Alternatives for the Older Adult
Address
809 21st St
Peru, IL 61354
(800) 798-0988
Description:
Alternatives for the Older Adult is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence and quality of life of older adults and their families.
Hours:
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English and Spanish
Eligibility:
In-home assistance: Individuals age 60 and older. Those 59 and under should contact their local Illinois Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) office.
Adult Protective Services Program: Individuals 18 to 59 with a disability and 60 or older.
Ombudsman Program: Individuals 18 to 59 with a disability and 60 or older that live in a long-term care facility (nursing homes, assisted living, supportive living, group homes, and similar sites)
Other programs vary in their eligibility requirements, so please call.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
August 5, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
809 21st St
Peru, IL 61354
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(800) 798-0988
Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Line (M-F: 8:30-5)
(800) 369-8724
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Adult Protective Services investigates the reported abuse of adults 60 years of age or older, and disabled individuals age 18 to 59.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After hours, please call the state reporting line at 1-866-800-1409.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
For reporting the abuse of an adult 60 years of age or older, or a disabled individual age 18 to 59. Abuse can be physical, financial, emotional, passive neglect, willful deprivation, confinement, or sexual abuse.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Alternatives for the Older Adult offers support for anyone caring for a senior, and for grandparents raising their grandchildren. In addition to the support groups that meet once a month, workshops and counseling are available.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please call for hours for support groups, as these vary.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone caring for a senior and grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Fees
Please call.
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English (primarily); Alternatives for the Older Adult does have some Spanish-speaking employees
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Alternativesâ Care Coordinators are experts in the field of aging (certified by the Illinois Department on Aging) who will sit down and help develop a plan of care that will meet the individualâs/caregiverâs needs so that they can remain in their homes for a longer period of time.
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Special Notes/Funding
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting.
Description
A line through Adult Protective Services for reporting the abuse of an adult 60 years of age or older, or a disabled individual age 18 to 59.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After hours, please call the state reporting line at 1-866-800-1409.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
For reporting the abuse of an adult 60 years of age or older, or a disabled individual age 18 to 59. Abuse can be physical, financial, emotional, passive neglect, willful deprivation, confinement, or sexual abuse.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Description
Alternatives for the Older Adult assists individuals age 60 and over in finding in-home assistance.
Eligibility
Individuals age 60 and older. Those 59 and under should contact their local Illinois Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) office.
Fees
Sliding scale (income-based), so some clients will be able to access free in-home assistance
Languages
English and Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Money Management.
Description
The Money Management Program is a volunteer program that matches trained and bonded volunteers with seniors who need help managing their finances. The volunteers can organize and pay bills, establish and maintain budgets, assist in applying for financial programs and assist with setting and achieving financial goals.
Required Documents
Varies.
Eligibility
Usually individuals age 60 or over. One exception would be a person under 60 referred by Adult Protective Services.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Secondary Services
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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