Los Angeles. Caregiver Resource Center. Resource Guide Caring for people who care

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1 Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center Resource Guide Caring for people who care

2 Your Trusted Source WISE & Healthy Aging, a social services organization, enhances the independence, dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and innovative services. This nonprofit is the result of a November 2007 merger of WISE Senior Services and Center for Healthy Aging. Each organization served the community for more than three decades prior to the merger, earning national reputations for innovative and effective programs and services. Our programs and services include: Adult Day Services Center In-Home Care Management Mental Health Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Elder Abuse Prevention Program Health Clinic Services Educational and Outreach Programs Caregiver Support Services Volunteer (RSVP) Opportunities th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA (310) w w w. w i s e a n d h e a l t h y a g i n g. o r g

3 Welcome to the Resource Guide T he Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center proudly presents its third Resource Guide* for family caregivers residing in Los Angeles County. We hope you find this Resource Guide useful and refer to it often. The mission of the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center is to help families and communities master the challenges of caring for persons with brain impairing conditions, such Alzheimer s disease and other dementias, stroke, Parkinson s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Huntington s disease, brain tumor and traumatic brain injury. We have been working with caregivers and professionals in the community for over 22 years. Many things have changed in that time. While we have more services in Los Angeles County to meet the needs of caregivers, knowing where to look for them is still a challenge. Our Resource Guide is designed to give caregivers, their families, and interested others with a valuable resource that will provide information and support. It is a reference tool that you can visit again and again as your needs change. It includes information for those who are new at caregiving as well as cargivers who are facing end-of-life issues. In addition to our Resource Guide, the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center offers a wealth of support and services that are listed in this guide. So please keep this guide and be sure to call us for another one to share with family and friends. You are not alone. The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center is here to guide you. *Listings in this guide in no way represent endorsement of the agencies by LACRC, Department of Mental Health or the University of Southern California. Listing information for services may have changed since the time of printing. We are not responsible for these changes, but we would appreciate any updated information for our next reprinting. Call or us at lacrc@usc.edu. 3

4 A 5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers* By Donna Benton, Ph.D re you helping a family member or friend who has physical and/or mental limitations? Maybe you help prepare meals, do grocery- shopping, manage medications or help someone get to doctor s visits. If you do any of these activities, then you are a caregiver. Informal caregivers (unpaid family or friends of seriously ill loved ones) provide more care in the home than the federal government provides in all settings combined. If you feel alone, then you may be surprised to learn that 44.4 million Americans aged 18 or older are providing unpaid care to an adult (National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP 2004). For caregivers, providing help is just what family/friends do for each other. However, it is normal to occasionally feel stretched thin by the demands of giving care, balancing work and social obligations, and taking care of yourself. Here are 5 tips to help you re-energize: 1.) Get Support Support and coping comes in many forms: prayer, talking to family, friends or professionals. Try a support group. 2.) Set limits Answer yes to the question, Is there anything you need? Yes, I need a meal, I need someone to stay here so I can go out, I need some time by myself. Say no to requests that are draining rather than nurturing. You can still make choices about your life. 3.) Mind your health Worried about who will care for your loved one if you can t? Worrying doesn t help. Taking better care of your health does help. Check up on those little concerns about your health. Exercise. It gives you a break, combats depression and helps you maintain health. 4.) Look for Humor Start a humor file and keep it around. Save cartoons, funny sayings and books. If you find yourself laughing at something, try to find a way to preserve that moment. Find people to laugh with or situations to laugh at daily. It refreshes the soul and renews your spirit. 5.) Take breaks Also known as respite. Take mini-vacations in your bath-tub, in your garden, on your sofa, in your mind (meditation), or in your neighborhood (go fun shopping, movie or walk). Take a long-vacation for a few days. Without breaks, you begin to question yourself, feel inadequate and experience burn out. With breaks, you can feel renewed, refreshed, and relaxed. *Adapted from A Guide to Taking Care of Yourself Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Aging, 4

5 Table of Contents About the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center... 6 Health Conditions Adult Day Services Assisted Living Facilities Care Management Diagnostic Centers & Geriatricians Elder Abuse Hospice Care Housing Resources In-Home Care Insurance... Legal & Financial Planning Safety Support Groups Transportation Other Resources

6 T About the LACRC he Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, a program of the Andrus Gerontology Center at the Davis School of Gerontology of the University of Southern California, is a non-profit organization funded in part by the California Department of Mental Health. Additional funding comes from donations and other grants. Contributions are tax deductible. The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center helps families and communities master the challenges of caring for individuals with brain impairing conditions, such as Alzheimer s disease, stroke, Parkinson s disease, and traumatic brain injury. The Center is a part of a statewide system of resource centers serving family caregivers. Information regarding the Center s services or how to reach other programs can be obtained by calling our office. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may reach us at your local office or by calling (800) Are You Caring for a Family Member or Friend? The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center assists those who care for adults who may have the following conditions: Alzheimer s Disease Stroke and vascular dementia Parkinson s Disease Frontal Temporal Dementia Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Huntington s Disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Lewy Body Dementias Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) HIV Dementia Mild Cognitive Impairment Brain tumors, epilepsy, substance toxicity and other disorders 6 About LACRC

7 About the LACRC Antelope, Santa Clarita & North San Fernando Valleys 858 W. Jackman St., Ste. #203 Lancaster, CA Tel: (661) Fax: (661) Central L.A. & San Fernando Valley Andrus Gerontology Center Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California 3715 McClintock Ave. Los Angeles, CA Tel: (213) Fax: (213) San Gabriel Valley 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Unit #72, Ste. #10024 Alhambra, CA Tel: (626) Fax: (626) Administrative Office Andrus Gerontology Center Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California 3715 McClintock Ave. Los Angeles, CA Tel: (213) Fax: (213) A Program of USC Andrus Gerontology Center at the Davis School of Gerontology (800) lacrc@usc.edu *Multilingual Services Available* About LACRC 7

8 LACRC Programs The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center provides the following services to family caregivers of Los Angeles County: Resources and Information We provide information and community resources on all aspects of care using our automated database. We also provide fact sheets and articles from our library on specific brain impairing conditions. Support Groups In addition to facilitating our own support groups, we provide referrals to existing support groups and assistance in establishing groups. Family Consultations We assist caregivers in resolving and planning for immediate and longterm care issues. We provide free home consultations to discuss local resources and care options with caregivers. Short-Term Counseling Individual and family sessions with counselors offer emotional support to caregivers coping with the strain of the caregiving role. Respite for Caregivers Respite provides a period of short-term relief from the stress of caring for a loved one. Limited funding is available for in-home help, out-ofhome adult day care, and short-term 24-hour care. Legal and Financial Consultations A consultation is available with an attorney experienced in issues relevant to caring for an adult with a brain impairing condition. The attorney will advise in such areas as establishing durable powers of attorney, conservatorship, and financial planning. 8 LACRC Programs

9 LACRC Programs Training & Education for Caregivers Seminars, workshops, classes, and conferences that address the physical and emotional needs of caregivers are offered throughout the year. Please visit the Community Calendar on our website for more event information. 48 Hr! Caregiver Retreats Overnight retreats provide opportunities for caregivers to meet others with similar experiences as well as provide an opportunity to relax. Retreats allow caregivers to take a break from the rigors of everyday caregiving responsibilities. Caregiver s Day Out One-day outing that offer a unique opportunity for caregivers to enjoy a day away from caregiving, connect with other caregivers, and discover something new. Link2Care A closed, secured Internet site offering information on every facet of caregiving, including care planning assistance; medical, legal and financial advice; online support group; relevant articles; and an opportunity to ask the expert. This service is available 24 hours a day. Please visit for more information. LACRC Programs 9

10 T Health Conditions here are a variety of different health conditions your loved one may have. This list of resources* is designed to be a starting point for caregivers to begin gathering knowledge about what is happening to their family member. It is an excellent place to begin your research and to explore the information available to caregivers. *The following health conditions are listed because the Resource Center works with caregivers of family members with a brain-impairing condition. Caregiver Information Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center (800) (toll-free) Family Caregiver Alliance 180 Montgomery St., Ste San Francisco, CA National Family Caregivers Association City of Los Angeles Dept. of Aging 3580 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA (800) Alzheimer s Disease & Related Dementias Alzheimer s Association - California Southland Chapter 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste Los Angeles, CA (800) National Alzheimer s Association Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) ALS Association Agoura Rd., Ste. 150 Calabasas Hills, CA ALS Association of Greater Los Angeles Chapter PO Box 565 Agoura Hills, CA webgla.alsa.org Huntington s Disease Huntington s Disease Society of America (HDSA) HDS Greater Los Angeles Chapter 9903 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 106 Beverly Hills, CA Huntington s Disease Advocacy Center 10 Health Conditions

11 Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center National MS Society National MS Society Southern California Chapter 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 115 Los Angeles, CA Antelope Valley/Santa Clarita Valley Field Office 1669 West Avenue J, Ste. 309 Lancaster, CA Parkinson s Disease American Parkinson s Disease Association (APDA) Inc. APDA Greater LA Chapter Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 730 Los Angeles, CA Stroke National Stroke Association Stroke Association of Southern California Traumatic Brain Injury Brain Injury Association of America - National Brain Injury Information Center San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Traumatic Brain Injury Services of California - Betty Clooney Foundation /2 Village Rd. Long Beach, CA HollyRod Foundation 9250 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. LL-15 Beverly Hills, CA Michael J. Fox Foundation National Parkinson Foundation Parkinson s Resource Organization Health Conditions 11

12 Adult Day Services There are many Adult Day Services available in LA County; this is merely a partial list intended to help you begin your search. Adult Day Care Centers (Social) These centers provide non-medical care to elderly persons and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments who require personal care services, protective supervision or assistance in activities of daily living on less than a 24-hour basis. These centers may not accept someone with problem behaviors such as wandering, incontinence or aggressiveness. Adult Day Health Care Centers Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Centers are licensed Medi-Cal certified health facilities that treat the health and supportive needs of older adults with multiple, chronic conditions in a safe, home-like day setting. ADHCs provide expert, specialized care to individuals who have physical or mental impairments. Antelope Valley Chateau Le Petite 4934 Swinton Ave. Encino, CA (818) Lancaster Adult Day Health Care th St. East Lancaster, CA (661) (661) (fax) Los Angeles Adult Day Care Center of Glendale 125 S. Louise St. Glendale, CA (818) (818) (fax) AltaMed Health Services 500 Citadel Dr., Ste. 490 Commerce, CA (323) Autumn Cottage, Inc N. Kenmore Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) Assistance League of Southern California, Hollywood Multipurpose Senior Center N. St. Andrews Pl. Hollywood, CA 90028, Armenian & Tagalog (323) (323) (fax) 12 Adult Day Services

13 CAPS Burbank Adult Day Health Care Services 221 S. Sixth St. Burbank, CA (818) (818) (fax) City of Redondo Beach Senior & Family Services 320 Knob Hill Redondo Beach, CA (310) (310) (fax) Delta Sigma Theta Life Development, Inc West Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) Encino Adult Day Health Center Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA (818) (818) (fax) Gardena Senior Day Care S. Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena, CA & Japanese (310) Jewish Family Service Partners Adult Day Health Care Center 7362 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA (323) Mayfair Adult Day Health Care Center, Inc S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) (323) (fax) ONEgeneration Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA (818) (818) (fax) OPICA Adult Day Services & Counseling Center Missouri Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025, Hebrew, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese & Tagalog (310) (310) (fax) South Bay Adult Care Center 3007 Vail Ave. Redondo Beach, CA (310) St. Barnabas Senior Services 672 S. Carondelet St. Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese & Hindi (213) Adult Day Services 13

14 Tongan Community Service Center S. Kingsley Dr. Gardena, CA Additional languages: Tongan (310) (310) (fax) Westside Adult Day Support Center 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Russian, Farsi, Yiddish & Hebrew (323) (323) (fax) Windsor Hills Adult Day Care 4042 W. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) Wise Adult Day Service Center 1510 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA (310) Wise & Healthy Aging 1527 Fourth St. Santa Monica, CA (310) (310) (fax) San Fernando Valley: Bernardi Multipurpose Center Mid-Valley Adult Day Support & Resource Center 6514 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA (818) (818) (fax) Center for Healthy Living, ADHC Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405, Thai, & Russian (818) (818) (fax) Community Integration Services, Inc Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA Additional languages: Armenian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish & Vietnamese (818) (818) (fax) Grand Adult Day Health Care 6752 White Oak Ave. Van Nuys, CA (818) ONEgeneration Day Care Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA (818) (818) (fax) San Gabriel Valley A & M Health Services Ramona Blvd. El Monte, CA (626) A-Day Away East Imperial Hwy La Mirada, CA (562) ABC Therapy Center 720 Atlantic Blvd. Monterey Park, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) AltaMed Rugby Plaza 14 Adult Day Services

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16 6330 Rugby Plaza, Ste. 200 Huntington Park, (323) AltaMed Adult Day Health Care Senior Buena Care 5425 E. Pomona Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) (800) (toll-free) Arcadia Adult Day Health Care Center 15 Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) AltaMed Health Services 5425 E. Pomona Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) Community Assistance Program for Seniors (CAPS) 3740 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA (626) (626) (fax) Community Assistance Program for Seniors (CAPS) 520 S. Lark Ellen Ave. West Covina, CA (626) (626) (fax) Burbank Adult Day Health Center 2609 Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA (818) Casa Colina Center for Rehabilitation 255 E. Bonita Ave. Pomona, CA (909) Casa del Sol Adult Day Health Care Center E. Amar Rd., Suite D La Puente, CA & Tagalog (626) Christ the King Adult Day Health Center Amar Rd. Walnut, CA (626) Comfort Adult Day Health Care Center 5500 Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Chinese (323) El Arca Adult Day Health Center 3839 Selig Pl. Los Angeles, (323) East L.A. Adult Day Health Center 6210 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, (323) El Monte Adult Day Health Center 9537 Telstar Ave., #119 El Monte, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Evergreen Adult Day Health Care Center 606 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Glendale Adult Day Health Center 6900 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, (818) Adult Day Services

17 Golden Years Adult Day Services 60 E. Live Oak Ave. Arcadia, CA Additional languages: Chinese, Farsi, & Spanish (626) Good Times Adult Day Care Center 1961 E. Florence Ave. Huntington Park, CA (323) Health Guard Adult Day Health Care Center N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA (626) Heritage Clinic & CAPS 447 N. El Molino Ave. Pasadena, CA (626) Human Services Association 6800 Florence Ave. Bell Gardens, CA (562) Ext. 154 Joyful Adult Day Health Care Center Colima Rd. Rowland Heights, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) La Puente Adult Day Health Care Center 656 Glendora Ave. La Puente, CA (626) M & T Adult Day Health Care Center 820 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Mikkon Adult Day Health Care Center 2211 E. Garvey Ave. North, Suite A1-A2 West Covina, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Mission Lodge Alzheimer Day Care 824 S. Gladys Ave. San Gabriel, CA (626) Montebello Adult Day Health Center 833 W. Beverly Blvd. Montebello, CA (323) Rancho Adult Day Health Center 7601 E. Imperial Hwy., Bldg. 802 Downey, CA (562) (562) (fax) Senior Services Program/SASSFA 9825 Painter Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Sunny Day Adult Day Health Center Lower Azusa Rd. El Monte, CA (626) Temple City Adult Day Health Care 9917 Las Tunas Dr. Temple City, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Adult Day Services 17

18 UltraLife Adult Day Health Care 1022 E. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Unicare Adult Day Health Care Center 9825 E. Garvey Ave. El Monte, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) Villa Esperanza Adult Day Health Care 1757 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA (626) Santa Clarita Valley: Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Care Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA (661) (661) (fax) Chateau Le Petite 4934 Swinton Ave. Encino, CA (818) W.S. Adult Day Health Care Center 1041 E. Main St. Alhambra, CA Additional languages: Chinese (626) West Covina Adult Day Health Care Center 1314 Francisquito West Ave., A&B West Covina, CA & Tagalog (626) Adult Day Services

19 Assisted Living & Other Facilities T There are many Assisted Living Facilities in Los Angeles County. We have listed referral agencies below that can provide you with information about different types of facilities* available in your area (i.e. Assisted Living Facilities, Board and Care Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, etc.). These referral agencies can help you determine the appropriate level of care your loved one needs, including referrals to facilities specializing in caring for a person with dementia. *For more information about different types of facilities, please refer to the Placement Options article on page 59 of this Resource Guide. A Place for Mom (877) (toll-free) Able Placement Service, LLC (818) Accent on Seniors Ventura Blvd., #200 Encino, CA info@accentonseniors.com (888) (toll-free) (818) (fax) California Registry (800) (toll-free) Concepts for Living (818) Connections Referral Service (800) (toll-free) ElderLink PO Box 5202 Santa Monica, CA (310) (800) (toll-free) Eldercare (800) Heartlight (310) Senior Home Finders (SHF) (310) (888) (toll-free) Southern California Senior Reources (866) (toll-free) United States Eldercare Referral Agency, Inc. (800) (toll-free) VIVA Senior Housing Referral Service (310) (800) (toll-free) Assisted Living Facilties 19

20 F Care Management or some families, care management is helpful in determining the needs of their caregiving situation and exploring the resources available in their area. A care manager can assist by assessing the unique needs of a family s caregiving situation and help find appropriate resources. Care management can be offered through government or private agencies, and some fees may apply. Please remember to inquire about fees when contacting care management agencies. *Some agencies listed below are part of the Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP). MSSP helps frail older adults who are at risk for premature placement in nursing homes and who qualify for Medi-Cal. Antelope Valley Antelope Valley Senior Center 777 W. Jackman St. Lancaster, CA (661) Antelope Valley Committee on Aging North 10th St. West, Ste. D Lancaster, CA (661) Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) Los Angeles AltaMed Health Services Corp. 512 South Indiana St. Los Angeles, CA (323) (323) (MSSP Program) *MSSP Available AltaMed Senior Buenacare 5425 E. Pomona Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) API CARE - Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Center 520 Lafayette Park Pl., 3rd Fl. Los Angeles, CA (213) Assistance League of Southern California, Hollywood Senior Multi- Purpose Center 1360 N. St. Andrews Pl. Los Angeles, CA (323) *MSSP Available Bell Community Center 6250 Pine Ave. Bell, CA & Korean (323) Betty Wilson Senior Center Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA (562) Care Management

21 CARES - Care and Resources Management for Seniors Project 605 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 600 Los Angeles, CA (213) Center for Health Care Rights 520 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Ste. 214 Los Angeles, CA 90057, Chinese, Tagalog & Vietnamese (213) Cerritos Senior Center South St. Cerritos, CA (562) Chinatown Service Center 767 N. Hill St., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Cantonese & Mandarin (213) City of Downey Community Senior Services 7810 Quill Dr. Downey, CA (562) Comprehensive Senior Care (CSC) 365 E. Beach Ave. Inglewood, CA (310) (310) Culver City Senior Care 4095 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA & Chinese (310) Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center 4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA (310) Felicia Manhood Senior Multipurpose Center Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (310) *MSSP Available Glendale Adult Recreation Center 201 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA (818) Human Services Association S. Clark St. Bellflower, CA (562) Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) JFS, Freda Mohr Center 330 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) *MSSP Available JFS, Partners Adult Day Health Care Center 7362 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA (323) JFS, Pico-Robertson Store Front 8838 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Farsi (310) JFS, Senior Outreach Seniors 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #400 Los Angeles, CA (323) Care Management 21

22 KHEIR (Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center) 3727 W. 6th St., 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Korean (213) Little Tokyo Service Center 231 E. Third St., Ste. G104 Los Angeles, CA Additional languages: Japanese, Chinese & Spanish (213) LivHome 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 705 Los Angeles, CA (323) L.A. City Senior Care Partners (800) (toll-free) Partners in Care Foundation - Lynwood Office 3737 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste. 201 Lynwood, CA Additional languages: Chinese, Korean & Spanish (310) *MSSP available Pico Rivera Senior Center 9200 Mines Ave. Pico Rivera, CA (562) Santa Fe Springs Neighborhood Center 9255 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA (562) Senior Savvy 6230 Wilshire Blvd. #820 Los Angeles, CA (323) SSG - Cares Project 605 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 600 Los Angeles, CA 90015, Cambodian, Chamorro, Hmong, Lao, Samoan, Tagalog & Vietnamese (213) St. Barnabas Senior Center 672 S. Carondelet St. Los Angeles, CA 90057, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Armenian (213) The Parent Care Company, LLC Antioch St., Ste. 350 Pacific Palisades, CA (310) Weingart Senior Recreation Center 5220 Oliva Ave. Lakewood, CA (562) West Hollywood Comprehensive Senior Center (JFS) 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA Additional languages: Russian & Yiddish (323) Wise Senior Services th St. Ken Edwards Bldg. Santa Monica, CA (310) WLCAC/Bradley Multipurpose Center South Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) WLCAC/Theresa Lindsay Multipurpose Center 429 E. 42nd Pl. Los Angeles, CA (323) *MSSP available 22 Care Management

23 San Fernando Valley Alicia Broadus Duncan Multipurpose Senior Center Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima, CA (818) Bernardi Senior Multipurpose Center 6514 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA & Chinese (818) *MSSP Available CaregiverRelief.com 6951 Lennox Ave. Van Nuys, CA (310) East Valley Multipurpose Center 5000 Colfax Ave. North Hollywood, CA (818) Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) Jewish Family Services Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA (818) *MSSP Available Northeast Valley Multipurpose Senior Center Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima, CA (818) *MSSP available ONEgeneration Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA (818) (818) (MSSP Program) *MSSP available Partners in Care Foundation - San Fernando Office 732 Mott St., Ste. 150 San Fernando, CA (818) *MSSP available Personal Care Management 1313 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 8 La Cañada, CA (818) Robert M. Wilkinson Multipurpose Senior Center 8956 Vanalden Ave. Northridge, CA (818) Care Management 23

24 Judith Harris, M.A., M.F.C.C. (661) (818) San Gabriel Valley Altadena Senior Center 560 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA (626) AltaMed - Senior Buena Care 5425 E. Pomona Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) Azusa Senior Center 740 N. Dalton Ave. Azusa, CA (626) Chinatown Service Center 112 N. Chandler Ave., Ste. 105 Monterey Park, CA Additional languages: Mandarin & Cantonese (626) City of Alhambra 111 S. First St. Alhambra, CA (626) (626) (fax) City of Claremont - Senior Citizens Program 660 N. Mountain Ave. Claremont, CA (909) (909) (fax) City of La Puente Senior Center E. Main St. La Puente, CA (626) City of South Pasadena - Community Services 1102 Oxley St. South Pasadena, CA (626) Duarte Senior Center 1610 Huntington Dr. Duarte, CA (626) El Monte Community & Senior Center 3120 N. Tyler Ave. El Monte, CA (626) Human Services Association 6800 Florence Ave. Bell Gardens, CA (562) Huntington Senior Care Network Huntington Hospital Enhancing Independence at Home Professional assistance for older adults and their families: Free Resource Helpline Support for Family Caregivers In-home Services Coordination Free Senior Membership 24 Care Management (626) (800)

25 Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) Huntington Senior Care Network 837 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Ste. 100 Pasadena, CA (626) *MSSP Available Joslyn Adult Center - Alhambra 210 N. Chapel Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801, Mandarin & Cantonese (626) La Fetra Center 333 E. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA (626) Live Oak Park - Community Center Bogue St. Temple City, CA (626) Palomares City Hall - Senior Program 499 E. Arrow Hwy. Pomona, CA (909) Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly Ave. Pasadena, CA (626) Joslyn Senior Center 815 N. Barranca Ave. Covina, CA & Chinese (626) Rosemead Community Recreation Center 3936 N. Muscatel Ave. Rosemead, CA (626) Care Management 25

26 Santa Anita Family Service Senior Center 603 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA (626) (800) (toll-free) Sierra Madre Senior Center 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA (626) South El Monte Senior Center 1415 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA (626) West Covina Senior Citizens Center 2501 E. Cortez St. West Covina, CA (626) Santa Clarita Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) South Bay/Harbor Caring Options 113 S. Francisca Ave., #207 Redondo Beach, CA (310) Carson Senior Social Services 3 Civic Plaza Dr. Carson, CA (310) El Dorado Senior Center 2800 Studebaker Rd. Long Beach, CA (562) Gardena Senior Citizen s Bureau 1670 W. 162nd St. Gardena, CA (310) Houghton Park Community Center 6301 Myrtle Ave. Long Beach, CA (562) Human Services Association 6800 Florence Ave. Bell Gardens, CA (562) *MSSP Available Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) Inglewood Senior Center 111 N. Locust St. Inglewood, CA (310) Joslyn Center 339 Sheldon St. El Segundo, CA (310) Lawndale Senior Services Burin Ave. Lawndale, CA (310) Lennox Senior Center Condon Ave. Lennox, CA (310) Care Management

27 Long Beach Asian Pacific Mental Health 1975 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA Additional languages: Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog & Vietnamese (562) Long Beach Senior Center 1150 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA (562) South Bay Senior Services 3246 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 209 Torrance, CA (310) Wilmington Multipurpose Senior Center 1371 N. Eubank Ave. Wilmington, CA (310) *MSSP available Personal Care Management 1313 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 8 La Cañada, CA (818) SCAN Health Plan, Inc Cherry Ave., Ste. 380 Signal Hill, CA Additional languages: Korean, Spanish, Tagalog (562) *MSSP available Make the Right Choice for Senior Living! FREE Licensed Facility Referrals ~Retirement ~Board & Care Homes ~Assisted Living ~Alzheimer s/dementia ~Skilled Nursing Facilities Recommendations to Facilities ~ Routine or crisis ~ Prompt response ~ Facilities evaluated CA Dept. of Public Health License # Visit us online or call to find a place today! Care Management 36 27

28 Diagnostic Centers & Geriatricians A ssessment and treatment is offered through diagnostic centers. State-funded Alzheimer s Disease Research Centers of California provide comprehensive assessment of individuals with memory problems and typically include medical, neurological, psychological and psychosocial evaluations. Antelope Valley Specialized Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation (SAGE) Sherman Oaks Hospital 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 110 Sherman Oaks, CA (818) Ronald B. Ziman, M.D., F.A.C.P. Northridge Neurological Center Roscoe Blvd., Ste. 210 Northridge, CA (818) , Ext. 403 Los Angeles Alzheimer s Disease Research Center USC Geriatric Studies Center 3715 McClintock Ave. Los Angeles, CA (213) Alzheimer s Disease Research Center USC-HSC Geriatric Studies Center 1510 San Pablo Ave. 6th Floor, Ste. 600 Los Angeles, CA (323) Alzheimer s Disease Research Center UCLA - Department of Neurology 710 Westwood Plaza, Room 1151 Los Angeles, CA (310) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Psychiatry 8730 Alden Dr., C-311 Los Angeles, CA (310) Wayne Chen, M.D. (Geriatrician) 1520 San Pablo St., Ste Los Angeles, CA (323) Geriatric Neurobehavior Center Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center 7601 E. Imperial Hwy., 800 West Annex Downey, CA 90242, Cantonese (562) William Kim, M.D. (Geriatrician) South Bay Family Medical Group Redondo Beach, CA (310) Thomas Lagrelius, M.D. (Geriatrician) Madison St., #140 Torrance, CA (310) Diagnostic Centers

29 Memory Disorders Clinic Centinela Freeman Marina Campus 4650 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA (310) (310) Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG Center for Geriatric Health Olympia Medical Center 5900 Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) Olympia Medical Center Center for Geriatric Health 5901 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 303 Los Angeles, CA & Tagalog (323) St. Barnabas Alzheimer s Disease Center University of Southern California 675 S. Carondelet St. Los Angeles, CA 90057, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese & Armenian (213) Diana Schneider, M.D. USC County Medical Center (323) UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus th St. Santa Monica, CA (310) (800) (toll-free) (310) (fax) UCLA Internal Medicine & Geriatrics Practice 200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 420 Los Angeles, CA (310) VA Greater LA Health Care System - West Los Angeles Division Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (310) San Fernando Valley Family Medicine Center Geriatric Assessment Clinic 801 S. Chevy Chase Dr., Ste. 230 Glendale, CA 91205, Armenian, Korean, Russian (818) Northridge Neurological Center Roscoe Blvd., Ste. 210 Northridge, CA (818) Sherman Oaks Hospital 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 110 Sherman Oaks, CA Additional languages: German, Italian, Polish, Hebrew (818) (818) Veteran s Administration Greater Los Angeles Health Care System - Sepulveda Division Plummer St. (116A-9) Sepulveda, CA Additional languages: French, Spanish (818) Diagnostic Centers 29

30 San Gabriel Valley Alzheimer s Disease Research Center USC Medical Center 1510 San Pablo Ave. Los Angeles, CA (323) Alzheimer s Disease Research Center of California Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center 7601 Imperial Hwy., 800 West Annex Downey, CA (562) Wayne Chen, M.D. (Geriatrician) University of Southern California Healthcare Consultation Center II 1520 San Pablo St., Ste Los Angeles, CA (323) Norman T. Chien, M.D. (Geriatrician) 375 Huntington Dr., Ste. G San Marino, CA (626) Rafael Serna, M.D. (Geriatrician) 6517 Eastern Ave. Bell Gardens, CA (323) UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus Washington Blvd. Whittier, CA (562) (562) (fax) William E. Vollero, M.D., Inc. (Geriatric Psychiatry) Geriatric Psychiatry 595 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 302 Pasadena CA (626) South Bay / Harbor Harbor UCLA Family Health Center 1403 Lomita Blvd. Harbor City, CA (310) Geriatric Neurobehavioral Program Huntington Memorial Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic 837 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Ste. 100 Pasadena, CA 91105, Chinese (626) Thien Kyaw, M.D. (Geriatrician) 7615 Eastern Ave. Bell Gardens, CA (562) Diagnostic Centers

31 E Elder Abuse lder abuse is a serious problem in this country. Elder abuse can include but is not limited to: * Physical, sexual and emotional abuse * Neglecting or deserting an older person you are responsible for * Taking or misusing an elderly person s money or property Elder abuse can happen within the family. It also occurs in settings like hospitals and nursing homes. If you suspect abuse of an older adult, please contact one of the agencies listed below. Adult Protective Services - Centralized Intake Los Angeles County Provides assistance and assessments for reported cases of suspected abuse. (213) Los Angeles 24-Hour Line (800) (toll-free) (877) (toll-free) Outside of California (800) (toll-free) LA Country Dept. of Community & Senior Services Ombudsman Deals with abuse in professional longterm care settings such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes. (310) (800) City of Los Angeles Dept. of Aging aging/elder_abuse.cfm Elder Abuse 31

32 H Hospice Care ospice services provide compassionate care, counseling and education for individuals, and families who are dealing with the end of the caregiving journey. The focus of hospice care is to make the patient comfortable and relieve as much of his or her pain as possible. Antelope Valley Hoffman Hospice 1543 E. Palmdale Blvd., Ste. N Palmdale, CA (661) ProCare Hospice th St. West, Ste. D Lancaster, CA (661) Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospice & Palliative Care 8700 Beverly Blvd., Room 2802 Los Angeles, CA (310) (Palliative Service) (800) (Hospice Referral) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospice 222 S. San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 103 Los Angeles, CA (310) Kaiser-Permanente Hospice 3699 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA (323) Los Angeles Hospice 3807 Wilshire Blvd., Ste Los Angeles, CA (213) Milestone Hospice, Inc Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 888 Los Angeles, CA (213) Odyssey Health Care Inc Washington Pl. Culver City, CA (310) Roze Room Hospice 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 810 Los Angeles, CA (323) St. Martin Hospice 1925 W. Temple St., Ste. 209 Los Angeles, CA (213) Veterans (VA) of Greater LA Healthcare System Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (310) Village Manor Hospice 3860 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 219A Los Angeles, CA (323) Visiting Nurses Association (Central Intake) 517 E. Wilson Ave., Ste. 200 Glendale, CA (818) Hospice Care

33 Vitas Healthcare Corporation of CA 990 W. 190th St., Ste. 120 Torrance, CA (310) VNA Care 2826 East Foothill Blvd., Ste. 101 Pasadena, CA (818) San Fernando Valley Assisted Home Hospice Parthenia St. Northridge, CA (818) Community Health Services 3413 Pacific Ave. Burbank, CA (818) Jewish Home Skirball Hospice Victory Blvd. Reseda, CA (818) ProCare Hospice Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 145 Mission Hills, CA (818) Providence Home Care & Hospice 3413 Pacific Ave., Ste. 201 Burbank, CA (818) (888) (toll-free) (818) (fax) Sherman Oaks Hospital 4929 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA (818) Valley Presbyterian Hospital Palliative Care & Bereavement Program Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA (818) San Gabriel Valley Citrus Valley Hospice 820 N. Phillips Ave. West Covina, CA (626) HealthCare Odyssey 1900 W. Garvey Ave., South Ste. 200 West Covina, CA (626) Heartland Home Health & Hospice 1000 Lakes Dr., Ste. 225 & 200 West Covina, CA (877) (toll-free) (877) (toll-free) Hospice of Presbyterian Imperial Hwy. La Mirada, CA (562) Presbyterian Home Health Imperial Hwy. La Mirada, CA (562) Hospice of Pasadena, Inc. 351 E Foothill Blvd. Arcadia, CA (626) Kaiser Hospice & Palliative Dept Bellflower Blvd. Downey, CA (562) Hospice Care 33

34 Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Washington Blvd. Whittier, CA (562) (562) (fax) Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Southern CA 150 W. First St., Ste. 270 Claremont, CA (909) Vitas Healthcare Corporation 598 S. Grand Ave. Covina, CA (626) VNA Care 2826 East Foothill Blvd., Ste. 101 Pasadena, CA (818) Santa Clarita Valley Hoffman Hospice 1543 E. Palmdale Blvd., Ste. N Palmdale, CA (661) ProCare Hospice th St. West, Ste. E Lancaster, CA (661) ProCare Hospice Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 145 Mission Hills, CA (818) Providence Home Care & Hospice 3413 Pacific Ave., Ste. 201 Burbank, CA (818) (888) (toll-free) (818) (fax) South Bay/Harbor HomeReach Hospice 4647 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. C-4 Long Beach, CA (562) Long Beach Memorial Hospice Program 695 E. 27th St. Signal Hill, CA (562) Milestone Hospice 1500 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA (310) Pathways Volunteer Hospice 3300 South St., Ste. 209 Long Beach, CA (562) Torrance Memorial Home Health & Hospice 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA (310) Trinity Care Hospice 2601 Airport Dr., #230 Torrance, CA (800) Vitas Healthcare Corp. of CA 990 W. 190th St., Ste. 120 Torrance, CA (310) Wells House Hospice 245 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA (562) Hospice Care

35 Housing Resources o you have questions about your rights as a tenant? The agencies D listed below help educate tenants about their rights and can answer questions related to housing concerns. General Resources A Place For Mom (818) Alternative Living for the Aging, Housing Alternatives for Seniors (323) Americana Referrals (661) City of Los Angeles Housing Department Rent Stabilization Division Rent Stabilization Ordinance (800) LA Housing Department Home Secure (866) LA Housing Department Handyworker Program (866) National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification (213) Living Independently in Los Angeles (310) Antelope Valley East Valley Handyworker Program 5000 Colfax Ave. North Hollywood, CA (818) San Fernando Valley Housing Rights Center 520 South Virgil Ave., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA (213) (213) (fax) Menorah Housing Foundation Offers affordable senior housing for those who qualify (310) US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public Housing Provides information on rental assistance and subsidy programs (213) San Gabriel Valley City of Cerritos - Residential Assistance Program (RAP) Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos, CA (562) Housing Resources 35

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37 I In-Home Care n-home Care is paid caregiving services in the home. These services can include assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.) assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery, shopping, or provide companionship. Please be sure to ask agencies about their range of services; not all agencies provide the same services. Antelope Valley Always Right Home Care 9700 Reseda Blvd., Ste. 105 Northridge, CA (818) (877) (toll-free) Antelope Valley Homemakers and Personal Attendants Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA (661) Assisted Health Care Services Parthenia St., Ste. 201 North Hills, CA (818) (818) (fax) Caring Connection Sherman Way, Ste. 109 Canoga Park, CA (818) (888) (toll-free) Comfort Keepers 315 W. Pondera St., Ste. B Lancaster, CA (661) (661) (fax) Family Circle Care 1543 E. Palmdale Blvd., Ste. E Palmdale, CA (661) (661) (fax) Home Instead Senior Care 2440 Walnut St., Ste. E Newhall, CA (661) Huntington Home Care 222 E. Glenarm St., Suite B Pasadena, CA (626) (877) (toll-free) Independent Living Home Health Care S. Vermont Ave., Ste.#235 Harbor City, CA (310) (310) (fax) MSSP Multipurpose Senior Services Program 732 Mott St., Ste. 150 San Fernando, CA (888) (toll-free) (818) (fax) Santa Clarita Valley Homemakers Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA (661) Sensible Senior Home Care PO Box 583 Adelanto, CA (661) In-Home Care 37

38 Larry S. Spaeter, President/CEO South Bay & West LA (310) San Fernando & San Gabriel Valley (818) Specializing in: - Patients recuperating from surgery or hospitalization - Personal suffering from Alzheimer s paralysis or related conditions - Families seeking respite care - The terminally or chronically ill who wish to remain at home - Seniors desiring extra help and companionship in the home - Anyone needing a helping hand The Road to Quality Care Always Right Home Care care providers include Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, Homemakers, and Companions who provide tender efficient care. Each caregiver is carefully screened, which includes a reference and background check. In addition, we make ongoing quality assurance calls after a care provider has been placed with you, to ensure your satsifaction. 38 In-Home Care

39 Senior Assistance Network, Inc Demetz Road Woodland Hills, CA Additional languages: Tagalog (818) (818) (fax) Los Angeles Accredited Nursing Care 5955 De Soto Ave., Ste. 160 Woodland Hills, CA (818) (800) (toll-free) Advantage Homecare 2420 Virginia Rd. Los Angeles, CA & French (323) (323) (fax) Advantage Plus Agency Sherman Way, Ste.#303 Canoga Park, CA Additional languages: Hungarian & Spanish (818) (818) (fax) AltaMed Health Services 512 S. Indiana St. Los Angeles, CA (323) Always Right Home Care 9700 Reseda Blvd., Ste. 105 Northridge, CA (818) American All Care Services 5322 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 250 Los Angeles, CA Angels Care Nursing Services Prairie Ave., Ste. D Hawthorne, CA (310) Apex Homecare Services Inc Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900 Los Angeles, CA (213) AssistaLife Family Assisted Care, LLC 5855 Green Valley Circle, Ste. 205 Culver City, CA (310) (310) (fax) Assisted Health Care Services Parthenia St., Ste. 206 North Hills, CA (818) Caring Connection Sherman Way, Ste. 109 Canoga Park, CA (818) (888) (toll-free) Chinatown Service Center 112 North Chandler Ave., Ste. 105 Monterey Park, CA Additional languages: Chinese, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese & Korean (626) (626) (fax) Choice Senior Care 4607 Willowcrest Ave. Toluca Lake, CA (818) Comfort Keepers 220 N. Glen Oaks Blvd., Ste. A Burbank, CA (818) Comfort Keepers Ventura Blvd., Room 216 Encino, CA (818) Comfort Keepers Narbonne Ave., Ste. 102 Lomita, CA (310) In-Home Care 39