Resources

Alzheimer Support
A free service that assists families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through its free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who are in need of care for their loved ones are able to locate licensed care homes and communities that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones.
www.alzheimersupport.com

American Society on Aging
833 Market Street
Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-974-9600
Toll Free: 800-537-9728
Fax: 415-974-0300
www.asaging.org

California Aging & Disability Resource Connection

The California Department of Aging contracts with and oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities. Not all AAAs provide ADRC services.

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Aging_and_Disability_Resource_Connection/

CalFresh, formally Seniors Eat Well

CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to qualified seniors with low-income.

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/CalFresh_Expansion/

CalFresh Nutrition & Exercise, (CalFresh Healthy Living)

The California Department of Aging works with 16 Area Agencies on Aging to provide CalFresh Healthy Living services. Not all AAAs provide CalFresh Healthy Living classes. CFHL serves people who are at least 60 years old and have low-income (qualify for CalFresh benefits).

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/CalFresh_Healthy_Living_(Nutrition_and_Exercise)/

Dignity At Home Fall Prevention Program by The California Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with and oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a variety of services for older adults, adults with disabilities, informal caregivers, and family caregivers. The mission of the Dignity At Home Fall Prevention Program is to reduce the number of debilitating falls suffered by older adults and persons with disabilities.

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Dignity_At_Home_Fall_Prevention_Program/

Eldercare Locator

A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families based on zip code OR city and state. Phone number: 1-800-677-1116.

https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Family Caregiver Services by The California Department of Aging

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Family_Caregiver_Services/

Home & Community Services by The California Department of Aging

The California Department of Aging contracts with and oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a variety of services for older adults, adults with disabilities, informal caregivers, and family caregivers. A variety of services are available and vary by area. Services are either provided directly by AAA or partnerships with service providers. Services may include: Caregiver assistance and help at home, Adult Day Health Care/Adult Day Care/Respite care, Assisted transportation, Transportation, Legal assistance, Telephone support, Care management, and Information and Assistance.

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Home_and_Community_Services/

Long-Term Care Ombudsman by The California Department of Aging

All long-term care facilities are required to post, in a visible location, the phone number for the local Ombudsman office and the Statewide CRISISline number 1-800-231-4024. The CRISISline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take calls and refer complaints from residents in long-term care facilities.

https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Long-Term_Care_Ombudsman/

National Council on Aging
1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org

Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
https://edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-students-with-disabilities

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20857
www.samhsa.gov