Helping an aging parent in Streamwood? Most of Streamwood is in Hanover Township, which runs a senior center in Bartlett with meals, social services, programs and a Dial-A-Bus for adults 55 and older.
Senior help for Streamwood families: start with the township.
For most Streamwood families, senior help comes from Hanover Township's Department of Aging Services. The senior center is at 240 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett, a short drive away. The main number is (630) 483-5600.
What it covers:
- Four divisions: enrichment programs, nutrition, social services and transportation.
- Meals, social services, programs and a Dial-A-Bus for Hanover Township residents 55 and older.
- Information and referral for services not listed here.
If you're caring for a parent from a distance, the main number is the one to save. Tell the staff what's happening, and they'll point you to the right program.
Confirm your parent's township on their property tax bill; a small part of Streamwood falls outside Hanover Township.
Two of our guides pair well with this page: Choosing home care for when meals and rides are no longer enough, and Aging in place for home changes that keep a parent safe.
Editorial Review. Last verified: October 30, 2026 · Next review: April 30, 2027
Township Senior Services
Hanover Township Senior Center (Department of Aging Services)
Offers: Four divisions: enrichment programs, nutrition, social services and transportation, for Hanover Township residents 55+.
Address: 240 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL
Phone: (630) 483-5600
Official page: hanover-township.org/departments/aging-services
Note: Confirm your parent's township on their property tax bill; a small part of Streamwood falls outside Hanover Township.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Getting Around
Hanover Township Dial-A-Bus
Service: Serves Hanover Township and up to 5 miles beyond its border.
Reservations: (630) 483-5656
Registration: (630) 483-5600
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Pace Suburban Bus serves Streamwood; see our Pace and transit options guide for details.
Medicare & Benefits Help
Cook County homeowners 65+ can cut their property tax bill. See how the Senior Exemption and Senior Freeze work. Behind on heating bills? Here's how LIHEAP works in the NW suburbs.
Medicare Counseling & Area Agency on Aging
Illinois SHIP (free Medicare counseling): 1-800-252-8966
AgeOptions (Area Agency on Aging, suburban Cook County): 708-383-0258, ageoptions.org
Timely: Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. See our Medicare Open Enrollment guide.
Call ahead to confirm hours and current programs.
Rules for benefits and legal documents vary by situation and change over time. This is general information. Consider talking with an elder law attorney or your local Area Agency on Aging for guidance specific to your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What senior transportation does Streamwood have?
Hanover Township's Dial-A-Bus; reservations (630) 483-5656.
Where is the senior center for Streamwood residents?
Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett, (630) 483-5600.
Where can Streamwood residents get free Medicare counseling?
Illinois SHIP, 1-800-252-8966, or ask the Hanover Township Senior Center.