Here’s a growing list of resources that we have found helpful to others, and you may too, as you navigate your family needs For Life’s Next Phase. Please check back often ~ we will be adding regularly.
~ Nutrition for the Elderly – Meals on Wheels
“The mission of Meals on Wheels is to maintain health and wellness safety nets for aging residents in our community. The services we provide are structured to assist seniors to live at home in safety, comfort, and with dignity for as long as possible.”
Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to persons over 60 who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves. Meals are delivered each weekday Monday through Friday by volunteers. Visit here, www.mowsos.org for more information on the senior outreach services within Contra Costa County.
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~ Your Way – A Guide to Help You Stay in Charge of Decisions About Your Medical Care
A Non-profit education and counseling center for older adults and families. Visit www.help4srs.org for more information.
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~ Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley
“Our mission is to provide service and assistance to seniors that will foster independence, promote safety and well-being, preserve dignity and improve quality of life.”
Programs were started in 1981, and since then has grown to include numerous others. Visit www.volunteer.united-e-way.org for more information.
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~ Envision a World Without Alzheimer’s
Find educational information about Alzheimer basics, diagnosis, treatments, and much more. Visit www.alz.org.
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~ Have You Considered a Medical Alarm?
For many seniors the difference of living alone in their own home or relocating to an assisted living facility is a small personal medical alarm. In many situations, just having the peace of mind for themselves and family members knowing they will be attended to in case of an emergency is life changing. Here are a couple of companies to consider:
Visit www.LifeAlert.com
and also www.LifelineSystems.com
* Please note ~ there is a fee to subscribe, activate and monitor this service
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~ Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Free Medicare counseling is available to help with:
- Medicare Benefits
- Medicare Supplements
- HMOs
- Nursing Home Insurance
In Contra Costa County you can call these numbers for counseling locations:
- 1-800-510-2020
- 925-335-8720
Or you can visit their website at www.cahealthadvocates.org
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“It is our mission to enrich the final days of the terminally ill elderly by making a life-long wish come true.”
The Elderly Wish Foundation was founded in 1998 because there were many organizations that supported the dreams and accomplishments of various ages, but the least validated were the elderly. Since that time they have helped many “Make final wishes come true”.
For more information on how you can donate or become a recipient of a “final wish”you can visit www.elderlywish.org
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~ New Lifestyles – The Source for Seniors
A comprehensive guide to senior housing and care including the San Francisco Bay area
Visit www.NewLifeStyles.com
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~ Bereavement Resources in Contra Costa County
Numerous listings of addresses and phone numbers of the various grief counseling support groups in the area. Ranging from support for widowed persons to Hospice, and even pet loss support.
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~ Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging
The foundation provides services to aging persons who are at risk because they are alone, isolated, pressured by financial problems, or are confused.
Their mission “is to provide that support as your professional relative, enabling you to live with optimal independence and freedom. Whatever they might be, DVFA has the solutions to keep you or the one you love living in comfort.”
Visit www.foundationforaging.org for more information
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~ The Voice of Private Duty Homecare
Anyone who has looked into private home care for a loved one knows that the choices can be tough. The National Private Duty Association may be a resource to assist with the process by helping you find trusted and reliable home care in your area.
Visit www.privatedutyhomecare.org
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~ Elderlife Financial Services
If finances are an obstacle to your moving into a senior living community, you might find some options by discussing your specific situation with this group. Loans are available for:
- Paying rent while waiting for your home to sell
- Paying rent while waiting for VA benefits (or other benefits)
- Financing move-in fees
- Can also be used to supplement monthly rent/expenses
Vist: www.elderlifefinancial.com
Please note – These are bank loans which will require repayment
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The Deaf & Disabled Telecommunications Program has information to make communicating easier. They offer a phone with these features:
- Make your Callers Voice Louder
- Dial Using Large or Talking Buttons
- Call With Memory Dialing Picture Buttons
- Read Conversation in Text
There are other services offered as well. Please note – these are fee paid services.
Visit: www.ddtp.org
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Have you been struggling with how to distribute family heirlooms, and how to divide the items fairly and equitably amongst family members? Are you looking for suggestions and methods others have used when faced with the same situation? Here’s a site to look at…. as one alternative.
Visit: www.EqualShares.com
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Valley Foundation for the Aging
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