Richard Gere - California Senior Guide

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SPRING 2016 | LOS ANGELES
5 Steps
To Take Your
Medicine
Hearing Aids
Can Help
Why
a Reverse
Mortgage
May be Your
Next Loan
Community
Living
Options
Richard
Gere
Actor & Activist Dedicated
to Helping Others
Your house. Your home.
Your resource.
By Jeff Moore
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or people 62 and older, there
are more options available than
simply worrying about paying a
mortgage, managing debts, and
hoping to live comfortably in your
own home. A reverse mortgage
allows you to convert the equity
in your home to cash for living
expenses, home improvements, inhome health care, or anything you
choose.
What if I don’t qualify?
Reverse mortgages are for
people 62 years or older who own
their own homes either outright or
have a loan to pay off. Qualifying
requirements to qualify.
Take a close look
Instead of you making monthly
payments to the lender, they
make monthly payments to you!
With a reverse mortgage, older
homeowners can stay in their
homes and maintain their standard
of living without taking on a
monthly mortgage payment and
without becoming a burden for
others.
There are costs involved in getting
a reverse mortgage, working with
the right company can help reduce
and even eliminate much of that
cost.
How do I get the money?
Typically, you have the option of
receiving the proceeds in the form
of a lump-sum payment, fixed
monthly payments for life, or a line
of credit.
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Do I pay anything?
You continue to pay property
taxes and homeowner’s insurance.
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Forever Young With Your Heart & Mind
~Dr. Keerthy Sunder, MD
As a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Medical Researcher, years
of observing patients with mental decline and the anxiety it can
bring, have shaped my view of how therapy should be approached.
Prescription Medications that slow the decline of memory are an
integral part of treatment but there is a need for approaches that
enhance memory improvement and effectively address anxiety and
stress. The desire to help the geriatric population with cutting edge
therapies and comprehensive care, culminated in Mind & Body
Treatment and Research Institute, an exciting new Integrated Psychiatry and Wellness Practice, based in Riverside California.
Holistic psychiatry embraces the integration of Science, Tradition and
Compassion. No memory enhancement regimen would be complete
without an aptly named “mindfulness” component consisting of
Meditation and Yoga as well as Brain targeted Nutritional supplementation. We also integrated innovative new technologies like
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback.
Neurofeedback is ideal for seniors striving for sharpened cognitive
faculties and continued personal excellence. Helping the community with their memory problems through neurofeedback has been
a vastly rewarding experience. This technology has been growing
by leaps and bounds for more than 40 years and is now robust
enough to show improvement in several domains as evidenced by
double-blind studies. Cognitive performance and brain activity have
been shown to increase in the elderly after applying neurofeedback.
In a colloquial sense the treatment gives the brain a mirror, a chance
to observe itself and make its own corrections. It is wonderful to
know that our mind has the capacity for improvement even as we
age but the best part is that it does not come with a laundry list of
side effects.
A voluminous amount of scientific research currently validates the
untapped power and efficacy of holistic, wellness-driven patient
care. It’s time for a paradigm shift in Psychiatry that champions
ingenuity and active Patient/Physician collaboration. The Mind &
Body Treatment and Research Institute is excited in offering a completely unique and immersive “Mind Spa” experience where patients
embark on a groundbreaking, restorative journey towards a sound
mind and body.
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FEEL YOUR
MEMORY
ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE?
You’re not
alone.
Learn more about a research study enrolling now
A local research study needs people aged 50 to 85
concerned by their memory changes. If you or someone you
know is experiencing memory loss or has early Alzheimer’s,
you may qualify and receive at no cost:
• Investigational medication
• Study-related care from a local doctor
• Reimbursement for travel expenses
Contact us today to see if you or someone you know
may be eligible to participate.
Local doctors are studying an investigational
medication for memory impairment due to the
initial symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease.
You may qualify for this research study if you:
• Are aged 50 to 85 years
• Are experiencing noticeable changes in your
memory
• Have a regular informant/caregiver available
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RESOURCE INDEX
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H ome H ealth & H ospice 10
Featuring: geriatric physicians, audiologists, podiatrists,
dentists, optometrists, orthopedists, plastic surgeons,
hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, cancer treatment
facilities, medical clinics, pharmacy, dialysis centers and
other medical specialties
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Featuring: financial planners, elder law attorneys,
mortgage specialists, financial institutions, residential
banking, investment, risk evaluation and management,
consulting, land and title, technology and asset protection
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Featuring: home health services, personal assistant
or non-medical services, Caregiving, skilled nursing
facilities, extended hospital stay facilities, Alzheimer’s
care, independent retirement housing, assisted living and
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repairs, furniture, security systems, builders, massage
therapy, beauty salon and spa, travel agencies and
assistance, pet sitters, hotels, restaurants, theaters,
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adult day care centers, referral services, senior services,
VA housing, VA loans and financial services, VA
government assistance, VA medicare assistance, VA legal
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C A L I F O R N I A
Resource Index.........................................................6
Feature
Richard Gere, Actor and Activist Dedicated
to Helping Others.................................................49
Cover Photo by Sylvain Gaboury, iStock by Gettty Images
Medical
Forever Young With Your Heart & Mind.....................4
Take Your Medicine: 5 Steps to Make
Sure You Don’t Miss a Dose.................................14
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Avoid the
Stress of Family Gatherings ................................18
American Cancer Society Provides
Transportation Assistance.......................................63
Medical Resources..................................................22
LA County Hospitals................................................22
Specialized Senior Resources................................26
Legal & Financial
Why a Reverse Mortgage May be Your
Next Loan?...........................................................32
Resources for Legal & Finance...............................34
Home Health & Hospice
Seniors: Community Living Options........................38
Resources...............................................................42
Caregiver Resources...............................................42
Senior Centers........................................................43
Leisure & Lifestyle
Top 3 Reasons to go Wine Tasting This Season.....52
Resources...............................................................54
Active Adult Senior Living........................................54
Veterans
The American Red Cross and Veterans Services...59
Senior Veterans Resources.....................................60
Helpful Resources and Links for Seniors................60
Ad Index..................................................................62
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Through participating in a
clinical trial, patients are provided
free treatment, access to a licensed
psychiatrist, and opportunities to
network with other patients and
families whom are experiencing the
same challenges. It is a great way to
try an alternative treatment with the
possibility of improved symptoms.
Patients who qualify to participate
will receive compensation, as well
access to transportation to and
from our facility, and caregivers
are compensated for their time. All
studies are strictly on a voluntary
basis and patients can withdraw at
any time. Every patient is treated as
family and regularly monitored to be
sure they are receiving the best care
possible. If you or someone you know
has any type of dementia or think
they may, please give us a call for a
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Our board certified physicians
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on having the highest level of care,
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feel comfortable receiving enhancing
medications before they are available
to the public.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia are
debilitating diseases that significantly
impact not only the patients
involved, but also their loved ones
and caregivers. There is currently
no cure for either disorder, and we
understand that many patients and
their families have exhausted several
avenues of treatment.
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Adjusting to life with your new
Full or Partial Dentures
You’ve just
been told you
need dentures
and, like most
people in your
position, you’re unsure and probably
nervous about what to expect. Change
is never easy, especially when it involves something as personal as your
mouth.
If you’re like most people, you
place a lot of importance on your
smile because you believe it is the
first thing that people notice about
you. Your fears are not uncommon
and many of the patients we see
who need dentures express the same
concerns. To assist you through this
process, we’ve developed a few tips to
help you adjust to your new life with
dentures. First, know that you’re not
alone. Many denture wearers are missing multiple teeth and have a full or
partial denture, which means someone
you know may be going through the
same transition as you and may
not even be aware. That’s because
dentures aren’t as noticeable as you
may think. Dentures can be made to
closely resemble the look of your natural teeth so there is little change in appearance. When you first start wearing
dentures, you may find pronouncing
certain words may require practice,
but reading out loud and repeating
troublesome words helps.
If you notice your dentures “click”
while you’re talking, speak slower.
Your new dentures may feel awkward
for a few weeks until you get used
to them. The dentures may also feel
loose while
the muscles
of your cheek
and tongue
learn to keep
them in place. This feeling will fade as
your mouth becomes accustomed to
your new dentures. However, during
this time, you may want to consider
using a small amount of denture
adhesive to help keep your dentures
in place.
After the healing process is complete, you can consult your dentist for
implant-supported denture.
It is a type of overdenture that is
supported by and attached to implants. A regular denture rests on
the gums, and is not supported by
implants.
An implant-supported denture is
used when a person doesn’t have any
teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone
in the jaw to support implants. An
implant-supported denture has special
attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants.
Implant-supported dentures usually are made for the lower jaw because
regular dentures tend to be less stable
there. Usually, a regular denture made
to fit an upper jaw is quite stable on its
own and doesn’t need the extra support offered by implants. However,
you can receive an implant-supported
denture in either the upper or lower
jaw.
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Take Your Medicine:
5 steps to Make Sure You
Don’t Miss a Dose
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id you remember to take
your medication today?
If the answer is no, you’re
not alone. People all over
the country make the same
mistake every single day.
Research shows more than
50 percent of prescription
medication users fail to take
their medications when they
are supposed to. And if you’re
taking more than one type
of medication, it gets even
harder to remember.
“The entire system puts
so much burden on the
individual,” says TJ Parker,
co-founder of PillPack, a fullservice, online pharmacy.
“They’re not only stressed
about their condition but
are also keeping track of
multiple refills, calling their
doctors, coordinating with
their insurance companies,
constantly having to
remember to take their pills
- it’s a lot for anyone to have
to manage. And then their
chronic condition isn’t just a
life hurdle, it’s all-consuming.”
Nothing is more important
than your health and that
means you can’t afford to miss
a dose. To help you overcome
your lapses and stick to the
schedule, here are five tips
to make your medication an
effective, not forgotten, part of
your day.
Have your medication
delivered. Eliminate the
weekly or bi-weekly trips
to the pharmacy and have
your medications shipped
directly to you, even while
you travel. There are many
online, mail-order and local
pharmacies that offer delivery
service. Make sure to choose
a pharmacy that offers free
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you’ll remember when to
take your pills. If you have a
smartphone, an even better
option is to download a
medication reminder app for
your phone that synchronizes
with your medications and
keeps track of the meds
you’ve taken and the meds
you’ve forgotten.
Utilize your pharmacist.
Your pharmacist is
your most knowledgeable
resource when it comes
to understanding your
medication. They understand
not only how your medication
works, but how it will interact
with other medications
or anything else you may
consume, such as alcohol.
If you have a question
about your medication your
pharmacist is available to
help, especially with many
pharmacy services being
available 24/7.
To learn more about making
your medication easier to
manage and how PillPack, a
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visit www.pillpack.com.
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delivery and will overnight
your medications when
needed.
Pre-sort your medications.
Organize your medications
by the date and time you take
them. Your pharmacy can do
this for you with individual
dose packets. Presorting
your medications will make
it easier to establish a
dependable schedule and get
you in the habit of taking your
medications on time.
Make sure you don’t run
out of your medication.
To avoid missing a dose,
you can keep track of your
medications yourself or
you can turn to a pharmacy
for help. Some pharmacies,
like PillPack, will contact
your prescriber eight weeks
before your last refill and
take the necessary steps to
get your new prescription
in place, including working
with your doctor and
insurance company to obtain
authorization so you have
everything you need.
Set pill reminder alarms
on your phone. By
having an alarm reminder,
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with friends and family.
These are times full of love
and joy, but can also be
full of stress. If you have
hearing loss, these large
gatherings can be even more
challenging because hearing
loss occurs more often at
the higher pitches than the
low. Low-pitch sounds like
the car engine, or speech
sounds such as “ah” or “ooh”
can generally be heard
more easily than high-pitch
sounds like bird chirps or
speech sounds such as “s” or
“f.” As a result, people rely
on hearing the low-pitch
sounds in speech in order to
understand the conversation.
People with hearing loss also
rely more on non-verbal cues
to help them fill in the gaps,
including the context of the
conversation, body language,
facial expressions and lipreading.
Unfortunately, in large
gatherings, all the cues those
with hearing loss rely on to
help them understand speech
become compromised. In
these situations, there is
usually a variety of different
background noises, such
as people talking and
laughing, music and cutlery
clanking. Noise generally
tends to be low pitch. In
louder environments, the
background noise can
drown out the remaining
speech sounds those with
hearing loss need in order to
understand the conversation.
There also tend to be
instances where more than
one person is speaking, and
the speaker may not always
be facing the listener.
As a result, those with
Hearing aids can help
Modern digital hearing aids
are designed to improve these
stressful situations. Wearers
are able to differentiate
speech from noise, and the
hearing aids suppress noise to
enhance the sound quality of
speech. In new smart hearing
aids, these noise reduction
algorithms are completely
automatic and can target a
variety of different sounds,
such as machinery, car and
traffic noise, impulse noises
such as clanging cutlery and
clinking glass, and even wind
noise. They can even work
fast enough to reduce the
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hearing loss have to pay
extra close attention.
Unfortunately, they too often
just catch fragments of words
and sentences they have to
piece together. This process
requires so much mental
effort these individuals are
often exhausted after a few
hours of trying to keep up
with the conversation. As
a result, loved ones with
hearing loss tend to become
withdrawn and socially
isolated, and will even leave
the conversation to watch TV
or be on their own.
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brief pockets of noise between
natural pauses in words and
sentences. By reducing the
overall noise level, hearing
aids make listening in difficult
situations more comfortable
and less stressful.
Smart hearing aids with
directional microphone
technology also help wearers
hear better in large gatherings
and parties. Instead of picking
up sounds equally from all
around the wearer, modern
hearing aids are able to pick
up sounds primarily from the
front direction. Since you’re
most likely facing the person
you’re talking to, directional
microphones pick up speech
from your conversational
partner while reducing the
noise coming from behind
you. In more advanced hearing
aids, directional microphones
are able to able to activate
automatically in the presence
of noise (i.e., when you join
the party). They also adapt to
various sound environments
to give you the best
performance in these dynamic
listening situations. Most
impressive of all, when some
hearing aids are fit as a pair,
their directional microphones
can communicate and
work together to sharpen
the directional focus even
further, so that sound
(including speech) that is not
immediately in front of you is
reduced. In really challenging
and noisy conditions, such
as crowded restaurants
or cocktail parties, this
technology has been clinically
proven to allow wearers to
understand speech even
better than listeners with
normal hearing.
Use communication
strategies
Advanced hearing
aid technology can help
tremendously, but some
simple strategies can make
communicating in these
situations even easier:
If the location of the event
is within your control, minimize background noise
(e.g., forgo background music or limit it to one area of
the house).
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when speaking. Position
yourself in a well-lit area.
If there are windows, sit
with your back to them so
that the light is on your partner rather than in your eyes.
Being able to see the person you’re talking to clearly
makes it easier to use visual
cues to help you understand
the conversation.
Finally, relax and appreciate
these special times with
your loved ones. Remember,
in these difficult listening
situations, even those with
normal hearing often miss a
few words or phrases. Don’t
get stressed or discouraged
if you don’t understand
everything. Focus on enjoying
the company of your friends
and family, just as they enjoy
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Resources
LA County Hospitals for
Seniors
Alhambra Hospital Alhambra 100 S Raymond Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
www.alhambrahospital.com
American Recovery Center Pomona 2180 Valley Blvd
Pomona, CA 91768
Antelope Valley Hospital Lancaster 1600 W Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
http://avhospital.org
Barlow Respiratory Hospital Los Angeles 2000 Stadium Way
Los Angeles, CA 90026
http://barlowhospital.org
Beverly Hospital - Montebello 309 W Beverly Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640
http://Beverly.org
Bhc Alhambra Hospital Rosemead 4619 Rosemead Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
Web Address:
http://www.bhcalhambra.com
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Center - Los Angeles MEDICAL
Aurora Charter Oak - Covina 1401 S Grand Ave
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Covina, CA 91724
www.charteroak.aurorabehavioral.com
www.chmcla.org
Aurora Las Encinas Hospital,
Llc - Pasadena 255 E Bonita Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
http://CasaColina.Org
2900 E Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
www.aurorabehavioral.com
Casa Colina Hospital for
Rehab Medicine - Pomona Catalina Island Medical
Center - Avalon 100 Falls Canyon Rd
Avalon, CA 90704
http://CIMedicalCenter.org
8700 Beverly Blvd
www.cshs.org
College Hospital - Cerritos 10802 College Pl
Cerritos, CA 90701
www.collegehospitals.com
Centinela Hospital Medical
Center - Inglewood College Medical Center Long Beach College Medical
Center South Campus
55 E Hardy St
Inglewood, CA 90301
www.centinelamed.com/
2776 Pacific Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
www.phlb.org
Children’s Hospital of Los
Angeles - Los Angeles Community Hospital of
Huntington Park - Huntington
Park 4650 W Sunset Blvd
www.childrenshospitalla.org
Citrus Valley Medical Center Ic Campus - Covina 210 W San Bernardino Rd
Covina, CA 91723
http://cvhp.org
City of Hope Helford Clinical
Research Hospital - Duarte 2623 E Slauson Ave
Huntington Park, CA 90255
http://cmhhp.com
Community Hospital of Long
Beach - Long Beach 1720 Termino Ave
www.memorialcare.org
Del Amo Hospital - Torrance 1500 Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
www.coh.org
23700 Camino Del Sol
Torrance, CA 90505
www.delamotreatment.com
Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk Department of State
Hospital-Metropolitan Norwalk 13100 Studebaker Rd
Norwalk, CA 90650
www.coastplaza.com
11401 Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
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Covina, inc - West Covina Gateways Hospital and
Mental Health Center 725 S Orange Ave
West Covina, CA 91790
1891 Effie St
www.gatewayshospital.org
Earl and Lorraine Miller
Childrens Hospital - Long
Beach 2801 Atlantic Ave
www.memorialcare.org
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
www.glendaleadventist.com
East LA Doctors Hospital - Glendale Memorial Hospital
and Health Center 4060 Whittier Blvd
www.avantihospitals.com
East Valley Hospital Medical
Center
150 W Route 66,
Glendora, CA 91740
evhmc.com
Encino Tarzana Regional
Medical Center
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16237 Ventura Blvd.,
Encino, CA 91436
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Center - Wilson Terrace Foothill Presbyterian
Hospital-Johnston Memorial 250 S Grand Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
www.cvhp.org
Garfield Medical Center
1420 S Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91204
www.glendalememorialhospital.
org
Good Samaritan Hospital-Los
Angeles 1225 Wilshire Blvd
www.goodsam.org
Greater El Monte Community
Hospital 1701 Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733
www.greaterelmonte.com
Henry Mayo Newhall
Memorial Hospital 23845 Mcbean Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355
www.henrymayo.com
525 N Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
www.garfieldmedicalcenter.com
Hollywood Presbyterian
Medical Center 1300 N Vermont Ave
www.hollywoodpresbyterian.com
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 25825 Vermont Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
www.kaiserpermanente.org
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Huntington Memorial Hospital -West Los Angeles
Joyce Eisenberg Keefer
Medical Center
7150 Tampa Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
www.jha.org
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 4867 W Sunset Blvd
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Mental Health Center 765 W College St
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 6041 Cadillac Ave
Web Address:
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Woodland Hills 5601 De Soto Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
www.kaiserpermanente.org/
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 9333 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
www.kaiserpermanente.org/
Keck Hospital USC 1500 San Pablo St
www.uscuniversityho
Kedren Community Mental
Health Center - Los Angeles 4211 Avalon Blvd
Web Address:
www.kedrenmentalhealth.org
13652 Cantara St
Panorama City, CA 91402
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100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
www.huntingtonhospital.com
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Specialized Senior
Resources
MEDICAL
Braille Institute
The Braille Institute has been
helping people with vision loss
for more than 75 years.
All programs are free of charge.
Sight loss affects every facet of
a senior’s life and little things
can become big obstacles.
Braille Institute can help break
down those barriers and help
you regain independence. With
the support of Braille Institute,
seniors can continue to live a full
and independent life.
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Conservatorships
A conservatorship is a court
proceeding to appoint a manager
for the financial affairs or the
personal care of a person who
is either physically or mentally
unable to handle either or both.
This includes assessing what
level of care an individual might
need by evaluating: Mental and
physical condition and the ability
to perform daily activities of
living. The Public Guardian and
most private conservatorship
agencies strive to find a situation
that maximizes a client’s
independence and autonomy,
including helping an individual
remain at home.
Dept. of Public Social Services
(DPSS) Adult Services
In-Home Supportive Services
(IHSS)
Personal Care Services Program
(PCSP)
The Residual IHSS Program
provides assistance to those
eligible aged, blind or disabled
individuals who are unable to
remain safely in their own homes
without this assistance. IHSS is an alternative to outof-home care. Eligibility and
services may be limited by the
availability of funds.
The PCSP provides personal
care services as an optional
Medi-Cal benefit.
Faith-based programs - Community faith-based programs
provide valuable assistance with
erection pills to frail seniors,
people with disabilities and ED
problems and their families.
Faith-in-Action Project
Gay & Lesbian Center
The Gay and Lesbian Center
Senior Services offer social
events, meetings, classes,
MSSP program
The Multipurpose Senior Service
Program (MSSP) provide social
and health case management
for frail elderly clients who are
certifiable for placement in a
nursing facility but who wish to
remain in the community. The
goal of the program is to arrange
for and monitor the use of
community services to prevent
or delay premature institutional
placement of these frail clients.
The services must be provided at
a cost lower than that for nursing
facility care.
MSSP is funded by the State of
California Department of Aging
and the Federal Government.
Under a federal Medicaid Home
and Community-Based, Long
Term Care Services Waiver, the
MSSP provides comprehensive
case management to assist frail
elderly persons to remain at
home.
Ombudsman
The Long Term Care
OMBUDSMAN Program is a
free and confidential service
that maintains and improves
the quality of life for residents
in long-term care facilities. An
OMBUDSMAN is an individual
who is trained and State-certified
to objectively investigate and
resolve problems of residents in
long-term care facilities.
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support and counseling.
1125 N. McCadden Place
Hollywood, CA 90038
TEL: (323) 860-5830
FAX: (323) 860-7340
Email: [email protected]
Senior activities at The Village at
Ed Gould Plaza are programs of
the Shirley Gould Senior Center
The Los Angeles Caregiver
Resource Center - assists those
who care for adults who are
permanently brain impaired
after age 18. All who reside in
Los Angeles County are eligible
for some or all of the services.
Multipurpose Senior Centers
(MSC)
The Multipurpose Senior Centers
(MSC) are the primary source
of assistance for Seniors and
their families. The MSCs are
selected and funded by the City
or the County Department of
Aging. These community-based
agencies have the resources and
expertise to assess the needs of
seniors. The MSCs can also give
you referrals to other specialized
agencies in their community.
Many MSCs are available to
assist you in Los Angeles County.
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Started in Bishop, California in
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Symons Ambulance has grown
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Symons is different from
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You always retain ownership of your home.
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your local Multipurpose Senior
Center is part of a problemsolving team: the Los Angeles
City Attorney Elders at Risk
Task Force. Agencies meet
every month to solve complex
problems affecting seniors
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no single agency can resolve.
You may be trying to solve a
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is at risk. Problems such as:
Elder abuse - Physical &
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Garcia, Artigliere & Medby
One World Trade Center
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562-216-5270
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20350 Ventura Boulevard,
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Woodland Hills, CA 91364
866-791-5383
818-676-9572
Fax: 818-716-9275
Terry M. Magady
The Elder Law Center
11400 W. Olympic Blvd., 9th
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5455 Wilshire Boulevard
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Assisting a Senior or
Dependent Adult in Need
General Guidelines for
First Responders
Medical Emergency,
Disoriented/Unresponsive,
Trauma/Injury
Patient/Client cannot
be left unattended
CALL 911 For ParamedicsEMS, Fire Dpt. or Police
Suspected Physical or
Fiduciary Abuse,
Caregiver Neglect or
Dangerous Self-neglect
CALL or FAX APS Adult
Protective Services
and/or CALL Police
Chronic Life-style
Needs assistance with
Living, Acute Poverty
Isolation, Hoarder, etc...
CALL the MSC
Multipurpose Senior Center
near you or
Social Services
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The Los Angeles City Attorney
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prosecutes misdemeanor
crimes such as domestic
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Mike Feuer, Los Angeles City
Attorney located at:
800 City Hall East
200 N. Main Street
213-978-8100
Fax 213-978-8312
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consider your community
as well as your dwelling. By
selling and moving, you could
live in a community that offers
greater benefits and freedom.
Ask yourself the following
questions to see if some
of today’s new residential
options are a good fit for your
personal situation.
What taxes will I pay in
retirement?
Tax rates vary by state,
county, and city. Learn about
local property tax, state
sales tax, and any other
assessments to help you
calculate your relocation
costs. The Retirement Living
Information Center lists sales
taxes, personal income taxes,
and property taxes by state.
RV owners rent their lot and
do not pay property taxes.
However, they need to pay
licensing costs, which can be a
flat fee or may be proportional
to the value of the RV in
states where RVs are taxed as
property.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY’S ONLY
PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE
ELDERLY (PACE)
T
he Brandman Centers for Senior Care
(BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care
for the Elderly (PACE), now offers a wonderful
alternative for frail seniors living in the San
Fernando Valley. This nationally recognized
program is changing and improving the lives
of nursing home-eligible seniors who prefer to
remain in their own homes.
PACE is an innovative Medicare/MediCal program. BCSC-PACE serves seniors who
are: 55yrs or older, live in the BCSC area, are
eligible for a nursing home level-of-care as
determined by California DHCS, and are able to
live safely in the community.
“It is an amazing place to be. I do exercises,
activities… see a doctor and have all the
medical care that is required… in one place,”
says BCSC participant Rosa Ferman.
Rosa was among the first participants to
enroll in the PACE program at BCSC during
its first year of service in 2013. She comes to
the center three times a week in the center’s
own vans and specially trained drivers. On
any given day at the Center, Rosa may have a
conversation with one of the BCSC doctors,
receive physical therapy, lunch and participate
in any number of social activities with other
participants.
BCSC services include: Adult day
healthcare, primary medical & specialty care,
vision, dental, hearing, foot care, medications,
nursing, physical, occupational, and speech
therapy, home care and transportation to and
from the Center and for medical appointments.
Medicare, Medi-Cal and private pay are all
accepted. For more information or to schedule
your own tour of BCSC, call 818-774-8444,
1-855-774-8444 toll free, or TTY 818-7743194, or visit www.BrandmanSeniorCare.org.
Comprehensive Senior Care. Now in Your Neighborhood.
The Brandman Centers for Senior
Care (BCSC) provide quality medical
care that promotes independence
for seniors. BCSC is the Valley’s
new Program of All-inclusive Care
for the Elderly (PACE) and part
of the renowned Los Angeles
Jewish Home.
Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private
pay accepted.
www.brandmanseniorcare.org
7150 Tampa Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
Call 1.855.774.8444 today
(TTY#: 818.774.3194)
*Nursing home-eligible seniors as determined by the California Department of
Health Care Services (CDHCS) Long-Term Care Division. A senior must be able to
live independently in the community at the time of enrollment. PACE participants
must receive all needed healthcare other than emergency services from the
Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC) or from an entity authorized by BCSC.
Participants may be fully liable for the costs of unauthorized healthcare services.
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it’s a dream come true.
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If you are over age 62 and
your income is limited, you
may qualify for an apartment
in an affordable senior housing
community. These housing
communities
are
funded
through the HUD Section
202 program. Under this
program, rent is based on the
participant’s adjusted gross
income, which is calculated by
subtracting approved medical
expenses from income. The
resident pays 30% of their
adjusted gross income for rent.
Use NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp®
screening tool to see if you
may qualify for affordable
housing, and other programs
that can help pay for your
household and personal costs
in retirement.
Should I consider a continuing
care retirement community
(CCRC)?
A CCRC offers all levels
of care at one location so
residents can continue to live
as independently as possible
as their need for help grows.
Active residents live in an
apartment or single-family
home. Those who need help
with daily activities might
move to the assisted living unit.
Residents with serious medical
conditions can get skilled
nursing care or rehabilitation
on the CCRC campus. For
more information, visit the
Continuing Care Retirement
Communities.
What is a Village and how can it
help me to age in place?
Villages
are
membership-driven, grassroots organizations that coordinate and
deliver programs and services
that make it easier for their
members to stay at home as
they grow older. These neighborhood organizations can be
an alternative to a retirement
community or assisted living facility. To find a Village
or learn how your community can organize one in your
neighborhood, visit the Village
to Village Network.
What are the benefits of
cohousing?
Cohousing is a type of
collaborative housing where
residents
participate
in
designing the community
residents to stay at home. The
Cohousing Association of the
United States can help you
learn more about this housing
option and find a community.
I want to stay in my own home.
What are my options for using
my home equity?
Use NCOA’s booklet Use
Your Home to Stay at Home©
to explore options such as
reverse mortgages and home
equity loans and lines of credit
so that you can remain living
in the home you have now.
Source: National Council on Aging
so that it meets their needs.
Private
residences
are
clustered together and face
each other across a pedestrian
street or courtyard. These
communities usually have
shared amenities such as a
playground, pool, clubhouse,
garden, kitchen, and dining
facility. Residents manage the
community and maintain the
property. They often share
common meals, meet to solve
problems, and help each
other with daily tasks such as
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Resources
If you are trying to solve
a problem, the MSC Case
Manager is an expert who
The Multipurpose Senior
Center (MSC) in your area is has probably encountered a
your primary source of assis- similar situation before.
Because the MSCs are
tance for:
community-based, they are
Care management
familiar with the local agen Senior services
cies serving seniors. MSCs
Caregiver support group
usually do not have com Home care referrals
mercial ties and may give
Housing search & referrals
Local long term care referrals you a sincere referral based
on their experience with the
Applying for benefits
agency involved. To find the
Adult Day Services
Respite care
(MSC) closest to you: Refer
The Multipurpose Senior
to Senior Centers beginning
Centers (MSCs) are selected on page 42 In LA County call
and funded by the City or the the Los Angeles Agency on
County Department of Aging. Aging at (213) 738-4004.
They provide comprehensive
services to seniors and their
You can also contact;
families. These communityINFO-LINE which can probased agencies have the
vide information and referresources and expertise to
rals 24 hours a day in many
assess the needs of seniors languages. (800) 339-6993;
and can assist you in design- TDD (800) 660-4026.
ing a care plan for your loved
one.
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SOUTH COAST CITIES
Artesia Multipurpose Senior
Center
Serving the City of Artesia
18750 Clarkdale
Artesia, CA 90701
Tel: (562) 924-6509
Bradley Multipurpose Senior
Center
10957 S. Central Avenue
Tel: (323) 563-5639
Carson Multipurpose Senior
Center
Serving Carson City
3 Civic Plaza Drive
Carson, CA 90745
Tel: (310) 835-0212 or 1479
Fax: (310) 835-0160
Cerritos Multipurpose Senior
Center at Pat Nixon Park
Serving the City of Cerritos
12340 South Street
Cerritos, CA 90703
Tel: (562) 916-8550;
Fax: (562) 916-8554
Downey Barbara Riley Senior
Center
Serving the City of Downey
12458 Rives Avenue
Downey, CA 90240
Tel: (562) 904-7226;
Fax: (562) 904-7296
El Segundo Joslyn Center
Serving the City of El Segundo
339 Sheldon Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Tel: (310) 322-3842;
(310) 322-3693
[email protected] Gardena Ken Nakaoka
Serving the City of Gardena
1670 W. 162 Street
Gardena, CA 90247
Tel: (310) 217-9552;
Fax: (310) 323-1429
Hawaiian Gardens Mary
Rodriguez Center
21815 South Pioneer Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Hawthorne Senior Center
3901 El Segundo Boulevard
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Tel: (310) 970-7254;
Fax: (310) 970-7005
Lakewood Weingart Senior
Center
5220 Oliva Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90712
Tel: (562) 630-6141;
Fax: (562) 866-0505
Lawndale Senior Center
14701 South Burin Avenue
Lawndale, CA 90260
Tel: (310) 970-2116;
Fax: (310) 644-4556
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Long Beach Multipurpose
Senior Center
Paramount Park Multipurpose
Senior Center
Serving the City of Long Beach
1150 E. Fourth Street
Tel: (562) 570-3500;
Fax: (562) 570-1107
Serving the City of Paramount
14400 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, CA 90723
Tel: (562) 220-2090;
Fax: (562) 220-2173
Manhattan Beach Senior
Services
Redondo Beach Senior &
Family Services
Serving the City of Manhattan
Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5621;
Fax: (310) 802-5001
Serving the City of Redondo
Beach
320 Knob Hill Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Tel: (310) 318-0650;
Fax: (310) 316-6467
Norwalk Senior Citizens
Center
Santa Fe Springs
Neighborhood Multipurpose
Senior Center
Serving the City of Norwalk
14040 San Antonio Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: (562) 929-5580;
Fax: (562) 929-5532
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Peninsula Seniors
Serving Palos Verdes
PO Box 7000-SENIORS
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Located at 810 Silver Spur Rd. #C
Phone: (310)377-3003;
Fax: (310)544-6147
Serving the City of Santa Fe
Springs
9255 Pioneer Boulevard
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Tel: (562) 692-9351;
Fax: (562) 695-8620
Torrance Bartlett Senior
Citizens Center
Serving the City of Torrance
1318 Cravens Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Tel: (310) 320-5918;
Fax: (310) 320-8533
Wilmington Jaycees
Foundation Inc. Multipurpose
Senior Center
Serving Zip Codes 90247
LA METRO CITIES
Delta Sigma Senior
Multipurpose Center
2528 West Boulevard
Telephone: (323) 735-5799;
FAX: (323) 735-6306
Hollywood Multipurpose
Senior Center
1360 North St. Andrews Place
Tel: (323) 957-3900;
FAX: (323) 462-6164
International Institute of Los
Angeles MSC
435 S. Boyle Avenue
Tel: (323) 264-6210;
Fax: (323) 264-4623
JFS - Freda Mohr Multiservice
Center
330 North Fairfax Avenue
Tel: (323) 937-5900;
FAX: (323) 857-1872
JFS - West Hollywood
Comprehensive Service
Center
Serving the City of West
Hollywood
7377 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Tel: (323) 851-8202
Fax: (323) 876-6140
People Coordinated Services
MSC
5133 South Crenshaw Boulevard
Tel: (323) 294-5226;
Fax: (323) 294-9831
St. Barnabas Senior Services
MSC
675 S. Carondelet Street
Telephone: (213) 388-4444;
Fax: (213) 738-9467
Single Room Occupancy
Housing Corporation MSC
Serving the Central Business
District
354 S. Spring Street, Suite 400
Tel: (213) 229-9640
Theresa Lindsay Multipurpose
Senior Center
429 E. 42nd Place
Tel: (323) 846-1920;
Fax: (323) 846-1930
(shared), 90248 (shared), 90501,
90502, 90710, 90717, 90731,
90732, 90744, 90810, 1148 N. Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA 90744
Tel: (310) 518-4533;
Fax: (310) 518-9912
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITIES
Alhambra Joslyn Senior
Center
Serving the City of Alhambra
210 N. Chapel Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: (626) 570-5056;
Fax: (626) 284-0762
Altadena Senior Center
Serving Altadena
560 East Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
Tel: (626) 798-0505;
Fax: (626) 794-6742 HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
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Arcadia Senior Services
Serving the City of Arcadia
365 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
Tel: (626) 574-5130;
Fax; (626) 821-4370
Azusa Senior Center
Serving the City of Azusa
740 N. Dalton Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Tel: (626) 812-5204;
Fax: (626) 969-5611
Burbank Joslyn Adult MSC
Serving the City of Burbank
1301 W. Olive
Burbank, CA 91506
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Claremont Joslyn Senior
Center
Serving the City of Claremont
660 N. Mountain Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Tel: (909) 399-5488;
Fax: (909) 621-7320
Covina Joslyn Senior Center
Serving the City of Covina
815 N. Barranca Avenue
Covina, CA 91723
Tel: (626) 915-3417;
Fax: (626) 858-7261
Duarte Senior Center
Serving the City of Duarte
1610 Huntington Drive
Duarte, CA 91010
Tel: (626) 357-3513;
Fax: (626) 358-0018 El Monte Jack Crippen
Serving the City of El Monte
3120 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Tel: (626) 580-2210;
Fax: (626) 444-5056 Glendale Senior Center
201 E. Colorado Street
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (818) 241-6140
Glendora La Fetra Senior
Center
Serving the City of Glendora
333 East Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: (626) 914-0560
Hollywood Multipurpose
Senior Center
1360 North St. Andrews Place
Tel: (323) 957-3900;
AX: (323) 462-6164
International Institute of Los
Angeles MSC
435 S. Boyle Avenue
Tel: (323) 264-6210;
Fax: (323) 264-4623
Irwindale Senior Citizen
Center
16116 Arrow Hwy.
Irwindale, CA 91706
Tel: (626) 430-2283;
Fax: (626) 430-2275
Glendale Sparr Heights MSC
Serving the City of Glendale
1613 Glencoe Way
Glendale, CA 91208
Tel: (818) 548-2187
Tel: (818) 238-5353
Fax: (818) 238-5373
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ichard Gere is known for
being a leading film actor and as an involved and
dedicated social activist and
philanthropist. For more than
25 years, he has used his success and resources to bring attention to a number of important global issues.
He has been a long time
advocate for issues of homelessness. This was certainly
evident in his 2014 film, Time
Out of Mind, where the issue
is front and center. Gere produced and starred in the movie, playing George Hammond,
a man living on the streets of
New York, who occasionally
tries connecting with others,
but more often existing on
the edge. According to Gere,
to prepare for the role he
dressed in character and took
the streets of New York City
realizing, “No one was paying
attention to me – nobody… I
could see people’s reaction to
me as if I wasn’t there...”
Time Out of Mind was a movie about George, who seeks
refuge at Bellevue Hospital,
a Manhattan intake center
for homeless men, where his
friendship with a fellow client
helps him try to repair his relationship with his estranged
daughter.
Gere co-founded Heroes
Project. He has received important awards from the Harvard AIDS Institute, American
Foundation for AIDS Research
(amfAR), Amnesty International, and the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.
And, Gere is spokesman for
Meals On Wheels, for which
his father has volunteered for
18 years.
Gere is deeply committed to
protecting the human rights of
the Tibetan people. In 1987 He
became the co-founding chair-
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man of Tibet House in New
York. He created and sponsored the International Year
of Tibet in 1991, culminating
in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s historic visit to New York.
Upon leaving Tibet House in
1992, Gere became involved
with the International Campaign for Tibet in Washington,
DC and, since 1995, has served
as its Board Chairman. To provide information on the Tibetan crisis, he has addressed the
Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations, the Congressional
Human Rights Caucus, the
U.S. House of Representatives,
the European Parliament, and
the United Nations Human
Rights Commission in Geneva.
In 1999, 2003 & 2007, Gere
sponsored visits of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to New
York City.
Additionally, he is committed to the ongoing search for a
cure for AIDS, and is especially
including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch,
and Survival International,
among others. Gere has been
a longtime sponsor of amfAR,
the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation and Aids Research Alliance. He hosted the
1992 World AIDS Day event
at the United Nations. He has
been awarded honors by amfAR, Amnesty International,
the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric
AIDS Foundation, the Harvard
AIDS Institute, and the One X
One Foundation. He is also the
recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award and
the prestigious Marian Anderson Award.
Since his film career began in 1975, Gere has starred
in over 40 movies. His bestknown films include; An Officer and a Gentleman, Days
of Heaven, American Gigolo,
Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Pretty
Woman, Primal Fear, Unfaithful, and Chicago, for which he
won a Golden Globe Award for
Best Actor.
Source: The Gere Foundation and
prnewswire.com
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concerned about the spread
of AIDS in India and the lack
of care facilities there for people living with HIV/AIDS. Gere
has worked closely with the
Naz Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in New
Delhi. He helped the Foundation establish and then expand
The AIDS Care Home, the first
residential facility in India
dedicated to serving women
and orphaned children with
AIDS. Gere is also engaged in
a broader effort to help galvanize action to address the
AIDS epidemic in India. He
established the Delhi-based
Gere Foundation India Trust
in 1999 to support various humanitarian programs in India
and he launched the Heroes
Project in 2002 in partnership
with the Avahan AIDS Initiative of the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation.
Through both the Gere
Foundation and his public
charity, Healing the Divide,
Gere continues to be a longtime supporter of other HIV/
AIDS, humanitarian aid, human rights, and cultural
preservation
organizations,
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Bridgecreek-Holiday
Retirement Group
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3601 E Holt Avenue
626-593-4996
www.holidaytouch.com
West Covina California
Independent Senior Living
Facility. Offering comfortable
apartments in a variety of sizes
that allow you the freedom to
furnish in any style that appeals
to you. Perfectly balanced,
perfectly delicious meals made
from scratch and served in
our restaurant-style dining
room. conveniently located
near restaurants, shopping,
and Interstate 10 in beautiful
San Gabriel Valley. A creek
runs through the lush, green
community grounds that feature
several evergreen trees and an
avocado grove. Residents admire
the open concept architecture
and friendly atmosphere from
the moment they walk in the
front door, starting with the livein managers who are available
24/7.
FountainGlen at Pasadena
775 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-449-8844
www.fountainglen.com
Better Living. Better Life.
Fountain Glen includes: Beautiful
Landscaping, Conversation
and Barbecue Grilling Areas,
Soothing Spa/Hot Tub, Assigned
Parking Access to Public
Transportation
Heritage Park at Arcadia
150 West Las Tunas Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-821-9048
You’re sure to feel right at home
at Heritage Park at Arcadia.
Spacious One and Two
bedrooms with garden patios.
They offer large kitchens,
planned social events/calendar
and furnished clubhouse.
Heritage Park at Monrovia
630 W. Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016
626-359-0500
Heritage Park at Monrovia - the
perfect place to call home.
Amenities include: Gated
Community, Covered Parking,
Sparkling Swimming Pool, Gas
Range with Hood Fan
Wall-to-Wall Carpet
7840 Woodman Avenue
Panorama City, CA 91402
818-442-0002 www.heritage
parkatwoodman.com
There’s something for everyone
at Heritage Park at Woodman
including; Clubhouse with
kitchen and big screen TV/DVD
for viewing, Gated community,
Sparkling swimming pool, laundry
facilities, convenient elevators.
Pacific Inn-Brookdale Senior
Living
5481 W. Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
310-573-8703
www.brookdale.com
California Senior Living at its
Finest Pacific Inn provides
Exceptional Independent Living
services for seniors. Offer full
service dining program offers
three meals a day, prepared with
only the freshest ingredients
and a variety of menu options.
Housekeeping staff available
to clean your apartment every
week. We launder your linens
and towels and change your bed
linens weekly. Transportation
also available upon request.
www.pacifica-santaclarita.com
The Right Choice. The Right
Time. Welcome Home. Choose
your lifestyle: Relaxed, Active,
Social or Private Create Your Own
Schedule from a Wide Range of
Possibilities
The Palms - La Mirada
13001 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638
562-846-1052 www.holidaytouch.com
La Mirada California Independent
Senior living offer comfortable
apartments in a variety of sizes
that allow you the freedom to
furnish in any style that appeals
to you.
Perfectly balanced, perfectly
delicious meals made from
scratch and served in our
restaurant-style dining room.
Pets are welcome. Utilities are
included in your monthly rent,
including: cable TV, heat, and air
conditioning — everything except
your phone bill.
We know how much seniors
value their freedom, so we offer
month-to-month leases with no
long-term commitment. Enjoy
this all-inclusive lifestyle on your
terms.
Pacifica Senior Living - Santa
Clarita
24305 W Lyons Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
661-877-4368
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Heritage Park at Woodman
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Regency Grand at West
Covina
150 South Grand Ave.
626-332-3344 www.regency
grandseniorliving.com
Independent living, assisted
living and memory care available.
Regency Grand at West Covina
is the definition of luxurious
assisted living. Here, residents
awake each morning knowing
they have control over whatever
lies ahead. Each day is as
active, inspiring and as serene
as they want it to be. After all,
our philosophy is to encourage
an active senior lifestyle that
supports privacy and dignity for
those coming from Diamond Bar,
Glendora, San Dimas and the
surrounding communities.
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Royal Oaks-Senior Living
Community
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1763 Royal Oaks Drive
North Bradbury, CA 91010
626-709-5843
www.thebegroup.org
Welcome to Royal Oaks and
enjoy an expertly prepared meal
in our beautiful dining room.
Socialize with friends and family
in our elegant lounges and
common areas.
Stay fit in our fitness center,
swimming pool and putting
green. Be creative in the arts
studio or play in our billiards and
games rooms. And full range of
healthcare services, are available
if needed.
Scholl Canyon Estates
1551 E Chevy Chase Dr.
Glendale, CA 91206
818-446-2622 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com
Welcome to a community where
caring hearts and friendly smiles
await you.
The Scholl Canyon Estates offer
choice of studio, one bedroom
unit or 2 bedroom/2 bath suites
with full kitchen with refrigerator
& stove. Also offer;
Three chef-prepared meals per
day
Wellness program & group
exercise classes
Shopping & group excursions
The Village at NorthRidge
9222 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
818-514-4497
www.thevillageatnorthridge.com
Come experience a fresh take on
today’s luxury retirement living
at The Village at NorthRidge.
Resort-style dining in the Prairie
Grille Restaurant, open 12-hours
daily
The Village offers; Swimming
Pool & Spa
Full-service Spa and Salon
The Majestic Theater
Each spacious residence comes
The Village at Sherman Oaks
5450 Vesper Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
818-538-6728
A Retirement Community
Designed with You in Mind
Each spacious residence comes
equipped with a variety of
features and amenities that
are suitable for any lifestyle.
Amenities include:
Heated Swimming Pool & Spa
Billiards/Game Room
Greenhouse and raised container
gardens
Beauty/Barber salon
Vintage Canyon Senior
Apartments
855 N. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
714-529-4261
Welcome home to Vintage
Canyon, offering furnished
clubhouse with adjoining fully
equipped kitchen, recreation
room/lounge, and dance floor,
includes:
Sparkling swimming pool and
spa, Controlled access buildings
with convenient elevators,
Walking distance to market,
bank, shopping and more
Vintage Crossing
6830 Jordan Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818-596-0921
Welcome to Vintage Crossing!
Furnished clubhouse with
adjoining kitchen
Craft room with computer and
internet access
Relaxing spa and upper deck
verandas
Controlled access building with
elevator
Walking distance to shopping,
restaurants, banking and more
Vintage Gardens
1950 E. Badillo Street
626-967-5631
At this 55+ senior living
community amenities include:
Swimming Pool / Hot Tub
Full Tubs
Resident Parking Available
Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Busline
Pets Welcome
No Smoking
Westminster Gardens
1420 Santo Domingo Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
626-709-5845
www.thebegroup.org
Westminster Gardens is a
continuing care retirement
community in Duarte, California. www.californiaseniorguide.com 57
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE
equipped with a variety of
features and amenities that are
suitable for any lifestyle.
n
VETERANS
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NON-PROFITS,
STATE AGENCIES, VA
INFORMATION, ADULT
DAY CARE CENTERS,
REFERRAL SERVICES,
SENIOR SERVICES, VA
HOUSING, VA LOANS AND
FINANCIAL SERVICES,
VA GOVERNMENT
ASSISTANCE, VA
MEDICARE ASSISTANCE,
VA LEGAL AND
ADVOCACY SERVICES
A
merican Red Cross services
for veterans date back to
World War I and remain consistent with the mission of its congressional charter. Today, the
Red Cross is proud to maintain
its commitment to the men and
women who have served in the
U.S. Armed Forces.
Referrals to Community
Resources
Local Red Cross offices develop
and maintain relationships with
key community partners. Veterans and their families rely on the
Red Cross to help them identify
their needs and connect them to
the most appropriate Red Cross
and other resources. This key
Red Cross service ranges from
responding to emergency needs
for food, clothing, and shelter,
referrals to counseling services
(e.g., financial, legal, jobs, mental
health), information on veterans
cemeteries and burial benefits,
and other resources that meet
the unique needs of local veterans
and their families.
paring, developing, and obtaining
sufficient evidence to support
applicants’ claims for veterans’
benefits. We also assist claimants
who seek to appeal to the Board
of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). This
work is done by Red Cross staff
at the BVA as well as a network
of State Work-Share Representatives who are accredited by the
Department of Veterans Affairs to
work on behalf of the Red Cross.
Volunteerism in VA & Military
Hospitals
Red Cross volunteers serve
in Veterans Administration (VA)
and military hospitals around
the nation and around the world.
Volunteers, including many veterans and their family members,
provide vital assistance in the areas of rehabilitation, recreation,
administration, and personal services to the men and women who
answered their country’s call and
who are now cared for each day in
military hospitals and VA medical
centers.
For information and assistance,
veterans and their families should
Veterans Claims for Benefits
The Red Cross assists veterans contact their local Red Cross office
and their family members in pre- or (877) 272-7337
VETERANS
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The American Red Cross
and Veterans Services
Resources
VA Greater Los Angeles
Healthcare System
West Los Angeles Medical
Center
11301 Wilshire Blvd
310-478-3711
Sepulveda Ambulatory Care
Center
16111 Plummer Street
818-891-7711
Los Angeles Ambulatory Care
Center
351 East Temple Street
213-253-2677
HELPFUL RESOURCES
AND LINKS FOR
SENIORS
RESOURCES:
AARP: Health
http://aarp.org/health/
Administration on Aging
Elders & Families
www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Elders_
Families/index.aspx
AgingCare: An Online
Community for Caregivers
www.agingcare.com/
The AGS Foundation for
Health in Aging
www.healthinaging.org
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org/norcal/
CDC’s Health Aging
www.cdc.gov/aging/
Telephone Care:
VETERANS
877-252-4866
Medical Advice for Enrolled Veterans (24hrs)
888-816-0803
Eligibility/Enrollment Questions
800-952-4852
Appointment Information
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid
www.medicare.gov/
The Family Caregiver
Alliance
www.caregiver.org
FirstGov for Senior Citizens’
Resources
www.firstgov.gov/Topics/
Seniors.shtml
Geriatric Mental Health
Foundation
Mayo Clinic Senior Health
Center
www.mayoclinic.com/health/
senior-health/HA99999
MedlinePlus Seniors’ Health
Issues
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
seniorshealthissues.html
NIH Senior Health
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
LINKS:
Caring for Your Parents
www.pbs.org/wgbh/
caringforyourparents/index.html
The California Association for
Health Services at Home
www.cahsah.org
National Private Duty
Association
www.privatedutyhomecare.org
National Family Caregivers
Association
www.nfcacares.org
National Academy of Elder
Law Attorneys
www.naela.org
Veterans’ Affairs & Benefits
www.caregiver.va.gov
National Clearinghouse for
Long-Term Care Information
www.longtermcare.gov
Care Conversations website
www.careconversations.org/
The American Association of
Housing and Services
www.aasha.org/choice
U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services
www.healthcare.gov/
Department of Health and
Human Services Eldercare
Locator
www.eldercare.gov/
Homecare’s Elder Care
Guidance
www.homecare.com/
Family Caregiver Support
Program
www.homecare.com/familycaregiver-support-program
National Association for
Home Care and Hospice
www.nahc.org/
Community Health and
Accreditation Program
www.chapinc.org/
U.S. National Library of
Medicine/ PubMed Health
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pubmedhealth/
National Stroke Association
www.stroke.org
www.alz.org/
Alzheimer’s Foundation of
America
www.alzfdn.org
Dementia
www.dementia.org/
National Parkinson
Foundation
www.parkinson.org/
The Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org/
VETERANS
www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
American Heart Association
www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
Go Red for Women by AHA
www.goredforwomen.org/
American Diabetes
Organziation
www.diabetes.org
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/
Hospice Foundation of
America
www.hospicefoundation.org
National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer’s Information
1 800 438 4380
www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/
AlzheimersInformation/
GeneralInfo
24 hour help hotline
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org/index.asp
Medicare Information
www.medicare.gov
Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
www.cms.hhs.gov/home/
medicaid.asp
American Association of
Retired Persons
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org
Advertiser’s Index
AARP................................................................................................46
American Cancer Society...................................... 62 and Back Cover
Arsen Sukiasyan DDS.................................................................12,13
Behaviorial Research Specialists, LLC............................................11
Brandman Centers for Senior Care..................................................39
Connect Hearing........................................................................16, 17
CITrials...............................................................................................5
EW-Webb Engineering, Inc................................................................9
First Street for Boomers and Beyond - Jitterbug5 Cell Phone...........7
Griswold Home Care........................................................................36
Mind & Body Treatment and Research Institute...........................4, 21
National One Mortgage...................................................................2,3
Nehoray Legal Group.......................................................................33
Senior Funding Reverse Mortgages.................................................30
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.............................................52, 53
Symons Ambulance....................................................................28, 29
Provides Transportation
Assistance
A
n estimated 172,090
California residents will
learn that they have cancer
this year; for some, getting
to their scheduled treatment
may be a challenge. To help
people get the critical care
they need, the American
Cancer Society provides
a program offering free
transportation to and from
cancer treatment facilities.
“One cancer patient
requiring radiation therapy
could need anywhere from 20
to 30 trips to treatment in six
weeks,” said Jessica Hodgeson,
Senior Manager, Mission
Delivery. “A patient receiving
chemotherapy might report
for treatment weekly for up to
a year. In many cases, a patient
is driven to hospitals or clinics
by relatives or friends, but
even these patients must
occasionally seek alternative
transportation. That’s where
the American Cancer Society
Road To Recovery® program
comes in.”
To ensure that all patients
have transportation when
they need it, the Society is
looking for volunteer drivers.
It is a rewarding experience
and is ideal for people who
like one-on-one interaction
and driving. It is a great way
to give back if you are a cancer
survivor or if you have had
a friend or family member
who has had cancer. Road To
Recovery® drivers provide
encouragement and support,
and patients are very thankful
for the help.
For information about
and the Road To Recovery
program and other Society
programs and services, call
1-800-227-2345, or visit
cancer.org.
Having cancer is hard.
Finding a ride to
treatment shouldn’t be.
For many cancer patients, getting to and from treatment
is one of their toughest challenges. The American Cancer
Society needs volunteer drivers to help provide free rides
for people facing cancer in your community.
Visit cancer.org/drive or call
1-800-227-2345 for more information.
cancer.org
1.800.227.2345
©2008 American Cancer Society, Inc. No. 012705 Rev. 10/15

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