Senior Care Resources in DuPage County, IL: A Family's Guide

DuPage County is home to roughly 165,000 adults over 65 — and a growing number of them want to stay in their own homes as they age. Whether you're in Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, or Glen Ellyn, here's a starting point for senior care resources in the area.

Free County Resources

• DuPage County Senior Services — case management, meal programs, benefits screening

• AgeOptions — the Area Agency on Aging serving DuPage and Cook County suburbs

• DuPage County Health Department — home visits, mental health services, immunizations

• Ride DuPage — paratransit and on-demand transportation for older adults

Hospitals and Health Systems

Major systems serving DuPage seniors include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield), Edward Hospital (Naperville), Elmhurst Hospital, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (Downers Grove). All have dedicated geriatric and discharge-planning teams who can help coordinate the transition home.

Senior Centers and Community Programs

Most DuPage townships and park districts run robust senior centers — fitness classes, meal programs, social events, and educational workshops. Naperville Senior Center, the Wheaton Park District 55+ programs, and Downers Grove Senior Center are excellent starting points.

In-Home Care Across DuPage County

Bruma Senior Care provides licensed in-home senior care across DuPage County — Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Lisle, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Addison, Westmont, Woodridge, and Bolingbrook. Services include companion care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, post-surgery recovery, hospice support, overnight care, and respite care.

Schedule a free in-home consultation — we'll help you map out the right combination of public, private, and family resources for your situation.