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AGE WELL SENIOR SERVICES - (Formerly South County Senior Services) Provides lunch programs, meals on wheels and free or low-cost transportation to medical appointments.
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) At its facility in Huntington Beach, the agency provides community and family education, caregiver support groups, and day services. 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 and only use care givers who are employees, not independent contractors.
BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH - Are you dealing with an ongoing health condition? This Standford Self-Management Workshop is sponsored by the National Council on Aging.
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.
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 and their caregivers in Orange County.
COUNCIL ON AGING-ORANGE COUNTY - A nonprofit agency whose services include: FAST (Financial Abuse Specialist Team); HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy) assistance; Linkages case management that provides assessment, care plans, and links to community service providers. A State-certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman protects the rights of those living in nursing and board and care homes in 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 those who enjoy the challenge, stimulation and quest for continued learning. Membership provides access to all courses. A special curriculum at a reduced price is offered at the Susi Q.
ORANGE COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - The 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.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: ACCESS - ACCESS is OCTA’s shared-ride service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of disability. These passengers must be certified by OCTA to use the ACCESS system by meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility criteria. ACCESS Eligibility Help Desk Local number (714) 560-5956 TDD (714) 560-5474.
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 lunch programs, meals on wheels and free or low-cost transportation to medical appointments.
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) At its facility in Huntington Beach, the agency provides community and family education, caregiver support groups, and day services. 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 and only use care givers who are employees, not independent contractors.
BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH - Are you dealing with an ongoing health condition? This Standford Self-Management Workshop is sponsored by the National Council on Aging.
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.
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 and their caregivers in Orange County.
COUNCIL ON AGING-ORANGE COUNTY - A nonprofit agency whose services include: FAST (Financial Abuse Specialist Team); HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy) assistance; Linkages case management that provides assessment, care plans, and links to community service providers. A State-certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman protects the rights of those living in nursing and board and care homes in 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 those who enjoy the challenge, stimulation and quest for continued learning. Membership provides access to all courses. A special curriculum at a reduced price is offered at the Susi Q.
ORANGE COUNTY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - The 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.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: ACCESS - ACCESS is OCTA’s shared-ride service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of disability. These passengers must be certified by OCTA to use the ACCESS system by meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility criteria. ACCESS Eligibility Help Desk Local number (714) 560-5956 TDD (714) 560-5474.
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. 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 the kind of care they want 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. This 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.
CALIFORNIA HEALTH ADVOCATES - a non-profit organization that provides accurate and unbiased information about Medicare benefits and long-term care for people who live in California.
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 for long distance caregivers with frail and aging family members.
COMPASSION & CHOICES - A nonprofit organization that supports, educates and advocates for improved care and expanded choice at the end of life.
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE - An online library of nearly 100 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. Articles, videos, and great advice. AARP also has home safety checklists HERE.
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. Free online information and support program 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 - Has an online tool to help you coordinate care.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - 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. Email: npfooc@yahoo.com. OC website: www.npfocc.org.
THE NEW OLD AGE - 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. May require registration.
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION - provides mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
ROAD SCHOLAR - Formerly Elder Hostel, and still the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for older adults.
AARP - A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older. 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 the kind of care they want 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. This 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.
CALIFORNIA HEALTH ADVOCATES - a non-profit organization that provides accurate and unbiased information about Medicare benefits and long-term care for people who live in California.
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 for long distance caregivers with frail and aging family members.
COMPASSION & CHOICES - A nonprofit organization that supports, educates and advocates for improved care and expanded choice at the end of life.
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE - An online library of nearly 100 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. Articles, videos, and great advice. AARP also has home safety checklists HERE.
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. Free online information and support program 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 - Has an online tool to help you coordinate care.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - 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. Email: npfooc@yahoo.com. OC website: www.npfocc.org.
THE NEW OLD AGE - 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. May require registration.
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION - provides mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
ROAD SCHOLAR - Formerly Elder Hostel, and still the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for older adults.