LOCAL/COUNTY
AGE WELL SENIOR SERVICES - (Formerly South County Senior Services) Provides a lunch program and meals on wheels program at the Susi Q, and low-cost transportation services to medical apointments. 24300 El Toro Road, Suite A-2000, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 949/855-8033 Fax 949/855-8025
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY - 24/7 Helpline: 800/272-3900; Local Helpline: 949/757-3750; email: helpoc@alz.org
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SERVICES CENTER - (Formerly Adult Day Services of Orange County) works to improve the quality of life for families challenged by Alzheimer's or another dementia. At its facility in Huntington Beach, the agency provides community and family education, caregiver support groups, and day services for participants. Call 714/593-9630.
AMERICAN BOARD OF HOME CARE - An Orange County trade association of home care agencies, the ABHC certifies that companies carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance for their care givers and only provide care givers that are employees of their company. These companies do not use independent contractors. A directory of these companies is available on the ABHC website.
CITY OF DANA POINT - SENIOR SERVICES - Dana Point Senior Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street - 949/496-4252
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH - The City's Community Services Department arranges many classes and activities for seniors through the Senior Center Coordinator. As part of its disaster preparedness efforts, the City, Senior Services and Police Department are also preparing a database of residents who may need assistance in case of an emergency, disaster, or evacuation. Join this database. It's free, confidential, and could save your life!
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH - OASIS SENIOR CENTER - 800 Marguerite Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 - 949/644-3244
COUNTY OF ORANGE OFFICE ON AGING - The lead advocate, planner and facilitator for all older persons in Orange County. Its website includes information and assistance on programs and services available for older adults and their caregivers. CLICK HERE to go directly to their list of local, state, and national resources for seniors and their caregivers.
COUNCIL ON AGING-ORANGE COUNTY - A nonprofit agency that serves older and dependent adults and their families throughout Orange County. Services include: FAST (Financial Abuse Specialist Team); HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy) assistance with original Medicare, HMO’s, Medigap Plans, Medi-Cal, COBRA, employer health plans, long-term care insurance and military benefits; Linkages case management that provides assessment, care plans, and links to community service providers. State Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman protect the rights of 26,000 older adults living in nursing and board and care homes located throughout Orange County.
LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC - 362 Third Street, Laguna Beach CA 92651 (949) 494-0761. Medical, dental and health education services to low-income and uninsured residents of Orange County.
OLLI - IRVINE EXTENSION/OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE - a learning community of retired and semi-retired men and women who enjoy the challenge, stimulation and quest for continued learning. You can expand your horizons by becoming a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. $130 annual fee provides access to all courses. A special curriculum at a reduced price is offered at the Susi Q.
ORANGE COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Orange County Adult Protective Services is a county agency whose mission is to prevent or remedy neglect, abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability. Services are provided to anyone in Orange County who is disabled or over 65, without regard to income or resources. The agency's 24 hour hotline is 800/451-5155. To have Adult Protective Services Information or an Adult Protective Services brochure mailed to you, contact 714/825-3000.
SALLY'S FUND - Transportation assistance in Laguna Beach to the Susi Q and for shopping, social outings, and medical appointments. 949/499-4100
AGE WELL SENIOR SERVICES - (Formerly South County Senior Services) Provides a lunch program and meals on wheels program at the Susi Q, and low-cost transportation services to medical apointments. 24300 El Toro Road, Suite A-2000, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 949/855-8033 Fax 949/855-8025
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY - 24/7 Helpline: 800/272-3900; Local Helpline: 949/757-3750; email: helpoc@alz.org
ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SERVICES CENTER - (Formerly Adult Day Services of Orange County) works to improve the quality of life for families challenged by Alzheimer's or another dementia. At its facility in Huntington Beach, the agency provides community and family education, caregiver support groups, and day services for participants. Call 714/593-9630.
AMERICAN BOARD OF HOME CARE - An Orange County trade association of home care agencies, the ABHC certifies that companies carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance for their care givers and only provide care givers that are employees of their company. These companies do not use independent contractors. A directory of these companies is available on the ABHC website.
CITY OF DANA POINT - SENIOR SERVICES - Dana Point Senior Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street - 949/496-4252
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH - The City's Community Services Department arranges many classes and activities for seniors through the Senior Center Coordinator. As part of its disaster preparedness efforts, the City, Senior Services and Police Department are also preparing a database of residents who may need assistance in case of an emergency, disaster, or evacuation. Join this database. It's free, confidential, and could save your life!
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH - OASIS SENIOR CENTER - 800 Marguerite Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 - 949/644-3244
COUNTY OF ORANGE OFFICE ON AGING - The lead advocate, planner and facilitator for all older persons in Orange County. Its website includes information and assistance on programs and services available for older adults and their caregivers. CLICK HERE to go directly to their list of local, state, and national resources for seniors and their caregivers.
COUNCIL ON AGING-ORANGE COUNTY - A nonprofit agency that serves older and dependent adults and their families throughout Orange County. Services include: FAST (Financial Abuse Specialist Team); HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy) assistance with original Medicare, HMO’s, Medigap Plans, Medi-Cal, COBRA, employer health plans, long-term care insurance and military benefits; Linkages case management that provides assessment, care plans, and links to community service providers. State Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman protect the rights of 26,000 older adults living in nursing and board and care homes located throughout Orange County.
LAGUNA BEACH COMMUNITY CLINIC - 362 Third Street, Laguna Beach CA 92651 (949) 494-0761. Medical, dental and health education services to low-income and uninsured residents of Orange County.
OLLI - IRVINE EXTENSION/OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE - a learning community of retired and semi-retired men and women who enjoy the challenge, stimulation and quest for continued learning. You can expand your horizons by becoming a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. $130 annual fee provides access to all courses. A special curriculum at a reduced price is offered at the Susi Q.
ORANGE COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - Orange County Adult Protective Services is a county agency whose mission is to prevent or remedy neglect, abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability. Services are provided to anyone in Orange County who is disabled or over 65, without regard to income or resources. The agency's 24 hour hotline is 800/451-5155. To have Adult Protective Services Information or an Adult Protective Services brochure mailed to you, contact 714/825-3000.
SALLY'S FUND - Transportation assistance in Laguna Beach to the Susi Q and for shopping, social outings, and medical appointments. 949/499-4100
STATE/NATIONAL
AARP - A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. Its monthly online publication - MODERN MATURITY MAGAZINE - has general articles to help improve the quality of life for seniors. The AARP Bulletin has articles on social security, Medicare, health and issues related to retirement, pensions, benefits.
AGING WITH DIGNITY - Helps families plan for and receive the kind of care they deserve during their last days. Its FIVE WISHES document is in more than two million homes and distributed by more than 5,000 organizations.
BENEFITS CHECKUP - A SERVICE OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - There are many public programs available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and how to apply for them. Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING - The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.
CARING FROM A DISTANCE (CFAD) is a national non-profit organization created and run by distance caregivers. Its purpose is to provide guidance and contacts on how to service the needs of long distance caregivers who are attempting to help frail and aging family members as they cope with diminishing capabilities.
ELDERHOSTEL - Learn, travel, and enjoy with not-for-profit Elderhostel -- in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability. History, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities such as walking and biking, individual skills, crafts, study cruises -- enjoy these and many more with the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for older adults.
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE - FCA's information library includes nearly 100 different Fact Sheets and publications on caregiving issues for families, health and service providers, program developers and policy makers.
GENERATIONS: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING - Articles related to aging.
HEALTH AND AGE - Articles on senior health.
HOME SAFETY COUNCIL is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries. Its website is a great place to find articles, videos, and great advice on being safe at home. AARP also has home safety checklists HERE (under RESOURCES on the left sidebar.)
INFOAGING - Articles on Health and Aging. Promoted by the American Federation for Aging Research.
INNOVATIONS: JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - Articles targeted to providers of senior related services.
LINK2CARE - A project of Family Caregiver Alliance and California’s Caregiver Resource Centers. Link2Care is a free online information and support program for family caregivers in California. The resources on the site are specifically designed for those providing care for someone who is living with a disease-related dementia such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.
MEDICARE - The official site for people on Medicare. A little dense, but extremely comprehensive.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING - Offers an online tool to help you coordinate care.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - Are you dealing with an ongoing health condition? These free workshops can help you get the support you need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress.
NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION - The Orange County Chapter offers support groups and holds an annual wellness symposium at the Parkinson Care Center at Hoag Hospital. The OC Chapter is at 351 Old Newport Blvd #114, Newport Beach CA 92663. 949/764-6998. Email: npfooc@yahoo.com. OC website: www.npfocc.org.
THE NEW OLD AGE - People over 80 are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are looking to their baby boomer children to help them cope. This New York Times website blog explores the intergenerational challenges of the "age wave" in a fascinating series of columns and posts. The comments section is as valuable as the articles. The Times website is currently free but may require registration.
AARP - A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. Its monthly online publication - MODERN MATURITY MAGAZINE - has general articles to help improve the quality of life for seniors. The AARP Bulletin has articles on social security, Medicare, health and issues related to retirement, pensions, benefits.
AGING WITH DIGNITY - Helps families plan for and receive the kind of care they deserve during their last days. Its FIVE WISHES document is in more than two million homes and distributed by more than 5,000 organizations.
BENEFITS CHECKUP - A SERVICE OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - There are many public programs available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and how to apply for them. Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING - The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.
CARING FROM A DISTANCE (CFAD) is a national non-profit organization created and run by distance caregivers. Its purpose is to provide guidance and contacts on how to service the needs of long distance caregivers who are attempting to help frail and aging family members as they cope with diminishing capabilities.
ELDERHOSTEL - Learn, travel, and enjoy with not-for-profit Elderhostel -- in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability. History, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities such as walking and biking, individual skills, crafts, study cruises -- enjoy these and many more with the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for older adults.
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE - FCA's information library includes nearly 100 different Fact Sheets and publications on caregiving issues for families, health and service providers, program developers and policy makers.
GENERATIONS: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING - Articles related to aging.
HEALTH AND AGE - Articles on senior health.
HOME SAFETY COUNCIL is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing home related injuries. Its website is a great place to find articles, videos, and great advice on being safe at home. AARP also has home safety checklists HERE (under RESOURCES on the left sidebar.)
INFOAGING - Articles on Health and Aging. Promoted by the American Federation for Aging Research.
INNOVATIONS: JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - Articles targeted to providers of senior related services.
LINK2CARE - A project of Family Caregiver Alliance and California’s Caregiver Resource Centers. Link2Care is a free online information and support program for family caregivers in California. The resources on the site are specifically designed for those providing care for someone who is living with a disease-related dementia such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.
MEDICARE - The official site for people on Medicare. A little dense, but extremely comprehensive.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING - Offers an online tool to help you coordinate care.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - Are you dealing with an ongoing health condition? These free workshops can help you get the support you need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress.
NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION - The Orange County Chapter offers support groups and holds an annual wellness symposium at the Parkinson Care Center at Hoag Hospital. The OC Chapter is at 351 Old Newport Blvd #114, Newport Beach CA 92663. 949/764-6998. Email: npfooc@yahoo.com. OC website: www.npfocc.org.
THE NEW OLD AGE - People over 80 are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are looking to their baby boomer children to help them cope. This New York Times website blog explores the intergenerational challenges of the "age wave" in a fascinating series of columns and posts. The comments section is as valuable as the articles. The Times website is currently free but may require registration.