Bacoa’s programs and services offer creative solutions that help older adults navigate the dynamic process of aging, and allowing them to live life to their full potential and on their own terms.
Our services and programs help older adults maintain a quality of life that matches their needs, their wants and their abilities. Most Bacoa services are free or on a sliding-fee scale, based on financial status. No one is ever refused services because of an inability to pay.
Our critical programming ensures older adults receive vital care services to keep them as safe and as independent as possible, and includes services such as Meals with Wheels, volunteer driven rides to appointments, assistance navigating and accessing government benefits, information about housing and care options for older adults and support for caregivers. We also offer social programming to keep older adults engaged and active in the community. These programs include a weekly lunch and activity program, day trips to cultural events, lunches at area restaurants, and groups who meet to play cards.
Bacoa serves more than 1,900 individuals annually. Our focus is primarily in Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park and Tower Lakes. We also serve families and caregivers from outside the area who request information on local services for a friend or family member. Growing older, or caring for an older family member, can pose complex challenges. Our team of professionals—with the help of dedicated volunteers— helps older adults and families better navigate these challenges.
Volunteers for Bacoa assist with memory care programs, social events, Meals with Wheels, tax preparation, and transportation. They also help plan and execute fundraising events and serve on Bacoa's board of directors.
