August 10, 2010
“The Consumer and Environmental Protection Division of the [Alameda County, CA] District Attorney’s Office focuses primarily on cases involving fraud (and other economic crimes), environmental violations, crimes against elders and unfair business practices.”
Phone: (510) 569-9281
Link: Consumer and Environmental Protection Division of the DA’s Office
Updated: 15 Jun 2010
August 3, 2010
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has made available a handy guide that addresses the question, “At what age should you begin claiming Social Security benefits?” If you’re approaching retirement, it’s the most important financial decision you’ll likely make. The Social Security Claiming Guide sorts through all the options near-retirees need to consider. Presented in an easy-to-read, colorful format, the Claiming Guide shows you where to begin, spells out how much you can get, and answers frequently asked questions about how the claiming process works. A must read for your clients nearing the age of 62!”
Phone: (617) 552-9143
Link: Social Security Claiming Guide
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
July 27, 2010
Founded in 2000 and based in San Francisco, California, EFPN partners with financial institutions and financial professionals throughout the United States to halt and prevent elder financial abuse. We also work directly with elders to empower them to avoid financial exploitation.”
Phone: (415) 956-5556
Link: http://www.bewiseonline.org/
Updated: 15 Jun 2010
July 20, 2010
“The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is committed to helping national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The NCEA is a resource for policy makers, social service and health care practitioners, the justice system, researchers, advocates, and families.”
Phone: (302) 831-3525
Link: National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Updated: 15 Jun 2010
July 6, 2010
are management agency Eldercare Services is presenting a workshop entitled Families Dealing with Dementia, which will cover:
The workshop is scheduled on July 22, 2010 from 10AM until Noon (RSVP by July 19) and on August 18, 2010 from 6PM until 8PM (RSVP by August 16). It will be presented at the Eldercare Services Classroom, 1808 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA. There is no charge, but RSVP is requested to (925) 937-2018.
You can see Eldercare Services schedule of workshops and their support group meeting schedule at EldercareAnswers.com.
June 29, 2010
“Institute on Aging (IOA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that touches the lives of thousands of seniors in San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula. IOA’s service mission is to enhance the quality of life for our diverse community of adults as they age. Our breadth of services enable elders in the San Francisco Bay Area to maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community. In our 25+ years of serving the Bay Area, IOA has developed and provided innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, spiritual support, education, and research.”
Phone: (415) 750-4111
Toll Free: (877) 750-4111
Link: Institute on Aging (IOA)
Updated: 27 May 2010
June 21, 2010
he Commonwealth Club of San Francisco and Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC of Eldercare Services will be presenting The Great Debate: Should I Move to a Retirement Community or Stay in My Home? on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at 5:15PM in the Gold Room, SF Commonwealth Club Office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco.
Making plans for retirement as the economy has challenged savings and home values is a concern for many. Fodrini-Johnson will discuss the pros and cons of either choice in the dilemma over whether to make the big move. She will explain the options and costs and provide tips on how to make this decision based on individual values.
Tickets are $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID). For more information please call the Commonwealth Club at (415) 869-5930 or Eldercare Services at (415) 469-8338.
June 15, 2010
“The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Consumer Corner has:
Phone: (916) 654-1888
Link: California Department of Developmental Services
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
June 8, 2010
They describe their site thusly: “Here you can find:
Link: Consumer Corner
Phone: (916) 654-1888
Updated: 14 May 2010
June 1, 2010
Transitions Partners describes their business thusly: “Transition Partners knows how life transitions can be particularly challenging for seniors, their families, and their caregivers. A new transition can mean moving to rejoin family, or moving to a smaller home, a retirement community, or an assisted living community. It can also mean staying in your current home (aging in place).
Transition Partners is uniquely suited to assist you with the complexities of these transitions and the emotional concerns that accompany them. We plan and organize resources to meet your needs, whether you’re relocating or choosing to remain in your current home. We take care of all of the details or some of them, it’s up to you. We have the experience and the resources to make this event a positive one! Find out who we are and how we do it.”
Rodney and his team were very helpful and compassionate. They helped moved furniture and belongings of one of my family members to her room at an Assisted Living facility. They did a beautiful job of setting things up as close as possible to how it looked at her home. They were very understanding of the situation, professional and supportive.
Phone: (510) 461-4792
Link: Rodney Walker, Transitions Partners
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
May 25, 2010
Exceptional Senior Placement describes their business thusly: “Compassion, respect and dignity are the foundation of my senior placement business. Being raised in a culture where seniors are revered for their wisdom and experience, I felt a great passion for starting a consulting service where I could be instrumental in helping families find the right placement for their loved ones.”
I have had very good experience with Mona Laichandani at Exceptional Senior Placement. She helps clients find appropriate facilities for the family member who needs care and she is quite knowledgeable about the facilities in the area including those who accept Medi-Cal. She accompanies clients to visit the facility and can help negotiate the contract at the facility. In addition, my partner Kathy reports a favorable experience with Courtney Blair, who worked with a client to find a facility that accepted Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Phone: (510) 910-0344
Link: Exceptional Senior Placement
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
May 11, 2010
“The Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC) works to improve care and treatment for persons who have a serious and/or chronic mental illness, and to improve services for their family caregivers.
In order to carry out that mission, MHAAC engages in two broad kinds of activities:
Phone: (510) 835-5010
Link: Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
May 4, 2010
“Adult Protective Services (APS) responds to reports from individuals, concerned citizens, social service and health providers, and law enforcement representatives about adults with developmental disabilities, physically and mentally disabled adults, and the elderly, who may be physically or financially abused, neglected, or exploited.
Anyone aged 18 to 64 who, because of their mental or physical disability, or who is aged 65 or older and is suspected of being abused or neglected, is eligible for APS without regard to income.”
Notify APS immediately if you suspect elder abuse. To obtain more information or to report adult or elder abuse call APS in the San Francisco Bay area of CA at (510) 577-3500 or toll free at (866) 225-5277 (national number), 24 hours a day and all referrals are confidential.
Phone: (510) 577-3500
Link: Adult Protective Services (APS)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
April 27, 2010
“The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.”
Phone: (510) 383-1200
Link: Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010
March 17, 2010
The California Department of Developmental Services has published a workbook entitled THINKING AHEAD, My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End. This workbook is a simplified version of an Advanced Health Care Directive which can be used by some developmentally disabled persons to plan end-of-life choices.
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