Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011
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Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011
Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 Suse Moyal Center for Older Adult Services (Jewish Family & Children’s Services of the East Bay) 2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210 Berkeley, CA 94704 510-558-7800 www.jfcs-eastbay.org California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 1-800-474-1116 Union City Information and Referral 510-675-5495 Legal Assistance for Seniors 464 Seventh St. Oakland, CA 94607 510-832-3040 or 800-393-0363 LEGAL ASSISTANCE (See Attorneys) Alameda Library 1550 Oak St. Sponsors, “Lawyer in the Library,” on the first Wednesday of each month between 6-8:00 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., Call: 510-747-7777. Dublin Library 200 Civic Plaza Sponsors a “Lawyer in the Library,” on the first Wednesday of each month between 10 a.m. and noon, call for appointment: 925-556-4511 Family Caregiver Alliance 180 Montgomery St. Suite1100 San Francisco, CA 94104 800.445.8106 Lawyer in the Library Hayward Public Library 835 C St. Hayward, CA 94541 510-293-8685 15-minutes of free legal advice with an attorney. , Call for days, times: 510-293-6685 Lawyer Referral Service 510-893-7160 Alameda Co. Bar Association provides ½ hour of consultation for a reasonable fee. Oakland Senior Center 200 Grand Ave. Free legal advice, 3rd Wednesday, noon1:30 p.m. Call 510-238-3284 for 30 minute appt. Pleasanton Senior Center Legal Assistance available between 10 a.m. and noon on the second Monday of each month. Estate Planning Consultation, 3rd Thursday, 7-8 p.m. and 3rd Friday, 1-2 p.m. Appointments are necessary: 925-931-5365. HOTLINE for seniors: 1-800-222-1753 Legal Assistance for Seniors Hotline 1-800-222-1753 LIBRARIES Hayward Library 835 C St. Hayward, CA 94541 510-881-7981 Senior Outreach Services (SOS), Heidi Ontiveroo, 510-881-7975 SOS provides books, large print, cassettes, CD’s and DVD’s to homebound seniors and disabled persons. Volunteers bring materials to people at home. Oakland Public Library 125 14th St. (and 16 branches) Oakland, CA 94612 510-238-4974 Lynne Cutler [email protected] 510-238-4974 510-834-7446 (TTY) www.oaklandlibrary.org Access Services Department (includes Services for Persons with Disabilities and for older adults at 238-4974; Second Start literacy program at 2383432, and Bookmobile Service LOW VISION SERVICES California Telephone Access Program 3075 Adeline St., Ste 260 Berkeley, CA 94110 800-806-1191 (See ad on page 21) The Fran Stein and Paul May Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation California Pacific Medical Center 2340 Clay St., #514 San Francisco, CA 94115 415-600-3901 Donald Fletcher, M.D. (Dr. Fletcher also hosts a monthly low vision clinic at the Lions Center for the Blind for Highland Hospital patients) UC Berkeley School of Optometry Low Vision Clinic 510-642-5726 MASSAGE Downtown Oakland Senior Cetner 200 Grand Ave. 510-238-3284 Therapeutic massage offered, Mon, Thurs., and Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for appointment. MEDIATION SERVICES S.E.E.D. Community Resolution Center 1968 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 510-548-2377 MEDI-CAL PLANNING Horizon Law & Estate Planning, Inc. Specializing in: Estate planning, asset protection, elderlaw 4000 Executive Pkwy, Ste. 160 San Ramon, CA 94583 925-244-1185 www.horizonlaw.com (See ad on page 35) 21 Design Benefits Medi-Cal Consultants 595 E. Railroad Ave. Cotati, CA 94931 800-728-6646 (See ad on page 23) Hoosier Senior Solutions Jake Birnberg Oakland, CA 510-962-9575 (See ad on page 27) MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Alameda County Wheelchair Breakdown Service Provides transportation countywide to people in wheelchairs in the event of a mechanical breakdown. This program will also pick up a stranded wheelchair if taken to the hospital in an emergency. 1-877-509-4335 Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Ave. Albany, CA 94706 510-524-9122 Free loans of canes, walkers and wheelchairs. (Continued on page 22) 22 Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT cont American Cancer Society 7000 Village Pky, Suite E Dublin, CA 94568 925-833-2784 Provides home equipment loans Home Care Equipment Recyclers Locally run nonprofit that collects medical equipment and gives to individuals in need. Located at First Presbyterian Church parking lot at 2619 Broadway in Oakland. Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. 510-251-2273 Joshua Cares, Inc. 520 Teresa Place San Ramon, CA 94523 925-719-9357 www.joshuacares.com (See ad on page 35) Wheelchairs of Berkeley 2911 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 510-549-8727 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION Joshua Cares, Inc. 520 Teresa Place San Ramon, CA 94523 925-719-9357 www.joshuacares.com (See ad on page 35) MOBILITY DISABLED SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT California Telephone Access Program 1970 Broadway, Suite 650 Oakland, CA 94612 800-806-1191 (See ad on page 21) MONEY MANAGEMENT (See also, Fiduciary Services) Money Management Assistance AARP volunteers: 510-233-3427 Money Management Assistance Program (Oakland) 510.271.6075 Mastick Senior Center 1155 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 510-747-7500 This program helps with balancing checkbooks and reconciling bank statements. Volunteers are trained by AARP: 510-747-7513 NETWORKING MEETINGS BUSINESS TO BUSINESS These are for professionals, providers and businesses working with seniors, family members and caregivers Alameda County Roundtable Meeting This meeting begins with a networking session at 9 a.m. and a presentation at 9:30 a.m. Bimonthly, third Friday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, 6955 Foothill Blvd., 3rd floor. For information on schedule, 510-577-1970. United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County 7200 Bancroft Ave. 178 Eastmont Town Center Oakland, CA 94605 510-729-0852 (See ad on page 34) NOTARY SERVICES Pleasanton Senior Center A volunteer notary is available on the third Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and on the first Tuesday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Call 925-931-5365 for required appointment. NURSING HOMES Baywood Court Senior Community 21966 Dolores St. Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-733-2483 Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 300 Neal St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-2400 NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS NURSING SERVICES On Lok Lifeways 159 Washington Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539 510-249-2700 (See ad on page 12) These placement services are at no cost to the consumer. They are paid for services through terms established by individual care homes and assisted living facilities. Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 333 Hegenerger Road, Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94085 510-632-4390 800-900-0811 (See ad on page 29) Insight Memory Care Choices 650-208-8809 (See ad on page 7) Professional Healthcare at Home 925 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 101 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 800-654-5677 1836 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 925-934-4800 (See ad on page 13) ORGAN DONATION (See Body Donation) California Transplant Network 1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 888-570-9400 OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION Washington Care and Rehabilitation Center 14766 Washington Ave. San Leandro, CA 945478 510-352-2211 (See ad on page 9) P.A.C.E. (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 1-800-474-1116 Center for Elders Independence Berkeley PACE Site 1497 Alcatraz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 510-433-1150 Also maintains a complete list of all area nursing homes, including all citations and deficiencies noted on an annual basis. This is a good place to start when shopping for a nursing home. Check out website: www.cahnr.org Downtown Oakland PACE Site 1955 San Pablo Ave. Oakland, CA 94612 510-433-1150 Ombudsman, Inc. 7700 Edgewater Dr., Suite 333 Oakland, CA 94621 510-638-6878 email: [email protected] PLACEMENT SERVICES Eastmont Town Center 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 188 Oakland, CA 95605 510-433-1150 (See ad on back cover) On Lok Lifeways 159 Washington Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539 510-249-2700 (See ad on page 12) Senior Seasons 103 Hillside Dr. Woodside, CA 94062 877-373-6467 (See ad on page 35) Senior Visionary Services 643 Doral Dr. Danville, CA 94526 925-699-2295 [email protected] www.seniorvisionaryservices.com (See ad on inside front cover) REALTORS Joann Sullivan Seniors Real Estate Specialist Thornwall Properties, Inc. (510) 848-1950, ext. 246 (510) 393-7889 (cell) www. eastbaysenior.com Terri Tucker, J. Rockcliff Realtors 15 Railroad Ave. Danville, CA 94526 925-698-2274 www.territucker.com (See ad on page 27) REHABILITATION SERVICES Washington Care and Rehabilitation Center 14766 Washington Ave. San Leandro, CA 945478 510-352-2211 (See ad on page 9) RESIDENTIAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) 650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 800-474-1116 Ombudsman, Inc. 7700 Edgewater Dr., Suite 333 Oakland, CA 94621 510-638-6878 email: [email protected] Alameda County REVERSE MORTGAGE Generations Mortgage Company Walnut Creek, CA 877-300-5401 www.generationmortgage.com (See ad on page 25) Tim Pedersen Reverse Mortgage Loan Officer Bank of America Home Loans 345 Highland Ave. Piedmont, CA 94611 925-785-8676 [email protected] REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING Senior Care Directory 2011 J-Sei Senior Center and Nutrition Program (Bilingual, Japanese) 1710 Carleton Street Berkeley, CA 94704 510-848-3560 North Berkeley Senior Center 1901 Hearst Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 981-5190 Bus Routes: 15, 51 South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis St. Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 981-5170 Matt Jimenez Community Center, Senior Satellite Group 28200 Ruus Rd. Hayward, CA 94544 510-887-0400 Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. A spectrum lunch is served for $3.25 per person. OAKLAND Downtown Oakland Senior Center Veteran’s Memorial Building 200 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610 510-238-3284 Free and impartial information on reverse mortgages, deferred home repair loans, home equity conversion and property tax postponement St. John’s Prime Timers St. John’s Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave. Berkeley, CA 510-845-6830 East Bay Korean American Senior Services Center 1723 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94612 510-763-0736 (Korean) 510-763-1879 (English) ECHO Housing Reverse Mortgage 770 A St., #310 Hayward: 510-581-9380 Livermore: 925-449-7340 West Berkeley Senior Center 1900 Sixth St. Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 981-5180 East Oakland Senior Center 9255 Edes Ave. Oakland, CA 94603 510-615-5731 ECHO Housing 1305 Franklin St. Berkeley, CA 510-271-7931 CASTRO VALLEY Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94601 510-535-6123 Pleasanton Senior Center Counseling available 3rd Friday By appt. 925-931-5365 SENIOR CENTERS Each of these senior centers hosts a myriad of activites/classes for all interests. Most publish a newsletter or a monthly calendar. Some are available online under the individual listing. Also have a daily lunch for donation. ALAMEDA Mastick Senior Center 1155 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 510-747-7500 ALBANY Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706 510-524-9122 BERKELEY Berkeley/Richmond Jewish Community Center 1414 Walnut Street Berkeley, CA 94709 510-848-0237 Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center 17800 Redwood Road Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-881-6738 DUBLIN Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 925-829-6316 EMERYVILLE Emeryville Senior Center 4321 Salem St. Emeryville, CA 94608 510-596-3730 FREMONT Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94537 510-790-6600 First and third Mondays of each month, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the India Community Center offers programs for seniors. For information, Ashar Chandra: 510-574-2055 HAYWARD Hayward Senior Center 22325 North 3rd St. Hayward, CA 94546 510-881-6766 23 Korean Community Center of the East Bay 4390 Telegraph Ave. Suite A Oakland, CA 94609 510-547-2662 Manzanita Senior Center 2701 22nd Ave. Oakland, CA 94606 510-535-5625 North Oakland Senior Center 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94609 510-597-5085 Seton Senior Center (Vietnamese) 211 B Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606 510-663-4681 St. Mary’s Center (drop-in) 635 22nd St. Oakland, CA 94612 510-893-4723 West Oakland Multipurpose Senior Center 1724 Adeline Street Oakland, CA 94607 510-238-7016 PLEASANTON Golden Ages Senior Activities Center/Lounge Eastmont Mall (upper level) Bancroft and 73rd Ave. Oakland, CA 94605 510-562-1990 Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-5365 Hong Lok Senior Center 275-7th St. Oakland, CA 94607 510-763-9017 Ashland Senior Satellite Group 1530 167th Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 510-881-6755 SAN LEANDRO (Continued on page 24) Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 24 Don’t Medicate Our Bay! Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy 5729 College Ave. Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 740-1468 Hours: M-Fri: 9-7pm, Sat-Sun: 106pm Don’t flush your unwanted medications -- take them to a safe disposal facility. The fish in the Bay will thank you! Facilities accepting old medications for disposal (Please call first - hours of operation and materials accepted by a facility may change) Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Call for information: 510.670.6460 or 800.606.6606 www.stopwaste.org 2100 East 7th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Thurs-Sat 9am-1pm 2091 West Winton Avenue Hayward, CA 94540 Every other week, Thurs-Sat 9am-1pm 41149 Boyce Rd. Fremont, CA Wed-Fri 8.30am-2.30pm, Sat 8am4.30pm 5584 La Ribera St Livermore, CA 94550 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am1pm *Does not accept controlled substances Peralta Outpatient Pharmacy 3100 Telegraph Ave #1100 Oakland, CA 94609 510-869-8835 Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy 1744 Solano Berkeley, CA (510) 527-8929 M-Fri: 9-7pm, Sat: 9-6pm, Sun: 10-6pm *Does not accept controlled substances Teleosis Institute Office 1521 B 5th Street Berkeley, CA 510-558-7285 M-Th 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-1pm *Does not accept controlled substances Transcendentist 3030 Ashby Ave., Suite 101 Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 841-3040 M-Th: 9-5pm, Some Fridays *Does not accept controlled substances United Pharmacy 2929 Telegraph Berkeley, CA (510) 843-3201 M-Fri: 9-6pm, Sat: 9-2pm *Does not accept controlled substances Versailles Pharmacy 2801 Encinal Avenue Alameda, CA 510.523.4907 M-F 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 2pm *Does not accept controlled substances Washington Hospital 2000 Mowry Ave, Fremont , CA 94538 Take-Back bin in Main Lobby *Accepts medicines (no controlled substances) Webster Street Pharmacy 1553 Webster Street Alameda, CA 510.522.3066 M-F 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 2pm *Does not accept controlled substances SENIOR CENTERS cont FREMONT Bancroft Senior Center Bethel Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-351-3299 Washington Hospital West Conference Room Anderson-C 2500 Mowry Ave. Last Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Info: Heather Gray, 925-284-7942 Sunshine Seniors The Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579 510-577-3462 City of Fremont Family Caregiver Support Group 3300 Capitol Ave. Fremont 2nd and 4th Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. 510-574-2035 UNION CITY HAYWARD Ralph and Mary Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587 510-675-5495 Alzheimer’s Services of East Bay 561 A St. Hayward, CA Eun Yoo: 510-888-1411 SPEECH DISABLED SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT California Telephone Access Program 3075 Adeline St., Ste. 260 Berkeley, CA 94710 800-806-1191 (See ad on page 21) SUPPORT GROUPS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS ALAMEDA Mastick Senior Center 1155 Santa Clara Ave. Meets 2nd Thursdays, 10 a.m-11:30 a.m. Heather Gray: 925-284-7942 BERKELEY 800 Hearst Ave. Fourth Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Early onset, and family/caregiver any stage Erica: 650-962-8111 Alzheimer’s Services 2320 Channing Way, Berkeley 1st Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Deanna: 415-472-4340 4th Thursday, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Talita: 510-644-8292 CASTRO VALLEY Eden Valley Medical Center Conference Room C 20103 Lake Chabot Rd. 1st Monday, 7-9:00p.m. Info: Heather Gray, 925-284-7942 Kaiser Permanente 27303 Sleepy Hollow Medical Office Building, Room M3 4th Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Joyce Hayne: 510-784-4818 OAKLAND Kaiser Hospital, Fabiola Bldg. Ground Floor, Room G70 3801 Howe St. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: Lowanda Moore, 510-752-7682 North Oakland Senior Center 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way 1st Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and Learn Potluck For African-American Caregivers Cynthia Taylor, 925-284-7942 Posado de Colores Senior Apartments 2221 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland, CA 94601 Spanish Speaking Group Ernesto Hildego, 925-284-7942 PLEASANTON Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd. Adult Day Center 3rd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. 925-284-7942 2nd Monday, 1-3 p.m. Senior Support Program Carol Bush, 925-931-5379 ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Berkeley Arthritis Support and Education Group Meets 2nd Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m. Maffley Auditorium, Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way 510-204-4503 Alameda County FREMONT DUBLIN Washington Hospital, West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium, Room A Third Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 510-791-3450 Hope Hospice Room 214 6500 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, CA BETTER BREATHING SUPPORT GROUP Fremont Washington Hospital, West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad E. Anderson MD Auditorium, Room A Fourth Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. 510-494-7025 Livermore Lifestyle Rx 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. Meets once month Call: 925-373-4128 San Leandro San Leandro Hospital, Education Center 13855 E. 14th St. 4th Monday, 2-4 p.m. Linda Fritz [email protected] 510-667-4538 BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF GROUPS Fremont Grief Support Group 7-8:30 p.m.., Thursdays Washington Hospital, Fremont Room 800 510-963-7070 Hayward Senior Center 22325 North Third St. Hayward, CA 94546 510-881-6768 Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2:30-4:00 p.m. St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calagora Hayward Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 510-264-4050 Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 333 Hegenberger Rd., Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94621 510-632-4390 (See ad on page 29) Sutter VNA and Hospice 1900 Powell St., Suite 300 Emeryville, CA 94608 800-698-12734 Bereavement programs serve all persons in grief with professional individual and family counseling, support groups and other programs. Call for more information. Senior Care Directory 2011 Grief Journeys—an 8-week session grief support and activity group. $20 Call for information on dates and times. FREMONT Washington Hospital 2000 Mowry Ave. Fremont Room (Ground Floor) Every Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. HAYWARD St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calaroga Ave. Hayward, CA 94545 510-782-6200 Ext. 2278 Offers a six-week support group several times a year. OAKLAND Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus 350 Hawthorne Ave. Oakland, CA 510-869-6778 Free group is held four times a year, sessions are six weeks each. 4-5:30 p.m., Thursdays. PLEASANTON St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA Call Mary for dates and times: 925-8465377 BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Berkeley Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-204-3307 Three different groups offered from brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:308:00 p.m., Family and caregiver support group. CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS African American Women with Cancer Support Group Women’s Cancer Resource Center 5741 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dolores: 510-420-7900 Breast Cancer Support Group Fremont First and third Tues. 4-5:30 p.m. Washington Hospital, West Women’s Center 2500 Mowry Ave., Women’s Center Conference Room Contact: Kathy, 510-608-1356 25 Breast Cancer Support Group, Pleasanton St. Elizabeth Seton Church 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. Mary: 825-846-8436 Helen: 925-462-3798 Grupo de Apoyo Para Mujeres Latinas con Cancer del Seno Animo • Esperanza • Educación Este grupo es totalmente gratuitio y en Español! Para mas información por favor llamar a sobreviviente Raquel Portugal (510) 430-1963 o la enfermera Marta Borbón-Ehling (510) 869-8231. El proyecto se mantiene con el apoyo de las fundaciones: The San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation y Alta Bates Summit Foundation. Cancer Support Group Fremont, Washington Hospital 2000 Mowry Ave. Newark Room (ground floor) Call for info: 724-229-2278 Metastatic Cancer Support Group Dates: Tues or Friday mornings. Place: Cancer Center Conference Room 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley Contact: 510-204-4330 Cancer Support Group, Pleasanton Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. Valley Care Health Library 5725 West Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270 Monthly drop in group for people with cancer and their loved ones. 925-734-33315 Partners and Spouses of Women with Cancer Support Group Dates: Every Other Wednesday Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm Place: Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way Contact: (510) 841-2930 Living Beyond Limits for Cancer Patients and Families Valley Care Medical Center Pleasanton Café 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd 1st, 3rd and 5th Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m. 925-734-3315 East Bay Cancer Support Group 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m. Kaiser Hospital Rm, M-3, Second floor Sleepy Hollow Building 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave. Hayward, Ca Paul Koch: 510-675-6889 Post-Treatment Support Group for Women with Breast Cancer Eight Week Series Contact: (510) 204-1811 for dates and times. Cancer Survivorship Support Group Dates: Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Place: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th Street, Room 2810, Oakland Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register (Continued on page 26) A Reverse Mortgage Can Change Your Life •Must be 62 or older •Supplement your income •Stay in your home, retain title* Rick Sweeney Reverse Mortgage Professional Toll Free: 1.877.300.5402 [email protected] Generation Mortgage Company™ www.GenerationMortgage.com Enriching Seniors’ Lives © 2009 Generation Mortgage Company *Must pay taxes and insurance. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 26 A tickler list of subjects for family discussion ___What are your plans for when you become too frail/demented/ill to live alone? SUPPORT GROUPS cont Look Good, Feel Better Cosmetic and hair care class for women undergoing cancer treatment. Dates: First Monday Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm ___What income/ funds/insurance policies/accounts have you set aside to Place: Markstein Cancer Education and pay for your care? If you’re a veteran, have you completed the forms Prevention Center, 450 30th Street, for the aid and attendance benefit in advance of need for reference Room 2810, Oakland Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register or purposes? (This benefit will pay for home care and/or assisted living. ) Dates: Fourth Monday Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon ___If personal funds aren’t available, will you be selling your home, moving Place: Breast Center Salon, in with your children, taking out a reverse mortgage to pay for home care, Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley or renting out your home? Contact: (510) 204-7817 ___Do you plan on living in a senior retirement community? Which one? What would be the ideal place for you to live? ___Will you be moving closer/further to any specific family member? ___Describe your dream life as you get older. ___Describe what you definitely don’t want to happen as you get older. ___Have you completed your legal papers? ___Advance Directive Location:______________________________ ___Will Location___________________________________________ ___Trust, Location_________________________________________ ___Durable Power of Attorney for Finances: Location_____________ ___Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Location___________ ___P.O.L.S.T. (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) forms Location_________________________________________ ___Banking/financial information, Location:______________________ ___Safety Deposit Box key, location____________________________ ___HIPPA release of information form. location___________________ ___Have you shared medical information, medications, doctor information, etc. with your health care agent? ___What information do you need to complete your plan? ___Where will you get it? For information on resources, or further explanation, please feel free to call Born To Age, 707-226-7127. We charge $200 for a two-hour family consultation on planning for care as one ages. Lymphedema Awareness Workshop Dates: Third Tuesdays Time: 3:00 to 4:00 pm Place: 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, Call for room number Contact: (510) 204-4330 to register Chemotherapy Orientation Class Dates: Every Other Tuesday Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm Place: Call for location Contact: (510) 204-1591 to register Guided Imagery Dates: Every Thursday Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm Place: Cancer Center Conference Room, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley Contact: (510) 204-1811 Healing Yoga for Cancer Dates: Every Thursday Time: 11:00 to 12:00 noon Place: Cancer Center Conference Room, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley Contact: (510) 508-1653 Spirituality Group Comprehensive Cancer Center Call for dates/times 510-204-4785 Nutrition Education Workshop Class covering nutritional needs during and after cancer treatment. Place: 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley Contact: (510) 204-7817 for dates, times and registration Markstein Cancer Education and Resource Center Educational resource center for cancer patients. Place: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th Street, Room 2810, Oakland Contact: (510) 869-8833 DCIS Breast Cancer Support Group Dates: Second and Fourth Thursday Time: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Place: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th Street, Room 2810, Oakland. Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register Cancer in Other Words An ongoing series of workshops for men and women to explore the therapeutic medium of writing. Please call for dates and registration (510) 869-8833. Presentations throughout the year by experts on the topic of breast cancer. Discussion follows presentation. Call either (510) 204-1769 or (510) 869-8833 for more information. Stress Reduction Call for dates/times Comprehensive Cancer Center 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-204-4645 Women’s Cancer Resource Center 5741 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 510-420-7900 888-421-7900 Women’s Cancer Support Group Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Neighborhood Church, Room D-2 20600 John Dr. Castro Valley 510-537-4690, ext. 561 Adults with Blood-Related Cancers and their Families and Friends The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1st Monday of the month 7:30 to 9:00PM Facilitators: Gail Splaver, Ph.D., LCSW (510) 527-3871 Nancee Hirano, RN, MS, AOCN (800) 232-9997+3, ext. 37720 PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 3100 Summit St. Oakland, CA 510-869-8833 2nd Tuesdays, monthly, 6:15-7:45p.m. Man to Man - Prostate Cancer Support Group Dates: Fourth Tuesday Time: 6:15 to 7:45 pm Place: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th Street, Room 2810, Oakland Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register Alameda County CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS BERKELEY Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way 4th floor, Room 4190 A free drop-in group for caregivers. Meets third Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. of each month. For Information, 510234-4100 or email: monicalcsw@alum. calberkeley.org CARE-ANON 7-8:30 p.m. on Mondays in Berkeley. This support group uses a 12-step approach to help caregivers improve their own self-care while caring for another. For location, call: 510-644-8292 CASTRO VALLEY Senior Care Directory 2011 Eden Medical Center 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 510-733-2102 Faith Lutheran Church 20080 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley, CA 510-889-8766 Offers information and support for individuals/families caring for cancer patients. DUBLIN Hope Hospice 633 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 925-829-3770 First and third Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Continued on page 28) Baywood Court Retirement Community 21966 Dolores St, Third Tuesday, 7-9 pm Info: Barbara; 510-733-2102 Helping you find your way home... 27 Veteran’s Benefits to Pay for Long Term Care Most veterans and surviving spouses who are in need of assisted living or inhome care, can qualify for the “Aid and Attendance” Benefit offered by the Veteran’s Administration. The benefit can pay up to $1,949 per month to a married veteran, and a single or widowed veteran can receive up to $1,644 per month. Unmarried surviving spouses can received up to $1,056 a month. All of these benefits are tax free. Under this program, money is awarded based on need and there are certain income and asset requirements. The veteran or spouse applying must show that while assistance may not be needed with everything, there is help needed with bathing, dressing/undressing, medications, transferring or other care on a daily basis. This is the type of care provided in assisted living, or by an in-home care companion. There are several classes of assets that are exempt, such as a primary home and vehicle. Also, the veteran must have served one day during a period of war and had at least 90 days of active duty. Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper Veteran’s Application for Pension or Compensation (Form 21-534 for surviving spouse) (Form 21-526 veteran). This application will require a copy of the the DD214 (discharge papers), a medical evaluation from the physician, current medical issues, net worth information, net income and out-ofpocket medical expenses. Approval takes about six months, but the VA is supposed to give priority to any application for benefits by a veteran over age 70. If the benefit is approved, the money awarded is retroactive to date of application. Website information is available at: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/ pension/vetpen.htm. Click # 7 “What are Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits?” There are several private services to help you qualify for the aid and Attendance Benefit. They are listed under Veterans Services on page 33. For more information, contact Alameda County Veteran’s Assistance 510-577-3547 I never lose sight of what’s important to my clients. Let me help you prepare for life’s little surprises - change in Attention Veterans and Spouses of Veterans I’ll find the right house for you and your situation. I am committed to guiding you every step of the way while providing exceptional customer care, quality service, and consistent follow through. For More Information Call (415) 234-8125 health... employment... Terri Tucker Realtor, CertiÞed Senior Advisor 925.698.2274 [email protected] DRE#01758485 family... 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HAYWARD Caregiver Support Group St. Rose Hospital 27200 Calaroga Ave. First Sat, 10 a.m.-noon Chaplain Sally Hussey, 510-264-4050 OAKLAND Caregiver Support Group North Oakland Senior Center Arts and Crafts Room 5714 Martin Luther King Way 4th Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. 510-601-1074 PLEASANTON Caregiver’s Support Group Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd. 925-931-5365 2nd Monday, 1-3 p.m. CROHN’S AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP FREMONT Washington Hospital, West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium, Room A Fourth Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pleasanton Support Group Chrohn’s and Colitis 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., #270 Meets 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. Carolyn Paredes, 925-462-6764 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP BERKELEY Berkeley Diabetes Support Group 3030 Telegraph Ave. 510-204-1081 First Monday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. CASTRO VALLEY GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Eden Medical Center 2nd Saturday, 1 p.m. Hayward/San Leandro Room 510-682-2899 Grandparents Support Group Taylor Memorial United Methodist Chruch 1188 12th St. Oakland, CA 94607 510-530-3696 Berkeley Parkinson’s Support Group Third Wed., 1-3 p.m. North Berkeley Senior Center 1901 Hearst St., Berkeley 510-231-1998 or 510-524-4847 DUBLIN Dublin Senior Center 1st Tues, 9-11 a.m. 925-556-4511 FREMONT Grandparents Warmline 510-568-7786 HEARING IMPAIRED SOCIAL GROUP Washington Hospital, West 2500 Mowry Ave. First Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. 510-745-6550 Hayward Senior Center 22325 North Third St. Hayward, CA 94546 510-881-6768 Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, fro 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP IHSS CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP Castro Valley Eden Hospital, Conference Room A 20103 Lake Chabot Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546 Email: [email protected] 925-462-6415 Fridays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tri-Valley, Pleasanton St. Clare’s Episopal Church, Classroom-1 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 Email: [email protected] 925-462-6415 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP BERKELEY Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-204-5403 Third Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. PLEASANTON The group is free and it’s easy to participate. February 4 - March 25 Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 noon Consumers call 1-877-797-7299 to sign up! This group is co-sponsored by the Public Authority for IHSS and Senior Center Without Walls. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-5365 Meets the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP FREMONT Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway 4th Friday, 12-2 p.m., Hot lunch provided. OAKLAND North Oakland Senior Center 5714 Martin Luther King Way For LBGT seniors. Third Friday, 12:302:30 p.m. Catered Lunch. Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way Berkeley 1st Tues., 1-2:15 p.m. 510-204-4407 Women In Transition For women 55+ Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Deva DeFuolo, MFT, 510-420-2475 Meeting location will be given at time of registration OLDER ADULT MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Berkeley South Berkeley Senior Center Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Judith Izzo: 510-981-7700 OLDER PEOPLE UNITED Valley Care Health Library 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd, Suite 270 925-734-3315 First Thurs, 6:30-7:45 p.m. For those 75+ to discuss problems of getting older, looking for solutions and helpful info. Gray Panther’s office, 1403 Addison St., Berkeley, 510-548-9696 GAMBLING SENIORS SUPPORT GROUP OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call for location: 510-420-2460 Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 Meets 4th Monday, 7 p.m. Herrick Hospital 4th Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. 510-204-6466 BERKELEY Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Center, Maffly Auditorium 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-204-4503 Meets first Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. CASTRO VALLEY Eden Medical Center 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. 510-889-5064 FREMONT Washington Hospital, West 2500 Mowry Ave. Occupational Therapy, 4th floor 3rd Tuesday, 4:30-6:00 p.m. For stroke victims and caregivers 724-229-2449 Alameda County PLEASANTON Valley Care Medical Center, Medical Plaza East 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 925-447-7000, ext. 5247 VISION SUPPORT GROUP Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 Meets last Tuesday of month, 2 p.m. Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-5369 Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. Senior Care Directory 2011 WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUP First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley 2407 Dana St. Berkeley, CA 510-581-6203 ext. 202 TELEPHONE REASSURANCE Free check-in phone calls by volunteers for people living alone. Alta Bates Tele-Care Program 510-204-4487 between 8:30 and 11 a.m., leave message UNION CITY Davis Street Family Resource Center 3081 Teagarden St. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-4620 Ext. 180 Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd. 510-675-5495 Third Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Lavender Seniors of the East Bay 1395 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-667-9655 TRANSPORTATION Alameda Road to Recovery is a program offered by the American Cancer Society to provide free transportation to individuals with cancer-related medical appointments. Volunteer drivers bring ambulatory individuals with cancer who are unable to drive themselves, to and from medical treatment facilities, providing a friendly, supportive, and reliable presence. American Cancer Society (510) 742-8346. Premium Taxi Service provides a 50% discount for taxi rides with the City of Alameda’s transportation provider. The service is not limited to medical trips. Eligible riders must purchase the required discount coupons in advance. However, to make the program fair to all users, you may purchase a maximum number of 5 coupons per quarter (every 3 months). 29 Eligibility Requirements: Must be East Bay Paratransit-certified, 75 years of age or older, or 70 years of age or older without a driver’s license. Cost: Each travel coupon has a $5 value and costs $2.50. If the cost of a trip cannot be covered exactly with one or more $5 coupons, you may either give the driver an additional coupon or cash to pay the additional cost. However, if you use a coupon, drivers cannot provide you with change. You must present travel coupons with a completed Travel Information Form to the taxi driver upon arrival at your requested destination. Please contact Mastick Senior Center at (510) 747-7506 for more information, or visit their web site at www.alamedaparatransit.com. Premium Taxi Service provides a 50% discount for taxi rides with the City of Alameda’s transportation provider. The service is not limited to medical trips. (Continued on page 32) 3030 Senior Care Directory 2011 IN ALAMEDA Alameda County ARE WHAT HOME CARE AGENCIES CHARGING FOR SERVICES While most would prefer a family member or someone they know take care of them, this may not always be the best thing. While promises are made, commitments can be difficult to keep. If caregiving is absolutely necessary, many find that hiring outside assistance with a regular schedule is the most reliable solution. That way, family members can remain as family, and others can be counted on to do the work. There are many choices in hiring help at home. Many will hire privately, that is, pay out-of-pocket for help on an “as-needed” basis. There are many different ways to find caregivers. Some senior centers maintain lists, there are other sources from discharge planners, physicians offices and hospice agencies. Remember, too, that if you hire privately, you work out the hours, rate of pay, etc….and, you’re also an employer and must abide by IRS rulings for tax purposes. Here’s a brief rundown on the types of agencies in Alameda County. HOME HEALTH AGENCIES These agencies provides services that are 100% covered by Medicare and Medi-Cal. The service must be ordered by a physician. However, clients still have a personal choice of any agency. There are certain requirements for care, for one, you must be homebound and in need of skilled care. This would translate to a nurse or physical, occupational or speech therapy. This is also a time and visit limited service. Some aide service can be available, if there’s a skilled need. This is a service NOT covered by long term care insurance. Born To Age does not list the prices these agencies charge because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. Client is not billed for services. Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94621 510-632-4390 800-900-0811 Pathways Home Health care provides intermittent, short-term skilled medical intervention focused on self care, rehabilitation and palliative relief of symptoms. Teaching patient and caregiver what they need to know for optimal health and management of care at home. Pathways Hospice provides specialized, compassionate care and support at the end of life, thoughtfully orchestrated by a team that works closely with the patient, family and doctor. Includes individual and group grief support for the family. Accentcare 1470 Enea Circle, Suite 1735 Concord, CA 94520 1-800-834-3059 www.accentcare.com Professional HealthCare at Home 925 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 101 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-891-7000 AccentCare is a non-medical home care company that provides professional, care to individuals while maintaining their independence and quality of life in their home and community settings. National leader in homecare and home health with 11 years of experience in the Sonoma and Marin counties. Caregivers assist with activities of daily living, medication reminders, light housekeeping and outdoor activities. Also assist the senior in getting into the community and transporting to medical appointments, grocery shopping and social functions. Caregiver rates range from $21 to $26 an hour depending on the level of care needed. Live-in care ranges from $250 to $280 per day. A FREE in-home assessment is offered prior to beginning care and there is no contract or long term commitment. Caregivers go through a rigorous hiring process including a thorough interview, reference check and 7 year criminal background check. All caregivers receive a complete training and have a live 24/7 on-call team for any urgent needs. Professional HealthCare at Home is a full service home health care agency, offering both medical and non-medical home care to Bay Area families for over 20 years. Services range from skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy to private duty personal care and household assistance. The company is CHAP accredited and Medicare-certified, and all employees are highly trained, screened, bonded, and insured for your peace of mind. Clinicians are licensed, Certified Nursing Assistants are required to pursue continued education units, and on-site supervision is provided. Professional case managers coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers. Services include nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, extended care, wound care, home health aides, medical social workers, and medication management. Sutter VNA & Hospice 1651 Alvarado St. San Leandro 510-618-5200 PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE AGENCIES These agencies can provide both skilled and non-skilled medical care. The services might be covered by long term care, or other insurances, and private pay. The agency is the employer. Caregivers are hired, screened and paid for by the agency. If the caregiver is ill or unable to work, a substitute caregiver is available. The agency pays payroll taxes, worker’s compensation and maintains liability coverage. The agency also determines what the caregiver can and can’t do. There is over a minimum number of hours for service. Care provided by these agencies can include: skilled care, personal care, transportation/errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Shifts can be hourly, live-in or sleepover. Bright Star Oakland/Walnut Creek/San Ramon 3746 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 204 Lafayette, CA 94549 925.284.8888 BrightStar Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermore 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 215 Dublin, CA 925.833.9770 BrightStar’s LifeCare services focus on improving the health and well being of those entrusted to our care. These services included both medical and non-medical care such as companionship, bathing and hygiene assistance, transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation and skilled nursing. All of the services provided are managed and overseen by a registered nurse who conducts a comprehensive initial assessment for all patients and monthly supervisory visits. Caregiver rates start at $23 and vary depending upon the level of care required. Livein care prices begin at $265 per day. Skilled nursing services start at $85 per visit. depending on time and complexity of the need. All BrightStar employees undergo a criminal background check and drug screen as well as being bonded and insured. LifeCare services are available. Eldercare Services 1808 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 925.937.2018 www.EldercareAnswers.com Since 1989, at Eldercare Services, the goal has always been to provide quality of life, advocacy, care and education for all seniors and their families. Founder and Executive Director, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, is the President of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Geriatric Care Management is why most families choose services, even if the principle need is home care. Care managers have degrees in nursing, social work, counseling or a related field. Agency has the ability to coordinate every aspect of our client’s life, from medical to financial, based on needs. Hourly caregiving at $25-32 per hour, 24-hour live-in for $264-340 and 12-hour shifts for $249-280. Home care services include companionship, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping and more. All caregivers are screened, background checked, bonded, insured and supervised by Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Stand-alone care management is available for those who need coaching, consultation, counseling and/or oversight and advocacy for a loved one. Special rates for couples and complimentary classes and workshops for the community. Call for a no cost, no obligation in-depth phone consultation. Home Instead Senior Care 70 Washington St., #305 Oakland, CA 94607 510-663-3652 Pleasanton: 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 135 Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-225-0220 Fremont 39111 Paseo Padre Parkway Suite 203 Fremont, CA 94538 510-505-0222 Home Instead Senior Care is a nonmedical home care agency providing companionship, personal care and Alameda County ARE Senior Care Directory 2011 IN ALAMEDA WHAT HOME CARE AGENCIES CHARGING FOR SERVICES homemaker services for seniors. All caregivers are screened, bonded and insured, receiving initial and on-going training. A Client Care Coordinator performs regular quality control visits to ensure services meet expectations. The cost of services ranges from $22.50 to $26.50 for hourly care, and $225.00 to $260.00 for 24 hour care. Free, no obligation initial client service assessment and home safety check. LivHOME 1981 N. Broadway, Suite 235 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 866.371.1488 925.296.0406 This is the nation’s largest professionally led at-home senior care company. LivHome’s staff are credentialed experts in eldercare with specialities in social work, nursing and mental health. They oversee care, communicating with caregivers and family and, when necessary, medical and financial professionals. Services include a free initial assessment, hourly caregiving with rates between $25-28 an hour (four hour minimum). Live-in care is $260-289 a day. Sleepover $180 per night. Care management services also available, fee based on need. Website:www.LivHome.com Pathways Private Duty 585 North Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 1.888.600.2273 East Bay 510.893.2273 South County 408.730.1500 San Francisco 415.222.6155 Peninsula 650.949.9650 Fax 408.730.1515 Pathways Private Duty is a communitybased, not-for-profit private dutyhome care agency. For over 33 years, we have provided client-focused care with the goal of keeping patients safe and comfortable despite limitations or illness. Pathways nurses provide assessments at admission and on a regular basis. We serve Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. Client care coordinators are available by telephone 24 hours a day. A customized care plan is created with family and individual. Caregivers are experienced and must meet high standards of care, in addition to a complete and rigorous background screening process. Caregivers are bonded and insured. All workers’ compensation and payroll taxes are covered. Caregivers are competency tested in English. They also receive ongoing special training to assist those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, chronic illnesses and providing respite care for hospice families. Care giving rates start at $23.85 with a 4-hour minimum. Free, no obligation, initial in-home assessment and home safety checks available by a client services representative. Professional HealthCare at Home 925 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 101 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-891-7000 1836 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 925-934-4800 Non-medical home aides and personal care assistants provide help with activities of daily living such as dressing, walking, bathing, transportation and companionship. Care is available on both an hourly and 24 hour live-in basis. Care providers are on call 24 hours a day, with non-medical care rates starting at $23/hour (4-hour minimum) and $230 per day for live-in care. Rescare Home Care Services 3730 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Ste 320 Lafayette, CA 94599 925.283.5076 ResCare’s mission is to encourage older adults to live full and active lives. Everyday ResCare provides a broad range of non-medical, supportive services ranging from meal preparation and light housekeeping to taking a client to doctor appointments and assisting with medication reminders, bathing and dressing. Our care companions accompany their clients to movies and the library, and help them with physical therapy exercises. The Geriatric Care Managers and other members of ResCare’s staff also work with the care companions to expand the levels of compassion they bring to their clients. Rates $25-28.50 for caregivers,. $250 per 12-hour shift. Sleepover $275. 3131 Right At Home In Home Care and Assistance 3137 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite 201 Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-690-9612 by long term care insurance. No hourly minimums and transportation (using the caregiver’s car) is 65 cents per mile. There is no additional cost if we use the client’s car. References from AmeriCare clients are available. Right at Home is a national organization that promotes independence, security and joy through the provision of in-home care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults. RAH caregivers are screened, trained, bonded and insured caregivers who provide services from a few hours per week to around the clock base on individual needs. Our hourly rates range from $21-$25 and live-in rates from $220-$275 depending on client’s care needs. Free no obligation assessments conducted. RAH differentiates itself by providing personal touches that makes our clients definitely feel “Right at Home”. Tender Heart Home Care Agency 1320 El Capitan Dr., Suite 330 Danville, CA 94526 925-838-4444 www.atenderheart.com HOME CARE REFERRAL AGENCIES These agencies provide nonmedical caregivers/companions to help with personal care, transportation, meals, baths, light housekeeping, etc. They provide many of the same services as private duty home care agencies, however, the caregiver’s are not employees of the agency. The agency finds and screens the caregiver. The client has the option of interviewing or letting the agency match the appropriate caregiver. The agency assists in negotiating the rate between the client and caregiver, including agency fee. Caregiver earnings are reported to the IRS. Substitute caregivers are available. AmeriCare 510.885.1319 www.americareinfo.com AmeriCare is a non-medical home care referral agency that provides care to families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Locally owned, operated and part of a national franchise. All caregivers are compassionate, professional, reliable, and dedicated. Caregivers are carefully chosen for trustworthiness and integrity. Caregivers must have at least two years experience. Criminal, Social Security and background checks on all caregivers. References are checked and validated. Rates start at $19 per hour and 24-hour shifts start at $240. All services are private pay or can be covered ender Heart is a locally owned, family run, non-medical home care referral agency covering Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Usual rates are $18-24 per hour, with rates under $20 for over 4 hours, and live-ins range from $200-240 per day. There are no minimum number of hours. Tender Heart provides help and assistance with all activities of daily living and works with various Long Term Insurance groups. All caregivers carry individual liability and malpractice insurance and a criminal bond. (Change the location of the following to be inserted here.) Tender Heart screens all caregivers, verifies social security, does a complete background and criminal check and all caregivers must come with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in caregiving. Work related references are checked and verified. The most important credential is that our caregivers have a loving and giving heart. An initial in-home screening is done at no charge in the clients home to match the right caregiver to the client’s needs. Staff are on call 24/7. Caregivers can provide transportation with their own vehicle at $.75/mile. There is no extra charge for using the client’s vehicle. Caregivers will also provide reminders for medication schedules as well as providing companionship and security in order to help the client maintain their independence. Tender Heart is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and a Member in good standing of National Home Care and Hospice Organization. Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 32 TRANSPORTATION cont Mastick Senior Center The Transportation Office is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and offers the following services. AC Transit Senior Monthly Passes ($20.00), 10-Ride Pass ($10) BART Discount Cards ~ 65 years or older and disabled ~ ($9.00) East Bay Paratransit Ticket Books ~ City of Alameda Taxi Program ($5 value at $2.50 each) For more information, please call (510) 747-7506. MEDICAL RETURN TRIP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MRTIP is designed to provide a more flexible method for returning home after/from medical appointments. The City of Alameda has contracted with Friendly Transportation to provide transportation services after/from medical appointments. Complimentary vouchers are provided to certified Alameda East Bay Paratransit participants. This program is made available through City of Alameda Measure B funding. For more information, contact the Mastick Office at 510-747-7506. Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Ave. Albany, CA 94706 510-524-9122 Senior Center Van, Wednesday and Thursday pickups at your home, between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m., for rides to Safeway and Albertsons. Call one day before to book shopping trip. Round trip costs $2. Albany Taxi Program, for same day service at 80% discount, see Albany Senior Center. AmeriCare Alliance Serving Alameda Companionship, personal care, home care, transportation and live in services. 510-885-1319 (See ad on page 32) Center for Elders Independence 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 Oakland, CA 94605 510-433-1150 1955 San Pablo Oakland, CA 94612 510-433-1150 1487 Alcatraz Berkeley, CA 94702 510-433-1150 (See ad on back cover) Lavender Seniors of the East Bay 1396 Bancroft Ave. San Leandro, CA 94577 Will provide transportation to medical appointments. 510-667-9655 BRENTWOOD Rides for Seniors Program Laurie Beck: 925-284-6161 For seniors who can’t afford a taxi, can’t drive or live out of the loop of Dial-ARide. Volunteers do the driving. Tender Heart Home Care 383 Diablo Rd. Suite 210 Danville, CA 94526 925-838-4444 (See ad on page 13) DUBLIN American Cancer Society 7000 Village Pky, Suite E Dublin, CA 94568 925-833-2784 Provides transportation to medical appointments for cancer patients. Dial-A-Ride Door to door service: 925-455-7510 Help is Just a Phone Call Away! We Care, and it Shows. Ask to See our List of References. We Provide: Companionship and Comfort We Care, and it Personal Shows. Ask to See our List of References... Non-Medical Care WeLight Provide: Housekeeping & Laundry Services $ Maternity, Child & Elderly Care $ and much more... $ ! !#" $ ## ! .Help is Just a Phone Call Away! . . . No Hourly Minimum, Consistency in Caregivers You Select Your Caregiver Please call for a FREE consultation AdId: R 2910202 - 01 CustId: 8231409262 Dir/Iss: FHACA YP1 04/2010 UDAC: TQH - PCW ATTUID: dg5162 Date: 01/07/2010 02:50:PM BERKELEY Berkeley Paratransit Service 2180 Milvia St., 2nd floor Berkeley, CA 94709 510-981-7269 Taxi Scrip, age 70+ M-Thurs., 9-11 a.m. These three senior centers provide van rides to the centers, as well as take you grocery shopping and to medical appointments. North Berkeley Senior Center 1901 Hearst Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 981-5190 Bus Routes: 15, 51 South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis St. Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 981-5170 West Berkeley Senior Center 1900 Sixth St. Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 981-5180 Mastick Senior Center 1155 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 510-747-7500 The transportation office is open on Tues. and Thurs. from 9 a.m. to noon. Offers: AC transit monthly passes, BART discount cards and East Bay Paratransit Ticket books. For more info: 510-747-7512 Medical Return Program This is a transportation service for getting home from medical Appointments. In Alameda: 510-747-7512 EMERYVILLE Medical Return Program Guarantees a trip home from the hospital or doctor’s office wtih a “medical return voucher.” For Emeryville residents: 510-576-3730. Free Taxi Service in Emeryville Taxi vouchers at the Emeryville Senior Center. Each voucher is worth $5. Most trips don’t require more than one voucher. Once a week shopping trips, register at least a day in advance: 510-596-3730. More than caretaking. Caregiving. 510-885-1319 510-885-1319 www.americarealliance.com www.americareinfo.com YPH: 102723 Home Health Servs YPSH: Rep: 130883 - mr7171 REIDY MARISA Alameda County FREMONT, NEWARK, UNION CITY VIP RIDES Travel escorts and free rides Life Eldercare, Inc. 3300 Capitol Ave. Fremont, CA 510-574-2096 VIP rides, volunteers accompany seniors when using local paratransit. Volunteers may drive ambulatory seniors who require door-to-door assistance when going to medical appointments. Newark Seniors, age 65+, can call 510791-7879 for shared ride door-to-door transportation between Newark, Union City and most of Fremont. The cost of one-way in Newark is $1. Rides to Fremont or Union City cost $2 for each one-way trip. Please make reservation at least 24-hours in advance. Fremont Paratransit Program 3300 Capitol Ave. Fremont, Ca 94537 510-574-2053 Fremont Para Transit Group Trips 510-574-2053 This service is available to housing complexes and community organizations serving seniors, or persons with disabilities. In addition, seniors who are frail or isolated due to language barriers may participate in outings facilitated by the City’s paratransit outreach workers. Newark Paratransit Program 35300 Cedar Blvd. Newark, CA 94560 510-791-7879 Union City Paratransit 34009 Alvarado Niles Road Union City, CA 94587 510-675-5373 Shared rides, curb to curb services. Sunday service. HAYWARD Free Hayward Roundabout Shuttle Service Stops at Target, Southland Mall, Hayward Senior Center. Must enroll with Hayward paratransit: 510-583-4230 LIVERMORE Wheels Public Transportation 1362 Rutan Ct.. Suite 100 Livermore, CA 94551 925-455-7510 Dial A Ride Door-to-Door Service 925-455-7510 Senior Care Directory 2011 OAKLAND UNION CITY PARATRANSIT Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) 1333 Broadway, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612 510-839-3347 Shared Rides, Curb-to-Curb Service, Sunday Service. 510-675-5373, 510-476-1500 East Bay Paratransit 1720 Broadway, 3rd floor Oakland, CA 94612 510-287-5000 Takes riders north to Richmond/Pinole, Fremont to the south, Castro Valley to the east and west to San Francisco. Paid Genie Services 2149 Otis Dr. #333 Alameda, CA 94501 925-858-5696 [email protected] Unusuallyimportant.webs.com Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 333 Hegenerger Road, Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94085 510-632-4390 800-900-0811 (See ad on page 29) Senior Shuttle 510.615.4673 PLEASANTON WHEELS-Dial a Ride Door-to-door service with shared rides available for residents of Pleasanton and Sunol.who are 60+. Limited medical service rides to San Ramon Medical Center, Livermore V.A., Valley Memorial, Kaiser and the Concannon Medical Bldgs. M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., 9-4 p.m. 925-455-7510 SAN LEANDRO Davis Street Family Resource Center 3081 Teagarden Street. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-4620 Ext. 180 Volunteer rides to doctor appointments and church. San Leandro Flex Shuttle: Allows San Leandro riders who are East Bay Paratransit. Certified riders or 60 years old and over to access the shuttle from any of the planned stops, free of charge. Curb-ToCurb: Medical Trips Shuttle: Allows San Leandro riders who are East Bay Transit Certified or 75 + to call and make a reservation for a shuttle pickup and drop off at specific times and locations for medical appointments only,. Service operates M-F, from 8-5 p.m. fee of $4 per 10 miles. Cash only. For more information: 510-577-3462. UNUSUALLY IMPORTANT TASKS (Misc.) VETERANS ASSISTANCE Oakland (main office) Eastmont Town Center 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94605 M-F: 510-577-3547 FAX: 510-577-1947 Hayward 24100 Amador Street MWF: 510-265-8271 Fremont 39055 Liberty Street, Suite F620 Tues/Thurs: 510-795-2686 The Veterans Service Office provides veterans and their dependents and/ or survivors with information regarding veterans benefits, and assistance with filing benefit claims, waivers and appeals, in order for them to obtain and maintain all available benefits and entitlements for which they are eligible. The major categories of benefits and services consist of Disability Benefits, Dependents and Survivor Benefits, Education Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Burial Benefits, Health Care, access assistance, Veterans Homes, Home Loans, and Life Insurance. The VSO maintains contact with networks with the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Calif. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, other County Veterans Service Offices throughout the State, local veterans’ groups and service organizations, and other community resources available to veterans, dependents, and survivors. Contact Us Via E-Mail: [email protected]‘ VETERAN NURSING HOMES All provide hospice, respite and rehab— NOT long term care. Martinez VA Center for Rehab and Extended Care: 925-370-4704 San Francisco VA: 415-221-4810 x4246 Palo Alto/Menlo Park/Livermore VA: 650-493-5000 x22330 33 VETERAN’S SERVICES Home Based Primary Care This service provides primary home health care, including a doctor, nurse, social worker, dietician and therapist. The teams makes home visits to assist the patient and family care for the veteran’s needs and cope with present illness. The team DOES NOT PROVIDE: home health aide, homemakers, housekeeping or daily nursing care. The program is available to patients living within a 30 mile radius of the Martinez Outpatient Clinic. 925-372-2131 Veteran’s Assistance Benefits “Aid and Assistance Benefit” this benefit helps pay for “Out of Pocket Living Expenses,” and both home care and assisted care living qualify for this benefit. Both veteran’s and spouses may qualify for this benefit. The benefit is paid directly by the V.A. to the veteran. For more information, contact Alameda County Veteran’s Assistance. 510-577-3547 Also, contact: Horizon Law & Estate Planning, Inc. Specializing in: Estate planning, asset protection, elderlaw 4000 Executive Pkwy, Ste. 160 San Ramon, CA 94583 925-244-1185 www.horizonlaw.com (See ad on page 35) Design Benefits/Medi-Cal Consultants 595 E. Railroad Ave. Cotati, CA 94931 800-728-6646 (See ad on page 23) Hoosier Senior Solutions Jake Birnberg Oakland, CA 510-962-9575 (See ad on page 27) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Experience Corps Volunteers needed, age 55+ to build meaningful relationships with youth. Especially in north and east Oakland. 510-495-4966 HOME DELIVERED MEALS: Volunteers needed to deliver meals, teach classes and assist with Mercy Brown Bag Program: (510) 981-5170 (Continued on page 34) 34 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED cont North Berkeley Senior Center 1901 Hearst Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 981-5190 Bus Routes: 15, 51 Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 333 Hegenerger Road, Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94085 510-632-4390 800-900-0811 (See ad on page 29) Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011 South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis St. Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 981-5170 West Berkeley Senior Center 1900 Sixth St. Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 981-5180 Retired Senior Volunteer Program 510-464-3179 Senior Companions & Foster Grandparents: Are over 55 years of age; can volunteer an average of 15 – 20 hours per week; Have a limited income; and love children/youth and seniors! City of Oakland 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #4340 Oakland, CA 94612 PH: 510-238-3080 FAX: 510-238-7207 www.seniorcorps.org St. Mary’s Center 925 Brockhurst Street Oakland, CA 94608 510-923-9600 Volunteers needed to assist homeless and isolated seniors secure food, housing and healthcare. LIFE Eldercare 3300 Capitol Ave. Fremont, CA 94538 510-574-2094 Donate 1-3 hours of time once a week for the meals on wheels, friendly visitors or VIP riders. Call for specifics. Fremont Peer Counseling Program Contact: Lis Cox: 510-574-2064 Senior Directory 2011 Neighbor toCare Neighbor Alameda County FREE Senior Housing Advice “When a Nursing Home isn’t the answer” Full Service Care In your Private Home, Assisted or Independent Living Community, or Skilled Nursing Facility. 24/7 & Holidays. Light Housekeeping, Medication Reminders, Meal Planning Accompany to Appointments, Bathing, Pick Up Prescriptions 510-352-6900 Homecare you can Afford & Trust 24 Hours/7 Days Screened/Insured/Bonded 510.690.9612 Alta Vista 24 Hours/7Days “When a Nursing Home isn’t the answer” Homecare you can Afford & Trust Cremation and Funeral Service Screened/Insured/Bonded 510.690.9612 Caring for the Living with Compassion by Caring for the Deceased with Respect and Dignity On-Site Crematory Cremation from $775 Scattering Services Burial Services from $1200 . Elder Law & Estate Planning Home Care | Education | Advocacy Professional Geriatric Care Management Offering Home & Hospital Visits 4000 Executive Pkwy, Ste. 160 San Ramon, CA 94583 JOSHUA CARES IN-HOME CARE Trusted Care to Keep You Safe at Home JOSHUA CARES MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Your Personal Choice in Transportation JOSHUA CARES MEDICAL SUPPLIES Cell: 925-719-9351 E-Mail: [email protected] www.joshuacares.com Licenses FD1924, COA611, CRV264 Mom would want the best for you. Give her the best. Asset Preservation, Long Term Care Planning, VA & Medi-Cal Planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Conservatorships & Probates, Health Care Advocacy Phone: (925) 244-1185 Toll-Free (877) 244-1185 www.HorizonLawCA.com . 925-228-1500 www.synergyhomecare.com/sanleandro (925) 272-0470 3535 Since 1989 Call today for a complimentary in-depth phone consultation (925) 937-2018 | [email protected] | www.EldercareAnswers.com Who Do I Turn to WHEN MY AGING PARENTS NEED HELP? Call and talk with our experts: Q For guidance on what steps to take. Q For local counseling and referrals. Q For long-distance caregiver support. SUSE MOYAL CENTER FOR OLDER ADULT SERVICES Jewish Family & Children’s Services of the East Bay serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties -)&6BDGLQGG (510) 558-7800 www.jfcs-eastbay.org Aging In Harmony $0 Katharina W. Dress, M.A. Mediator/Conflict Coach/Trainer Phone/Fax: 510.845.1908 Cell Phone: 510.356.7830 [email protected] www.aginginharmony.com 1407 Ward St. Berkeley, CA 94702 Congress of California Seniors Region 3 Karen A Anderson, Chair 510.531.0257 www.seniors.org The Congress of California Seniors is a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families through taking action on public policy issues. We meet with legislators and speak out for seniors by participating with coalitions to make an impact in healthcare, housing and social justice issues. Simple. Dignified. Affordable. ACACIA ,,CREMATION AND BURIAL SOCIETY,, FD#2046 Simple. Dignified. Affordable. 24/7 Toll Free 877-916-4779 24/7 TOLL FREE 877-916-4779 AcaciaSociety.com SF Bay Area/Coast . Sacramento Valley AcaciaSociety.com | FD-2046 SF Bay Area / Coast ▪ Sacramento Valley Born .. .. Age to )()( )()( ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT AN OLDER PERSON? 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