Welcome!
If you are an older adult in Boone County, then we are here for you. Boone County Council on Aging provides skillful information & assistance, loving in-home care, convenient public transportation, generous sharing of mobility equipment and more. Our offices are inside the beautiful and accessible Keen Age Center, which is a vibrant, action-packed combination of fitness and well-being programs, volunteer opportunities, transportation hub, and meal locale. Please stop in to say "Hi" or contact us to learn more.
Open House
You are invited to join us for light refreshments to
celebrate 50 years of the Keen Age Center
helping older adults stay connected!
Location
Keen Age Center Community Room
2141 Henry Luckow Lane
Belvidere, IL 61008
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Boone County Council on Aging
Keen Age Center
Celebrating 50 Years
NOW HIRING
Caregiver / In-Home Care Assistant
We are looking for a caring, highly organized person with superior customer service skills to join our team. Care is provided in Boone County only. Help us make a difference in the lives of seniors while building meaningful relationships. Candidates must pass a background check and possess a High School diploma (or G.E.D.) and a valid driver's license. Bi-lingual skills are appreciated. Learn more about our In-Home Care program.
Apply in person at 2141 Henry Luckow Lane in Belvidere or send resume to [email protected]
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels Delivery
BCCA is looking for volunteers to deliver meals for our Meals on Wheels program. Individuals or groups/organizations are welcome to help. Drivers License is required along with the ability to carry food from your vehicle to people's homes and apartments.
Please call Robbie at 779-552-7238 or email [email protected] for more info!
EOE - All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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You can help us by purchasing items listed on our Amazon wish list! They will be shipped straight to us and support our Keen Age Center programs.
FREE to Older Adults
We receive outside funding so we can provide programs and services at low or no cost to the older adults of Boone County. We raise funds through federal, state, and municipal grants, foundation grants, corporate and individual donations, fundraising events, and more. This means you can receive free information and assistance with government forms and complicated programs, free in-home care if you qualify, free use of mobility equipment, and of course free membership in our Keen Age Center.
Ageism
Have you been treated differently because of your age? That is called “ageism” and it is not ok. It is prejudice or discrimination solely on the grounds of chronological age. It can make aging a negative experience, which can become personal and unhealthy. Those who feel negative about growing old tend to have more health problems and die younger than those with more positive attitudes. Ironically, it is the only form of prejudice we will all experience, if we live long enough. Boone County Council on Aging stands with you in the fight against ageism. We believe in your value as a human being. We believe growing older is an opportunity to thrive, have a purpose, and make a positive impact on our community. We believe many aspects of life are too complicated and subtle to learn quickly, and that all older adults have learned and earned our reverence.
