Care Partner Resources

WHAT IS a care partner? A care partner is someone  who provides support for another person through their medical journey.  Both parties need support during this time, and we are here to help. 

Recommended Reads

Local Resources:

• Family Service General Resources
  
• Senior Resource Center at Family Service
  
• CRIS Healthy-Aging Center
  

Local Entertainment:

• CU-Wise Television
  
• Tales & Travel Adventures
  
• Handicap Accessible Trails
  
• Senior Transportation
  

Support:

• Self-Help Center
  
• Illinois Alzheimer’s Association
  
• The Caregiving Years Training Academy 
  

Illinois Resources:

• Illinois Special Committee on Aging
  
• Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
  
• Illinois Department on Aging
  
• East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
  

Interested in Home Delivery service? 

Are you unable to leave home, but would still love to get library books, movies, and more? You could benefit from our free Home Delivery service.

We deliver library materials to:

• Champaign residents of all ages who are unable to visit the library because of health or other conditions.
• Homes, apartments, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Fill out our application online. If you would you rather have us fill out the form for you, simply give us a call   at (217) 403-2000 and we will take care of signing you up over the phone.

Tales & Travel Adventures

 Tales & Travel Adventures is an elderhood series created in collaboration with Krannert Art Museum and the Urbana Free Library Archives. The videos are intended for caregivers and adult care receivers to engage in a shared moment of discovery, learning, and joy. Although the videos are only about 10 minutes long, they can provide up to 30 minutes of meaningful engagement. Go to YouTube »

Money Matter$

Our Money Matter$ workshops offer a chance to get your financial questions answered by experts. Topics include long-term care planning, home energy savings, and thriving in retirement. Go to YouTube »