Adult Day Centers
Adult Day Care Programs - Alameda County
Providing, on a daily basis, a range of social services, nutrition programs, and care facilities for people with physical, mental or social impairments.
http://www.adsnac.org/
Adult Day Care Programs - Contra Costa County
Providing, on a daily basis, a range of social services, nutrition programs, and care facilities for people with physical, mental or social impairments.
http://www.adultdaycc.org/
Adult Day Care Programs - San Mateo County
Providing, on a daily basis, a range of social services, nutrition programs, and care facilities for people with physical, mental or social impairments.
http://www.smhealth.org/smc/department/home/0,2151,95903231_96454468,00.html
Adult Day Care Programs - Santa Clara County
Providing, on a daily basis, a range of social services, nutrition programs, and care facilities for people with physical, mental or social impairments.
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Affordable Housing
Housing and Urban Development
Searchable database of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized housing.
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/index.cfm
Housing Authority of Santa Clara
Resource for low rent housing in Santa Clara County
http://www.hacsc.org/Rent%20an%20Apartment2.htm
Mid Peninsula Housing Coalition
Low rent housing options for the mid-penisula area
http://www.midpen-housing.org/
Palo Alto Housing Corporation
Low rent housing resources in Palo Alto
http://www.paloaltohousingcorp.org
Alzheimer's or Dementia
Alzheimer's Association
Provides reliable information, care consultation and supportive services for families.
http://www.alz.org
Financial
General Information
AARP
Site provides useful information and resources on topics such as: health and wellness; economic security and work; long-term care and independent living; and personal enrichment.
http://www.aarp.org
Housing and Urban Development
This site provides a wealth of information on subsidized and affordable housing for seniors.
http://www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm
In-Home Care
National Private Duty Home Care Association
An association of providers of private duty home care, NPDA members provide both home health care and non-medical home care services such as companion care, elder care, and in-home assisted living services.
http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org/index.php
Insurance
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
Free individual counseling about Medicare and other health care issues.Call 1-800-434-0222.
http://www.cahealthadvocates.org/HICAP/
Legal
Elder Law
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Search for a lawyer specializing in Elder Law, Elder Abuse, and Conservatorships.
http://canhr.org/LRS/index.html
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Provides a resource for information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly.
http://www.naela.org
Free Legal
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo
Provides civil & legal services to low-income families, seniors, persons with disabilities, and domestic violence survivors in San Mateo County.
http://www.legalaidsmc.org/
Senior Adults Legal Assistance
Provides free legal services and community education to Santa Clara County residents who are age 60 or older.
http://www.sala.org/
Senior Legal Hotline
Provides free legal advice and brief services by phone or email to California residents 60 and over. 1-800-222-1753
http://www.seniorlegalhotline.org/
Medical
National Institute on Aging
Publications of the NIA on various topics of interest to Seniors and their Families. Most publications are free
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/
Stanford University Health Library
A health information library that provides thorough medical information.
http://www.med.stanford.edu/healthlibrary
Moving
Senior Move Manager
Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist
Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists (CRTS) provide the organization, sorting, moving, re-settling services, Right-Size DesignTM and support.
http://www.moveseniors.com/html/main.isx?sub=339
National Association of Senior Move Managers
A professional association of organizations dedicated to assisting older adults and families with the physical and emotional demands of downsizing, relocating, or modifying their homes.
http://www.nasmm.org/
Nursing Home Locator
Nursing Home Guide
Searchable list of California skilled nursing homes
http://www.nursinghomeguide.org
Real Estate Specialist
Senior Real Estate Specialist
Search by city for a realtor who specializes in helping seniors sell a home. Check the SRES category to search.
http://www.realtor.com/findreal/WhichPages.asp?source=a15696
Senior Care Manager
Geriatric Care Managers-National Association
Find a geriatric care manager who can supervise all aspects of your senior's care.
http://caremanager.findlocation.com/?
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