Community Resources
Looking for available care options and programs that can help seniors maintain independence and quality of life?
The following websites provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and assisted living options that are available.
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/california
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living
For a guide specific to maixmize medication beneifits by empowering senios, caregivers, and family members, see webiste:
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/
Clayton Valley Village volunteers provide transportation, social connections and at-home assistance to our members in Clayton and Concord. This is the only such service in Clayton and Concord for seniors. To learn more, call 925- 626-0411, send email to village.clayton@gmail.com, or visit the website.
https://claytonvalley.helpfulvillage.com/events/1869
To view the latest status and health recommendation in our county, go to
Information about Medicare which is the federal government's health insurance program that primarily covers people 65 and older and younter people with disabilities.
https://www.retireguide.com/medicare/
Make your retirment dollars work by checking for discounts.
https://www.retireguide.com/guides/senior-benefits-discounts/
Don't let your caregiving for a loved one with mesothelioma diagnoses overwhelm you. You can find support here.
https://www.simmonsfirm.com/mesothelioma/caregivers/
https://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/
https://mesothelioma.net/treatment-for-mesothelioma/
https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/
https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/
If you're looking for senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care of aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones, you can go to the following site.
Looking for a guide on aging and eyesight? These two websites provide information on: How aging affects your eyes, Signs of Vision Changes, Common age-related vision issues, Prevention, and more. For information, go to:
http://myvision.org/guides/aging-and-eyesight-guide/ and
http://myvision.org/guides/alzheimers/
For a quick guide to senior eye care, review the following two sites:
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/seniors-vision-guide/
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/cataracts/
To reach the California Department of Aging, go to:
To read about advocacy fighting ageism and agiesm resources, to to"
For nutrient data for Foods, Obesity Prevention, Farmland Informat Center, USDA information, Nutrition information fro helathful eating croices, go to:
For information on healthy aging, caregiving, and end of life, go to
Help people locate state-licensed health, social, mental health, alcohol. and drug, disability and elder care services and facilities. Go to:
A free service offered to semiors and their family member to assist them in location of retirement home and assisted living Go to:
For issues regarding seniors investment fraud, go to:
http://ww.programsfor elderly.com/abuse-seniors-agaimst-investment-fraud.php
A free national service used to find resources for older adults in any US community. Go to:
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NETPublic/Index.aspx
Local County Infomration and Referral Agencey, go to:
http://www.calregistry.com/resources/aaa.html
The Older Ameicans Act Title IIIB Supportive Service Porgram provides funding for a variey of supportive service programs thourgh local developed community -based systems of services, go to:
For Senior Fun and Fitness
http://www.medicalalertadvice.com/resources/sports-and-games-for-seniors-fun-and-exercise-in-one/
For Retirement Calculators and planning info.
https://www.indyfin.com/retirement-calculators-resources/
Elderly substance misuse is a rapidly growing health problem that can go undiagnose. For an education guide, go to
http://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/
For help for those struggling with alcohol-use-disorder, go to:
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/Treatment/
Looking to understand the differences between assisted living and independent living. Go to:
https://learn.financestrategists.com/finance-terms/independent-living-vs-assisted-living/
Want to know more about identity therft and cybercrime, go to:
Need support when you suddenly find yourself with a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Go to:
https://www.senioradvice.com/memory-care
Want an educational guide to addiction and recovery, go to:
Do you need information about cancer mesothelioma. If so, you may check the Mesothelioma Hope website at:
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com
and
https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com
Need help in how to protect uor elderly loved ones from online scammers? Check out the guide at:
https://www.ireviews.com/online-scams/
Want to make the most of your MHA Education, check out the following website.
https://www.mhaonline.com/faq/careers-with-masters-in-gerontology
Do you know an adult, aged 65 and older, who misuses prescription, illicit drugs, or alcohol? If so, go to:.
https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/elderly/
Drug addiction is hereditary and the risk is higher if it's a first degree relative. Check this site to check your risk.
https://knowyourdna.com/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction/
Are you interested in buying an anuuity to guarantee income or selling a structure settlement payments. Go to website.
Do you suspect Nursing Home Abuse and/or Neglect. It is a nationlly recognized problem since 1970s, check this website.
https://www.sokolovelaw.com/nursing-home-abuse/
Substance abuse in the elderly is a growing concern as nearly 1 million adults aged 65 and older have a substance use discorder. For help, see below.
https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/programs/seniors/
Treating substance abuse in the elder demands attention to detail and empathy. See this websit for advice"
https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/programs/seniors/.
This site provides information on helping low income veterans with finding financial assistance programs.
https://freegrantsforveterans.org/
Need to find out about grants for single mothers? See below.
http://singlemothersgrants.org
See this site forresources for ex-offenders who want to rebuild their life.
http://freegrantsforfelons.org
Need help personal finances. This site offers financial calculators for your use.
https://www.madisontrust.com/client-resources/articles/helpful-financial-calculators/
Need help with Estate Planning? These 25 steps highlight things you need to have in order during the process.
https://www.traviswalkerlaw.com/25-steps-for-estate-planning/
Undecided about which smartphone or cell phone is for you? Read this for information.
https://www.verizon.com/shop/consumer-guides/the-cell-phone-buyers-guide
Here's a medically-reviewed resouce which covers what you need to know about effective medication management. .
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/
Concerned about eating disorders in adults over 60? See the information on this website.
https://withinhealth.com/learn/elderly
Does your home need modifications to prevent falls which can be detremntal to senior adults. See website.
https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/diy-home-modifications-for-senior-fall-prevention
Need help with Legal forms, see this website.
Want to help those college students using drugs and alcohol.
https://www.intelligent.com/substance-abuse-recovery-support-guide-for-college-students/
Want to know more about Clifornia's regulations and financial assistance for Alzheimmer's and dementia care?
https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/memory-care/california
Use this guide to explain the regulations and financial assistance for Alzheimer's and dementia care available in California.
https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/memory-care/california
Needs help overcoming addiction, understanding recovery, and knowing the red flags? See below
https://recreatebehavioralhealth.com/?utm_campaign=outreach
See this guide on senior fall prevention.
https://purple.com/blog/seniors-guide-fall-prevention
https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/diy-home-modifications-for-senior-fall-prevention
Here's a guide on the dangers of Asbestos:
https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure/
If you are of a cenain-age, i.2., senior, don't do these Home Repairs when you are alone!
https://www.experteasy.com.au/blog/five-home-repairs-seniors-should-avoid-doing-when-they-are-alone.
The fentanyl problem is a growing concern due to the large scale production by unregulated manufacturers.
https://www.ecdol.org/a-seniors-guide-to-fentanyl/
Here is info if you are trying to decide or just looking at drug and alcohol treatment.
https://onlinemftprograms.com/therapy-for-drug-and-alcohol-addiction/
Check out Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect information on this site
https://www.levinperconti.com/nursing-home-abuse/
Alcohol is a chronic conditon charcterized By excessive and commulsibe consumtion of alcohol.
https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/hereditary/
A guide for finanacially vulnerable adults. See a list of 30 Common Credt Scamsvia this website.
https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/30-credit-card-scams-to-avoid/