Resources
If you’re looking for information or resources on just about any topic related to aging, a great place to begin is the AARP web site: www.aarp.org. You’ll find articles, advice, and links to many useful resources.
Area Agencies on Aging
Find out what services your county offers to older adults.
Council on Aging (Santa Clara County)
800-510-2020
http://careaccess.org
Aging and Adult Services (San Mateo County)
800-675-8437
www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/health
Eldercare Locator (find an Area Agency on Aging for another part of the U.S.)
Caregiving
If you are the caregiver for a loved one, these web sites may help you.
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Family Caregivers Association
Public Benefits
Learn more about these specific benefits and find out which benefits you qualify for.
BenefitsCheckUp
Medi-Cal
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal
Medicare
Social Security Administration
Housing
The federal government provides information about its subsidized housing programs for older adults.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm
In-home Care
To understand more about the different types of in-home care or the role of a geriatric care manager, visit these web sites.
National Association of Home Care and Hospice
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Private Duty Association
Long-Term Care Advocacy and Insurance Counseling
Find support and advocacy for long-term care (including online nursing home and assisted living guides) and health insurance counseling.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
415- 974-5171
www.canhr.org
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
www.cahealthadvocates.org/HICAP/
Meals on Wheels
Are you in need of meals delivered to your home?
Santa Clara County
408-975-4862
www.sccgov.org
enter meals on wheels in the SEARCH SCCGOV box
The Health Trust
408-961-9870
www.healthtrust.org/services
San Mateo County
800-675-8437
www.mealsonwheelssmc.org
Organizing and Moving
If you need someone to organize your home or office (or, that of a loved one) or someone who specializes in moving older adults, use these resources.