What is a Dementia-Friendly Community?
A dementia-friendly community is one in which people with dementia and their caretakers are empowered and feel confident, knowing they can contribute and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

​B.E,S.T is raising awareness in the Round Lake Area in order to help those with Dementia and their caretakers feel comfortable that police, fire, libraries, restaurants, banks, stores, etc. have an understanding of dementia and easy strategies that make the Round Lake Area a safe place to them to navigate. 
People with dementia find that the biggest barriers to doing the things that they used to do were:
  • a lack of confidence
  • being worried about becoming confused
  • fear of getting lost
  • mobility difficulties and physical health issues               
  • not wanting to be a burden to others ​
Dementia Friendly Communities are characterized by;
  • an understanding of dementia
  • Less fear and avoidance
  • Inclusion and support for people living with dementia and their families
  • Concerted efforts to raise awareness, transform attitudes and move people to action
  • Improve  quality of life for persons with dementia, their family members, and friends.   
.Dementia: The Numbers 
  • Worldwide: approximately 44 million people have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
  • United States: 5.3 million (Alz)
  •  Illinois: 210,000 (Alz)
  • Lake County: ~12,000 (estimated Alz)
  • Avon Township: o~ 500 age 65 or over
Alzheimer’s Assoc., 2015; Alzheimer’s Disease Int’l, 2015 Christine Damon, Care Smart
Dementia Friendly Community Committee meetings are held the first Monday of each Month at the Round Lake Park Village Hall at 9:00 am.
​All are invited!!
Round Lake Park Village Hall​
203 East Lake Shore Drive
Round Lake Park, IL 60073​
Office: (847) 546-2790 

We are Excited to let everyone know that the Dementia Friendly Community Committee received a $5000.00 grant from Avon Township to help us in creating a Dementia Friendly Community in the Round Lake Area. Thank you so much to the Avon Township.
              Resources
Adult Day Services
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's 
Paradise Park
The Friend Center
Westmoreland Center, Lake Forest Hospital
 
 Caregiver Support Services (including Support Groups)
Alzheimer's Association:  Greater Illinois Chapter
Antioch Caregiver Support Group
Barrington Area Council on Aging 
​Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (for caregivers of Veterans)
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's (Adult Day Program)
Family Service of Lake County
​Waukegan Township Memory Cafe 
​Weinberg Community Center
​Zion-Benton Community Caregiver Support Group
 
Disability Housing Services
Lamb's Farm
NorthPointe Resources
Independence Center
 
Disability Support Services
Countryside Association for People with Disabilities
Lake County Center for Independent Living
 
Elder Abuse
Catholic Charities:  847-546-5733
911 (emergencies, weekends, after hours)
States Attorney Office:  847-377-3000 
 
Equipment/Donation/Borrowing
Township Senior Centers
 
Food Programs
Meals on Wheels:  847-782-4000
Senior Dining Programs:  847-782-4000
Top Box Foods
​Northern Illinois Food Bank
 
Home Care (Licensed by the Illinois State Department of Health)
Home Services (NOTE:  List downloaded from the Illinois State Department of Health.  Unfortunately, all licensed agencies do not appear in the DOH database.  If you are interested in an agency not list here, ask them for their DOH license number; they should be happy to provide it.) 
Home Health Agencies
Nursing Services 
 
Home Modification/Repair Assistance
Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County
Catholic Charities:  847-546-5733
Family Service of Lake County
​Habitat for Humanity (under "Neighborhood Revitalization") 
 
Hospice
JourneyCare
Star Hospice Vista Health
Vitas Hospice
 
Legal Services
Equip for Equality
Illinois Chapter of Elder Law Attorneys:  Illinois Chapter (services for seniors and people with special needs)
Illinois Lawyer Finder via the Illinois Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
​Lake County Bar Association
Prairie State Legal Services
 
Long-term Care
Lake County Health Department Directory of Long Term Care Facilities
 
Mental Health Services
Cinnick Counseling Services:  847-609-1826
Family Service of Lake County
In-Home Counseling for Seniors
Lake County Health Department
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness):  Lake County 
NICASA
Youth & Family Counseling
 
Respite (a break from caregiving)
Family Service of Lake County
 
Senior Services
AAHAA (Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance)
Barrington Area Council on Aging 
Catholic Charities
Family Service of Lake County
​Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
​Senior Service Coalition of Lake County
Township Senior Centers
 
Senior Housing
Affordable Housing Complexes
Assisted Living and Sheltered Care Housing
Supportive Living Communities
 
Transportation
Catholic Charities:  1-847-740-6734 
Dial-a-Ride (also note expanded services through the Northwest Demonstration Project)
ElderCARE at Christ Church
Lake County Paratransit (door-to-door for people with disabilities)
Metra
Metra - Senior Citizen/Disability Fares (Scroll down page to "Fares"; select "Reduced")
PACE Fixed Route Services
PACE RideShare
Special Needs Chicago (wheelchair accessible transportation)
 
Utility Assistance / Information
Citizen Utility Board
ComEd - Assistance Programs
Nicor Gas
North Shore Gas
 
Other
Illinois Department on Aging
Lake County Townships via Township Officials of Illinois
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