Aging Care Connections
Desiree Scully is an experienced professional in the field of gerontology, currently serving as the Executive Director at Aging Care Connections since March 2018. Prior to this role, Desiree held the position of Director of Social Services, showcasing a strong commitment to social care. From June 1992 to May 2017, Desiree worked at Oak Park Township as the Director of Senior Services, where strategic leadership and service delivery were paramount. Desiree holds a Master's degree in Gerontology from Concordia University, obtained between 1993 and 2003, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Dominican University.
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Aging Care Connections
Aging Care Connections is a leader in providing client-centered care to older adults in Chicago’s west suburban townships. Aging Care Connections is also a nationally recognized leader in bridging the path between the hospital and homes for older adults. Based in La Grange, IL, Aging Care Connections is a non-profit organization that serves over 8,000 older adults, caregivers and their families from 38 communities in the Lyons, Proviso, Riverside, Leyden and Norwood Park townships. The mission of Aging Care Connections is to enrich the quality of life in our community by providing older adults and their families with guidance and support that enhances the ability to age well. Since first opening its doors in 1971, Aging Care Connections has grown and developed to offer a comprehensive range of programs and services specifically designed to meet the changing needs of our community’s aging population. Professional staff provides clients with community-based services using a social work lens, links clients with other community organizations as needed, and works to build a culture of health in our service area. Our programs include: Adult Protective Services, Transitional Care, Aging Well Neighborhood, Benefits Assistance, Caregiver Support, Comprehensive Care Coordination, Congregate Meals, Special Diet Home Delivered Meals, and Information and Assistance.