Caregiving in Illinois

Expert guides about caregiving in Illinois from Brevy Care.

Dementia Care in Illinois: Help, Medicaid & Respite

Dementia care in Illinois rests largely on families: an estimated 251,000 Illinoisans age 65 and older live with Alzheimer's, supported by more than 465,000 unpaid family caregivers.

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Caregiver Programs in Illinois: How to Get Paid, Respite & VA Help

Illinois can pay a family caregiver, including a spouse, through two state programs most families never hear about.

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Respite Care in Illinois: A 2026 Guide for Family Caregivers

Illinois family caregivers have access to funded respite they rarely hear about, from Community Care Program hours to free grants through 13 Area Agencies on Aging.

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How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Illinois

Illinois paid family caregiver programs are unusual in one way: this is one of the few states where a spouse can be paid to care for a husband or wife, but only through one specific door.

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