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INSIDE: RESOURCES FOR Healthcare | Care Services Housing Related | Financial & Legal Insurance | Community Resources

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Westside Guide for the 50+

WISE & Healthy Aging is no stranger to the Westside. With almost 50 years of service to older adults and caregivers, WISE & Healthy Aging is proud to be a one-stop resource on the Los Angeles Westside. Headquartered in Santa Monica, our nonprofit social services organization has a mission to advance the dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and high-quality innovative services.

This Guide can also be found on-line at www.westsideguide.org. The online guide will contain the latest updates. We welcome your feedback. Reach us at (310) 394-9871 or email: [email protected]

Welcome to the “Westside Guide for the 50+”!

WISE & Healthy Aging: Major Programs & Services

n Benefits Enrollment Center n Support Groups n In-Home Services/Care n Training & Education Center Management (including the WISE Caregiver Training Academy) n WISE HomeCare n Transportation & Mobility Services n City & County of Los Angeles Long-Term Care Ombudsman n Financial, Legal and Mediation Program (regional offices: Santa Consultation Clinics Monica, Van Nuys, Pasadena, n Community Acupuncture Clinic Montebello, Torrance, and Long Beach) n WISE Adventures Travel Program n Elder Abuse Prevention Services n WISE Diner Healthy Lunches n Los Angeles Oasis n WISE Minds n Peer Counseling Program n Volunteer Opportunities n Adult Day Service Center n Information, Referral & Assistance (Santa Monica and Woodland Hills)

1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-9871 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org

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HEALTHCARE CARE SERVICES HOUSING RELATED

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Healthcare...... 7 Care Services...... 13 Housing Related...... 19 Community Clinic...... 7 Adult Day Programs...... 13 Emergency Housing...... 19 Healthcare Services...... 7 Care Management...... 13 Home Modifications and Repairs...... 19 Hospitals/Medical Centers...... 7 Caregiver Resources...... 13 Housing Assistance...... 19 Mental Health Services...... 7 Counseling/Support Groups..... 14 Housing Authorities...... 19 Counseling Programs/ Cemetery & Funeral Services...... 14 Specialized Issues...... 9 Realtor...... 20 Hospice...... 14 Outpatient Mental Health Referral Services...... 20 In-Home Care...... 14 Services...... 9 Senior Housing...... 20 Information & Referral...... 16 Nutrition...... 9 Nursing Home Checklist...... 22 Personal Chef Services...... 16 Other...... 9 Socialization Programs...... 16 Physical Therapy...... 9

Referral/Specialized Care...... 9 Technology Assistance...... 16 Special Section From Collecting to Declutter...... 18 Veterans Medical Services...... 10 Vision...... 10

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About the Guide Westside Guide for the 50+ The 2020-21 Westside Guide for the 50+ is published by WISE & Healthy Aging. It is also available online at www.westsideguide.org and in print at Layout & Design: our offices, local libraries, senior centers and other locations throughout Danielle Brinney the Los Angeles Westside. WISE & Healthy Aging is located at: 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-9871

WISE & Healthy Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To distribute the Guide free of cost, we must sell advertising space. While 2 Westside Guide for the 50+ we appreciate the paid listings in the Guide, their inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products or services by WISE & Healthy Aging. Always be a vigilant consumer. Verify information and seek references where appropriate. Westside Guide for the 50+ CONTENTS

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FINANCIAL INSURANCE (continued) & LEGAL Fitness...... 42 PAGE PAGE Food Programs ...... 43 24 38 Assistance for the Homeless...... 43 Hot Lines...... 44 Financial...... 24 Insurance...... 38 Libraries ...... 44 Energy/Utility Assistance...... 24 Medicare And Medi-Cal ...... 38 Music Therapy...... 45 Financial Planning...... 24 Social Security & SSI...... 39 Other...... 45 Income Tax Counseling...... 24 State Disability Insurance...... 39 Parking Enforcement...... 45 Public Benefits ...... 25 Unemployment Insurance...... 39 Parks/Recreation Centers Reverse Mortgage Counseling...... 25 (listed by city)...... 46 Legal...... 25 COMMUNITY Older Adults Recreation Centers...... 49 Bar Associations...... 26 RESOURCES Social Organizations...... 49 Consumer Protection...... 27 PAGE Transportation...... 50 Criminal/Civil Law...... 27 40 Travel/Leisure...... 51 Elder Abuse...... 27 Veterans’ Services...... 51 Community Resources.... 40 Lawyer Referral Service...... 28 Volunteer Opportunities...... 51 Animal Care And Control...... 40 Licensing and Complaints...... 28 Emergency Preparedness Community Services...... 40 Notary Public...... 28 Checklist...... 52 Disability Services...... 41 Probate...... 28 WISE & Healthy Aging Education...... 41 At A Glance...... 54 Tenant Assistance...... 28 Non-Emergency Fire and Police Farmer’s Markets...... 56 Smarter Than a Scammer...... 29 Departments by City...... 42 ElderElder Justice NURSING HOME CHECKLIST A Resource Guide for Action Emergency Services...... 42 on pages 22-23 Employment...... 42 Learn the markers of good care and what specifically Facilities Rental...... 42 to look for and ask when selecting a nursing home This Resource Guide was created by WISE & Healthy Aging, Resourceand funded in part by the City and County of Los AngelesGuide Area Agencies on Aging. Farmers Markets...... 42 for your loved one. page 32-37

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WISE & Healthy Aging’s Community Collaborations

These services are held at WISE & Healthy Aging at 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor (Ken Edwards Center), Santa Monica Legal Clinics Tax Assistance

Medicare Counseling Community Acupuncture Clinic for Seniors 60 & Older

Financial Counseling

Call for information and Disability Community an appointment: Resource Center (310) 394-9871

WISE & Healthy Aging is a nonprofit social services organization.

WISE & Healthy Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To distribute the Guide free of cost, we must sell advertising space. While 4 Westside Guide for the 50+ we appreciate the paid listings in the Guide, their inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products or services by WISE & Healthy Aging. Always be a vigilant consumer. Verify information and seek references where appropriate. Westside Guide for the 50+ The Older Adult Task Force (OATF) is part of the Lifelong Learning Community Project and is a network of organizations committed to enhancing the quality of services to older adults and caregivers in the Westside.

Over the past twenty years, the OATF has facilitated inter-agency collaboration between non-profits, for-profits, public agencies, and local businesses.

The OATF aims to: • Organize special educational programs for the community. Recent events include: “Get Connected: A free tech fair for older adults”; “Westside Health and Wellness Conference”; The OATF is not an independent and lectures by experts on a variety of topics. organization, has no paid staff, Foster information sharing among service providers no formal governing body, and • to older adults and caregivers. no website, and does not provide on-going services. We encourage you to look for members of the OATF who

are marked with a OATF throughout this guide. They are For membership information, contact Ishara Bailis at committed to providing quality services to older adults in [email protected] our community.

The Santa Monica Commission for the Senior Community (CSC):

 Makes recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to the senior community.  Collects timely information on issues relevant to adults 50+, their families and caregivers.  Advises and works in partnership with City staff to recommend and promote quality programs for adults 50+.

The CSC meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Room 105, Santa Monica. The meetings are open to the public and your participation is welcome.

If you are a resident of the City of Santa Monica interested in serving on the Commission, you can complete an application with the City of Santa Monica City Clerk’s Office, 1685 Main Street, Room 102, or online at www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/boards/ For more information on applying and serving on the CSC please call (310) 458-8211. To contact the CSC, please call (310) 458-8701 or email [email protected]

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COMMUNITY CLINIC Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Yo San University Community Clinic 6041 Cadillac Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095 13315 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90034 (310) 825-9111 Los Angeles, CA 90066 (323) 857-2000 www.uclahealth.org (310) 577-3006 kp.org/westlosangeles www.yosan.edu UCLA Health Kaiser Permanente Baldwin 1250 16th Street Hills-Crenshaw Medical Offices Santa Monica, CA 90404 HEALTHCARE SERVICES 3782 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (310) 319-4560 Los Angeles, CA 90008 uclahealth.org Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Office of Senior Health OATF Kaiser Permanente Culver Marina 3530 Wilshire Blvd, 8th Floor Medical Offices Los Angeles, California 90010 UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica 12001 W. Washington Blvd. (213) 738-2645 1250 16th Street Los Angeles, CA 90066 publichealth.lacounty.gov/aging Santa Monica, CA 90404 (424) 259-6000 Westside Family Health Center Kaiser Permanente Inglewood www.uclahealth.org/santa-monica 1711 Ocean Park Blvd. Medical Offices 110 N. La Brea Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (310) 450-4773 Inglewood, CA 90301 www.wfhcenter.org Didi Hirsch Mental Health Kaiser Permanente Playa Vista 4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Medical Offices Culver City, CA 90230 HOSPITALS/ 5620 Mesmer Ave. (888) 807-7250 MEDICAL CENTERS Culver City, CA 90230 www.didihirsch.org

Kaiser Permanente Santa Monica Find a Health Center on Medical Offices findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov 1450 10th St. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Santa Monica, CA 90401 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90048 Kaiser Permanente Venice (310) 423-3277 Medical Offices www.cedars-sinai.org 5971 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90034 Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital 4650 Lincoln Blvd. Providence Saint John’s Health Center Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 2121 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 823-9011 Santa Monica CA, 90404 www.cedars-sinai.org (310) 829-5511 California.providence.org/saint-johns/

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Peer Counseling Support Groups

Bereavement Group – This group provides a safe, confidential place to grieve the loss of a loved one and an opportunity to address one’s own emotional needs.

Women’s Group: Expanding Your Horizons – A safe place for women to share the pain and pleasure of life, and to provide and receive emotional support.

Men’s Support Groups – Confidential and trusting environments in which men can talk about personal issues in their lives, covering both physical and emotional concerns.

Stress Management Group – Learn techniques to reduce anxiety and gain control of life’s stressors.

Transitions: A Group for People 50 to 65 – For people who have reached a crossroad in their lives and are unsure which path to choose. Through sharing thoughts and feelings, members can help each other untangle life’s dilemmas.

From Collecting to Declutter – A step-by-step, 16-week program to assist and support participants in gaining control over acquiring and saving too many things.

For more information: (310) 394-9871, ext. 373 or 215

Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins, please. Fees are based on the ability to pay.

Individual peer counseling is available. Peer counselors receive extensive training and are supervised by a licensed mental health professional.

WISE & Healthy Aging, a nonprofit social services organization, advances the dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and high-quality innovative services.

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Counseling services for seniors 55 and OTHER (continued) older dealing with stage-of-life matters such as loss, health and transition. Grassp Health Los Angeles County Department Paraprofessional peer counselors 2425 Olympic Blvd. of Mental Health provide individual counseling and Santa Monica, CA 90401 facilitate support groups to provide older Access Line (877) 400-6688 adults with interaction and emotional (800) 854-7771 Grassphealth.com support. Full Service Partnership Program (FSP) OATF (213) 738-4851 WISE & Healthy Aging - PHYSICAL THERAPY (Field Capable Clinic Services (FCCS) Support Groups 310) 966-6509 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 Carol Hahn - Wellness and Fitness Nurse Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) (310) 394-9871, Ext. 233 (310) 612-9064 (213) 738-2305 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ www.CarolHahnRN.com dmh.lacounty.gov peer-counseling OATF Services are available through directly • Bereavement Group operated and contract agencies through- • From Collecting to Declutter out the Los Angeles county. These • Caregiver Support Group REFERRAL/ services involve screening and assess- • Journal Group SPECIALIZED CARE ment, case management, individual/ • Men’s Support Groups family treatment and crisis intervention Gonda Diabetes Center (David Geffen services. • Stress Management School of Medicine at UCLA) • Transitions: A Support Group UCLA 200 Medical Plaza Los Angeles County Department for People 50 to 65 Suite 530 of Mental Health - Genesis Program • Women’s Group: Expanding Los Angeles, CA 90095 550 South Vermont Avenue, 6th Floor Your Horizons (310) 825-7922 Los Angeles, CA 90020 www.endocrinology.med.ucla.edu/ (213) 351-7284 Outpatient Mental gonda.htm Geriatric Evaluation Networks Health Services Encompassing Services Information Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s and Support (GENSIS) Disease Research at UCLA Donald Schultz, PhD 710 Westwood Plaza, C-224 Step Up On Second 12401 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90095-1769 1328 Second St. Suite 304 (310) 794-3665 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Los Angeles, CA 90025 www.eastonad.ucla.edu (310) 592-3405 (310) 394-6889 OATF www.stepuponsecond.org [email protected]

Counseling Programs/ NUTRITION Specialized Issues Department of Public Social Services- WISE & Healthy Aging - Health & Nutrition Hotline Peer Counseling Program (877) 597-4777 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-9871, Ext. 373 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ peer-counseling

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24 Hour Home Care® provides high quality, customized, non-medical in-home care to seniors, ensuring they continue to live full, active and healthy lifestyles. Our safety-ﬁrst approach ensures our highly-trained caregivers provide safe in-home care services from the comfort and security of home.

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ADULT DAY PROGRAMS CAREGIVER RESOURCES Los Angeles Department of Aging 221 N. Figueroa Street CARE SERVICES Adult Day Service Center Adult Identification Registry Suite 180 WISE & Healthy Aging (Santa Monica Police Department) Los Angeles, CA 90010 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Community Affairs Unit (213) 482-7252 Santa Monica, CA 90401 333 Olympic Drive www.aging.lacity.org (310) 394-9871 Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ (310) 458-8474 Network of Care (web-based resource) adult-day santamonicapd.org www.losangeles.networkofcare.org/ Daily socializing with peers in a safe, aging/ enjoyable environment with trained Alzheimer’s Association and caring staff California Southland Chapter Resources & Education for Stroke OATF 9606 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200 Caregivers’ Understanding & Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Empowerment (RESCUE) OPICA Adult Day Program & (323) 309-8821 www.rorc.research.va.gov/rescue/ Counseling Center www.alz.org/socal index.cfm 11759 Missouri Avenue OATF Web-Based Informational Materials for Los Angeles, CA 90025 Caregivers of Veterans Post-Stroke (310) 478-0226 Alzheimer’s Los Angeles www.opica.org 4221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 SmallCircles OATF Los Angeles, CA 90010 Connecting Caregivers (323) 938-3379 www.smallcircles.co www.alzheimersla.org OATF CARE MANAGEMENT OATF USC Family Caregiver Support Center WISE & Healthy Aging - Beverly Hills - Public Works Customer 3715 McClintock Ave. Care Management/ In-Home Services Service (Caregiver Parking Permit) Los Angeles, CA 90089 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor (310) 285-2467 (855) 872-6060 Santa Monica, CA 90401 http://fcscgero.org (310) 394-9871 In-Home Supportive Services Program OATF www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ (IHSS) care-management (888) 944-4477 (Toll-Free) Support services for disabled adults (213) 744-4477 (Application Line) and seniors dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/ihss/ OATF The IHSS Program will help pay for caregiver services.

CJ & Associates Care Consulting In-Home Supportive Services - Personal 1-(877) 877-8771 Assistance Services Council (PASC) [email protected] (877) 565-4477 www.cjcareconsulting.com www.pascla.org OATF A back-up attendant program for temporary, replacement homecare workers.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support WISE & Healthy Aging - Hillside Memorial Park Group (Culver City Senior Center) Loss (Bereavement) Support Group 6001 W. Centinela Avenue (310) 253-6729 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90045 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 641-0707 Los Angeles Department on Aging - (310) 394-9871 www.hillsidememorial.org Caregiver Support Groups www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ OATF 221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 180 peer-counseling Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 482-7242 CEMETARY & FUNERAL HOSPICE SERVICES Stroke Support Group Optimal Hospice (Roxbury Park Community Center) Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Office 5000 E. Spring Street #525 (310) 205-0910 (916) 574-7870 Long Beach, CA 90815 www.cfb.ca.gov (562) 494-7687 WISE & Healthy Aging - www.bristolhospice.com CARE SERVICES Caregiver Support Groups City of Santa Monica Woodlawn OATF 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary Santa Monica, CA 90401 (FD #2101) IN-HOME CARE (310) 394-9871 1847 14th Street www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ Santa Monica, CA 90404 24Hr HomeCare peer-counseling (310) 458-8717 5901 Green Valley Circle, Ste 470 Also information and referral to www.woodlawnsm.com community resources. Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 258-9525 www.24hrcares.com

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1847 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | phone: (310) 4588717 (oncall 24/7) [email protected] | www.woodlawnsm.com

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AVAILABLE NOW at WOODLAWN CEMETERY, MAUSOLEUM & MORTUARY GREEN/NATURAL BURIAL THE ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL BURIAL CARE SERVICES With traditional burial, there are With green/natural burial, there are

• millions of pounds of metal from caskets • no caskets containing metals; only decomposable materials such as simple wooden or wicker • millions of pounds of concrete from burial vaults caskets, organic burial shrouds and biodegradable • hundreds of thousands of gallons of embalming urns are used fluid which contains a mixture of formaldehyde, • no cement vaults glutaraldehyde, methanol, humectants and other toxic substances • no toxic embalming fluid placed in the ground and are either hazardous or offering an eco-friendly process to return our bodies imperishable. to earth.

In Eternal Meadow, Woodlawn’s new green/natural burial section, eco-conscious concepts are also at work above ground. Eternal Meadow is a naturalistic wildflower meadow garden of native southern California plants that provides habitat for the region’s native birds and pollinator insects like the endangered Monarch butterfly. Green/natural burial nurtures the growth cycles of the meadow, fosters a greater union with nature, and is a meaningful way to honor the life of a loved one. Contact our office for more information. 1847 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 458-8717 | [email protected] | FD #2101

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INFORMATION & REFERRAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

City of Los Angeles - Magnus Care Department of Aging 11300 Exposition Blvd. Suite 203 221 N. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90064 Suite 180 (424) 226-8318 Los Angeles, CA 90010 www.magnuscare.co (213) 482-7252 OATF www.aging.lacity.org WISE & Healthy Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To distribute the Guide free of cost, we sell advertising space. While we 16 Westside Guide for the 50+ appreciate the paid listings in the Guide, their inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products or services by WISE & Healthy Aging. Always be a vigilant consumer. Verify information and seek references where appropriate. Westside Guide for the 50+ CARE SERVICES In-Home Services

Your trusted source for professional

services to assist and support older CARE SERVICES adults who want to stay in their homes and live independently for as long as possible.

In-Home Services Provides Comprehensive An Affordable Information and Referral Service such as: Choice n In-home assistance and care To meet the needs of the economically n Mental health services and supportive counseling disadvantaged, n Caregiver support and respite services WISE & Healthy n Home delivered meals and nutrition programs Aging offers free assessments and n Transportation services supportive services n Housing and residential placement referrals to low-income n Resources to avoid homelessness individuals age 60 and over, or n Referrals to professionals for legal and financial advice disabled adults. n Referrals for geriatric, neuropsychiatric assessments, including physician liaison services

In-Home Services Also Provides Assistance with: n Coordination of in-home help to assist with activities of daily living such as personal care, shopping, housekeeping and meal preparation n Ongoing client support and monitoring n Evaluation of mobility and safety needs n Completing applications and forms for benefits such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, Supplemental “Their kindness, respect, and intelligence has given Security Income and low income utility discounts me a sense of hope for the future. I have no family n Discussing end-of-life decisions and advance planning nearby. I now have security in my life.”

Call (310) 394-9871 for more information.

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1. Feel overwhelmed when thinking about your clutter? 2. Tried to “clean up” or “organize” yourself repeatedly, with no lasting results? 3. Ashamed to have anyone come to your home? 4. Feel more confused in your home than in the outside world?

CARE SERVICES 5. Find yourself buying more of everything because “you never know when you will run out?” 6. Have multiple copies of books, clothing or any other items because you couldn’t find what you already owned when you needed it? 7. Has a loved one expressed dismay about the way you live? 8. Do you flit from one task to another, feeling like you never get anything done? 9. Find yourself getting distracted easily? 10. Feel like, “What’s the use, it will just get messed up again,” when you begin to declutter? 11. Do you hold onto broken items because “they might come in handy someday,” or “I’m going to fixthem someday?” 12. Feel like there will never be enough for you? 13. Find it hard to decide what is worth keeping and what is not worth keeping? 14. Obsess about saving food? Do you have enough canned goods to feed the neighborhood? 15. Do you save garbage - fast food boxes and wrappers, obvious trash, things that smell bad, etc.?

If you have 5 or more “Yes” answers, you may be considered a clutterer.

This checklist is provided by WISE & Healthy Aging’s Peer Counseling Program. For information about the next Buried In Treasures Workshop Orientation, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 373 or 215.

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EMERGENCY HOUSING Federal Housing Assistance (FHA) Santa Monica Rent Control Board Resource Center 1685 Main St., Room 202 Culver City Homeless Info Line (888) 827-5605 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 458-8751 (310) 253-6767 Housing Rights Center www.smgov.net/RentControl (800) 477-5977 www.hrc-la.org Santa Monica Renter’s Rights - Tenant and landlord counseling, fair Tenant Helpline (310) 394-0848 housing education, and complaint investigation US Department of Housing and Urban Los Angeles County Information Development (HUD) HOUSING RELATED Los Angeles County Housing Services 611 West Sixth Street, Suite 801 Resource Center 211 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (877) 428-8844 www.211la.org (213) 894-8000 (213) 894-8133 (TTY) www.housing.lacounty.gov (Toll- Free, Public Housing) Los Angeles Homeless Services Community Corp. of Santa Monica (800) 955-2232 www.hud.gov Authority - Year Round Shelter 1423 Second Street, Suite B Program Santa Monica, CA 90401 HOUSING AUTHORITIES (800) 548-6047 (800) 660-4026 (TDD) Phone: (310) 394-8487 www.lahsa.org City of Beverly Hills - Community Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Development Department HOME MODIFICATIONS 1550 W. 8th Street 455 North Rexford Drive AND REPAIRS Los Angeles, CA 90017 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 800-399-4529 (310) 285-1141

City of Los Angeles Department on Santa Monica Office: 1640 5th Street, #124 City of Malibu - Planning Department Aging - Handyworker Program 23825 Stuart Ranch Road (213) 808-8803 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 899-6200 Malibu, CA 90265 (213) 978-3231 (TDD) (310) 456-2489, ext. 485 (866) 557-7368 (Toll-free) www.lafla.org

Free minor home repairs and safety City of Santa Monica Housing Division Los Angeles Housing & Community devices. 1901 Main Street, Suite B Investment Department Santa Monica, CA 90405 1645 Corinth Avenue, Suite 104 (310) 458-8702 Los Angeles, CA 90025 HOUSING ASSISTANCE Housing Authority/Section 8 (877) 428-8844 (310) 458-8740 Beverly Hills - Community (213) 473-5990 (TDD) www.smgov.net/housing Preservation Division (Rent Lahd.lacity.org Stabilization) (310) 285-1119 Malibu - Mobilehome Park Rent Culver City Housing Division Stabilization Commission (310) 253-5780 Culver City Rent Control (310) 456-2489, Ext. 232 www.culvercity.org/Government/ www.culvercityrentcontrol.com CommunityDevelopment/Housing.aspx

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HOUSING AUTHORITIES REFERRAL SERVICES (continued) Find and compare Medicare and Housing Authority of the County of Medicaid-certified nursing homes on Los Angeles (HACoLA) www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare (626) 262-4510 (Section 8 Program) (626) 262-4511 (Public Housing Program) A Home That Cares www.lacdc.org 9854 National Blvd. #465 Los Angeles City Housing Authority Los Angeles, CA 90034 2600 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 592-2381 A non-profit organization Los Angeles, CA 90057 www.ahomethatcares.com that restores, builds, (213) 252-2500 OATF and manages affordable (213) 252-5309 (TTY) www.hacla.org housing for people of Los Angeles Homeless Services California Registry modest means. Authority (800) 777-7575 811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor www.calregistry.com For more information, Los Angeles, CA 90017 give us a call (213) 683-3333 Culver City Housing Division - or visit our website www.lahsa.org Affordable Housing Database www.communitycorp.org (310) 253-5780 (310) 394-8487 www.culvercity.org/en/Government/ REALTOR CommunityDevelopment/Housing.aspx LA Estate Solutions – David Bruce ElderCare Locator

HOUSING RELATED (424) 229-1626 NURSING HOME CHECKLIST (800) 677-1116 www.eldercare.gov [email protected] on pages 22-23 Helping Older Adults with property Heart Light - A Referral Service Learn the markers sales as a Certified Seniors Real Estate 9854 National Blvd, #269 of good care and Specialist ®. Call for a pre-recorded Los Angeles, CA 90034 what specifically message about our Guaranteed Sale (310) 204-2223 to look for and ask program. DRE#01839192 heartlightonline.com when selecting a nursing home for OATF your loved one. Michelle Menna, SRES ® Seniors Real Estate Specialist Keller Williams Larchmont SENIOR HOUSING Los Angeles, CA 90004 Los Angeles Housing and Community (323) 559-4422 Investment Department [email protected] lahd.lacity.org Nationally certified to guide homebuyers Affordable Housing Roster and Resources and sellers ages 50+ through major life- Santa Monica Rent Control - style transitions, e.g., selling a long-held Apartment Referral List family home, downsizing, joining an adult 1685 Main Street, Room 202 community. Santa Monica, CA 90401 OATF (310) 434-2609 www.smgov.net/rentcontrol

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City and County of Los Angeles Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Protecting the rights and dignity of residents in skilled nursing and residential care facilities throughout Los Angeles County since 1980.

The WISE & Healthy Aging Ombudsman Program is an advocacy group of trained professionals who

help protect and ensure the quality of care of individuals living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen HOUSING RELATED educate residents and their families about their rights in these facilities, help to resolve complaints and address a variety of issues —which include facility staff training, attitudes, response and behavior; admission and discharge matters; nutrition and dietary concerns; physical therapy; matters of dignity; Medicare, Medi-Cal, SSI, and many other relevant issues.

A number of Ombudsman services are offered to assist residents and their families with these issues: • Advocacy • Conflict Resolution Presenting and promoting residents concerns to Assisting parties to reach agreements and to a facility’s administration, legislators and policy resolve conflicts with the residents’ satisfaction makers. as the main focus. • Investigation • Education Investigating complaints made by or on behalf Promoting resident and caregiver awareness of residents. of their rights, including any pertinent State or Federal regulations. To find an office near you, call 1-800-334-9473 (WISE) For emergency after hours, contact the State Crisis line 800-231-4024

Ombudsmen have a State mandate to receive reports and conduct preliminary investigations of allegations of elder or dependent adult abuse in long-term care facilities. The Ombudsman Program is partially funded by the County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services; Area Agency on Aging, through the older Americans Act of 1965, as amended; and the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging.

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GENERAL INFORMATION NURSING HOME LIVING q Medicare certified? SPACES q The nursing home is free from q Medicaid (called Medi-Cal in overwhelming, unpleasant CA) certified? odors q Offers the needed level of q The nursing home appears care (skilled, custodial, etc.) or clean and well kept. special services in a separate q The temperature in the unit (dementia, ventilator, nursing home is comfortable rehabilitation) for residents.

q Bed available? q The nursing home has good lighting. q Located close enough for q The nursing home does friends and family to visit. q Noise levels in the dining background checks on all room and other common staff. q Is the nursing home listed areas are comfortable. on The National Nursing q The guide on your tour knows Home Watch List. The url q Smoking is not allowed or is the residents by names and is HOUSING RELATED for the state-by-state list restricted to certain areas of recognized by them. of nursing homes is www. the nursing home. memberofthefamily.net/ q q Furnishings are sturdy, There is a full-time registered ca.htm/nursing-homes. The url nurse (RN) in the nursing for the California Watch List is yet comfortable and attractive. home at all times other than www.memberofthefamily.net/ the administrator or director of ca.htm) STAFF nursing. q Check the violation status of q The relationship between q The same team of nurses and any California nursing home the staff and the residents certified nursing assistants at Nursing Home Guide (http:// appears to be warm, polite (CNAs) work with the same www.nursinghomeguide.org/ and respectful. NHG/nhg_txt_ho me.lasso) resident 4 to 5 days per created by the California q All staff wears nametags. week. Advocates for Nursing Home q CNAs work with a reasonable Reform™. q Staff knocks on the door before entering a resident’s number of residents. APPEARANCE OF room and refers to residents q CNAs are involved in care RESIDENTS by name. planning meetings. q Residents are clean, q The nursing home offers appropriately dressed for the q There is a full-time social a training and continuing season or time of day and well worker on staff. education program for all groomed staff.

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NURSING HOME CHECKLIST (continued)

q There is a licensed doctor on q All common areas, residents’ staff. Is he or she there daily? rooms, and doorways are designed for wheelchair q Can he or she be reached at use. all times? q The nursing home’s q There are handrails in the management team has hallways and grab bars in the worked together for at least bathrooms. one year. MENUS AND FOOD RESIDENTS’ ROOMS q Residents have a choice of q Residents may still see their q Residents may have personal food items at each meal. (Ask personal doctors. belongings and/or furniture in about whether favorite foods their rooms. are served.) q The nursing home has an

arrangement with a nearby HOUSING RELATED q q Each resident has storage Nutritious snacks are available hospital for emergencies. space (closet and drawers) in upon request. his or her room. q Care plan meetings are held at q Staff helps residents eat and times that are convenient for drink at mealtimes, if help is q Residents have access to residents and family members needed. a personal telephone and to attend whenever possible. television. ACTIVITIES q The nursing home has q Residents have a choice of q Residents, including those corrected all deficiencies roommates. who are unable to leave their (failure to meet one or more rooms, may choose to take federal or state requirements) q Water pitchers can be part in a variety of activities. on its last state inspection reached by residents. report. q The nursing home has outdoor q There are policies and areas for resident use and FINANCIAL procedures to protect staff helps residents go CONSIDERATIONS resident’s possessions. outside. q Cost per month

HALLWAYS, STAIRS, q The nursing home has an q Insurance contribution LOUNGES & active volunteer program. BATHROOMS q Medicare contribution SAFETY AND CARE q Exits are clearly marked. q The nursing home has an q There are quiet areas where emergency evacuation plan residents can visit with friends and holds regular fire drills. Make note of and family. q Residents get preventive care, other things you q The nursing home has smoke like a yearly flu shot, to keep observe on detectors and sprinklers. them healthy. your visit!

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FINANCIAL City of Santa Monica’s Billing Office - Utility Fee Waiver Southern California Gas Company CARE Program (20% discount on Edward Jones – Deborah Der, CFP® 1717 Fourth Street, Room 150 monthly gas bill) 10125 W. Washington Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 (800) 427-2200 Suite 101 (310) 458-8224 Low-income customers may qualify for a www.socalgas.com/assistance/care Culver City, CA 90232 waiver of the fixed bimonthly fee portion (310) 253-9194 Energy Savings Assistance Program of the City’s water and wastewater bill. [email protected] (no-cost energy-saving home improvements and repairs) OATF Los Angeles County Treasurer and (800) 331-7593 Tax Collector (Utility User Tax Senior www.socalgas/assistance/esap Citizen Exemption) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance RKO Fiduciary Services 500 West Temple Street, Room 462 Program (utility bill assistance) (310) 453-4203 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (866) 675-6623 RKOFiduciaryServices.com (213) 893-7984 (916) 263-1402 (TDD/TTY) ttc.lacounty.gov Private Professional Trust and Estate www.socalgas.com/for-your-home/ Administration tailored to you. Expertise Los Angeles Department of Water and assistance-programs/liheap/ in managing business to real property, Power - Low Income Discount Rate contentious family issues while P.O. Box 515407, Room L63 FINANCIAL PLANNING protecting and maximizing assets. Los Angeles, CA 90051 OATF (800) 342-5397 Natalie Stanger, Daily Money Manager (800) 432-7397 (TDD) Helping People Manage Personal ENERGY / UTILITY www.ladwp.com/lowincome Finances ASSISTANCE Santa Monica, West L.A., Culver City Southern California Edison CARE Program (discount electric rates) (310) 572-1299 [email protected] City of Los Angeles - Utility Tax (800) 447-6620 www.sce.com/care OATF Exemption Unit

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL FINANCIAL Los Angeles, CA 90053 Energy Assistance (free appliances INCOME TAX COUNSELING (213) 978-3050 and installation of energy-efficient appliances) California State Controller’s Office - City of Malibu’s Senior Citizen Utility (800) 205-8596 Property Tax Postponement Tax Exemption www.sce.com (800) 952-5661 23825 Stuart Ranch Road Medical Baseline Allocation www.sco.ca.gov/public_services.html Malibu, CA 90265 (discounts on regular use of electronic State of California - Franchise Tax (310) 456-2489, ext. 223 life support equipment) Board (800) 684-8123 (800) 338-0505 www.sce.com/medicalbaseline www.ftb.ca.gov

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Santa Monica Bar Association Santa Monica City Attorney- California Department of Business 2461 Santa Monica Blvd., #529 Consumer Protection Unit Oversight - Seniors Against Santa Monica, CA 90404 1685 Main St., Third Floor Investment Fraud (SAIF) (310) 450-9289 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (866) 275-2677 (310) 581-5163 (Lawyer Referral (310) 458-8336 www.dbo.ca.gov Service) (310) 917-6626 (TTY) The Seniors Against Investment Fraud (310) 450-9289 (Arbitration Program) www.smconsumer.org (SAIF) program alerts and educates smba.net The Consumer Protection Unit enforces Californians over the age of 50 about a wide variety of local and state laws to financial and investment fraud, common CONSUMER PROTECTION assure that Santa Monica businesses scams, and unscrupulous sales treat all of their customers fairly. practices that specifically target seniors. California Bureau of Real Estate 320 West 4th Street CRIMINAL/CIVIL LAW Los Angeles County District Suite 350 Attorney’s Office - Elder Abuse Los Angeles, CA 90013 California Victim Compensation Section (877) 373-4542 Program (CalVCP) 201 North Figueroa St., 12th Floor dre.ca.gov (800) 777-9229 Los Angeles, CA 90012 vcgcb.ca.gov (213) 580-3383 Department of Consumer Affairs- Helps pay bills and expenses that result da.lacounty.gov/seniors/ Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) from certain violent crimes. 6001 Bristol Parkway Los Angeles City Attorney’s Victim WISE & Healthy Aging - Long Term Culver City, CA 90230 Assistance Program Care Ombudsman Program (310) 410-0024 201 North Los Angeles Street 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor www.bar.ca.gov LA MALL, Space 301 Santa Monica, CA 90401 The BAR Field Office will answer general Los Angeles, CA 90012 (310) 394-9871, Ext.160 consumer questions and complaints and (213) 978-2097 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ help identify locations of licensed Smog atty.lacity.org ombudsman Check stations. Law Office of Los Angeles County -

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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Los Angeles Department of Building PROBATE and Safety SMART LAW - Information Line 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., 2nd Floor Probate Department of the Los (213) 243-1500 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Angeles Superior Court www.smartlaw.org 311 111 North Hill Street, Room 429 Lawyer Referral and Legal Information www.ladbs.org Los Angeles, CA 90012 Service File a complaint regarding code (213) 974-5471 violations. www.lacourt.org/probate State Bar of California - Lawyer Referral Service Los Angeles Housing Department - 845 South Figueroa Street Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) TENANT ASSISTANCE Los Angeles, CA 90017 1645 Corinth Ave., Suite 104 (866) 442-2529 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Legal Aid Foundation of calbar.ca.gov (866) 557-7368 Los Angeles www.lahd.lacity.org 1102 South Crenshaw The Rent Stabilization Ordinance Los Angeles, CA 90019 800-399-4529 LICENSING & COMPLAINTS protects tenants from excessive rent increases. www.lafla.org Attorney Complaint Hotline (State Bar of California) National Do Not Call Registry Santa Monica Office: (800) 843-9053 (888) 382-1222 1640 5th Telemarketing.donotcall.gov Street, #124 calbar.ca.gov Santa Monica, CA 90401 File a complaint, stop telemarketers from (310) 899-6200 calling. California Department of Fair Employment and Housing 320 West 4th Street, 10th Floor U.S. Postal Inspection Service Los Angeles, CA 90013 (877) 876-2455 (800) 884-1684 postalinspectors.uspis.gov (800) 700-2320 (TTY) Report Mail Fraud www.dfeh.ca.gov The Department of Fair Employment Utilities Fraud Hotline (California and Housing protects Californians Public Utilities Commissions) from employment, housing and public (800) 649-7570 accommodation discrimination, and hate www.cpuc.ca.gov violence. File a complaint about your phone, water, or electric company. Consumer Reporting Industry - Opt-In or Opt-Out request

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL 8 out of 10 peoplemay will appear Seniorsbe targeted to be from a by Against scammers Scammersa prize. It might seem! to comeFINANCIAL & LEGAL from a government government agency, a bank, a official. Maybe it seems to be from someone you 8 out of 10 people will be targeted by scammers Have you beenwell-known affected8 out national of by10 company, peoplea scam? will be targeted byknow scammers – your grandchild, a relative or a friend. or a company you never heard It’s commonly someone who says they’re your Have you been affected by a scam? You of.are Regardless not alone! Haveof the return you address, been affectedthe only thing by a grandchildscam? and that they are in jail in a foreign YouJoin are our weekly not alone! phone-inbetween group,you and and your getwinnings: confidential a check or wire country. Or maybe it’s from someone you feel like transfer from you to coverYou taxes, arefees, shippingnot alone! peer support in the comfort of your own home. you know, but you haven’t met in person – say, a Join our weekly phone-in group, andcosts, get or confidential insurance.Join our weekly phone-in group, and getperson confidential you met online who you’ve been writing to. Common scams: Whatever the story, the request is the same: wire peer support in the comfort of your own home.peer support in the comfort of your own home. FINANCIAL & LEGAL • Romance scams • Phone,An offer mail to andplay internet a foreign •lottery Identity can Theft be tempting money to pay taxes or fees, or to help someone Common scams: Common scams: • Lottery scams • Grandparentand fun, but scams it’s also illegal.• IRS/Federal If a sweepstakes government run by you care about. No government agency will ever • Romance scams • Phone, mail and internet • Identity Theft an American• Romance company scams is legitimate,• Phone, you mail won’t and internet have •ask Identity you toTheft wire money. Ask questions and you’ll • Lottery scams • Grandparent scams •• Lottery IRS/Federal scams government • Grandparent scams • IRS/Federal government For more information,to or pay to to sign enter up, or to win. That’s the law. No federal likely find that the story starts to fall apart. call: (310) 394-9871government ext. 423 agency runs or supervises a lottery; For more information, or to sign up, For more information, or to sign up, regardless, if you have to pay, it’s a purchase, call: (310) 394-9871 ext. 423 call: (310) 394-9871 ext. 423 Charity Fraud WISE & Healthy Aging | 310.394.9871 | www.wiseandhealthyaging.orgnot a prize. Westside Guide for the 50+ 39 Someone contacts you asking for a donation to their charity. 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You refuse to send you information about the charity, should check your credit report regularly to ensure give you details, or tell you how the money will be that no unauthorized accounts are in your name. used. They might even thank you for a pledge you don’t remember making.

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Here’s what you can do: 1. Take your time. Tell These emails can really tug at your heartstrings callers to send you information by mail. For and appeal to your sense of altruism. Successful requests you get in the mail, do your research. scam artists know exactly how to get you to give Is it a real group? What percentage of your up your money. If you get an email asking you donation goes to the charity? Is your donation tax- to send money to help out a stranger, delete deductible? How do they want you to pay? Rule out it. Someone is up to no good, and trying to anyone who asks you to send cash or wire money. manipulate your emotions. Chances are, that’s a scam. Medicare Fraud/Healthcare Scams IRS & Other Government Entity Scams You see an ad on TV, telling you about a new law The IRS continues to warn the public to be alert for that requires you to get a new health care card. telephone scams. These callers Maybe you get a call offering you big discounts claim to be with the IRS. The on health insurance. Or maybe someone says scammers often demand money they’re from the government, and they need to pay taxes. Some may try to your Medicare number to issue you a new card. con you by saying that you’re Scammers follow the headlines. due a refund. The refund is a fake lure so you’ll give them your Do you really have to get a new health care card? banking or other private financial information. Is that discounted insurance a good deal? Is that “government official” really from the government? These con artists can sound convincing when they The answer to all three is almost always: No. call. They may even know a lot about you. They Here’s what you can do: 1. Stop. Check it out. may alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is Before you share your information, call Medicare calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS badge (1-800-MEDICARE), do some research, and check numbers. If you don’t answer, they often leave an with someone you trust. “urgent” callback request. Tech Support Scams/Microsoft Scam These scams really get going during tax time. Scammers have been peddling bogus security Remember, the IRS does not cold call citizens. software for years. They set up fake websites, offer free “security” scans, and send alarming messages The “Nigerian” Email Scam to try to convince you that your computer is The people behind these messages claim to be infected. Then, they try to sell you software to fix officials, businesspeople, or the surviving spouses the problem. At best, the software is worthless of former government honchos in Nigeria or another or available elsewhere country whose money is tied up temporarily. They for free. At worst, it offer to transfer lots of money into your bank could be malware — account if you will pay the fees or “taxes” they need software designed to to get their money. If you respond to the initial offer, give criminals access to you may receive documents that look “official.” your computer and your FINANCIAL & LEGAL FINANCIAL personal information. The emails are from crooks trying to steal your money or your identity. Inevitably, emergencies The latest version of the scam begins with a phone come up, requiring more of your money and call. Scammers can get your name and other basic delaying the “transfer” of funds to your account. In information from public directories. They might the end, there aren’t any profits for you, and your even guess what computer software you’re using. money is gone along with the thief who stole it. According to State Department reports, people who have responded to these emails have been beaten, subjected to threats and extortion, and in some cases, murdered.

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Red Flags of Scammers • Get on the do not call list. You can sign up (National Fraud Information Center): by calling 1-888-382-1222 or online at www.donotcall.gov • A promise that you can win money, make money, or borrow money easily; • Stop unsolicited credit card offers in the mail. Call toll-free 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567- • A demand that you act immediately or else miss 8688) or visit www.optoutprescreen.com. out on this great opportunity; • Check your bank statements and check your credit report. AnnualCreditReport.com • A refusal to send you written information before or 1-877-322-8228 you agree to buy or donate; • An attempt to scare you into buying something; • Protect your information. Where would they find your credit card or Social Security number? • Insistence that you wire money or have a courier pick up your payment; and, • Protect your personal information by shredding documents before you throw them out, by giving • A refusal to stop calling after you’ve asked not to your Social Security number only when you be called again. must, and by using strong passwords online.

How can I prevent being scammed? Have you been scammed? Here’s what you can do: • Don’t answer phone if you don’t recognize the number. If it’s someone Report it! who needs to talk to you for a legitimate reason, • Local law enforcement they will leave a message. • Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov) • If you do answer the phone and the person is selling • All scams: FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint something hang up. Center (www.ic3.gov) FINANCIAL & LEGAL • Don’t wire money to cover travel, medical emergencies, hotel bills, hospital bills, visas, • IRS scam calls. IRS: https://www.treasury.gov/ losses from a temporary financial setback. In tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml fact, it’s a good idea to never wire money period, unless you know for sure that your family or • Websites that you met the scammer on friend is abroad and in trouble. (examples: Match.com; Facebook.com)

• Don’t send money to tide someone over after a • Mail scams: United States Postal Inspectors mugging or robbery, and don’t do anyone a favor (https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ by making an online purchase or forwarding a package to another country. Get support! • Do not use public Wi-Fi to check sensitive • Friends, family, financial information, or to make purchases using group and individual your credit card. counseling

• Social media: If you are on sites like Facebook, • We offer a support make sure that your privacy settings don’t allow group here at strangers to view your information. WISE & Healthy Aging. Call (310) 394-9871.

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL FINANCIAL This Resource Guide was created by WISE & Healthy Aging, and funded in part by the City and County of Los Angeles Area Agencies on Aging.

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RecognizingRecognizing the Signs ......

Physical Abuse • Signs of being restrained, such as rope marks on wrists • Unexplained signs of injury such as bruises, welts, scars, broken bones or sprains • Over or under medication • Broken eyeglasses or frame • Caregiver’s refusal to allow you to see the person alone • Report of drug overdose or apparent failure to take medication regularly • Physical or chemical restraints for caregiver’s convenience Emotional Abuse • Threatening, belittling, or controlling caregiver behavior that you witness • Caregiver isolates elder; refusing to allow access to visitors, mail, phone, etc. • Uncharacteristic behavior such as withdrawal or changes in alertness Sexual Abuse • Bruises around breasts or genitals • Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding • Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing Neglect by Caregivers or Self-Neglect • Unusual weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration • Untreated physical problems, such as bed sores • Unsanitary living conditions: dirt, bugs, soiled bedding and clothes • Poor hygene, lack of clean or appropriate clothing FINANCIAL & LEGAL • Unsafe living conditions (no heat or running water; faulty electrical wiring, fire hazards) • Desertion of the elder at a public place Financial Exploitation • Significant or unauthorized withdrawals from the elder’s accounts • Sudden changes in the elder’s financial condition • Items or cash missing from the household • Suspicious changes in wills, power of attorney, titles, and policies • Addition of names to the elder’s signature card • Unpaid bills or lack of medical care, although the elder has enough money to pay for them • Financial activity the elder couldn’t have done, such as ATM withdrawals by a bedridden account holder • Unnecessary services, goods, or subscriptions • Unusual change in spending habits Scams • Constant phone calls from various phone numbers • Elder/adult suddenly wiring money • Large accumulation of lottery mail • Elder/adult secretive about a relationship with someone they have not met in person

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ResourcesResources ......

General Information • City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Information and Assistance: 213-482-7252 • County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging: 800-510-2020 • Department of Community and Senior Services: www.css.lacounty.gov 213-738-4004 • Los Angeles County Information and Referral, dial: 211 www.211la.org • City of Los Angeles Information and Referral, dial: 311 or visit www.lacity.org/311-services • WISE & Healthy Aging Information & Referral for senior services: 310-394-9871 Legal Assistance

• Bet Tzedek Legal Services: www.bettzedek.org 323-939-0506 • California State Attorney General: www.ag.ca.gov 800-952-5225 • Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: www.lafla.org 800-399-4529 • Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Elder Abuse Hotline: 877-477-3646 • Los Angeles County Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Smart Law www.smartlaw.org 213-243-1525 • Los Angeles County District Attorney Elder Abuse Section: 213-257-2290 • Los Angeles County Public Administrator – Public Guardian: 213-974-0515 • CANHR State Bar Certified Lawyer Referral Service: 800-474-1116 Domestic Violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 • Domestic Violence Hotline Southern California: 800-978-3600 (Callers may receive help in 13 languages) • Jewish Family Service Family Violence Project: 818-505-0900 (crisis line) • VINE – Victim Information and Notification Everyday (A service by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to notify FINANCIAL & LEGAL FINANCIAL you when the status of an inmate changes) 877-846-3452

Mental Wellness • County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, Older Adult Services ACCESS Center (Help regarding hoarding and other mental health issues): 800-854-7771 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 • Los Angeles Warmline (phone support): 855-952-9276 • 24-Hour Friendship Line (for those who are lonely and need to talk): 800-971-0016

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CreditCredit CardCard FraudFraud Broker/Investment FraudFraud IfIf youyou areare aa victimvictim ofof identityidentity theft, or you California DepartmentDepartment ofof BusinessBusiness Overs Oversightight wantwant toto avoidavoid becomingbecoming a victim of identity Seniors AgainstAgainst InvestmentInvestment FraudFraud (SAIF)(SAIF) theft,theft, callcall thesethese agenciesagencies toto freeze new 866-275-2677 accountsaccounts beingbeing openedopened in your name. Concerns about brokers, investment advisers, AlsoAlso forfor disputesdisputes regardingregarding your credit record. Concerns about brokers, investment advisers, ffinancialinancial plannerplanners,s, mormortgagetgage lenderslenders a andnd bill bill ExperianExperian:: www.experian.comwww.experian.com 888-397-3742 payers: www.corp.ca.govwww.corp.ca.gov Equifax:: www.equifax.comwww.equifax.com 800-525-6285 Equifax 800-525-6285 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority TransUnionTransUnion:: www.transunion.comwww.transunion.com Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ((FINRA) BrokerCheBrokerCheckck CheckCheck thethe backgrbackgrounoundd of of 800-680-7289800-680-7289 a broker oror brokerage:brokerage: brokercheck.finra.orgbrokercheck.finra.org Free Annual Credit Report Request a free Free Annual Credit Report Request a free 800-289-9999 creditcredit report:report: www.annualcreditreport.comwww.annualcreditreport.com 877-322-8228877-322-8228 Consumer IssuesIssues MailMail FraudFraud California DepartmentDepartment ofof ConsumerConsumer Affairs Affairs Check licenseslicenses forfor doctors,doctors, nursesnurses andand other other U.S. Postal Inspection Service Report mail U.S. Postal Inspection Service Report mail healthcare professionals:professionals: www.dca.ca.govwww.dca.ca.gov fraud: http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov fraud: http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov 800-952-5210 877-876-2455877-876-2455 FINANCIAL & LEGAL California DepartmentDepartment ofof InsuranceInsurance Insurance Insurance from unsolicited mail, pre-approved Opt-outOpt-out from unsolicited mail, pre-approved concerns: www.insurance.ca.govwww.insurance.ca.gov credit card and insurance offers: credit card and insurance offers: 800-927-4357 888-567-8688888-567-8688 California DepartmentDepartment ofof RealReal EstateEstate Direct Marketing Association Inc. Direct Marketing Association Inc. Real estateestate concerns:concerns: www.dre.ca.govwww.dre.ca.gov RemoveRemove namename fromfrom mailingmailing & emailing list: 213-620-2072 www.dmachoice.orgwww.dmachoice.org California PublicPublic UtilitiesUtilities CommissionCommission Utility Utility TelephoneTelephone FraudFraud complaints: www.cpuc.ca.gov/pucwww.cpuc.ca.gov/puc 800-649-7570 FederalFederal TradeTrade CommissionCommission (FTC)(FTC) TelemarketingTelemarketing fraud/identityfraud/identity theft: Contractors StateState LicenseLicense BoardBoard 877-382-4357877-382-4357 Concerns regardingregarding licensedlicensed andand unlunlicensedicensed DoDo NotNot CallCall RegistryRegistry StopStop telemarketerstelemarketers contractors: www.cslb.ca.govwww.cslb.ca.gov fromfrom callingcalling you:you: www.donotcall.govwww.donotcall.gov 800-321-2752 888-382-1222888-382-1222 Los AngelesAngeles CountyCounty DepartmentDepartment ofof Consumer Consumer and BusinessBusiness AffairsAffairs InternetInternet Crime/SpamCrime/Spam Landlord/t/tenantenant issues,issues, housihousingng disdiscrimination,crimination, InternetInternet CrimeCrime ComplaintComplaint CenterCenter homebuyer issues,issues, consumerconsumer complaints:complaints: www.ic3.govwww.ic3.gov www.dca.lacounty.gov 800-593-8222

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• Medicare California Attorney or Medi-Cal General Bureau Fraud of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse: 800-722-0432 On-line complaint form: www.ag.ca.gov/bmfea • California Attorney General Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse: 800-722-0432 • CenterOn-line for Health complaint Care Rights/California form: www.ag.ca.gov/bmfea Health Advocates: www.cahealthadvocates.org Health• Center Insurance for Health Counseling Care Rights/California and Advocacy Health Program Advocates: (HICAP) www.cahealthadvocates.org Medicare Health and Insurance healthcare Counseling counseling: and 800-434-0222 Advocacy Program (HICAP) • Department Medicare of Healthand healthcare Services counseling:for Medi-Cal 800-434-0222 fraud: 800-822-6222 • U.S.• HealthDepartment & Human of HealthServices Services TIPS Hotline for Medi-Cal to report fraud:Medicare 800-822-6222 fraud: 800-447-8477 • Los• Angeles U.S. Health County & Human District Services Attorney TIPS Victim-WitnessHotline to report Assistance Medicare fraud: 800-447-8477 http://da.co.la.ca.us: • Los Angeles County 800-380-3811 District Attorney or 626-927-2500 Victim-Witness Assistance • Agelesshttp://da.co.la.ca.us: Alliance http://agelessalliance.org 800-380-3811 or 626-927-2500 (Uniting • Ageless against Alliance elder abusehttp://agelessalliance.org through awareness, support and community engagement) (Uniting against elder abuse through awareness, support and community engagement)

ReportingReporting ...... Reporting ...

Dial 911 to report elder abuse or neglect to the Police NOW if the abuse is immediateDial 911 and to life-threatening. report elder abuse or neglect to the Police NOW if the abuse is immediate and life-threatening. Elder Abuse Hotline at 877-477-3646 or 800-992-1660 to report allegations FINANCIAL & LEGAL FINANCIAL of abuseElder when Abuse you Hotline are unsure at 877-477-3646 on where to orcall. 800-992-1660 to report allegations of abuse when you are unsure on where to call. Adult Protective Services, County of Los Angeles, 888-202-4248 if you suspect elderAdult abuse Protective in the community. Services ,Call County 213-351-5401 of Los Angeles, if you 888-202-4248are outside of Los if you suspect Angeleselder Count abusey. in the community. Call 213-351-5401 if you are outside of Los Angeles County. Long-Term Care Ombudsman, at WISE & Healthy Aging 800-334-9473 and reportLong-Term suspected Care abuse Ombudsman occurring at, boardat WISE and & careHealthy homes, Aging nursing 800-334-9473 homes and and assistedreport suspected living facilities abuse occurringin LA County. at board Statewide and care Ombudsman homes, nursing after homeshours crisisand line: assisted 800-231-4024 living facilities. in LA County. Statewide Ombudsman after hours WISE & Healthy Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To distribute the Guide free of cost, we sell advertising space. While we 36 Westsidecrisis Guide line: for the 800-231-4024 50+ appreciate. the paid listings in the Guide, their inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products or services by WISE & Healthy Aging. Always be a vigilant consumer. Verify information and seek references where appropriate. WISE & Healthy Aging FINANCIAL & LEGAL

Protecting Yourself ... Protecting Yourself ...

Do: • Stay active with your local senior center. It can be a valuable source of information. • Plan for your care as you age. Identify reliable people who can provide assistance if needed. • Review your finances regularly. Be extremely cautious when selecting “trustworthy” individuals to help manage your affairs when needed. • Participate in community activities. Volunteering is a great way to have contact with others and make friends. Call WISE & Healthy Aging at 310-394-9871 for volunteer opportunities.

Don’t: • Don’t put off preparing your future physical and financial needs. • Don’t accept personal care from anyone in exchange for property or assets without a lawyer or other trusted advocate to witness the transaction. • Don’t allow others to keep details of your finances from you. FINANCIAL & LEGAL • Don’t give out personal or financial information to people you don’t know, especially over the phone. • Don’t sign legal documents that you do not understand.

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Employee’s Health Insurance Health Insurance Counseling and Medicare Services Inc. Advocacy Program (HICAP) (800) 633-4227 P.O. Box 27 (At Culver City Senior Center) (877) 486-2048 (TTY) Del Mar, CA 92014 4095 Overland Avenue www.medicare.gov (858) 481-8990 Culver City, CA 90232 ehisinc.com (310) 253-6700 Medi-Cal MEDICARE AND MEDI-CAL (800) 541-5555 www.medi-cal.ca.gov Barry A. Sikov, Medicare Advisor 522 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #207 Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 476-9720 [email protected] BRUCE A. JOHNSTON OATF

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ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Department of Animal Care and Independence at Home Control (County of Los Angeles) Independence at Home Animal Control and Pet Care (562) 728-4882 3800 Kilroy Airport Way #100 (Beverly Hills) animalcare.lacounty.gov Long Beach, CA 90806 (310) 285-1119 (866) 421-1964 Santa Monica Police Department - www.IndependenceAtHome.org Animal Control Services (Culver City) Animal Control Unit OATF (310) 837-1221 (310) 458-8594 Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles-Department of COMMUNITY SERVICES Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center Animal Services 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard 11361 Pico Blvd. Culver City Senior Center Los Angeles, CA 90025 Los Angeles, CA 90064 4095 Overland Avenue (310) 231-9228 (888) 452-7381 Culver City, CA 90232 www.jfsla.org www.laanimalservices.com (310) 253-6700 OATF www.culvercity.org

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Santa Monica Commission Disability Community Resource Center EDUCATION for the Senior Community 12901 Venice Boulevard 1685 Main Street, Room 212 Los Angeles, CA 90066 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 390-3611 (310) 458-8701 www.dcrc.co AARP Driver Safety Program human [email protected] Oasis is a national nonprofit effort OATF (sponsored by WISE & Healthy Aging OATF dedicated to engaging retired and Transportation & Mobility Program and Disability Rights California working older adults in lifelong Santa Monica Big Blue Bus) USC Family Caregiver Support Center 350 South Bixel Street learning, community engagement 1527 4th Street, 1st Floor 3715 McClintock Avenue Suite 290 and living a healthy lifestyle. Santa Monica, CA 90401 Los Angeles, CA 90089 Los Angeles CA 90017 (310) 394-9871, Ext. 455 (855) 872-6060 (213) 213-8000 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ fcsc.usc.edu (800) 776-5746 (Toll-free) transportation OATF (800) 719-5798 (TTY) www.disabilityrightsca.org Helping older drivers improve skills, avoid accidents and traffic violations Los Angeles County Commission (certification allows for discount on auto on Disabilities insurance). 500 West Temple Street, Room 358 WISE & Healthy Aging Conscious Aging Los Angeles, CA 90012 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 (213) 974-1311 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 266-2135 (800) 735-2929 (TDD) (310) 394-9871 Iwow.biz www.laccod.org www.wiseandhealthyaging.org OATF OATF Network of Care for Behavioral Health losangeles.networkofcare.org DISABILITY SERVICES

Online information portal for people with

developmental disabilities Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line Emeritus –Santa Monica College Santa Monica Adaptive (800) 514-0301 1227 Second Street Recreation and Sports (SMARS) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) Santa Monica, CA. 90401 1401 Olympic Blvd. www.ada.gov (310) 434-4306 Santa Monica, CA 90404 www.smc.edu/emeritus (310) 458-8237 California Department of Emeritus is Santa Monica College’s Rehabilitation (DOR) zero-cost, noncredit lifelong learning Westside Regional Center program for older adults offering classes 5901 Green Valley Circle Culver City Branch: in Arts & Crafts, Computers, Health, Suite 230 6125 Washington Blvd., Suite 200 Literature, Music, Political Science and Culver City, CA 90230 Culver City, CA 90232 Theater Arts. (310) 559-6140 (310) 258-4000 OATF

www.rehab.cahwnet.gov www.westsiderc.org COMMUNITY RESOURCES Westchester Branch: Los Angeles OASIS Westside Special Olympics 5120 Goldleaf Circle, Suite 360 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor 1401 Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90056 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (323) 298-2500 (310) 394-9871 (310) 458-8237 (323) 298-2521 (TTY) https://los-angeles.oasisnet.org www.sosc.org City of Culver City - Disability Services (310) 253-6729

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EDUCATION (continued) EMPLOYMENT NON-EMERGENCY UCLA Health 50 Plus California State Employment 1250 16th Street FIRE AND POLICE Development Department Santa Monica, CA 90404 DEPARTMENTS (800) 516-5323 12160 Mindanao Way BY CITY uclahealth.org Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 574-6464 OATF Call 9-1-1 when there is a life- www.edd.ca.gov threatening emergency WISE & Healthy Aging - Senior Community Service that requires the immediate Education & Training Center Employment Program response of emergency 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor (310) 680-3700 services such as police, fire Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.doleta.gov/Seniors/ or paramedic. (310) 394-9871

https://los-angeles.oasisnet.org Work Source Center  BEVERLY HILLS 

(888) 226-6300 Fire Department www.211la.org (310) 550-4900 EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITIES RENTAL Police Department A Complete List of Non-Emergency (310) 550-4951 Contacts by City (right) Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club Los Angeles County Specific Needs 1210 4th Street  CULVER CITY  Disaster Registry Santa Monica, CA 90401 snap.lacounty.gov (310) 395-1308 Fire Department Register online to enhance the efficiency [email protected] 310) 839-1146 of first-responder agencies to assist Police Department you or a loved one with disabilities in an (310) 837-1221 emergency. FARMERS MARKETS

 MALIBU  Los Angeles Fire Department - A Complete List of Farmers Markets Community Emergency Response Team on page 56. Fire Department (213) 893-9840 Los Angeles County Farmers Market (310) 317-1802 www.cert-la.com Office Police Department The Community Emergency Response (818) 591-8161 (310) 456-6652 Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all- hazard training. Pacific Coast Farmers Market  SANTA MONICA  Association - Certified Farmers Market Malibu City - Emergency & Traffic Hotline Fire Department Hotline (925) 825-9090 (310) 458-8660 (310) 456-9982 Police Department FITNESS SMAlerts (310) 458-8491 (310) 458-2263 Emeritus - Santa Monica College www.cityofsantamonica.bbcportal.com/  WEST LOS ANGELES  SMAlerts allows the City of Santa 1227 Second Street Fire Department Monica to provide you with critical Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 575-8559 information in an emergency situation. (310) 434-4306 www.smc.edu/emeritus Police Department OATF (310) 444-0702

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Meals on Wheels West FITNESS (continued) 1823 A Michigan Avenue Los Angeles Oasis Santa Monica, CA 90404 1527 4th Street (310) 394-5133 Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.mealsonwheelswest.org (310) 394-9871 OATF WISE Diner/ Senior Lunch Program www.oasisnet.org/la (A program of WISE & Healthy Aging) Oakwood Recreation Center Ken Edwards Center 767 California Street 1527 4th Street, First Floor Los Angeles, CA 90291 Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 452-7479 (310) 394-9871, Ext.436 www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/wise- Santa Monica Family YMCA Penmar Recreation Center diner-program 1332 6th Street 1341 Lake Street The WISE & Healthy Aging WISE Diner Santa Monica, CA 90401 Venice, CA 90291 Program offers healthy lunches served in (310) 393-2721 (310) 396-8735 welcoming group settings throughout the www.ymcasm.org City of Santa Monica to older adults 60 OATF Roxbury Park Community Center and older. 471 South Roxbury Drive Train With Susan – Personal Training Beverly Hills, CA 90212 WISE Diner/ Senior Lunch Program and Small Group Exercise (310) 285-6840 (A program of WISE & Healthy Aging) In Your Home or My Private Studio Reed Park th (323) 574-4802 Venice Japanese Community Center 1133 7 Street www.trainwithsusan.com 12448 Braddock Drive Santa Monica, CA 90403 Los Angeles, CA 90066 WISE Diner/ Senior Lunch Program FOOD PROGRAMS (310) 822-8885 (A program of WISE & Healthy Aging) www.vjcc.com WISE Adult Day Service Center Claude Pepper Senior Citizens Center 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor 1762 South La Cienega Blvd. Westchester Senior Citizen Center Santa Monica, CA 90401 Los Angeles, CA 90035 8740 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 559-9677 Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 649-3317 Assistance for the Culver City Senior Nutrition Program HOMELESS 4095 Overland Avenue Westside Food Bank Culver City, CA 90232 1710 22nd Street Chrysalis (310) 253-6726 Santa Monica, CA 90404 1853 Lincoln Blvd. (Home delivered meals program) (310) 828-6016 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 253-6748 www.westsidefoodbankca.org (310) 401-9400 www.changelives.org Culver Palms Meals on Wheels

4427 Overland Avenue Los Angeles Homeless Services COMMUNITY RESOURCES Culver City, CA 90230 Authority (310) 559-0666 811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor www.mealsonwheelsculverpalms.org Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 683-3333 Felicia Mahood Lunch Program 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. OPCC Los Angeles, CA 90025 1453 16th Street (310) 479-4119 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 450-4050

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Assistance for the Elder Abuse Hotline Lloyd Taber - Marina del Rey Library HOMELESS (continued) (877) 477-3646 4533 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Environmental Protection Hotline St. Joseph Center (310) 821-3415 (Malibu City) 204 Hampton Drive www.lapl.org (310) 359-8003 Venice, CA 90291 Malibu Public Library (310) 396-6468 Identity Theft Resource Center 23519 West Civic Center Way www.stjosephctr.org (888) 400-5530 Malibu, CA 90265 www.idtheftcenter.org The Giving Spirig (310) 456-6438 www.colapublib.org 11693 San Vicente Blvd., #113 Los Angeles County Information Los Angeles, CA 90049 Services Mar Vista Library (310) 943-6460 211 www.thegivingspirit.org 12006 Venice Blvd. www.infoline-la.org Los Angeles, CA 90066 The Salvation Army Santa Monica Corps National Cancer Institute- Information (310) 390-3454 1533 4th Street Service www.lapl.org Santa Monica, CA 90401 (800) 422-6237 National Library Service for the Blind (310) 451-1358 www.cancer.gov and Physically Handicapped www.santamonica.salvationarmy.org National Institute on Aging - (800) 424-8567 Upward Bound House Information Center (800) 222-2225 Palisades Branch Library 1104 Washington Ave. 861 Alma Real Drive Santa Monica, CA 90403 Santa Monica Police Department- Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 458-7779 (310) 459-2754 www.upwardboundhouse.org Graffiti Removal (310) 458-2231 www.lapl.org Venice Community Housing Suicide Prevention Lifeline Palms - Rancho Park Library 720 Rose Ave. (800) 784-2433 2920 Overland Avenue Venice, CA 90291 Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 399-4100 LIBRARIES (310) 840-2142 www.vchcorp.org www.lapl.org Beverly Hills Public Library HOT LINES 444 North Rexford Drive Robertson Branch Library Beverly Hills, CA 90210 1719 South Robertson Boulevard Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (310) 288-2220 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (800) 272-3900 www.beverlyhills.org (310) 840-2147 www.lapl.org California Poison Control Center Donald Bruce Kaufman- Brentwood (800) 222-1222 Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial WISE & Healthy Aging l 1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor l Santa Monica, CA 90401 l www.wiseandhealthyaging.org 11820 San Vicente Blvd. www.calposion.org Library Los Angeles, CA 90049 501 S. Venice Blvd (310) 575-8273 City of Los Angeles Sanitation - Venice, CA 90291 www.lapl.org Customer Service (310) 821-1769 (800) 773-2489 www.lapl.org Julian Dixon Library Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline 4975 Overland Avenue (800) 978-3600 Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 559-1676 www.lapl.org

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LIBRARIES (continued) MUSIC THERAPY

West Los Angeles Regional Library Laura Kanofsky MT-BC, LCSW – 11360 Santa Monica Blvd. Music Therapy Los Angeles, CA 90025 1223 Wilshire Boulevard #775 (310) 575-8323 Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.lapl.org (310) 927-1718 [email protected] Westchester - Loyola Village Library OATF 7114 W. Manchester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045 OTHER (310) 348-1096 www.lapl.org Step Up on Second, Inc. 1328 Second Street Westwood Library Santa Monica, CA 90401 1246 Glendon Ave. Phone (310) 394-6889 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Fax (310) 394-6883 (310) 474-1739 www.stepuponsecond.org www.lapl.org Step Up delivers compassionate support to people experiencing serious mental illness to help them recover, stabilize, and integrate into the community. Santa Monica Public Library, Main 601 Santa Monica Boulevard Clare Foundation Santa Monica, CA 90401 909 Pico Blvd. (310) 458-8600 Santa Monica, CA 90405 smpl.org Phone (866) 452-5273 www.clarefoundation.org OATF The People Concern Fairview Branch Library 1453 16th Street 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 458-8681 Phone (323) 334-9000 www.thepeopleconcern.org Montana Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave. (310) 458-8682 PARKING ENFORCEMENT

Ocean Park Branch Library Enforcement Services (Culver City) 2601 Main St. (310) 253-5555 (310) 458-8683 Parking Enforcement (Beverly Hills) COMMUNITY RESOURCES Pico Branch Library (310) 550-4875 2201 Pico Blvd. Parking Enforcement (Malibu City) (310) 458-8684 (800) 654-7275

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Blanco Park PARKS / RECREATION 5801 Sawtelle Blvd. Veteran’s Park CENTERS (listed by city) Culver City, CA 90232 4117 Overland Avenue (310) 253-6650 Culver City, CA 90230 Beverly Hills (310) 253-6650 Beverly Cañon Gardens Carlson Park 241 North Cañon Drive 10400 Braddock Drive Los Angeles Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Culver City, CA 90232 Cheviot Hills Recreation Center (310) 285-2537 (310) 253-6650 2551 Motor Avenue Beverly Gardens Park Los Angeles, CA 90064 Culver City Park (310) 837-5186 22 blocks along Santa Monica Blvd. 9700 Jefferson Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 285-2537 Crestwood Hills Recreation Center (310) 253-6650 1000 Hanley Ave. Coldwater Canyon Park Los Angeles, CA 90049 1100 N. Beverly Drive Culver/Slauson Park (310) 472-5233 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 5072 South Slauson Avenue (310) 285-6820 Culver City, CA 90230 Glen Alla Park (310) 391-5451 4601 Alla Road Greystone Park & Mansion Los Angeles, CA 90292 905 Loma Vista Drive Culver West Alexander Park (310) 202-2803 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 4162 Wade Street (310) 285-6830 Culver City, CA 90066 Holmby Park (310) 253-6650 601 Club View Drive La Cienega Community Center/Park Los Angeles, CA 90024 8400 Gregory Way El Marino Park (310) 202-2803 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 5301 Berryman Avenue (310) 285-6810 Culver City, CA 90230 Palms Recreation Center (310) 253-6650 2950 Overland Ave. La Cienega Tennis Center Los Angeles, CA 90064 325 S. La Cienega Blvd. Fox Hills Park (310) 838-3838 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 5809 Green Valley Circle [email protected] (310) 285-6820 Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 253-6650 Malibu Roxbury Park Community Center Charmlee Wilderness Park 471 S. Roxbury Dr. Lindberg Park 2577 Encinal Canyon Road Beverly Hills, CA 90212 5041 Rhoda Way Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 285-6840 Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 457-7247 (310) 253-6650 Will Rogers Memorial Park Los Flores Creek Park 9650 Sunset Blvd. Syd Kronenthal Park 3805 Las Flores Canyon Road Beverly Hills, CA 90210 3459 McManus Avenue Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 285-2536 Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 456-2489 (310) 253-6650 Culver City Legacy Park Tellefson Park Blair Hills Park 23500 Civic Center Way 3998 Bentley Avenue 5950 Wrightcrest Drive Malibu, CA 90265 Culver City, CA 90232 Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 317-1364 (310) 253-6650 (310) 253-6650

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PARKS / RECREATION Marine Park Santa Monica Family YMCA CENTERS (listed by city) 1406 Marine Street 1332 6th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Community Recreation Division - (310) 458-8300 (310) 393-2721 Community Gardens www.ymcasm.org (310) 458-8300 Memorial Park OATF www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/ 1401 Olympic Blvd. content.aspx?id=33150 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Santa Monica State Beach (310) 458-8300 (310) 458-8300 Cove State Park www.smgov.net/Portals/Beach/ 1401 Olympic Blvd. Miles Memorial Playhouse Santa Monica, CA 90404 1130 Lincoln Blvd. Schader Park (310) 458-8237 Santa Monica, CA 90403 1425 Cloverfield Blvd. [email protected] (310) 458-8634 Santa Monica, CA 90404 www.smgov.net/departments/CCS/ (310) 458-8300 Crescent Bay Park MilesPlayhouse/ www.smgov.net/parks 2000 Ocean Avenue Ocean View Park Santa Monica, CA 90405 2701 Barnard Way South Beach Park (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90405 3400 Barnard Way (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Douglas Park (310) 458-8300 2439 Wilshire Blvd. Ozone Park www.smgov.net/parks Santa Monica, CA 90403 720 Ozone Street (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Steward Street Park (310) 458-8300 1819 Stewart Street Euclid Park Santa Monica, CA 90404 1525 Euclid Street Palisades Park (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Ocean Avenue (between Colorado Ave. www.smgov.net/parks (310) 458-8300 and Adelaide Dr.) Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square Goose Egg Park (310) 458-8300 1615 Ocean Avenue Palisades Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401 (between 4th and 7th Streets) Park Drive Park (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90402 2415 Broadway Blvd. www.smgov.net/parks (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 458-8300 Virginia Avenue Park Hotchkiss Park 2200 Virginia Avenue Reed Park 2302 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 1133 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 458-8300 Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 458-8300 www.smgov.net/parks (310) 458-8300 Joslyn Park Rustic Canyon Recreation Center 633 Kensington Road 601 Latimer Road Santa Monica, CA 90405 Santa Monica, CA 90402 (310) 458-8300 (310) 454-5734 Los Amigos Park [email protected] 500 Hollister Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 458-8300

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Venice Malibu Senior Center 23825 Stuart Ranch Road Canal Park Malibu, CA 90265 200 Linnie Canal (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357 Venice, CA 90291 www.malibucity.org (310) 202-2803 Los Angeles Oasis - WISE & Healthy Aging Pico - Robertson Family Resource 1527 4th Street, 1st Floor Triangle Park Center Santa Monica, CA 90401 Oxford Avenue and Marr Street 8838 West Pico Blvd. (310) 857-1527 Venice, CA 90291 Los Angeles, CA 90035 https://los-angeles.oasisnet.org (310) 202-2803 (310) 247-0534 www.jfsla.org Venice Beach Culver City Senior Center 4095 Overland Avenue 1800 Ocean Front Walk Westchester Senior Center Culver City, CA 90232 Venice, CA 90291 8740 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 253-6700 (310) 399-2775 Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.culvercity.org (310) 649-3317 Felicia Mahood Senior Multipurpose Older Adults [email protected] Center Recreation Centers 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. Westminster Senior Citizen Center Los Angeles, CA 90025 Beverly Hills Active Adult Club 1234 Pacific Avenue (310) 479-4119 (BHAAC) Venice, CA 90291 471 S. Roxbury Drive (310) 392-5566 Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center Beverly Hills, CA 90212 [email protected] 330 North Fairfax Avenue (310) 285-6840 Los Angeles, CA 90036 www.beverlyhills.org/living/ (323) 937-5900 SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS seniorprograms/seniorservices/ www.jfsla.org Claude Pepper Senior Citizen Center 1762 South La Cienega Blvd. Israel Levin Senior - Adult Center Los Angeles, CA 90035 201 Ocean Front Walk (310) 559-9677 Venice, CA 90291 Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club [email protected] (310) 396-0205 www.jfsla.org 1210 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 395-1308 www.smbwc.org WISE & Healthy Aging Transportation Support Dedicated to fellowship and service since 1905. Our 100 year old historical Including Door-Through-Door Service landmark building is available for your business or personal event rentals. Are you a Santa Monica resident who is 60+ years or 18+ years and disabled? OATF COMMUNITY RESOURCES Let us help you with your transportation needs.

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TRAVEL/LEISURE VETERANS’ SERVICES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877) 424-3838 City of Beverly Hills Volunteer Program (310) 285-6843 Department of Veterans Affairs (877) 222-8387 Meals on Wheels West (Debt Management Center) 1823 A Michigan Avenue Group Travel with (800) 827-0648 Santa Monica, CA 90404 WISE & Healthy Aging (Caregiver Support Line) (310) 394-5133 (855) 260-3274 www.mealsonwheelswest.org WISE & Healthy Aging offers exclusive group travel opportunities for adults of OATF all ages. These high-quality packages Los Angeles National Cemetery are available at competitive prices, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and are a safe way to travel. Make new Los Angeles, CA 90049 (RSVP) - Culver City friends and see the sights. Relax, the (310) 268-4675 (310) 253-6722 planning is already done for you! www.cem.va.gov www.culvercity.org/government/prcs/ seniorservices/volunteerprogram Travelers can sign up for local one- Los Angeles Regional Benefits Office day excursions, multi-day trips inter- 11000 Wilshire Blvd. WISE & Healthy Aging - nationally or within the United States. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Volunteer Services (800) 827-1000 th nd Visit our website (noted below) and 1527 4 Street, 2 Floor www.benefits.va.gov/losangeles click on Adventures for complete itiner- Santa Monica, CA 90401 aries and reservation forms for all trips. (310) 394-9871, Ext.552 New Directions for Veterans www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/ 11303 Wilshire Blvd., #116 volunteer Los Angeles, CA 90073 (310) 914-4045 www.ndvets.org

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WISE & Healthy Aging | 310.394.9871 | www.wiseandhealthyaging.org Westside Guide for the 50+ 51 Westside Guide for the 50+ COMMUNITY RESOURCES Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans. Get Ready Now. 1. Get a Kit of emergency supplies. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer. While there are many things that might make you more comfortable, think first about fresh water, food and clean air.

Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:  Water: one gallon per person per day, for  Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities drinking and sanitation  Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA  Non-perishable food: at least a Weather Radio with tone alert and three-day supply extra batteries  Flashlight and extra batteries  Manual can opener if kit contains  First Aid kit canned food  Whistle to signal for help  Plastic sheeting and duct tape,  Filter mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter to shelter -in-place the air  Important family documents  Moist towelettes, garbage bags and  Items for unique family needs, plastic ties for personal sanitation such as daily perscription medication or pet food

Include Medications and Medical Supplies: If you take medicine or use a medical treatment on a daily basis, be sure you have what you need on hand to make it on your own for at least a week and keep a copy of your prescriptions as well as dosage or treatment information. If it is not possible to have a week-long supply of medicines and supplies, keep as much as possible on hand and talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what else you should do to prepare. If you undergo routine treatments administered by a clinic or hospital or if you receive regular services such as home health care, treatment or transportation, talk to your service provider about their emergency plans. Work with them to identify back-up service providers within your area and other areas you might evacuate to.

Include Emergency Documents: Include copies of important documents in your emergency supply kits such as family records, medical records, wills, deeds, social security number, charge and bank accounts information and tax records. It is best to keep these documents in a waterproof container. If there is any information related to operating equipment or lifesaving devices that you rely on, include those in your emergency kit as well. If you have a communication disability, make sure your emergency information list notes the best way to communicate with you. Also be sure you have cash or travelers checks in your kits in case you need to purchase supplies.

Additional Items: If you use eyeglass, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, wheelchair batteries or oxygen, be sure you always have extras in your kit. Also have copies of your medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid cards readily available. If you have a service animal, be sure to include food, water, collar with ID tag, medical records and other emergency pet supplies.

Consider two kits: In one, put everything you will need to stay where you are and make it on your own. The other should be a lightweight, smaller version you can take with you if you have to get away. 2. Make a Plan for what you will do in an emergency. The reality of a disaster situation is that you will likely not have access to everyday conveniences. To plan in advance, think through the details of your everyday life.

Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another and review what you will do in different situations.Consider a plan where each family member calls, or e-mails, the same friend or relative in the event of an emergency. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members. Depending on your circumstances and the nature of the attack, the first important decision is whether you stay put or get away. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. Watch television and listen to the radio for official instructions as they become available.

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Create a Personal Support Network: If you anticipate needing assistance during a disaster, ask family, friends and others to be part of your plan. Share each aspect of your emergency plan with everyone in your group, including a friend or relative in another area who would not be impacted by the same emergency who can help if necessary. Include the names and numbers of everyone in your personal support network, as well as your medical providers in your emergency supply kit. Make sure that someone in your personal support network has an extra key to your home and knows where you keep your emergency supplies. If you use a wheelchair or other medical equipment, show friends how to use these devices so they can move you if necessary and teach them how to use any lifesaving equipment or administer medicine in case of an emergency. Practice your plan with those who have agreed to be part of your personal support network.

Create a Plan to Shelter-in-Place: There are circumstances when staying put and creating a barrier between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside, a process known as sheltering-in-place and sealing the room can be a matter of survival. If you see large amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air is badly contaminated, you may want to shelter-in-place and seal the room. Consider precutting plastic sheeting to seal windows, doors and air vents. Each piece should be several inches larger than the space you want to cover so that you can duct tape it flat against the wall. Label each piece with the location of where it fits. Immediately turn off air conditioning, forced air heating systems, exhaust fans and clothes dryers. Take your emergency supplies and go into the room you have designated. Seal all windows, doors and vents. Understand that sealing the room is a temporary measure to create a barrier between you and contaminated air. Listen to the radio for instructions from local emergency management officials.

Create a Plan to Get Away: Plan in advance how you will assemble your family and anticipate where you will go. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options in an emergency. Become familiar with alternate routes as well as other means of transportation out of your area. If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave if you have to. If you typically rely on elevators, have a back-up plan in case they are not working. Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together.

Consider Your Pets: Whether you decide to stay put or evacuate, you will need to make plans in advance for your service animal and pets. Keep in mind that what’s best for you is typically what’s best for your animals. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you, if possible. However, if you are going to a public shelter, make sure that they allow pets. Some only allow service animals.

Fire Safety: Plan two ways out of every room in case of fire.

Contact Your Local Emergency Information Management Office: Some local emergency management offices maintain registers of older people so they can be located and assisted quickly in a disaster. Contact your local emergency management agency to see if these services exist where you live or visit ready.gov to find links to government offices in your area. 3. Be Informed about what might happen. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an emergency supply kit and making an emergency plan are the same regardless of the type of emergency. However, it’s important to stay informed about what

might happen and know what types of emergencies are likely to affect your region. Be prepared to adapt this information COMMUNITY RESOURCES to your personal circumstances and make every effort to follow instructions received from authorities on the scene. Above all, stay calm, be patient and think before you act.

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WISE & Healthy Aging | 310.394.9871 | www.wiseandhealthyaging.org Westside Guide for the 50+ 53 Westside Guide for the 50+ COMMUNITY RESOURCES WISE & Healthy Aging at a GLANCE... Since 1972, WISE & Healthy Aging (formerly WISE Senior Services and Center for Healthy Aging) has been known for our innovative programs and services designed to meet the needs of seniors and caregivers.

Care Management and Home Care Many more seniors are aging in place. And 90% of baby boomers indicate that they want to remain in their homes as long as possible. Our In-Home Services team helps to coordinate care and resources for more than 400 seniors. Elder Abuse Prevention The City and County of Los Angeles Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at WISE & Healthy Aging, the largest program in the nation, advocates for the rights of disabled adults and senior residents in more than 1,800 long-term care facilities throughout the county. Our regional offices are located in Van Nuys, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Montebello and Long Beach. State-certified staff and volunteer ombudsmen conducted 6,460 unannounced facility visits. 9,378 cases were investigated of which 20% involved elder abuse and neglect. We provided 1,539 hours of community and professional trainings on elder abuse prevention. Our Adult Day Service Centers (Santa Monica and Woodland Hills) provide day care programming to more than 200 frail seniors. Most program participants are dealing with early memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Our Santa Monica Center is the only state-designated Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center (ADCRC) on the Los Angeles Westside. We offer a safe, enjoyable environment with trained and caring staff. WISE Minds is our customized programming for those with early memory loss. And “Somos Amigos” is for Spanish-speaking adult day care clients.

Supporting Caregivers Caring for an elderly loved one is never easy. More than 200 family members attend support groups and trainings to learn from other family caregivers and experts.

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Alleviating Hunger Nutrition is one of the most critical aspects of staying healthy. 22,691 hot meals were served to low-income seniors at three locations in Santa Monica.

For active older adults, Los Angeles Oasis programming (Westside and Baldwin Hills) offers lifelong learning opportunities, volunteer engagement and activities that promote health and wellness. With 1,238 members, our facilities offer all types of exercises, creative arts and personal growth as well as discussion groups, book groups events and excursions through WISE Adventures. A ‘Village’ Model to Support Aging in Place This concierge-level service within Oasis provides services and assistance to encourage members to stay active, meet other people, participate in community activities and tap into trusted, vetted vendors for services.

Transportation & Mobility Program When seniors no longer drive and cannot walk long distances, getting to and from doctor appointments, the grocery store or pharmacy can be a real challenge. 2,026 seniors have access to transportation resource information, AARP Driver Safety classes, and a transport service through MODE (Mobility on Demand Everyday), including door-through-door service, in conjunction with the City of Santa Monica.

Training & Education Center Our certified instructors provide nationally-recognized, evidence-based trainings in healthier living, fall prevention, diabetes education and chronic disease self-management. Our WISE Caregiver Training Academy focuses on evidence-based trainings for lay family and career caregivers. We also conduct specialty trainings in Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia (available in multiple languages).

Senior Peer Counseling Trained volunteer peer counselors provide individual and group counseling to more than 185 seniors. On-site and off-site services are also available. We offer workshops and support groups for men, women, those transitioning into the next chapter of their life’s journey, seniors who are primary caregivers for grandchildren, those dealing with the loss of a loved one, and people challenged by clutter and hoarding. COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Beverly Hills Farmers Market Motor Avenue Farmers Market Santa Monica/ Virginia Avenue 9300 block of Civic Center Drive Corner of Motor Ave and National Blvd. Farmers Market (between Third St. and Santa Monica) Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm 2200 Virginia Avenue Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 202-9002 (Pico Blvd. at Cloverfield Blvd.) Sundays, 9 am to 1 pm www.motoravenuemarket.com Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 285-6830 Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm Original Farmers Market (310) 458-8712 Brentwood Farmers Market Third Street & Fairfax Ave. www.farmersmarket.smgov.net 741 Gretna Green Way Angeles, CA 90036 Brentwood, CA 90049 Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm Venice Farmers Market Sundays, 9 am to 2:30 pm (323) 933-9211 500 Venice Blvd. www.farmersmarketla.com (Venice Blvd. & Venice Way) Century City Farmers Market Venice, CA 90291 1800 Avenue of the Stars Pacific Palisades Farmers Market Fridays, 7 am to 11 am Century City, CA 90067 1037 Swarthmore Ave. (310) 399-6690 Thursdays, 11 am to 3 pm Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 www.venicefarmersmarket.com Sundays, 8 am to 1 pm Culver City Farmers Market West Los Angeles Farmers Market 3800 Main Street Playa Vista Farmers Market 1600 Purdue Avenue (between Culver Blvd and Venice Blvd) 6400 Seabluff Drive Los Angeles, CA 90024 Culver City, CA 90232 Los Angeles, CA 90094 Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm Tuesdays, 2 pm to 7 pm Wednesdays, 4 pm to 8 pm (310) 739-5028 (June - Dec) www.westlafarmersmarket.info La Cienega Farmers Market www.playavistafm.com 1801 S. La Cienega Blvd. Westchester Farmers Market Los Angeles, CA 90035 Santa Monica Downtown 7000 W. Manchester Avenue Thursdays, 2 pm to 7 pm Farmers Market Los Angeles, CA 90045 (424) 287-2280 Arizona Avenue Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm www.lacienegafarmersmarket.com (between 4th & 2nd) www.westchesterfarmersmarket.com Santa Monica, CA 90401 Malibu Farmers Market Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Westwood Village Farmers Market 23555 Civic Center Way Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1 pm 1031 Broxton Avenue Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 458-8712 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Sundays, 10 am to 3 pm www.farmersmarket.smgov.net Thursdays, 12 noon to 6 pm (310) 428-4262 Santa Monica Main St. Mar Vista Farmers Market Farmers Market Grand View at Venice Blvd. 2460 Main St. (in Heritage Square) Los Angeles, CA 90066 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Sundays, 9 am to 2 pm Sundays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm www.marvistafarmersmarket.org (310) 458-8712 (310) 861-4444 www.farmersmarket.smgov.net

Marina Del Rey Farmers Market Admiralty Way & Via Marina in Lot#10 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Thursdays, 9 am to 2 pm WISE & Healthy Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. To distribute the Guide free of cost, we sell advertising space. While we 56 Westside Guide for the 50+ appreciate the paid listings in the Guide, their inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of products or services by WISE & Healthy Aging. Always be a vigilant consumer. Verify information and seek references where appropriate. COMMUNITY RESOURCES SMC Emeritus, a noncredit older adult program of Santa Monica College, offers over 120 FREE classes at the Emeritus Campus and convenient locations throughout the community. Come acquire new skills, learn healthy living strategies, express your artistic side, and meet others who share your interests.

We are committed to lifelong learning and welcome you to the Emeritus family.

All older adults are welcome.

For more information: call 310-434-4306, visit our website at smc.edu/emeritus, or stop by our office at 1227 Second Street, Santa Monica.

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