW connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers with meals, transportation, benefits guidance, resources, and opportunities to stay active and connected in their communities.

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Not sure which service you need?
We’ll help you find the right place to start.

How Can We Help?

Senior Services offers different kinds of support depending on what you need. Choose an option below and we’ll help you find the right place to start.

I Need Meals

Find home-delivered meals or community dining options that help support good nutrition and connection.

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I Need A Ride

Find transportation options for medical appointments, shopping, errands and other essential trips.

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I Need Benefits & Resource Help

Get help understanding Medicare, benefits and community resources available to you or someone you care for.

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I Want to Stay Active & Connected

Discover programs, classes, activities and support designed to strengthen connection and well-being.

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SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS

Support for Every Stage of Aging

From nutritious meals and transportation to benefits guidance, caregiver support and opportunities for connection, Project NOW offers services designed to help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently in their communities.

A dedicated team of volunteers delivers a nutritious lunchtime meal to homebound older adults Monday through Friday. A $5 donation per meal is suggested, but no one is denied service if they are unable or choose not to donate.

Our office is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call us to learn more or request meal delivery.

Are you interested in volunteering to deliver home delivered meals?

Call to Reserve Your Meal
Call to Volunteer Your Time

Hot midday meals are served at six community locations throughout Rock Island County. In addition to a nutritious meal, these welcoming dining sites give older adults an opportunity to connect and socialize with others.

A $4 donation per meal is suggested, but no one is denied a meal if they are unable or choose not to donate.

Rock Island County Meal Sites

Call 309-788-6335 at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your meal.

Call to Reserve Your Meal

Seniors and Informal Caregivers can meet face to face with trained staff and receive Information & Assistance on a variety of services available to them including:

  • Utility Assistance
  • Social Isolation
  • Medicaid Application Assistance
  • SHIP Counseling – Medicare Guidance
  • Benefit Access/Seniors Ride Free
  • Illinois Care Connections – Helps with a free tablet, may help with internet for a year if they do not already have it, helps with assistive devices, and is a durable medical equipment loaning closet.
  • Information and Links to Other Community Services

Outreach Staff provide information, assistance, and referrals in the home for homebound seniors (not home health care).

Schedule for Information & Assistance

For residents of Rock Island and Mercer County 60 years and over, Transportation Services are offered to Congregate Meal Sites, Medical Appointments, Grocery Shopping, Social Security, Human Services offices, and any other place you may need to go in our service area.

  • Wheelchair Accessible Vans
  • Door-to-Door Service
  • Reservations Accepted
  • Recommend 24 hour notice, but rides are not guaranteed, spots fill up fast.

There is a recommended donation of $1.50 each way for seniors 60 and older.
No one will be denied a service if unable or unwilling to donate.

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Classes, activities and programs help older adults remain active, build connections and support their overall well-being. The Rock Island Senior Center is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and provides a wide range of activities for Seniors including:

  • Crafts, Cards, Bingo
  • Health and Nutrition Presentations
  • TV, VCR, and Computer
  • Rules of the Road Class
  • AARP Tax Preparation
  • Special Events and Parties
  • Good Fellowship and a Chance to Meet New Friends

Classes

I am interested in more classes

Resources, education and support are available for people caring for older adults or loved ones with disabilities, helping caregivers find information and navigate available services.

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ELIGIBILITY & GETTING STARTED

Wonder What Services You Qualify for?

You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Eligibility varies by program and may be based on factors such as age, disability, where you live, or the type of assistance you need. Project NOW’s Senior Services team can help you understand your options and connect you with services that may be right for you.

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Have questions about eligibility or services? Contact our Senior Services team.

139,315

Meals Served to Seniors

$473,307.74

Saved Through SHIP Counseling

7,128

Transportation Rides Provided

GETTING STARTED

What Should I Have Ready?

What you’ll need depends on the service you’re interested in.
Our Senior Services team can help determine what information is needed and guide you through the next steps.

Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION

Have your name, contact information, age, and basic household information available.

Benefits Information
BENEFITS INFORMATION

For programs such as SHIP counseling or Benefit Access assistance, you may be asked for information about your current benefits, Medicare coverage, or income.

Service-Specific Information
SERVICE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Some services, including Home-Delivered Meals, transportation, and caregiver support, may require a brief assessment to determine your needs.

Not sure what you need?
That’s okay. Start by contacting Senior Services.
We’ll help you understand which services may be right for you and what information to have ready.

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Why IT MATTERS

Connection. Independence.
Quality of Life.

Senior Services is about more than meeting an immediate need. It helps older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers access the resources, relationships, and support that make it possible to live well and remain connected to their communities.

1
STAY INDEPENDENT

Access to meals, transportation, benefits and resources can help people continue living safely in their communities.

2
STAY CONNECTED

Activities, outreach and social programs create opportunities for friendship, belonging and meaningful connection.

3
FIND SUPPORT

Information, counseling and caregiver services help individuals and families navigate changing needs with confidence.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Senior Services?

Senior Services can help older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families find resources and stay connected. Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.

Many programs are available to adults age 60 and older or adults with disabilities. Eligibility requirements vary by service. Our team can help you determine which programs may be available to you.

Some programs are supported through voluntary donations. Eligible individuals will not be denied services because they are unable to donate.

Home-Delivered Meals require an assessment to determine eligibility. Contact Senior Services to begin the process and learn more about meal delivery.

Yes. Congregate Meals are available at designated meal sites. Reservations should be made in advance.

Yes. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors can help with Medicare questions, enrollment, coverage options, and changes to your coverage.

Senior Transportation provides door-to-door transportation for needs such as medical and therapy appointments, shopping, meal sites, and other destinations. Contact Senior Services to learn about availability and scheduling.

Caregiver Support Services can help caregivers identify needs and connect with programs, services, education, and other support.

You don’t have to figure that out before contacting us. Information & Assistance is designed to help you identify your needs and connect with appropriate programs and community resources.

Yes. Senior Services offers activities, social connection programs, outreach, the Friendship Line, Home Activity Kits, and other opportunities designed to help people stay engaged and connected.

Yes. Senior Services can provide assistance with programs such as the Benefit Access Application, including discounted license plate stickers and the free transit pass for eligible individuals.

NEED A LITTLE HELP?

We’re Here to Help You Find the Right Support.

Not sure which service is right for you or someone you care for? Our Senior Services team can listen to what you need, answer questions, and help connect you with available programs and resources.

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Not sure where to start? That’s okay. Tell us what you need help with, and we’ll help you find the right place to begin.

OUR FUNDING PARTNERS

Supporting Services That Help People Age Well

Project NOW Senior Services is made possible through public funding, community partnerships, and the support of organizations committed to helping older adults and adults with disabilities remain independent, connected, and supported.