Other Services on
Site
Collinsville
Faith in Action – 618-344-8080 volunteers@fiacollinsville.org
Volunteer caregivers
offer transportation, shopping,
companionship, respite for family
caregivers, minor home repair and
seasonal yard maintenance without
charge. Services are available to
seniors and individuals with
disabilities living in Caseyville,
Collinsville, Maryville, and State
Park. Call to register for service
or to become a volunteer.
Answers on
Aging – 618-344-7788
answers@fiacollinsville.org
Kay Curtis is a
trained Senior Health Insurance
Program volunteer and is up-to-date
on Medicare, drug benefits, Circuit
Breaker, Illinois Cares Rx, and
other federal and state programs
specific to seniors. She is also
happy to connect seniors and their
families to other programs and
services as needed.
Alzheimer’s
Association – 618-346-4073
24-hour support by
phone, support groups, family care
planning, educational opportunities,
and a library of information to help
individuals and families dealing
with Alzheimer’s disease, memory
loss, and dementia due to other
causes. The St. Louis Chapter is
one of the nation’s most effective,
and we are fortunate to have their
Illinois Outreach office in our
building.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Assn. Support Group –
2nd Tuesday from 1:30
to 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator – Gail Shaw, MPA
For more information, call
344-0276
Mood Disorders Support Group
For more information, call
344-5008
AARP’s 55
Alive—Mature Driving Course
Generally offered quarterly from
8:00 to noon on consecutive
Thursday/Friday.
Taught by AARP volunteer; $10 fee.
Reservations required; contact
Janet Thompson during business
hours
(344-0276).
Medical
Equipment
Loaned without
charge to residents of St. John’s
service area.
Contact Janet Thompson during
business hours – 344-0276.
Types of equipment generally
available:
Walkers, canes, crutches
Wheelchairs and transport chairs
Bath benches and chairs
Commodes and raised toilet seats
Reacher-grabbers
Transfer boards
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