Eldercare PDF - Ventura County Star : Newsbank
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Eldercare PDF - Ventura County Star : Newsbank
Insurance Housing Financial & Legal Services End of life issues vcstar.com Community resources Caregiving 2015-2016 resource guide for services in Ventura County Medical Services Active living Eldercare 4 Eldercare 2015-2016 About this guide Welcome to Eldercare, a guide to senior services in Ventura County. Here at the Ventura County Star we are proud to work with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) to provide a comprehensive directory of services for our community of seniors. The articles and listings in this guide are meant to be just that—a guide to help seniors and their families navigate needs that come with aging. The landscape of senior care has changed since the Star first published the Eldercare senior resource guide seven years ago. Since then, the Affordable Care Act has become law, and more boomers have reached retirement age. It is our hope that every older adult in the county will use this guide to find the information they need to make informed decisions about their futures. Whether you are looking for an attorney to help settle an estate, a counselor to comb through insurance forms or some low-impact fitness activities, Eldercare is the place to find it. Keep this guide handy to address any needs that arise. Pick up Eldercare at markets, senior centers, libraries and other locations around the county, or from the VCAAA offices. You can also find all of this information online at www.vcstar.com/eldercare. Shanna Cannon Publisher, Ventura County Star 6 Active Living Education • Employment Training • Libraries • Recreation • Travel Adult Day Care • Geriatric Case Management • Home Healthcare Services • In Home Services, Nonmedical • Respite Services 10 Caregiving 17 Community Resources 24 End of Life Issues 26 Financial & Legal Services Bereavement Services • Financial Assistance • Funeral & Memorial Services • Hospice Care Attorneys • Elder Abuse Resources • Financial Services • Legal Assistance Active Senior Communities • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Facilities • Assisted Living • Care Homes • Home Modification • Home Rehabilitation • Homeless Persons Resources • Housing Authorities • Independent Living Resources • Placement/Referral Services • Real Estate Agents • Reverse Mortgage Specialists 30 Housing 36 Insurance 38 Medical Services Eldercare Advocacy Groups • Disability Services • Disaster Services • Food, Meal and Nutrition Programs • Information & Assistance • Senior Centers • Support Groups • Transportation • Volunteer Opportunities Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Healthcare Services • Hospitals • Medical Clinics • Medical Equipment • Mental Health Resources • Optometry • Physical Therapists • Physicians • Radiation Oncology • Rehabilitation Specialists • Skilled Nursing Facilities A resource guide for senior-related services in Ventura County. Published by: Publisher: Shanna Cannon Online Director: Ray Meese Editors: Joann Groff, Jeremy Zeller The Ventura County Star P.O. Box 6006 Camarillo, CA 93011 www.vcstar.com/eldercare Please note that this listing is not exhaustive, however Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) can be contacted for specific questions or connections to services in the County of Ventura. For distribution, advertising or listing information, contact Joann Groff at [email protected] or 805-437-0342. ACTIVE LIVING Eldercare 2015-2016 | ACTIVE LIVING Education Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover Conejo Valley Adult School 1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-2761 www.conejoadultschool. org/Generalclasses/adult enrichment.htm Literacy Outreach Program Oxnard Public Library 251 S. A St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-7536 www.oxnardlibrary.net Osher Lifelong Learning Institute California State University, Channel Islands One University Drive Sage Hall, 2nd Floor Camarillo, CA 93012 805-437-2748 ext.csuci.edu/communityed/osher Oxnard Adult School 1101 W. Second St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-2578 www.oxnardadulted.us/ Road Scholar— Adventures in Lifelong Learning 800-454-5768 www.roadscholar.org Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute 1880 Blackstock Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-579-6200 www.simi.tec.ca.us Ventura Adult and Continuing Education Lifelong Learners 5280 Valentine Road Ventura, CA 93003 805-289-7925 www.vace.com/programs_ older.html 7 The Ventura County Ventura County Job Library Adult & Career Centers www.ventura.org/humanLiterary Program 5600 Everglades St., Suite A Ventura, CA 93003 805-677-7160 www.vencolibrary.org/ adultlit/program Employment Training California Dept. of Rehabilitation www.rehab.ca.gov Oxnard-Ventura Branch Channel Island Business Center 1701 Pacific Ave., Suite 120 Oxnard, CA 93033-1887 805-385-2400 Thousand Oaks Branch 101 Hodencamp Road, Suite 212 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-371-6279 Ventura County Community College National District 805-652-5500 Association for www.vcccd.edu Hispanic Elderly — Project Ayuda Moorpark College services-agency/onlineresource-for-job-seekers Libraries Albert H. Soliz Library (El Rio) 2820 Jourdan St. Oxnard, CA 93036 805-485-4515 Alda & George Kroll Library Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county Avenue Library 606 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 805-643-6393 Camarillo Library 7075 Campus Road Moorpark, CA 93021 805-378-1400 www.moorparkcollege.edu 315 S. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-240-7771 www.anppm.org 4101 Las Posas Road Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-5222 www.camarillolibrary.org Oxnard College Senior Community Service Employment Program (SER) E.P. Foster Library 4000 S. Rose Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033 805-986-5800 www.oxnardcollege.edu Ventura College 4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003 805-289-6000 www.venturacollege.edu Jobs for Progress 805-933-8448 805-654-5239 www.aging.ca.gov/ Programs/SCSEP/ 651 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-2716 Fillmore Library 502 Second St. Fillmore, CA 93015 805-524-3355 8 Eldercare 2015-2016 | ACTIVE LIVING Grant R. Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library 1401 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-449-2660 www.toaks.org/library Historical Museum Library 100 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 www.venturamuseum.org/ research-library Meiners Oaks Library 114 N. Padre Juan Ave. Meiners Oaks, CA 93023 805-646-4804 Moorpark Library 669 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-517-6370 www.moorparklibrary.org Newbury Park Branch Library 2331 Borchard Road Newbury Park, CA 91320 805-498-2139 www.toaks.org/library Oak Park Library 899 N. Kanan Road Oak Park, CA 91377 818-889-2239 Oak View Library 555 Mahoney Ave. Oak View, CA 93022 805-649-1523 Ojai Library 111 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, CA 93040 805-646-1639 Oxnard Colonia Branch Library South Oxnard Center Library 4300 Saviers Road Oxnard, CA 93033 805-247-8937 www.oxnardlibrary.net 1500 Camino Del Sol, Suite 26 Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-7984 www.oxnardlibrary.net Ventura County Library Services Administration Oxnard Main Library Recreation 251 S. A St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-7500 www.oxnardlibrary.net Piru Library 3811 Center St. Piru, CA 93040 805-521-1753 Ray D. Prueter Library 510 Park Ave. Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-486-5460 Saticoy Library 11426 Violeta St. Saticoy, CA 93004 805-647-5736 Simi Valley Library 2969 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-526-1735 www.simivalleylibrary.org 805-677-7150 www.vencolibrary.org Camarillo Health Care District Walk With Ease, Bone Builders’ Balance and Building Program, Classical and Gentle Yoga, Jazzercise and T’ai Chi Chih 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover City of Fillmore Parks & Recreation Dept. Senior Center 535 Santa Clara Ave. Fillmore, CA 93015 805-524-4533 www.fillmoreca.com/ rec-dept.htm Moorpark Active Adult Center 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-517-6261 www.moorparkca.gov/200/ Active-Adult-Center City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Senior Services and Special Populations 350 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8019 www.oxnardrec.org/17/1/ South Oxnard Senior Center 200 E. Bard Road Oxnard, CA 93033 805-385-8042 Colonia Senior Center 126-B Amelia Court Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8163 City of Santa Paula Community Services Senior Center 530 West Main St. Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-933-4226 www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us/ CommunityServices Conejo Recreation and Park District Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2744 www.crpd.org/parkfac/ goebeladult Eldercare 2015-2016 | ACTIVE LIVING 9 City of Ventura Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships Senior Services Ventura Avenue Center 550 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-3035 www.cityofventura.net/ adult Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Senior Center 1605 E. Burnley St. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-4881 www.pvrpd.org/recreation/ senior Port Hueneme Dept. of Recreation & Community Services Senior Activities & Programs, Orvene South Carpenter Community Center 550 Park Ave. Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-986-6542 Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District 1692 Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-584-4400 www.rsrpd.org/rec/ seniors/50plusbrochure.pdf Ventura Adult and Continuing Education 5200 Valentine Road Ventura, CA 93003 805-289-7925 www.adultedventura.edu/ programs_older.html YMCA Locations throughout Ventura County 800-872-9622 www.ymca.net Travel Care-A-Van Transportation 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-2529 www.camhealth.com/ transportation-services City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Senior Services and Special Populations 350 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8019 www.oxnardrec.org/17/ 1/969/ City of Simi Valley Community Services Senior Center Senior Excursions 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 www.simivalley.org/index. aspx?page=157 City of Ventura Travel Programs Ventura City Hall 501 Poli St., Room 226 Ventura CA 93001 805-658-4726 www.cityofventura.net/ travelprograms Conejo Recreation and Park District Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2744 www.crpd.org/parkfac/ goebeladult/newtrips Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Senior Center 1605 E. Burnley St. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-4881 www.pvrpd.org/recreation/ senior/excursions.asp CAREGIVING Eldercare 2015-2016 | Caregiving Adult Day Care Catholic Charities — O.A.S.I.S. Building Hope Adult Day Center Older Adults Services & Intervention System 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 111 www.camhealth.com/adultday-program See ads page 13, back cover Comfort Keepers In Home Care Camarillo Health Care District 2532 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-987-2083 Adult Day Care, Oak Tree House 275 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 145 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-494-9900 www.ComfortKeepers.com/ Office-426 111 W. Santa Ana St. Ojai, CA 93024 805-646-0161 www.helpofojai.org Darancare Health Corp. Help of Ojai Senior Concerns Adult Day Program 401 Hodencamp Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-0189 www.seniorconcerns.org Geriatric Case Management Aging Life Care Association Formally the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers 3275 W. Ina Road, Suite 130 Tucson, AZ 85741 520-881-8008 www.aginglifecare.org Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-553-0870 www.darancarehealth.com Integrity Care Managing 2674 E. Main St., Suite 277 Ventura, CA 93003 805-276-2776 www.integritycare managing.com See ad this page Personal Parent Care, Inc. P.O. Box 2597 Camarillo, CA 93011 805-389-0997 www.personalparentcare. com 11 12 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Caregiving Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7300 800-510-2020 www.ventura.org/vcaaa/ case-management See ad page 3 Home Healthcare Services Camarillo Health Care District Care Transitions Services (Hospital to Home) 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 107 www.camhealth.com/caretransitions See ads page 13, back cover Darancare Health Corp. 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-553-0870 www.darancarehealth.com Healthwise Home Care Solutions 1100 N. Ventura Road, Suite 102 Oxnard, CA 93030 805-983-0086 www.healthwisehcsi.com See ad page 2 In Your Home Care 1880 Goodyear Ave. Ventura, CA 93003 805-886-6189 www.inyourhome-care.com See ad page 14 14 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Caregiving Lifeline of Ventura County 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 120 www.camhealth.com/lifeline-emergency-button See ads page 13, back cover Livingston Memorial, VNA www.lmvna.org 325 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 120 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-495-9655 202-A Cañada St. Ojai, CA 93023 805-272-8593 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93003 805-642-0239 800-223-4862 See ad page 15 Tender Home Care, Inc. 360 Mobile Ave., Suite 108A Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-9933 www.tenderhome.net See ad page 12 Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover In Home Services, Nonmedical Comfort Keepers In Home Care 275 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 145 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-494-9900 www.ComfortKeepers.com/ Office-426 Darancare Health 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-553-0870 www.darancarehealth.com Elite Comfort Senior Care 401 Mobil Ave., Suite 4 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-824-5291 www.elitecomfortcare.com Homewatch Caregivers 3717 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 110 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-409-2362 www.HomewatchCare Givers.com See ad page 12 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Caregiving 15 Integrity Care Managing Lifeline of Ventura County In Your Home Care Livingston Caregivers 2674 E. Main St., Suite 277 Ventura, CA 93003 805-276-2776 www.integritycare managing.com See ad page 11 1880 Goodyear Ave. Ventura, CA 93003 805-886-6189 www.inyourhome-care.com See ad page 14 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 120 www.camhealth.com/lifeline-emergency-button 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 105 Ventura, CA 93003 805-642-9570 www.livingstoncaregivers. org See ad below 16 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Caregiving Loving Arms Family Care 290 Maple Court, Suite 118 Ventura, CA 93003 805-248-6970 www.lovingarmsfamilycare. com MedicAlert Foundation 2323 Colorado Ave. Turlock, CA 95382 800-432-5378 www.medicalert.org Melos Home Care 2697 Tennyson St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-267-6865 www.meloshomecare. blogspot.com Preferred Care at Home 83 Via Aldea Newbury Park, CA 91320 805-262-3030 www.preferhome.com/ ThousandOaks Right at Home of Ventura County 360 Mobil Ave., Suite 102-A Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-5320 www.rah-vc.com Senior Support Line 3639 E. Las Posas Road Camarillo, CA 93010 800-235-9980 www.camhealth.com/ senior-support-line See ads page 13, back cover Simi Valley/ Moorpark Lifeline Program 2975 N. Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-583-6363 www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us Tender Home Care, Inc. 360 Mobile Ave., Suite 108A Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-9933 www.tenderhome.net See ad page 12 Ventura County Human Services Agency In-Home Support Services (IHSS) 805-654-3260 805-955-2290 www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency/in-homesupportive-services Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover Respite Services Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 Darancare, Corp. 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-482-0728 www.darancarehealth.com Elite Comfort Senior Care 401 Mobil Ave., Suite 4 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-824-5291 www.elitecomfortcare.com Tender Home Care, Inc. 360 Mobile Ave., Suite 108A Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-9933 www.tenderhome.net See ad page 12 Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County Care Consultations and Caregiver Support Groups 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover COMMUNITY RESOURCES 18 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community resources Advocacy Groups Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter 80 N. Wood Road, Suite 302 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-484-6028 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/cacentralcoast Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties P.O. Box 129 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 805-963-8657 www.bbb.org/santa-barbara Camarillo Health Care District Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caregiving 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94104 800-445-8106 www.caregiver.org Ombudsman Program Longterm Care Services of Ventura County 2021 Sperry Ave., Suite 35 Ventura, CA 93003 805-656-1986 www.ombudsmanventura. org Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7300 800-510-2020 www.ventura.org/vcaaa See ad page 3 Coast Caregiver Resource Center Disability Services 1528 Chapala St., Suite 302 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-3600 www.sbch.org/tabid/799/ Default.aspx El Concilio del Condado de Ventura 301 S. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-486-9777 www.elconciliofs.org A to B Transport, LLC 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-389-1600 www.atobtransport.com Ability Tools Formerly Assistive Technology Networks 1234 H St., Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814 800-390-2699 TTY: 800-900-0706 www.abilitytools.org Braille Institute Santa Barbara Regional Center, Serves Ventura County 2031 De La Vina St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-6222 805-983-3324 (voicemail) www.brailleinstitute.org/ santabarbara California Telephone Access Program P.O. Box 3310 Stockton, CA 95213 800-806-1191 www.ddtp.org Care-A-Van Transportation Brain Injury Center of Ventura County Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-2529 www.camhealth.com/ transportation-services See ads page 13, back cover EyeCare America Seniors EyeCare 800-222-3937 www.eyecareamerica.org Independent Living Resource Center 1802 Eastman Ave., Suite 112 Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-5993 TTY: 805-650-0669 www.ilrc-trico.org Pacific ADA Center Technical Assistance Hotline 555 12th St., Suite 1030 Oakland, CA 94607 800-949-4232 TTY: 510-285-5600 www.adapacific.org The Arc of Ventura County 5103 Walker St. Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-8611 www.arcvc.org Tri-Counties Regional Center 2401 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 100 Oxnard, CA 93036 805-485-3177 www.tri-counties.org Tri-County GLAD Serving the deaf and hard of hearing community 702 County Square Drive, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93003 805-644-6322 TTY: 805-644-6323 www.tcglad.org Disaster Services American Red Cross Ventura County Chapter www.arcventura.org Executive Headquarters 836 Calle Plano Camarillo, CA 93012 805-987-1514 Naval Base Ventura County, Port Huneme Service Center 2600 Dodson St., Suite 2 Building 1169 NBVC Port Hueneme, CA 93043 805-982-3074 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community resources Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C St., S.W. Washington, DC 20472 800-621-3362 www.fema.gov Ready America Disaster Preparedness FOOD Share 4156 Southbank Road Oxnard, CA 93030 805-983-7100 www.foodshare.com/ Programs/SeniorPrograms Goebel Adult Community Center Marquee Cafe 500 C St., S.W., Suite 714 Washington, DC 20472 800-621-3362 www.ready.gov/seniors 1385 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2746 www.crpd.org/parkfac/ goebelsenior/ seniornutrition.asp Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept. Help of Ojai — West Campus Office of Emergency Services 800 S. Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009 805-654-2551 www.vcsd.org/oes Food, Meal and Nutrition Programs American Dietetic Association 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606 800-877-1600 www.eatright.org Camarillo Health Care District Apple-A-Day Cafe, homedelivered meals, Produce Day, senior lunch program 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952 www.camhealth.com/ senior-meals-program See ads page 13, back cover Group meals, Meals on Wheels 370 W. Baldwin Road Ojai, CA 93023 805-649-9218 www.helpofojai.org Senior Concerns 401 Hodencamp Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-0189 www.seniorconcerns.org Shop Ahoy A nonprofit, volunteer-based grocery shopping and delivery service Camarillo 805-236-1267 Simi Valley Senior Center Rendezvous Cafe, Meals on Wheels, Senior Share Program 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-583-6042 www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us Ventura Avenue Adult Center Westside Cafe Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank 3020 Crescent Way Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-497-4959 www.mannaconejo.org St. Francis of Assisi Church Breakfast Site 1048 W. Ventura St. Fillmore, CA 93015 805-524-1306 Salvation Army Food Bank 1407 Los Angeles Ave., Suite P Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-527-1070 550 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-3035 www.cityofventura.net/cs/ senior-services Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Program 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7339 www.ventura.org/VCAAA See ad page 3 19 Information & Assistance AAG Reverse Mortgages Serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties 805-570-1365 818-340-1703 [email protected] Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover County of Ventura Human Services Agency Veterans Service Office 1701 Pacific Ave., Suite 110 Oxnard, CA 93033 805-385-6366 www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency/ Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 El Concilio del Condado de Ventura 301 S. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-486-9777 www.elconciliofs.org 20 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community resources Independent Living Resource Center Ventura County 1802 Eastman Ave., Suite 112 Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-5993 www.ilrc-trico.org Moving Seniors Forward Community Resource Group 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 320 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-558-8157 www.movingseniors forward.org Interface Children and Family Services The Simple Life 211 Ventura County / 24-hour helpline 1305 Del Norte Road, Suite 130 Camarillo, CA 93010 211 (Ventura County only) www.icfs.org A concierge service for errands, event planning, organizing, etc. Simi Valley 805-794-4005 www.shoppingthesimplelife. com Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7300 800-510-2020 www.ventura.org/vcaaa See ad page 3 Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover Senior Centers Camarillo-Pleasant Valley Senior Center 1605 E. Burnley St. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-4881 Palm Vista 801 South C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8163 www.oxnardrec.org/17/1/ Fillmore Senior Center 533 Santa Clara St. Fillmore, CA 93015 805-524-4533 www.fillmoreca.com Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community Resources Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2744 www.goebelsenior adultcenter.org Help of Ojai Little House 111 W. Santa Ana St. Ojai, CA 93023 805-646-5122 www.helpofojai.org Moorpark Active Adult Center 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-517-6261 moorparkca.gov/200/ Active-Adult-Center Oxnard Wilson Senior Center 350 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8028 www.oxnardrec.org/17/1/ Port Hueneme Senior Center 550 Park Ave. Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-966-6542 www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us Santa Paula Senior Center 530 W. Main St. Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-933-4272 www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us Simi Valley Senior Center 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us South Oxnard Senior Center 200 E. Bard Road Oxnard, CA 93033 805-385-8042 www.oxnardrec.org/17/1/ Ventura Avenue Adult Center 550 N. Ventura Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-3035 www.cityofventura.net/ adult Ventura Senior Recreation Center 420 E. Santa Clara St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-2829 www.cityofventura.net/ adult Support Groups Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter 80 N. Wood Road, Suite 302 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-484-6028 www.alz.org/cacentralcoast/in_my_community_ support.asp American Cancer Society Greater Ventura County 2186 Knoll Drive, Suite A Ventura, CA 93003 805-644-4248 www.cancer.org 21 Arthritis Foundation 2253 Las Positas Road, Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-563-4685 www.arthritis.org American Diabetes Association Braille Institute 611 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90017 323-966-2890 800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org Serving Ventura County 2031 De La Vina St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-6222 805-983-3324 (voicemail) www.brailleinstitute.org/ santabarbara Los Angeles office American Heart Association Ventura Division 333 805-445-7050 www.americanheart.org American Lung Association 805-963-1426 www.lungusa.org Santa Barbara Regional Center Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 Kids and Families American Parkinson’s Disease Together Kinship Support Services Association Program Greater Los Angeles Chapter and Information & Referral 9854 National Blvd., Suite 165 Los Angeles, CA 90034 310-486-0153 800-223-2732 www.parkinsonla.org American Red Cross Ventura County Executive Headquarters 836 Calle Plano Camarillo, CA 93012 805-987-1514 www.arcventura.org 856 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 805-643-1446 www.kidsandfamilies.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Greater Los Angeles Chapter 6033 W. Century Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-342-5800 www.leukemia.org 22 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community resources Life After Brain Injury P.O. Box 1556 Thousand Oaks, CA 91358 805-493-5555 [email protected] Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Division, Midstate Division 5638 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 805-560-7651 www.mda.org Tri-County GLAD Serving the deaf and hard of hearing community 702 County Square Drive, Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93003 805-644-6322 TTY: 805-644-6323 www.tcglad.org Ventura County Jewish Family Service Senior Peer Counseling www.jfsvc.org 857 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-641-6565 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 206 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-496-3896 Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County Caregiver Support Group Life After Caregiving Support Group 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover Transportation A to B Transport, LLC 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-389-1600 www.atobtransport.com Agoura Hills Dial-ARide Also serving Oak Park 30001 Ladyface Court Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-707-2005 www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us Camarillo Area Transit 601 Carmen Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 805-988-4228 www.ci.camarillo.ca.us Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 Care-A-Van Transportation Moorpark Dial-ARide 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-2529 www.camhealth.com/ transportation-services See ads page 13, back cover Ojai Trolley Service Camarillo Health Care District Fillmore and Piru VISTA Dial-A-Ride 950 County Square Drive, Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003 805-524-2319 www.goventura.org Gold Coast Transit 201 E. Fourth St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-487-4222 www.goldcoasttransit.org Help of Ojai 111 W. Santa Ana St. Ojai, CA 93023 805-646-5122 www.helpofojai.org Homewatch Caregivers 3717 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 110 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-409-2362 www.HomewatchCare Givers.com See ad page 12 Moorpark City Transit 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-517-6257 ci.moorpark.ca.us City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-375-5467 ci.moorpark.ca.us P.O. Box 1570 Ojai, CA 93024 805-646-5581, ext. 207 www.ojaitrolley.com Santa Paula VISTA Dial-A-Ride 950 County Square Drive, Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003 805-933-2267 800-438-1112 www.goventura.org Simi Valley DialA-Ride Simi Valley Transit 490 W. Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-583-6464 www.simivalley.org/ index.aspx?page=95 Thousand Oaks Dial-A-Ride Transit Center 265 S. Rancho Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 www.totransit.org Eldercare 2015-2016 | Community Resources Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) ADA Certification 950 County Square Drive, Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003 805-642-1591 www.goventura.org VISTA Ventura Intercity Service Transit Authority 950 County Square Drive, Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003 805-642-1591 www.goventura.org Volunteer Opportunities Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 112 www.camhealth.com/ volunteer-opportunities See ads page 13, back cover Caregivers Volunteers Assisting the Elderly 1765 Goodyear Ave., Suite 205 Ventura, CA 93003 805-658-8530 www.vccaregivers.org HomeShare Ventura Office 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7324 Simi Valley Office 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) Thousand Oaks Office 625 W. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-477-7324 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) Longterm Care Services of Ventura County To report elder abuse in facilities 2021 Sperry Ave., Suite 35 Ventura, CA 93003 805-656-1986 www.ombudsmanventura. org Retired Senior Volunteer Program www.venturacountyrsvp.org 111 W. Santa Ana St. Ojai, CA 93023 805-646-7787 350 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8023 1385 Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2742 23 United Way Volunteer Ventura County 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 805-485-6288 www.vcunitedway.org Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and other agency programs 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 800-434-0222 805-477-7310 www.ventura.org/vcaaa/ hicap-volunteering See ad page 3 Ventura County Volunteer Coordinators Council www.vcvcc.org Social Security Q&A What are the different parts of Medicare? Q: I will rely on Medicare when I retire. Can you explain the different areas of Medicare? A: The different parts of Medicare cover your specific needs. There are four parts, all of which work in tandem to deliver healthcare services. Part A (hospital insurance): Hospital insurance helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care and hospice care. Part B (medical insurance): Medical insurance helps pay for doctors' services and many other medical services and supplies that hospital insurance doesn't cover. Part C (Medicare Advantage plans): If you have Medi- care Parts A and B, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan. Private companies offer Medicare Advantage plans, which are approved by Medicare. These plans generally help you pay the medical costs not covered by Medicare Part A and B. Part D (prescription drug coverage): Prescription drug coverage helps pay for medi- cations doctors prescribe for treatment. This column was prepared by the Social Security Administration. For answers to specific questions, contact the Social Security office toll-free at 800-772-1213 or visit www. socialsecurity.gov. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. END OF LIFE ISSUES Eldercare 2015-2016 | End of Life issues Bereavement Services Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 Lakeside Counseling 32129 Lindero Canyon Blvd., Suite 210 Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-575-2559 www.hjohnsontherapy.com Financial Assistance AAG Reverse Mortgages Serving Los Angeles & Ventura counties 805-570-1365 818-340-1703 [email protected] County of Ventura Public Administrator 800 S. Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009 805-654-3141 www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency/publicadministrator-public-guardian Funeral & Memorial Services Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory 2052 Howard Road Camarillo, CA 93012 805-482-1959 www.conejomountain.com 25 Garcia Mortuary 629 S. A St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-486-9148 www.garciamortuary oxnard.com Jonathan Mulford, Ceremony Officiant P.O. Box 7054 Ventura, CA 93006 805-216-0649 jonathanritesofpassage@ gmail.com Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services 830 E. Santa Paula St. Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-229-7054 www.santapaulafuneral home.com See ad this page Hospice Care Camarillo Hospice and Grief Counseling Center 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-6870 www.camarillohospice.org See ad page 14 Livingston Memorial, VNA and Hospice 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93001 805-642-0239 800-223-4862 www.lmvna.org See ad page 15 FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES Eldercare 2015-2016 | Financial & Legal Services Attorneys The Alvarez Firm – Christopher Young, Esq. Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) 24-hour reporting line, to report abuse or neglect 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 170 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-246-7272 www.alvarezfirm.com/ elderlaw 805-654-3200 www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency/adultprotective-services Elder Abuse Resources AAG Reverse Mortgages Adult Abuse Prevention Council P.O. Box 3373 Ventura, CA 93006 805-765-1066 www.vcaapc.org Longterm Care Services of Ventura County To report elder abuse 2021 Sperry Ave., Suite 35 Ventura, CA 93003 805-656-1986 www.ombudsmanventura. org Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7300 800-510-2020 www.ventura.org/vcaaa See ad page 3 Ventura County District Attorney Crime Victims’ Assistance Program 805-654-3622 www.vcdistrictattorney.com Financial Services Serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties 805-570-1365 818-340-1703 [email protected] Administration for Children and Families Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 866-674-6327 www.acf.hhs.gov/ programs/ocs Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. 702 County Square Drive Ventura, CA 93003 805-659-3791 www.cabrilloedc.org Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover Carlos Camargo Reverse mortgage professional with Open Mortgage, LLC 2319 Alameda Ave., Suite 2B Ventura, CA 93003 805-985-2808 818-324-3802 Carlos4ReverseMortgage. OpenMortgage.com Community Action of Ventura County Home Weatherization/ Energy Assistance/CalFresh/ Medi-Cal 621 Richmond Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-436-4000 www.ca-vc.org Internal Revenue Service 751 Daily Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 805-445-4771 www.irs.gov Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Surepath Financial Solutions 80 N. Wood Road, Suite 200 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-383-7700 877-615-7873 www.surepath.org Tax Assistance Franchise Tax Board 800-852-5711 www.ftb.ca.gov Ventura County Human Services (HSA) Intake and Eligibility Center www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency 1400 Vanguard Drive Oxnard, CA 93033 805-385-9363 725 E. Main St., Suite 301 Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-933-8300 2003 Royal Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-584-4842 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 250 Oxnard, CA 93036 4651 Telephone Road, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-658-4100 322 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 110 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Legal Assistance 6477 Telephone Road Ventura, CA 93003 27 California Rural Legal Assistance 338 S. A St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-483-8083 805-486-1068 www.crla.org 28 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Financial & Legal Services Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover Conejo Free Clinic 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 102 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-3575 www.conejofreeclinic.org Dept. Fair Housing and Employment Employment/Public Accommodations 800-884-1684 www.dfeh.ca.gov Simi Valley Free Clinic 2060 Tapo St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-522-3733 www.freeclinicsv.com Housing District Office 800-884-1684 Housing Rights Center Fair Housing and AntiPredatory Hotline Serves Ventura County 800-477-5977 www.hrc-la.org Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite L Camarillo, CA 93012 805-384-1313 www.vcds.bz Ventura County Bar Association 4475 Market St., Suite B Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-7599 www.vcba.org Connect ADVENTUROUSLY. • Outdoor fun this weekend • Trail guides in VCS Outdoors • Event and Festival calendar • Weekly fish report Download our app Your Ventura County Star subscription includes digital access so you can easily connect and share what matters in your world. Visit vcstar.com/subscribe today. putting your world in your hands. Ventura County District Attorney Consumer Protection and Mediation 805-654-3110 www.vcdistrictattorney.com Ventura County Jewish Family Service Justice Clinic www.jfsvc.org/justice-clinic 857 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-641-6565 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 206 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-496-3896 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Financial & LegaL 29 Healing in the comfort of home has its advantages Today, medical home care is a much-needed service as patients are realizing the advantages of healing in their homes. Hospitals strive to decrease a patient’s length of stay by treating them and sending them home quickly. Accredited medical homecare agencies work closely with hospitals to transition the care and provide nursing, physical therapy, social services and home-health aides in the privacy of the patient’s home under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor. With an increase in the elderly population due to aging baby boomers, it is important to understand services available through insurance and Medicare. The trend in medical care is to decrease unnecessary readmission rates to hospitals. “Medical home-care agencies provide community outreach programs to include free services to seniors, advocate on behalf of loved ones and communicate with the patient’s primary physician, such as medication reconciliation issues, which is among the leading causes for patient readmission to hospitals,” according to Dr. Suzanne Fussell with Healthwise Home Care Solutions. There is a Medicare certification process for medical home care providers. The certification requires that strict standards be met in providing the medical services needed by the elderly, disabled or those who qualify for Medicare services. The Joint Commission of Healthwise Home Care Solutions provides licensed clinicians to provide free community outreach programs like blood pressure and glucose screenings. Hospitals Organization reports that high standards in a hospital setting can be maintained in the patient’s home while taking advantage of medical home-care services. The industry began in the U.S. in the 1880’s and about 12 million individuals currently receive care from more than 33,000 providers according to the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Accredited medical homecare agencies provide education for family members and friends while maintaining the recipient’s dignity and independence, qualities that can be lost even in the best institutions. Medical home care also allows patients to take an active role in their own care. Dr. Suzanne Fussell is a boardcertified family physician and the CEO of Healthwise Home Care Solutions, Inc., a Medicare-certified, JCAHOaccredited medical home care agency, serving Ventura County since 1998. HOUSING Eldercare 2015-2016 | Housing Active Senior Communities Cypress Place Senior Living 1200 Cypress Point Lane Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-8000 www.cypressplace seniorliving.com See ad page 34 Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Facilities Aegis of Ventura 4964 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-1114 www.aegisliving.com See ad page 32 Cypress Place Senior Living 1200 Cypress Point Lane Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-8000 www.cypressplace seniorliving.com See ad page 34 The Lexington Assisted Living 5440 Ralston St. Ventura, CA 93303 805-644-6710 www.lexingtonliving.net Assisted Living Assisted Living Connections Free referral and placement services 805-551-1740 www.assistedliving connections.com Cypress Place Senior Living 1200 Cypress Point Lane Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-8000 www.cypressplace seniorliving.com See ad page 34 Palms at Bonaventure 111 N. Wells Road Ventura, CA 93004 805-647-0616 www.seniorlivinginstyle. com See ad page 33 The Lexington Assisted Living 5440 Ralston St. Ventura, CA 93303 805-644-6710 www.lexingtonliving.net Care Homes Assisted Living Connections Free referral and placement services 805-551-1740 www.assistedliving connections.com Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7300 800-510-2020 www.ventura.org/vcaaa See ad page 3 Home Modification Action Foundation Home Modification 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite S Camarillo, CA 93012 805-987-0300 www.actionvc.org Camarillo Mattress 2177 Pickwick Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 805-987-2279 www.camarillomattress. com 31 Wellness & Caregiver Center of Ventura County Home modification and assistive devices 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover 32 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Housing Home Rehabilitation Camarillo Community Development Dept. 601 Carmen Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-5360 www.ci.camarillo.ca.us Thousand Oaks Community Development Dept. 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-449-2393 Oxnard Housing Rehabilitation 435 S. D St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8041 housing.cityofoxnard.org Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program City of Port Hueneme 250 N. Ventura Road Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-986-6552 www.ci.port-hueneme. ca.us/index.aspx?nid=989 San Buenaventura Housing Revitalization Program 11122 Snapdragon St., Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93004 805-647-5990 www.hacityventura.org Homeless Persons Resources Action Foundation 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite S Camarillo, CA 93012 805-987-0300 www.actionvc.org/action/ ministries/homeless Community Action of Ventura County Homeless Transition Center and Oxnard One-Stop 621 Richmond Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-436-4000 www.ca-vc.org/ Habitat for Humanity 121 S. Rice Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-485-6065 www.habitatventura.org Eldercare 2015-2016 | Housing Homeless Services Program Ventura County Human Services Agency 805-385-1800 www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency/servicesfor-homeless-people LSS Community Care Centers 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 101 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-6207 www.lsscommunitycare.org City of Oxnard Housing Administration 435 S. D St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8041 www.cityofoxnard.org City of Port Hueneme Housing Authority 250 N. Ventura Road Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-986-6522 www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us City of San Buenaventura Housing Authority www.hacityventura.org Many Mansions 1459 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Building D Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-496-4948 www.manymansions.org Project Understanding 43 E. Vince St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-652-1326 www.projectunderstanding. org Ventura County Homeless and Housing Coalition www.vchhc.org Housing Authorities Area Housing Authority of Ventura County 1400 W. Hillcrest Drive Newbury Park, CA 91320 805-480-9991, ext. 235 www.ahacv.org 995 Riverside St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-5008 11122 Snapdragon St., Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93004 805-647-5990 City of Santa Paula Housing Authority 15500 W. Telegraph Road Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-525-3339 www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us/ EconomicDevelopment/ Housing.htm City of Simi Valley Housing & Special Projects 3855-A Alamo St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6757 www.ci.simi-valley.ca.us Independent Living Resources Building Hope Adult Day Center 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 111 www.camhealth.com/adultday-program See ads page 13, back cover Camarillo Health Care District Evidence-based programs 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 111 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover 33 HomeShare Ventura Office 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7324 Simi Valley Office 3900 Avenida Simi Valley Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) Thousand Oaks Office 625 W. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-214-2511 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) 34 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Housing Independent Living Resource Center 1802 Eastman Ave., Suite 112 Ventura, CA 93003 805-650-5993 Lifeline of Ventura County 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 120 www.camhealth.com/lifeline-emergency-button See ads page 13, back cover Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) Intake and Eligibility Center www.ventura.org/humanservices-agency Placement/ Referral Services Assisted Living Connections Free referral and placement services 1400 Vanguard Drive Oxnard, CA 93033 805-385-9363 805-551-1740 www.assistedliving connections.com 725 E. Main St., Suite 301 Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-933-8300 Continuing Care Center 2003 Royal Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-584-4842 4651 Telephone Road, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-658-4100 1306 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 805-640-2280 www.cmhshealth.org/ovch See ad page 41 Integrity Care Managing 2674 E. Main St., Suite 277 Ventura, CA 93003 805-276-2776 www.integritycare managing.com See ad page 11 Longterm Care Services of Ventura County To report elder abuse in facilities 2021 Sperry Ave., Suite 35 Ventura, CA 93003 805-656-1986 www.ombudsmanventura. org Personal Parent Care, Inc. Free placement services P.O. Box 2597 Camarillo, CA 93011 805-389-0997 www.personalparentcare. com Real Estate Agents Coldwell Banker – Debbie Soden Certified senior real estate specialist 883 Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-300-0936 www.debbiesoden.com Reverse Mortgage Specialists AAG Reverse Mortgages Serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties 805-570-1365 818-340-1703 [email protected] Carlos Camargo Reverse mortgage professional with Open Mortgage, LLC 2319 Alameda Ave., Suite 2B Ventura, CA 93003 805-985-2808 818-324-3802 Carlos4ReverseMortgage. OpenMortgage.com Retirement Funding Solutions Shelly Wells 805-377-9000 [email protected] Steve Scheiern 1st Reverse Mortgage USA 2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330 Westlake Village, CA, 91361 805-279-3480 [email protected] See ad page 28 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Housing 35 Los Angeles Times/TNS HomeShare links home providers with home seekers HomeShare is a free program that addresses the housing needs of seniors. The program matches home providers with home seekers who are willing to help with household tasks, transportation, companionship, financial support or a combination of these in exchange for housing. All parties involved in the housing arrangements go through a detailed screening process conducted by HomeShare staff. This program provides housing opportunities for seniors, often where they do not otherwise exist, although the program is not limited to seniors. This can include matching seniors with college students or with a family. Housing arrangements are beneficial to both parties because the rental agreements are constructed based on needs specific to both parties. In Ventura County, there are limited options for affordable housing for the growing senior population. This program allows seniors to maintain their independence by remaining in their homes or in the community they know. Participation in a HomeShare arrangement also provides peace of mind, knowing there is someone in the home to check on them or aid them if they have an emergency. Lastly, for the home seeker, a HomeShare arrangement provides an affordable alternative to long waiting lists for subsidized housing. Want more information or want to get started on the application process? There are three locations with staff that is ready to help. HomeShare Ventura Office 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7324 Simi Valley Office 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) Thousand Oaks Office 625 W. Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-477-7324 (Call for Days HomeShare is onsite) For more information on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging programs and services, call 805-477-7300 or visit www.ventura.org/vcaaa. INSURANCE Eldercare 2015-2016 | Insurance Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover Colonia Senior Center 126-B Amelia Court Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8163 Community Memorial Hospital 147 N. Brent St. Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7310 Fillmore Senior Center 37 Port Hueneme Community Center Ventura Senior Recreation Center 550 Park Ave. Port Hueneme, CA 93041 805-986-6542 420 E. Santa Clara St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-648-2829 Goebel Adult Community Center Santa Paula Senior Center Wilson Senior Center 1385 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-381-2744 530 W. Main St. Santa Paula, CA 93060 805-477-7310 350 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-385-8028 Help of Ojai — West Campus Simi Valley Senior Center 370 Baldwin Road Ojai, CA 93023 805-649-9218 3900 Avenida Simi Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-583-6363 Social Security Administration Moopark Active Adult Center South Oxnard Senior Center 799 Moorpark Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-517-6261 200 E. Bard Road Oxnard, CA 93033 805-477-7310 533 Santa Clara St. Fillmore, CA 93015 805-477-7310 Pleasant Valley Senior Center 1605 E. Burnley St. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-4881 Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Ventura offices 805-477-7310 Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura, CA 93003 805-477-7310 800-510-2020 MEDICAL SERVICES Eldercare 2015-2016 | Medical Services 39 Healthcare Services Camarillo Health Care District Screenings for cholesterol, dental, depression, diabetes, feet, hearing, memory, skin cancer and stroke. 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com See ads page 13, back cover Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology 1700 Lombard St., Suite 115 Oxnard, CA 93030 805-482-5550 www.centerfordiabetes.org Dept. of Veteran Affairs www.va.gov Ventura County Behavioral Health Alcohol & Drug Programs, Prevention Services 805-981-6831 www.venturacountylimits. org/rxdui See ad page 41 Hospitals Community Memorial Hospital 147 N. Brent St. Ventura, CA 93003 805-646-1401 www.cmhshealth.org See ad page 41 Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center 215 W. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-2727 www.losrobleshospital.com See ad page 4 Ojai Valley Community Hospital 1306 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 805-646-1401 www.cmhshealth.org See ad page 41 Santa Paula Hospital 825 N. Tenth St. Santa Paula, CA 93061 805-933-8600 www.vchca.org Simi Valley Hospital 2975 N. Sycamore Drive Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-955-6000 www.simivalleyhospital.com St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital 2309 Antonio Ave. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-5800 www.stjohnshealth.org St. John’s Regional Medical Center 1600 N. Rose Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-988-2500 www.stjohnshealth.org Ventura County Medical Center 3291 Loma Vista Road Ventura, CA 93003 805-652-6000 www.vchca.org Medical Clinics Conejo Valley Free Clinic 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 102 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-497-3575 www.conejofreeclinic.org Ventura County Healthcare Agency Public Health Clinic 805-981-5221 www.vchca.org/publichealth 2500 C St., Suite B1 Oxnard, CA 93033 2240 E. Gonzalez Road, Suite 140 Oxnard, CA 93036 40 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Medical services Simi Valley Free Clinic 2060 Tapo St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 805-522-3733 www.freeclinicsv.com Westminster Free Clinic 1000 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-241-8366 www.westminsterclinic.org Medical Equipment Camarillo Health Care District 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-1952, ext. 100 www.camhealth.com/ durable-equipment See ads page 13, back cover Merlin Medical Supply 699 Mobil Ave. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-389-8142 www.merlinmed.com Lakeside Counseling 32129 Lindero Canyon Blvd., Suite 210 Westlake Village, CA 91361 805-575-2559 www.hjohnsontherapy.com Ventura County Behavioral Health Older Adult Services 1911 W. Williams Drive, Suite 160 Oxnard, CA 93035 805-289-3203 See ad page 41 Ventura County Behavoral Health — Crisis Team Throughout Ventura County 866-998-2243 Ventura County Jewish Family Service Counseling Services 857 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-641-6565 www.jfsvc.org Mental Health Resources Wellness & Caregiver Center of Senior Support Line Ventura County 3639 E. Las Posas Road Camarillo, CA 93010 800-235-9980 www.camhealth.com/ senior-support-line See ads page 13, back cover Counseling Services 3687 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 188 Camarillo, CA 93010 800-900-8582 www.camhealth.com/ wellness-caregiver-centerof-ventura-county See ads page 13, back cover Eldercare 2015-2016 | Medical Services Optometry EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care eyecareamerica.org Physical Therapists Darancare Health Corp. 4820 Adohr Lane, Suite C Camarillo, CA 93012 805-553-0870 www.darancarehealth.com Physicians Physician Locator Ventura County Medical Association 805-484-6822 www.venturamedical.org Rehabilitation Specialists Continuing Care Center 1306 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 805-640-2280 www.cmhshealth.org/ovch See ad this page Glenwood Care Center 1300 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-983-0305 www.glenwoodcarecenter. com See ad page 43 Radiation Oncology Radiation Oncology Centers of Ventura County Timothy A. O’Connor, M.D. Henry Z. Montes, M.D. www.rocvc.com 1700 N. Rose Ave., Suite 120 Oxnard, CA 93030 805-988-2657 5301 Mission Oaks Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93012 805-484-1919 See ad page 40 41 Skilled Nursing Facilities Continuing Care Center 1306 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 805-640-2280 www.cmhshealth.org/ovch See ad this page Glenwood Care Center 1300 N. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030 805-983-0305 www.glenwoodcarecenter. com See ad page 43 42 Eldercare 2015-2016 | Medical services Aging in place: maintaining independence by reducing fall risk The desire to stay at home when growing into older adulthood is referred to as aging in place. Aging in place is a priority for many older adults who wish to remain as independent as possible. Unfortunately, older adults who are aging in place are also at risk for falls and fall-related injuries. Oftentimes falls go unreported to family, caregivers or healthcare providers for fear of losing one’s independence in the home. Although most reported falls occur in the home, they also occur outside. Some of the risk factors for falls include: being over the age of 65, having poor balance and strength, taking five or more prescription medications, having any form of vision impairment and environmental hazards. The following tips can help prevent and reduce falls while maintaining independence while aging in place. Stay active As we age we may experience a natural decline in areas of balance and mobility, which may increase the risk for falls. Physical activity is the best way to help slow down and even prevent loss of balance and movement. Not only does staying physically active reward you with many other benefits, such as an increased quality of life, it is proven to help reduce and even prevent falls. Get into an evidence-based physical activity class in your community. Contact the Fall Prevention Program at 805-477-7343 to get a list of classes in your area. Keep some form Get your vision checked regularly and get your eyeglass prescriptions updated regularly. Talk to somebody Keep your family, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers informed. Ask for help when you need it. Look for resources offered in the community to help educate you on fall prevention. The Fall Prevention Program can help Talk with your doctor The Fall Prevention Program was created by the Ventura County Fall Prevention Coalition in an effort to help reduce falls in adults 65 years old and older, who are aging in place, and who have experienced a recent fall. The program partners with local hospitals, Ventura County Emergency Medical Services, home- health providers, public health providers and VCAAA to service its clients. The Fall Prevention Program is a pilot program currently serving west county, and is expected to expand to serve east county. Our goal is to provide appropriate resources in order to help facilitate in rehabilitation, mitigate fall risk and prevent future falls. Get regular eye exams Denise Noguera has a master’s degree in gerontology. She works as a social worker for the Housing + Program. For more information on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging programs and services, call 805-477-7300 or visit www.ventura. org/vcaaa. of physical activity a priority in your life. Make your home safer Remove anything on the floors that you may trip over, consider home modifications if you haven’t already (i.e. grab bars in shower or near the toilet), use non-slip rubber mats in the shower, wear socks with no-slip grips on the bottom, move furniture around to create more space and clear pathways and increase lighting throughout the home. Review your medications with your doctor. Talk with him or her about your fall history and any concerns you may have about being at risk for falls. Ask your doctor to prescribe an exercise program or physical therapy. 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