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PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM Planning Quality of Life Final Wishes Activities...... 7 Adult Day Services...... 20 Body / Organ Donation...... 37 Advocacy...... 8 Adult Day Service Centers...... 20 Cremation...... 37 Advance Health Care Directive...... 8 Alzheimer’s Dementia Memory Care Living...... 20 End of Life Bedside Doula...... 37 Attorneys...... 8 Alzheimer’s Information and Referral...... 20 Grief Support Groups...... 37 Conflict Resolution...... 8 Alzheimer’s Testing...... 20 Hospice Services...... 37 Congregate Meal Sites...... 8 Assisted Living...... 21 Driver Safety Program...... 10 Caregiver / Companions for Hire...... 21 Energy Bills Assistance...... 10 Caregiver Education...... 21 Fall Prevention...... 10 Care Management...... 23 On the Cover Financial Assistance...... 10 Conservator...... 23 (From Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Food Assistance...... 10 Counseling Services...... 23 Fiduciary Services...... 11 DMV Driving Test...... 25 Row 1: Geriatric Physician...... 11 Elder Abuse / Neglect Advocacy...... 25 Elizabeth Landsverk MD, Elder Consult Grandparent Support...... 11 Family Caregiver Support...... 25 Sally Martin, Venture Sotheby’s International Realty Health Care...... 11 Friendly Visitors...... 25 Row 2: HICAP...... 11 Health Care...... 26 John Dearborn MD, Washington Hospital Home Sharing...... 12 Home Delivered Meals...... 26 Deanna Bennett, Hospice of the East Bay Hospitals...... 12 Home Health Care Services...... 26 Housing Assistance...... 12 House Cleaning...... 26 Row 3: Housing Repairs...... 12 Low Vision / Blind Services...... 26 Leizl Joy Pagtaconan, Vitas Housing Repair Loans...... 13 Massage...... 26 Joann Sullivan, Thornwall Properties Independent Retirement Living...... 13 Medical Equipment...... 26 Chonita Chew, United Seniors Yvonne Baginski, Share the Care Information and Assistance...... 13 Medication Disposal...... 27 Legal Assistance...... 14 Nursing Home Complaints...... 27 Row 4: Libraries...... 14 Placement Services...... 27 Marvin Gibson, Center For Elders Independence Mediation Services...... 14 Support Groups...... 27 Sandra Wallace, Insight Memory Care Medical Supplies...... 14 Telephone Reassurance...... 33 Kate Neal, CFCS Mental Health Treatment 55+...... 14 Transportation...... 33 Sue Richey, Finance of America Networking Meetings Business to Business...... 16 Travel Training...... 35 Maurice Fried PhD, Alameda Health System Carol Macayam, Precious Home Companion Notary Services...... 16 Veteran’s Assistance...... 35 Realtors...... 16 Veteran’s Housing...... 35 Row 5: Reverse Mortgage...... 16 Veteran Nursing Homes...... 35 Amber Green, Healthy Living at Home Reverse Mortgage Counseling...... 16 Veteran’s Services...... 35 Loreno Renaud, Provident Care Senior Centers...... 16 Wheelchair Transporation...... 35 Alexander Sah MD, Washington Hospital Senior Living...... 17 Jo McCord, Family Caregiver Alliance Lori Goldwyn, Comings and Goings Doula Smoke Alarms...... 17 Grace Wright, Center for Independent Living Website Design...... 17 Row 6: If you would like to Indexes to Articles on Kelsy Martin, Venture Sotheby’s International Realty Georgia Funesto, Vision Home Health Care advertise in Born to Age, Planning, Quality of Life, Benjamin Bloom, Homewatch Care Givers Oakland Julie M. Fiedler, Horizon Elder Law please take a moment and Final Wishes are Andrea Campisi, The Reutlinger Community to fill out our Advertisers’ included at the beginning Felicia Howard, Park Glenview Apartments Richard SanVicente, Retirement Funding Solutions Questionnaire on page 30. of each section. Alameda County 2018 . to . From the Editor 5 Born )().( ).()(Age
PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM elcome to the 13th care or support. But, doctors are experts in questions, or need direction, you can always call WAnniversary Edition medical, not social or psychological care. us at (707)226-7127. We’ll be happy to provide of the Born to Age, Rarely can a doctor help you with any of the some guidance and advice. Alameda County Directory following: for Older Adults! It’s a We are also available to speak to your club, group great source of information • Is getting a ride a problem for you? or organization. We can help decipher end of life on not only aging, but how • What about needing some housekeeping options, choosing home care and assisted livings, to get help for the many support? finding appropriate help, and working with you to facets of chronic illness, • Worried about falling or being alone at night? come up with a solid plan. Yvonne Baginski, frailty and disability. In other Publisher • Can’t remember to always take your words, it’s a place to start medications on time? Born to Age would like to thank the advertisers when you know you’re going to need some help, for making this directory a reality for all these • Is your family living far away? but not sure when, where or why. years. They pay for the service so you can • Are you obsessing over running out of money? receive the free information. Be sure to thank Over the years, we’ve watched the field of caring • Concerned about forgetting all the time? them when you call. grow in leaps and bounds. There are so many • Find that your remote control, television, “professionals” popping up who suddenly see a telephone or answering machine are always You know, it’s hard to believe that we’re all aging burgeoning opportunity to heed the call on what breaking? so fast. And many of us will never need the many are expecting to be a silver tsunami of • Are thinking of moving, but the task is services lined out in this directory. Sometimes need. However, we at Born To Age urge caution overwhelming? I talk to people in their 90’s who are still walking in making choices and watching carefully what • If you go to the hospital, who’s going to care for a mile or two a day, and their minds are as sharp decisions these “professionals” are making in your dog or cat? as ever. But, that isn’t true for everyone. So, be determining care and housing options for what • What about getting your mail, or paying your prepared. It might not be you, but someone close they might deem, “your benefit.” bills? to you, who will need more help. • Who will pick up your prescriptions, do your We recommend that you peruse the field of care, We welcome your comments and suggestions. housing and support services very carefully. Know grocery shopping, prepare your meals when If we’ve missed something, give us a call. your options and exercise your rights. you return home? Looking forward to another year! That’s why this directory is published. It’s to help What we all wonder is: you understand the field of choices before you Who Will Care For Me When Yvonne Baginski need to make a decision. So many of us wait until I No Longer Can? Editor/Publisher a crisis, and then in a panic, follow advice that may not be what is actually wanted or needed. You will find the answers to all these questions One of our biggest challenges is educating in this directory. There are services, businesses A NOTE TO OUR READERS: doctors and other health care professionals on and organizations who are eager to help, some Efforts were made to ensure that what is available in a community. People rely on charge fees, others are volunteer-based. But all the entries were current at the time their doctors to tell them when they need more are available to help you plan. If you have any of printing. Please be aware that changes may occur. Response to information contained in this directory, including any corrections or updated information should be directed to: Born to Age 707-226-7127 [email protected]
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PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM CAN’T SLEEP? WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
The answers to a sleepless night might be in a combination of factors: No coffee after noon. No watching TV or computer before bedrime (blue light). Get enough exercise during the day. Create a bedtime routine. Take 10 mg. of Melatonin at the same time nightly (about an hour before going to bed).
TRY THIS…. ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?
THE EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE (ESS)
Mike Mason, M.D., Kaiser How likely are you to doze off, or fall asleep in the following and Kal Edwards, Retirement Renewal Forums situations? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to etting older has lots of benefits, by anyone over age 65, according to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following but not being able to sleep isn’t Mike Mason, M.D., a Geriatrics and scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation. Gone of them. Most adults need Family Medicine Specialist at Kaiser seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Permanente in Vallejo. 0 = Would never doze 1 = Slight chance of dozing Or, enough sleep to function in the daytime. Without sleep, people suffer. With Ambien, Mason sees older adults 2 = Moderate chance of dozing 3 = High chance of dozing having a higher likelihood of “sleep Sleep problems are common in about walking or sleep eating, and memory SCORE SITUATION half of older adults. Without enough and thinking can be affected.” So, with sleep, people function less, feel more the magic of the sleeping pill becoming ______Sitting and reading anxiety, depression and just don’t do less a possibility of an instant cure ______Watching television as well on a day-to-day basis. as one ages, how is it possible to get ______Sitting inactive in a public place (theater or meeting) more sleep? What is the solution? ______As a passengar in a car for an hour without a break Mason suggests that there is one over ______Lying down to rest In the afternoon Doctors do NOT recommend alcohol, the counter supplement, Melatonin, Elavil, benadryl or any of the P.M. that seems to be helpful with sleep. ______Sitting and talking to someone (such as Tylenol P.M.) medications He suggests that higher doses, up to ______Sitting quietly after lunch available over the counter. In fact, 10 mg., taken routinely at the same ______Without alcohol these drugs are often detrimental time every night, about an hour prior ______In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic to brain function, with some studies to bedtime, could work. Melatonin showing an increase in memory loss is naturally produced in the body, ______Total score and confusion for people using them effective and safe. No prescription is on a regular basis. needed. Alcohol can cause drowsiness, but He also recommends not watching Score results: then later in the night, people often television or the computer for at least 1 - 6 Congratulations, you are getting enough sleep! wake up and don’t get a restful sleep. an hour before bedtime, since the blue 7 - 8 Your score is average Even the top drug prescribed for light interferes with the body’s natural 9 and up Very sleepy, should seek medical advice. insomnia, Ambien, shouldn’t be used production of melatonin. Alameda County 2018 . to . Planning 7 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Lavender Seniors of the East Bay Senior Resources at Planning: Index to Articles (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 3300 Capitol Ave. 114 Montecito Blvd. Can’t Sleep? Welcome to the Club!...... 6 Fremont, CA 94538 Oakland, CA 94610 13 Documents You Need for Effective Planning...... 12 510.574.2073 510.444.0243 Ways To FInance Long Term Care...... 15 4021 Monterey Blvd. Senior Center Without Walls San Leandro, CA 94578 Free group activities for [email protected] homebound seniors. 510.736.5428 1.877.797.7299 ACTIVITIES Crafting Handability: Crafting Classes Lavender Lunch Bunch Soiree Seniors (See Senior Centers) and Instruction on Third Fridays Activities for people over age 60 4171 Piedmont Ave., Suite 102 12:30 p.m. Potlucks, dancing, birthdays, TGIFs Alameda County Library Oakland, CA 94611 North Oakland Senior Center Dianne: 510.581.9008 Each branch library hosts a program 510.863.1054 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way for older adults. This program may Sons in Retirement Branch #121 East Bay Korean Senior Free lunch with monthly include travel films, speakers, blood Meets 4th Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Citizens, Inc. discussion topics. pressure clinics and refreshments. Doubletree Hotel, Livermore 1723 Telegraph Ave. Call for schedule: 510.745.1491 ROAR [email protected] Oakland, CA Assists active retirees to live The libraries will also deliver books, 510.763.0736 a rich and meaningful life. videos and other materials to www.roaroakland.com Continued on Page 8 homebound seniors who live within Eden Area Village the library service area. A member-driven organization for seniors in Castro Valley, Hayward Talking Books (books on tape and and San Lorenzo. Neighbors help cassette) are available from the State neighbors to stay in their homes. Library for the visually impaired. Social activities and volunteering. Save the Date Contact them directly: Meetings are the first Friday of each 15th Annual 800.952.5666 month, 2 p.m. at the Hayward City Hall. Ballroom Dancing Coffee meet-up on the 3rd Saturday, Alameda 9 a.m. at the Cannery Café in the at the Oakland Zoo Temple Israel of Alameda, Hayward Historical Society “Promoting Health and Wellness for Sixty+ Adults” 3183 McCartney Blvd. 22380 Foothill Blvd. Last Monday Edenareavillage.org Thursday, September 13, 2018 [email protected] 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fremont Fremont Senior Center Fun, Friends, Health Screenings/Resources, Filipino Senior Citizens Center Great Music, Physical Activity, Lunch, Medication Take Back, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy 200 Grand Ave. The Zoo & More! Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Oakland, CA **This event involves a lot of walking and encourages participants to be physically active. If 510.832.5206 you have a medical condition and/or have mobility challenges, please Livermore consult your doctor and/or bring an attendant to assist you.**
Castlerock Restaurant Fremont Gard Club Join us as we take collective action to improve the quality of life for seniors 1848 Portola Ave. 3rd Wednesday - 6:15 p.m. throughout Alameda County. Together, we can make positive change!
2nd and 4th Tuesday Various Locations
510.604.8206 Oakland Contact United Seniors for more information at (510) 729 0852 or Lake Merritt Dance Center Japanese American Services email Mary at [email protected] 2nd Sunday, 7-9 p.m. of the East Bay or visit www.usoac.org 2126 Channing Way Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94704 Organized by Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club 510.848.3560 Every Wednesday and Saturday At 10 a.m., 2270 Acton St. United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County Empowering Seniors Enriching Youth Enhancing Community 510.841. 2174 8 Planning . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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ACTIVITIES, cont. Vietnamese American Community ADVANCE HEALTH CONGREGATE MEAL SITES Center of the East Bay CARE DIRECTIVE 655 International Blvd. All lunches ask for a $3.50 donation Stagebridge Oakland, CA 94606 An Advanced Health Care Directive for those over age 60. Performing Arts Institute Vacceb.net is a legal document where you state ALAMEDA 2501 Harrison St. [email protected] your wishes regarding your health Oakland, CA 510.891.9999 care if you’re not able to make the Mastick Senior Center 510.444.4755 decisions yourself. This is also 1155 Santa Clara Ave. Walk Berkeley For Seniors called a “living will,” or a “durable Lunch at noon, M-F Trinity Seniors Program Meets Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church attorney for health care.” Everyone, 510.747.4503 Sea Breeze Market, just west of the regardless of age, should have one 1323 Central Ave. I-80 overpass. Heavy rain cancels. CASTRO VALLEY Alameda, CA of these filled out. Everyone welcome. Kenneth Aitken Senior Center Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 510.548.9840 Comfort Homesake 17800 Redwood Rd. Hot lunch served at noon. Eastmont Wellness Center Monday-Wednesday, noon $5 donation for lunch. ADVOCACY 6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 123 510.881.6738 Oakland, CA 94605 United Seniors of Oakland Center for Independent Living Comforthomesake.com and Alameda County 3075 Adeline St., Suite 100 United Methodist Church 510.686.1898 7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 270 Berkeley, CA 94704 19806 Wisteria St. Oakland, CA 94605 Thecil.org East Bay Conversation Project Tues, Thurs, noon 510.729.0852 510.841.4776 Leslie Dietterick 510.581.5073 (See ad on page 7) (See ad on page 9) [email protected] HAYWARD Mastick Senior Center Glad Tidings Church 1155 Santa Clara Ave. 1027 West Tennyson Road Alameda, CA 94501 Wednesday only, noon Kits are available for $2 each. 510.783.9377 ELDER LAW AND 510.747.7500 Hayward Area Senior Center ESTATE PLANNING Pleasanton Senior Center 22325 N. 3rd St. Kits are available for $2 each. Monday-Friday, noon .Asset Preservation For assistance: 925.931.5369 510.881.6766 Peace of Mind for Life and After .Long Term Care Planning .VA & Medi-Cal Planning California Medical Association Hayward Mobile Country Club Offering Home .Wills & Trusts To order a kit: 800.882.1262 1200 W. Winton Ave. & Hospital Visits Powers of Attorney Wed, Fri, noon . ATTORNEYS 510.783.9500 Phone: (925) 244-1185 .Health Care Directives Toll-Free (877) 244-1185 .Conservatorships & Probates Horizon Elderlaw and Josephine Lum Lodge www.HorizonLawCA.com .Health Care Advocacy Estate Planning 2747 Oliver Dr. 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Ste. 145 Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. Julie M. Fiedler, Certified Elder Law Attorney, has San Ramon, CA 94583 510.785.1997 has been a resident of San Ramon since 1988, a Horizonlawca.com Registered Nurse with over 35 years experience in 925.244.1185 the healthcare and senior services. Julie is a Certified (see ad on page 8) Elder Law Attorney (CELA), certified by the National Elder Law Foundation with a Masters Degree in Elder CONFLICT RESOLUTION Law (LL.M Elder Law) from Stetson University. Julie is the past President of the Northern California Chapter (See Mediation Services) of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and served 2 terms on the board of the national organization. Julie is accredited Aging in Harmony by the Department of Veterans Affairs to help individuals in all matters Katharina W. Dress, M.A. involving VA benefits. Additionally, Julie is an active member of California Mediator / Conflict Coach / Trainer Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (www.canhr.org) and is currently 1407 Ward Street serving on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of San Ramon. Julie Berkeley, CA 94702 offers free consultations to all Veterans as a thank you for his/her service. www.aginginharmony.com Cell Phone: 510.356.7830 2333 San Ramon Blvd., Ste. 145, San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone/Fax: 510.845.1908 Alameda County 2018 . to . Planning 9 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Salvation Army St. Mary’s Fremont Senior Center Muslim Seniors 430 A St. 925 Brockhurst St. 400086 Paseo Padre Parkway 4th Monday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m Monday-Friday, noon Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, noon Fremont, CA 94537 510.538.1669 510.923.9600 NARFE, National Association of Many cultural groups meet here, Retired Federal Employees South Hayward Parish Vietnamese Community including: 4th Friday, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 27287 Patrick Ave. 1254 23rd Ave. 510.790.6600 Monday only, noon Mon, Wed, noon Chinese Club Mah Jongg 510.785.3663 Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holocaust Survivor Services West Oakland Jewish Family and Community NEWARK 1724 Adeline St. Spanish Social Group Services of the East Bay 3rd Wednesday, 10:30- noon Newark Senior Center Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, noon 2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210 7401 Enterprise Dr. 510.238.2380 East Indian Seniors Berkeley, CA 94704 nd th Jfcs-eastbay.org Monday -Friday, 11:45 a.m. SAN LEANDRO 2 and 4 Tuesdays, 3 p.m. 510.578.4845 510.704.7475 Ashland Community Center FISA, Indo-American Seniors OAKLAND 1530 167th Ave. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. J-Sei Tuesdays, noon 1285 66th St. Altenheim Los Amigos 510.881.6755 Emeryville, CA 94608 1720 MacArthur Blvd. 1st Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. 510.654.4000 Tues,Thurs, Fri, noon Fargo Senior Center Apartments 510.575.7409 868 Fargo Ave. East Oakland Monday-Friday, noon 9255 Edes Ave. 510.351.2938 Monday-Friday, noon San Leandro Senior Center 510.615.5731 13909 E. 14th St. Fruitvale Monday-Friday, noon 3301 E. 12th St. 510.825.9793 Monday - Friday, noon 510.535.6123 SAN LORENZO Eden Japanese Center Fruitvale Ave. 710 Elgin St. 2221 Fruitvale Ave. 2nd and 4th Thursday, noon nd th 2 and 4 Thurs, noon Only Japanese spoken 510.535.6123 510.276.9786 North Oakland UNION CITY 5714 MLK Jr. Way Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Monday-Friday, noon Senior Center 510.597.5085 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd. Northgate Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. 550 24th St. 510.675.5497 Monday-Friday, noon Tropics Mobile Home Park 510.465.9346 33000 Almaden Blvd. Oakland Tues, Thurs, noon 200 Grand Ave. 510.471.8550 Monday-Friday, noon CULTURAL SENIOR SERVICES 510.238.3284 Afghan Elderly Association Palo Vista P.O. Box 2346 6401 Fenham St. Union City, CA 94587 Monday-Friday, noon Afghanelderlyassociation.org 510.430.2698 510.574.2059 10 Planning . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Senior Support Services Hayward Satellite Office ENERGY BILLS ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE For seniors over age 60 living in 24100 Amador St., 3rd floor Fremont, Newark and Union City. Hayward, CA 94544 Alameda Municipal Power Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton Services available in Spanish, Farsi 510.265.8348 510.748.3900 seniors, financial assistance is and Mandarin. available to help with home and auto Spectrum Community Services 510.574.2041 Vietnamese American Community repairs, prescription drugs, food, etc. Center of the East Bay Pays one energy bill a year for South Asian Community Health 655 International Blvd., eligible applicants. Dublin: 925.829.6316 Promotion Services Oakland, CA 94606 510.881.0300 Livermore: 925.373.5760 For persons from Afghanastan, 510.891.9999 Pleasanton: 925.931.5365 Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indian Iran, FALL PREVENTION Emergency Financial Assistance: Nepal, Pakiston, Sri Linka DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Life Eldercare Livermore: Fremont Clinic Check your local senior center for Fall Prevention Programs For Seniors, 60 and older. 39420 Liberty St., Suite 140 AARP driving classes. 39180 Liberty St., Suite 220 Funds available from the Wiesner Fremont, CA 94538 Fremont, CA 94538 AARP Online Driver Safety Course Memorial Fund. In-home Assessments, Group Classes 510.745.9151 $15.95 for AARP members, $19.95 925.373.5760 Marcel: [email protected] for non-members. Course can be Pleasanton Satellite Office 510.894.0370 FOOD ASSISTANCE 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Ste. 340 completed at home, at your own Pleasanton, CA 94588 pace, within 60 days of registration. Senior Injury Prevention Project (See also Meals On Wheels, 925.223.8047 www.aarp.org/families/driversafety 510.577.3535 Congregate Meal Sites) Spectrum Community Services, Inc. Alameda Backyard Growers Fall Prevention Program If you have spare fruit growing in 2621 Barrington Court, Hayward your yard, volunteers will pick it and Kelin Clement: 510.881.0300 donate to the Alameda Food Bank [email protected] ALAMEDA Specializing in the 510.239.PICK The Alameda Fire Department Home Equity Conversion provides these free services: Dinner Program Albany Senior Center • Educational courses in “Fire and Mortgage Program 846 Masonic Ave. Fall Prevention.” Albany, CA 94706 • Home Inspections to Identify Fire 510.524.9122 and Fall Hazards. Here are some of the ways you • Installation and Testing of Smoke Dinner served at 4 p.m. Donation for can use the HECM: Detectors. over age 60: $4.00, under age 60: • Assisting with Battery $5.00. Reservations recommended. • Pay for in-home care Replacements. Friday Night Fellowship Dinner • Remodel your home to • Installation of Safety Night accommodate aging in place Lights. Our Lady of • Maintain a line of credit • ADA Grab Bars and Handrails. The Rosary Catholic Church for emergencies • Nightlights, flashlights and grab 703 C St. • No monthly mortgage payments* sticks. Union City, CA 94587 *Borrower must occupy home as primary residence and Dinner is at 6 p.m. , Free remain current on property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, the costs of home maintenance, and any HOA fees. To sign up for a free home 510.675.5241 inspection, contact Ruth Ann Mercy Brown Bag Program Call me anytime for general information or Crawford at the Alameda Fire Dept. a personal conversation. The Mercy Brown Bag Program, email: [email protected] sponsored by the Mercy Retirement 510.337.2133 Richard SanVicente and Care Center, distributes a Reverse Mortgage Specialist NMLS #647335 grocery bag of nutritional food to 925.848.6575 low-income seniors twice a month. [email protected] | www.ricksanvicente.com 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200 San Ramon | CA | 94583 RFS.1917.185.V1 Normally bags consist of ten to
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PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM bread, fresh produce, assorted Cottonwood Place HEALTH CARE Dublin Senior Center canned foods, and other items 3701 Peralta Blvd. 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. depending on availability. Eligible Fremont, CA 94536 Center for Elders Independence Dublin, CA 94568 candidates are 60+. Gross monthly Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 4th Monday, 10:30 a.m., by appt. only income is $1,458 for a single, and Oakland, CA 94605 925.556.4511 $1,966 for couples. Applicants must Oak Center Towers 510.433.1150 bring ID and proof of income at time 1515 Market St. Emeryville Senior Center 1955 San Pablo of registration. Oakland, CA 94607 4321 Salem St. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Oakland, CA 94612 Emeryville, CA 94608 Albany Senior Center 510.433.1150 3rd Tuesday, by appointment 846 Masonic Ave. Sojourner Truth Manor 510.596.3730 1850 Fairway Dr., Albany, CA 94706 6015 Martin Luther King Jr. Way San Leandro, CA 94577 Food distribution: 1st and 3rd Friday Oakland. CA 94609 Oakland Senior Center 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. 200 Grand Ave. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 1487 Alcatraz 2nd and 4th Monday, 1-4 p.m. 510.524.9122 Berkeley, CA 94702 St. Cuthbert’s Church Appointment: 510.238.3284 7932 Mountain Blvd. 510.433.1150 Emeryville Senior Center Oakland, CA 94605 (See ad on back cover) HICAP 4321 Salem St. 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon 333 Hegenberger Rd. Suite 850 Elizabeth Landsverk, MD Emeryville, CA 94608 Oakland, CA 94621 st rd 1633 Bayshore Hwy, Suite 245 1 and 3 Thursdays, 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 510.832.3040 510.596.3730 116 Montecito Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 Oakland, CA 94610 Elderconsult.com Mastick Senior Center Mastick Senior Center Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. 650.357.8834 1155 Santa Clara Ave. 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (See ad on page 3 ) Alameda, CA 94501 Alameda, CA 94501 St. Mary’s Center 510.747.7500 510.747.7500 925 Brockhurst St. Health Care Services th 510.747.7506 Food distribution: 1st and 3rd Thursday Oakland, CA 94608 Free, 4 Monday, 9:30-3:30 p.m. of each month, between 9-10 a.m. 510.923.9600 For children and adults San Leandro Senior 510.215.9884 Ruggerii Senior Center Community Center FIDUCIARY SERVICES 33997 Alvarado-Niles 13909 East 14th St. South Berkeley Senior Center Union City aFiduciary, LLC San Leandro, CA 94578 2939 Ellis Street (at Ashby) nd th Deborah Garcia 2 and 4 Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Berkeley, CA 94703 Lifelong Medical Care P.O. Box 293 510.577.3462 510.981.5200 2344 Sixth St. Fremont, CA 94537 Oakland, CA 94710 Ralph and Mary Ruggieri West Berkeley Senior Center Afiduciary.com www.lifelongmedical.org Senior Center 1901 Hearst Avenue (at San Pablo) 510.792.7000 510.981.4100 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Berkeley, CA 94710 Union City, CA 94587 GERIATRIC PHYSICIAN On Lok Lifeways 510.981.5180 HICAP offered the 2nd and 4th Wed., 159 Washington Blvd. Elderconsult Geriatric Medicine 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SENIOR PRODUCE MARKETS Fremont, CA 94539 Elizabeth Landsverk, M.D. Must call for appointment: Sponsored by Episcopal 510.249.2700 1633 Bayshore Highway, Suite 245 Senior Communities 1.800.393.0360 Burlingame, CA 94010 The Medi-Cal Center Fresh produce, sold at cost, Washington Hospital, Elderconsult.com 8477 Enterprise Way to seniors. Health Insurance Information (See ad on page 3 ) Oakland, CA 94612 Service Allen Temple Arms Medi-Cal eligibility: 800.698.1118 GRANDPARENT SUPPORT 8135 International Blvd. Free and Confidential HEALTH INSURANCE 1.800.770.9447 or 510.494.7005 Oakland, CA 94620 Family Support Services st rd COUNSELING & ADVOCACY (See ad on inside cover) 1 and 3 Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon of the Bay Area 401 Grand Ave., Suite 200 & 500 PROGRAM (HICAP) Avelina Senior Housing Oakland, CA 94610 Continued on Page 12 221 Bryant Commons Albany Senior Center Provides respite care and support Fremont, CA 94539 846 Masonic Ave. groups for grandparents caring for Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - noon Albany, CA 94706 drug-exposed or medically fragile Offered the 2nd and 4th Monday grandchildren. Call for appt: 510.524.9122 510.834.4066 12 Planning . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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henever I speak with my mother, HOME SHARING she always tells me where her Wpapers are....the papers that HIP Housing I'll need in case she ever dies. Except, when I ask her for the details, it turns out City of Fremont that these aren't the papers I might need 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B if she lives, but becomes incompetent Fremont, Ca 94537 or too ill to take care of her personal 510.574.2173 matters on her own. HOSPITAL But, my mom believes she's prepared, and she's not. In fact, I'm worried that if Washington Hospital something happens, we'll be scrambling Healthcare System in all directions. I don't think she's alone 2000 Mowry Ave. in this regard. That's why I'm writing this piece for all of us. Fremont, CA 94538 Whhs.com Here are the important documents you'll 510.797.1111 need. And be sure to tell your family (See ad on inside cover) where they're stored. Born To Age also recommends: The Estate Document HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organizer, a notebook that contains ALL 13 Documents You Need For the information your family will need. Center for Independent Living These Organizers are available from 3075 Adeline St., Suite 100 creator, Julie Jones at (707)343.1252. Effective Planning They can also be seen at: Berkeley, CA 94704 www.estatedocsorganizer.com 4. Documentation of Assets 9. A Physician's Order for Thecil.org Life Sustaining Treatment 510.841.4776 Start collecting these documents as This includes housing and land (See ad on page 9) soon as possible, and update them ownership, cemetery plots, vehicles, (POLST) Form every few years to reflect changes in stock certificates, savings bonds, any HOUSING REPAIRS This bright pink form is for terminally ill assets and preferences. partnership or corporate operating or people who are very old and frail and agreements and a list of brockerage These programs are for low income not expected to live more than a year. 1. An Original Will and escrow mortgage accounts. seniors. Help with building ramps, The POLST designates preference for putting in grab bars, wheelchair A will allows you to dictate who inherits on the spot medical treatment in the your assets. Dying without a will means 5. Tax Returns emergency room, or by the EMTs. access, doors, etc. losing control of how your assets are (previous three years) distributed. Instead, state law will 10. Life Insurance Policies Alameda County Healthy Homes determine what happens. Wills are 6. Banking Information Department subject to probrate – legal proceedings Family members need to know the 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 300 that take inventory, make appraisals of List of all bank accounts and online name of the carrier, the policy number Oakland, CA 94606 log-in information. List any safe deposit and the agent associated with the policy. property settle outstanding debt and 510.567.8280 distribute remaining assets. One way to boxes, and register your spouse or child's name with the bank and ask them 11. Benefits Accounts avoid probate is with a Revocable Center for Independent Living Living Trust. to sign the registration so they can have access without securing a court order. This includes pensions, annuities, Access Project 2. A Revocable Living Trust individual retirement accounts and 2539 Telegraph Ave. 7. Durable Health Care Power (401)ks for your spouse or children. Berkeley, CA 94704 This is a transfer of ownership of various of Attorney Form (Advance If your heirs don't know about these 510.841.4776 assets to a trust. You can serve as a accounts, they won’t be able to trustee on behalf of the benficiaries you Directive) claim them. Habitat for Humanity designate. Or, you can designate a trust This allows your designee to make Home Repair Program executor on the event of your death. health care decisions on your behalf if 12. Your marriage license, 2619 Broadway
you are incapacitated. or your divorce judgement/ 3. Durable Financial Oakland, CA 94612 decree. 510.803.3388 Power of Attorney Form 8. Authorization to Release Protected Health Information 13. Your Birth Certificate and This form designates who will make Social Security card. financial decisions on your behalf in the Form event that you are incapacitated. This allows you to designate people who can be given information about your health from your doctor or hospital.
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Low Income Weatherization HOUSING REPAIR LOANS Albany Senior Center Family Caregiver Alliance Program 846 Masonic Ave. 180 Montgomery St., Ste 1100 Assistance with: heaters, water Alameda County Community Albany, CA 94706 San Francisco, CA 94104 heaters, weatherization services, Development Agency 510.524.9122 800.445.8106 low flow showerheads, lightbulbs, Free grab bars, ramps and removal refrigerator and range replacements, of architectural barriers. Center for Independent Living Resource Center on Aging microwaves. 510.670.5399 3075 Adeline St., #100 50 University Hall, MC 7360 510.881.0300 Ext. 272 Berkeley, CA 94703 University of California City of Alameda Rehab Loans Thecil.org Berkeley, CA 94720 Rebuilding Together For roof replacement, furnace, 510.841.4776 [email protected] 3318 Adeline St. plumbing, electrical, etc., for eligible (See ad on page 9 ) Berkeley, CA 94703 homeowners. San Leandro Senior 510.644.8980 510.747.4341 City of Berkeley, Health Community Center and Human Services 13909 East 14th St. Rebuilding Together, Oakland INDEPENDENT Free referrals to local agencies San Leandro, CA 1111 Pine St., Suite A RETIREMENT LIVING 510.981.5173 510.577.3462 Oakland, CA 94607 Housing Repairs at no cost to eligible Collaborative Housing Network City of Fremont Senior Services Coalition of homeowners. Includes: Painting, (C.A.N.) Caregiver Support Services Alameda County Roofing, General Contracting, Pest Kryspin Turczynski Senior Helpline P.O. Box 6686 Control, Handyman Services, all [email protected] 510.574.2041 Oakland, CA 94603 510.217.8527 510.679.3056 done by volunteers. City of Oakland, 510.625.0316 HomeSharing Health and Human Services Senior Helpline Berkeley Home Repair Program HIP Housing, City of Fremont 510.238.3284 Serving Fremont, Union City 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B and Newark Community Energy Services Community Ambassador Program Fremont, CA 94537 510.574.2041 Corporation for Seniors (CAPS) Hiphousing.org 1013 Pardee St. Senior Helpline for people 60+ in Senior Resources 510.574.2173 Berkeley, CA 94710 Newark, Fremont and Union City St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 510.540.1187 Park Glenview Apartments 510.574.2041 114 Montecito Blvd. 3761 Park Boulevard Way Oakland, CA 94610 Senior/Disabled Rehabilitation Community Resources for Oakland, CA 94610 510.444.0243 Loan Program Independent Living 510.292.5516 City of Berkeley Housing Department Fremont: 510.794.5735 Senior Support Program 2180 Milvia St., 2nd Floor Shared Housing in Livermore Hayward: 510.881.5743 of the Tri Valley Berkeley, CA 94704 & Pleasanton Livermore: 925.371.1531 5353 Sunol Blvd. 510.981.5433 925.449.7340 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Deaf Counseling, Advocacy Fremont, Newark, Union City 925.931.5378 510.574.2090 The Reutlinger Community and Referral Agency 4000 Camino Tassajara 14895 E. 14th St., Suite 200 Union City Spectrum Community Services Danville, CA 94506 San Leandro, CA 94578 Information and Referral Low Income Home Energy Rcjl.org 510.343.6670 510.675.5495 Assistance Program 925.648.2800 P.O. Box 4317, Hayward, CA 94540 LIFE ElderCare Women’s Cancer Resource Center (See ad on page 21) Spectrumcs.org 39180 Liberty St., Suite 220 5741 Telegraph Ave. 510.881.0300 INFORMATION AND Fremont, CA Oakland, CA 94609 ASSISTANCE [email protected] 510.420.7900 City of Newark 510.894.0370 Home Repair Loans Alameda County Area Minor Home Repair Program Agency on Aging Livermore Senior Services Home must be owned and 6955 Foothill Blvd. 4444 East Ave. household income for one person, Oakland, CA 94605 Livermore, CA 94550 must be below $46,350 a year, and 510.577.3530 or 800.510.2020 925.373.5760 $53,000 for two people. This program Mastick Senior Center will pay 100% of the cost of minor, Alameda Mastick Senior Center 1155 Santa Clara emergency home repairs. Senior Resources Program Alameda, CA 95401 510.670.5398 510.747.7513 510.747.7500 14 Planning . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE Dublin Senior Center Lawyer Referral Service Oakland Public Library Free consultations 510.893.7160 125 14th St. (and 16 branches) (See Attorneys) 2nd Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Oakland, CA 94612 Legal Assistance for Seniors Contact Lynne Cutler Alameda Library 925.556.4511 333 Heggenberger Rd., Suite 850 www.oaklandlibrary.org 1550 Oak St. Family Caregiver Alliance Oakland, CA 94621 [email protected] “Lawyer in the Library” 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 510.832.3040 or 800.393.0363 510.238.4974 1st Wednesday of month, 6-8 p.m. San Francisco, CA 94104 Oakland Senior Center 510.834.7446 (TTY) Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. 800.445.8106 200 Grand Ave. Access Services Department Alameda West End Library Fremont Senior Center Free legal advice. Services for Persons with Disabilities “Lawyer in the Library” rd Attorney 3 Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m. and Older Adults 3rd Monday of month, 6-8 p.m. st 1 Monday of month, 1-3 p.m. Call for 30-minute appt. 510.238.4974 510.747.7767 Estate Planning 510.238.3284 rd Second Start Literacy Program and Mastick Senior Center 3 Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Livermore Senior Services Bookmobile Services Attorney 510.790.6600 Free consult with lawyer by 510.238.3432 3rd Monday of month, 1-3 p.m. Lawyer in the Library telephone only. Appt: 510.747.7506 Hayward Public Library 925.373.5760 MEDIATION SERVICES 835 C St. Dublin Library Pleasanton Senior Center S.E.E.D. Community Hayward, CA 94541 200 Civic Plaza Legal Assistance Resolution Center 510.293.8685 “Lawyer in the Library” 2nd Monday of month, noon-1 p.m. 1968 San Pablo Ave. 1st Wednesday of month, 15-minutes of free legal advice Berkeley, CA 94702 Estate Planning Consultation: 10 a.m. - noon with an attorney. 510.548.2377 3rd Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Call for appointment: 925.803.7252 For days & times: 510.293.6685 3rd Friday, noon-1 p.m. MEDICAL SUPPLIES Appointments necessary. 925.931.5365 Haller’s Pharmacy and Medical Supply California Advocates 4067 Peralta Blvd. for Nursing Home Reform Fremont, CA 94536 650 Harrison St. Hallersrx.net San Francisco, CA 94107 510.797.2221 1.800.474.1116 (See ad on page 30) HOTLINE for Seniors: MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT 55+ 1.800.222.1753 GART Program LIBRARIES Geriatric Treatment & Response Team Hayward Library 510.891.5650 835 C St. Hayward, CA 94541 Outpatient Psychiatric Services 510.881.7981 Senior Program Department of Psychiatry and Senior Outreach Services (SOS) Behavioral Health Heidi Ontiveroo: 510.881.7975 Fairmont Hospital Campus nd SOS provides books, large print, 15400 Foothill Blvd., Bldg. 2 floor cassettes, CD’s and DVD’s to San Leandro, CA 94578 homebound seniors and disabled Alamedahealthsystem.org persons. Volunteers bring materials 510.895.4369 to people at home. Continued on Page 16 Alameda County 2018 . to . Planning 15 Born )().( ).()(Age
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hat are the insurance through a plan It is a good idea to speak with a options open selected as well as get Medi-Cal planning expert to determine Wto me, and how help paying for private planning and eligibility for Medi-Cal. will the government pay health insurance. for it? Medi-Cal does not pay for room and The goal is to make it board at any assisted living or board The government does simple and affordable and care home. It also does not pay for not usually pay for for Californians to get private home care. custodial care at home. health insurance. Covered Custodial care, means California ia a partnership And, finally, the big question: What that if a person needs of the California Health Happens When We Run Out of Money? help with bathing, Benefit Excchange and housekeeping, food the California Department Sometimes families pitch in funding on preparation and/or of Health Care Services. a month-to-month basis to supplement medication monitoring care. For example, the monthly SSI mostly, they will have to B. Long Term Care stipend may not provide enough money pay for it out of pocket. Medi-Cal. The basic for a board and care home, so the Medicare only pays services. (see page 37 for details). requirements to qualify for children or other friends add money, for skilled medical care, that is usually This benefit is retroactive from time of Medi-Cal are that you are in a nursing as needed. Or, when the well runs dry, provided by therapists, nurses and application, and can take up to one year home, at least 65 year old, (or blind Medi-Cal eligibility and nursing home social workers, intermittently. to determine eligibility and payment. or disabled), and medical/nursing bills placement for long term care becomes This benefit can help pay for home exceed your income, and your countable one reality that may need to be faced. Medicare does not pay for assisted care, or assisted living care. It does not assets do not exceed $2,000. You There are very few options available for living, board and care nor custodial pay for rent or lodging expenses, but is must also be a U.S. citizen, or lawful low income seniors. Patching together home care. There are also eligibility restricted to medical and care services. permanent resident of California. A services, family support and spending requirements for paying nursing home partial list of exempt (noncountable) down assets seems to be the path care, incluidng a limit of coverage 3. Long Term Care Insurance. Read assets include: a home, houseboat, followed most often. based on utilizataion of days, and the policy very carefully. Some only mobile home and multi-unit dwelling skilled care. So, for the first 30-90 cover nursing home or assisted living if you live in one of the units some Questions about any of the above, days of nursing home a person may care. Or, provide a daily limit that time before entering a nursing home; including referrals to other resources, be covered under Medicare, but this covers only a portion of the care. Some household goods and personal effects– are available at Born To Age, often changes to no coverage once the policies sold in the 1990s are basically wedding, engagement rings and 707.226.7127 person is stabilized and in custodial, useless today, unless a person wants heirloom jewelry, one car, burial plots, long term care. to go straight to live in a nursing home. prepaid burial plan, and some annuity If you have a policy purchased before or pension plans if payments of principal Home Care costs about $27-32 an 2010, review it carefully to make sure it and interest are being made. hour (see page 32-35) for costs and is actually going to provide funding for minimums, and most agencies require the services you might prefer. Policy a 4-hour daily minimum. A board and review is available without charge from care can run between $3,500 to $5,000 advocates from the Health Insurance for semi-private and/or private room, Counseling and Advocacy Program If You’ve Ever Worked in the and assisted living can run between (HICAP). Call 1-800-434-0222 to make $5,500-$7,000 a month. an appointment for a review of your U.S. Atomic Industry policy. So, if a loved one needs home care, or placement into a board and care home, 4. Medi-Cal: Compensation and medical benefits to current or former civilian or assisted living facility, here are the employees who’ve worked at certain government or privately owned options available. On January 1, 2014, California medical facilities where atomic weapons were produced or tested, expanded Medi-Cal eligibility for some low-income adults. When you complete are now available from the Energy Employees Occupational Illness 1. Private pay. Many people pay for Compensation Program in Livermore. Lump sum benefits of up to services out of savings and retirement a Covered California application, accounts. Assets are spent on your application will be automatically $150,000, to qualified claimants, are available if claimants worked in a services, based on ability to pay. If a reviewed by Covered California. But if covered facility and developed radiogenic cancer, beryllium disease or home is owned, a reverse mortgage your income is under 138% FPL, you silicosis. Qualified survivors of these deceased workers may also be might be an additional source of will be reviewed for Medi-Cal eligibility. eligible for compensation. funds for this type of care. A reverse Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health mortgage is available for seniors only. While the amount of compensation may vary, most employees found coverage for California residents who Another option is a home equity line of meet eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal to have a work related illness will receive a federal payment and credit, or selling the home to a trusted health plans are similar to the majority medical benefits for the treatment of the covered condition. friend/family member and leasing it back. fo the health coverage options available through Covered California. Covered If you have worked, or know of someone who’s worked at a 2. The Veteran's Aid and Attendance California is the new marketplace that makes it possible for individuals and designated Department of Energy facility, Please call, 866.606.6302 Benefit. This can supplement private or 925.606.6302, for more information. pay, but one must prove eligibility for families to get free or low-cost health 16 Planning . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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NETWORKING MEETINGS Martin Group of Venture Sotheby’s ECHO Housing St. John’s Prime Timers BUSINESS TO BUSINESS International Realty 1305 Franklin St. St. John’s Presbyterian Church 509 Main St. Berkeley, CA 2727 College Ave. For professionals, providers and Pleasanton, CA 94566 510.271.7931 Berkeley, CA 94705 businesses working with seniors, [email protected] 510.845.6830 family members and caregivers. listorbuytoday.com Pleasanton Senior Center 925.998.4311 Counseling available 3rd Friday West Berkeley Senior Center Alameda County (See ad on page 17) By appt.: 925.931.5365 1900 Sixth St. Roundtable Meeting Berkeley, CA 94710 Meeting begins with a networking REVERSE MORTGAGE SENIOR CENTERS 510.981.5180 session at 9 a.m. and a presentation at 9:30 a.m. Finance of America Mortgage CASTRO VALLEY Each of these senior centers hosts Bi-monthly, 3rd Friday of month Susan Richey (North Bay Area) Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center a myriad of activites/classes for all 9 a.m. - noon [email protected] 17800 Redwood Road interests. Most publish a newsletter Alameda County Area Cell: 707.688.9537 Castro Valley, CA 94546 or a monthly calendar. Some are Agency on Aging 510.881.6738 Lee Roebke (South Bay Area) available online under the individual 6955 Foothill Blvd. www.foamortgage.com/danville listing. Also have a daily lunch for a For information on schedule: DUBLIN [email protected] donation. 510.577.3530 Dublin Senior Center 408.621.4862 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. TCEC/TCSRT Networking Meeting (See ad on page 16) ALAMEDA Dublin, CA 94568 Fremont, Union City & Hayward Retirement Funding Solutions Mastick Senior Center 925.829.6316 Call or email Ray Grimm for location. 1155 Santa Clara Ave. 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste 200 EMERYVILLE [email protected] Alameda, CA 94501 San Ramon, CA 94583 Emeryville Senior Center 510.574.2063 510.747.7500 925.848.6575 4321 Salem St. (See ad on page 10) NOTARY SERVICES ALBANY Emeryville, CA 94608 510.596.3730 Pleasanton Senior Center Reverse Mortgage Consultant Albany Senior Center Volunteer Notary available. Tom MacDonald 846 Masonic Avenue FREMONT 3rd Wednesday, 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 707.265.6385 Albany, CA 94706 Fremont Senior Center 1st Tuesday,1:30-4:30 p.m. 510.524.9122 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway Appt. required: 925.931.5365 Fremont, CA 94537 REVERSE MORTGAGE BERKELEY COUNSELING 510.790.6600 Livermore Senior Services Berkeley/Richmond 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteer Notary available to notarize Free and impartial information on Jewish Community Center The India Community Center offers documents for persons age 60+. reverse mortgages, deferred home 1414 Walnut Street programs for seniors. 1st Monday month, 10-11:30 a.m. repair loans, home equity conversion Berkeley, CA 94709 For information call Ashar Chandra. Appt. required: 925.373.5760 and property tax postponement. 510.848.0237 510.574.2055 REALTORS J-Sei Senior Center and Nutrition ECHO Housing Reverse Mortgage HAYWARD Program Hayward Senior Center Joann Sullivan 770 A St., #310 (Bilingual, Japanese) 22325 North 3rd St. Seniors Real Estate Specialist Hayward: 510.581.9380 1285 66th St, Hayward, CA 94546 Thornwall Properties, Inc. Livermore: 925.449.7340 1656 Shattuck Ave. Emeryville, CA 94608 510.881.6766 www.eastbaysmartsenior.com 510.654.4000 Matt Jimenez Community Center [email protected] North Berkeley Senior Center Senior Satellite Group 510.848.1950 Ext. 246 1901 Hearst Ave. 28200 Ruus Rd. Cell: 510.393.7889 Berkeley, CA 94709 Hayward, CA 94544 Bus Routes: 15, 51 GET COMFORTABLE WITH A REVERSE Open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MORTGAGE! CONTACT US TODAY: 510.981.5190 A spectrum lunch is served for $3.25 Sue Richey Lee Roebke South Berkeley Senior Center per person. NMLS-582967 NMLS-232319 510.887.0400 (707) 688-9537 (408) 621-4862 2939 Ellis St.
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Weekes Community Center Manzanita Senior Center UNION CITY The Reutlinger Community nd 27182 Patrick Dr., Hayward 2701 22 Ave. Ralph and Mary Ruggieri 4000 Camino Tassajara Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon Oakland, CA 94606 Senior Center Danville, CA 94506 510.535.5625 Rcjl.org LIVERMORE 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City, CA 94587 925.648.2800 Livermore Senior Services North Oakland Senior Center (See ad on page 21) 4444 East Ave. 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way 510.675.5495 Livermore, CA 94550 Oakland, CA 94609 SENIOR LIVING SMOKE ALARMS 925.373.5760 510.597.5085 Ashby Village Free Smoke Alarm Program NEWARK Seton Senior Center (Vietnamese) 2330 Durant Ave. Fremont: 510.494.4246 Newark Senior Center 211 B Foothill Blvd. Berkeley, CA 94704 7401 Enterprise Dr. Oakland, CA 94606 510.204.9200 WEBSITE DESIGN Newark, CA 94560 510.663.4681 [email protected] Eden Area Villages Zoom Design St. Mary’s Center 510.578.4840 Serving Hayward, Castro Valley, Life Memory Books, Drop in. Lorenzo and San Leandro Personal Websites OAKLAND 925 Brockhurst St. [email protected] www.zoomonby.com Downtown Oakland Senior Center Oakland, CA 94608 707.226.7808 Veteran’s Memorial Building 510.923.9600 North Oakland Village 200 Grand Ave. 5116 Broadway West Oakland Multipurpose Oakland, CA 94610 Oakland, CA Senior Center 510.238.3284 Northoaklandvillage.org 1724 Adeline Street 510.547.8500 East Bay Korean American Oakland, CA 94607 Senior Services Center 510.238.7016 1723 Telegraph Ave. PLEASANTON Oakland, CA 94612 510.763.0736 (Korean) Pleasanton Senior Center REALTORS® For Life’s Milestones 510.763.1879 (English) 5353 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 East Oakland Senior Center 925.931.5365 9255 Edes Ave. Oakland, CA 94603 SAN LEANDRO 510.615.5731 Ashland Senior Satellite Group 1530 167th Ave. Fruitvale-San Antonio San Leandro, CA 94578 Senior Center 510.881.6755 3301 E. 12th St., Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94601 Bancroft Senior Center 510.535.6123 Bethel Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave. Golden Ages Senior Activities San Leandro, CA 94577 Center/Lounge 510.351.3299 Eastmont Mall (upper level) Every transition is an opportunity. As Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES®), we have unique education Bancroft & 73rd Ave. San Leandro Senior and specialized training to serve as your trusted advisors during your relocation Oakland, CA 94605 Community Center and the selling of your home. The Martin Group has a combined 30+ years of 510.562.1990 13909 East 14th St. experience helping clients buy and sell their homes both locally and globally. San Leandro, CA 94578 Hong Lok Senior Center 510.577.3462 Contact us today and watch your future plans come true! 275 7th St. Sally & Kelsy Martin, REALTORS® Oakland, CA 94607 SAN LORENZO 510.763.9017 925.998.4311 San Lorenzo Community Center [email protected] Korean Community Center 1970 Via Buena Vista listorbuytoday.com of the East Bay Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon CA License No. 00971198, 01903576 4390 Telegraph Ave., Suite A Oakland, CA 94609 510.547.2662 18 Quality of Life . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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ROBERT COLE, MD our doctor probably won’t suggest SPEAKS OUT “gets you high.” The CBD component Ycannabis as an option to, or in has the anti-inflammatory effect. What addition to prescribed medications, ON MARIJUANA each individual needs to discover is but cannabis can be an important the balance, the right combination that tool for treating Alzheimer’s, pain, works for them. neurogenerative disease and end of “Not worrying about the future…that’s numerous than any other receptor life care, according to Robert Cole, powerful for someone who’s facing a system. “It is the balance of the two drugs that M.D., the Associate Medical Director shortened life span,” he adds. impact how someone experiences the Most significantly, there is no such of the Pleasant Hill-based Hospice of drug,” he says. Now a believer in, Cole took on his own thing as a lethal dose of cannabis . the East Bay. investigation on why this drug has been Many products, too, are not tested, “It is essentially impossible to overdose Though Cole oversees a hospice so stigmatized in the American culture. so an accurate dosage isn’t available. because the compounds in cannabis agency, he also lectures frequently on He points out that up to 1930, cannabis Cannabis is an herbal plant, difficult to do not repress the benefits of cannabis in the hopes was legal, and the standardize and regulate the dosage. respiration,” he of dispelling myths and educating ban was based on says. “That’s how “The nature of cannabis has changed people on the benefits of this little politics, fear and opiates kills us.” in 40 years. The plant is more potent known drug. Himself a survivior of racism. Making than ever before, TCH levels used to a Melonoma cancer and once given it an illegal Cole finds be 8-11%, now they’re 25%. There’s a a prognosis of only seven months to substance banned cannabis lot of cross breeding,” Cole adds. “For live, Cole’s personal experience with the promise of relatively safe to example, low doses of THC decrease cannabis, as well as seeing the ways future study and use, suggesting anxiety, higher doses increase it.” it’s helped others, has convinced him research on any that people that it can play an important role in good it could do to experiment He suggests starting with lower doses treating many different ailments, as help people. with the various of THC and going slow so “you can see well as help avoid the side effects from what’s happening.” “Only recently products and traditional medicines have we begun to combinations And, about the euphoria…well, that’s until finding one When he was 49 years old, doctors understand how something Cole sees a lot of people that seems right discovered the skin cancer, Melanoma. this place relates worrying about. for them. Aside It spread fast and quickly spread to to and impacts from smoking, “As a cancer doctor, I’m pro-euphoria. a stage 4, meaning it had affected physiology,” he there are also Euphoria is good. But people can organs in his body, as well. He was says. “The best tinctures, creams, teas, patches, and have a sense they’re out of control and treated with Interferon, which “felt like and earliest work is done by the hundreds different types of edibles. it’s scary to them. As a practitioner, being in the constant state of having Weizmann Institute of Science in cannabis is able to offer a guiltless the flu,” he remembers. He dropped Israel.” And, while cigarette smoking is harmful euphoria, it’s a way to get a break from 40 lbs, and could barely eat. His In his lectures, Cole goes into detail to lungs, Cole points out that a “recent the negative thought images.” doctor suggested cannabis as a way to about how human bodies are actually large study found no association increase his appetite so normal weight made for cannabis utilization. between marijuana smoking and lung Mostly though, Cole finds that cannabis could be maintained. cancer. is an important tool in helping people “We have specialized receptors in with pain and suffering. “I was not a novice to the herb,’ he says our brains whose only purpose is to For a novice, understanding the with a smile, “I used it in college. But respond to cannabis,” he points out. The different products and combination of And, the fact that many doctors don’t this time, the clinical benefit to me was vast majority of doctors trained western CBD and THC (the two compounds know much about it, also will need to profound.” medicine know nothing about this, it most significant in cannabis) can be change. confusing. This medication is also not Not only did his appetite improve, but is the Endogenous Endocannabinoid prescribed by a doctor, with specified “We need to put pressure on treating it proved “an invaluable psychological System, our bodies are made to work dosages. Positive outcomes are physicians to learn more about this,” benefit. It helped me with depression with marijuana.” achieved by trial and error. he says. “It is shocking to me on how and sadness and brought me out of This system of receptors, he says, are few doctors are knowledgeable about thinking about the future. “ located throughout the body and more The THC component of cannabis is the Endocannabinoid System.” the one that produces the euphoria, or Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 19 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Are Children Responsible for the Care of Elderly Parents? In California, yes. In a nutshell, adult children are 1. Your parent is accepting financial If you can show that you were abused required to financially care for their support from the state government. or abandoned as a child, the law elderly parents, if they are not able typically considers that your parent is to care for themselves. This includes 2. Your parent has a medical or undeserving of your support. food, shelter, clothing and medical nursing home bill which they cannot Chances are, you will not be needs. pay, and they don’t qualify for Medi-Cal. responsible for your parent’s care. A California action for filial support 3. Your parent is indigent, which People are rarely sue and judges have must be brought by the parent, or they means the cost of their care exceeds discretion for enforcing these laws. If WHAT AM I county. Not by creditors. And, there is their governmental benefits. you can demonstrate that you do not no responsibility to pay debts after a have the means to pay your parent’s AFRAID OF? 4. Your parent does not qualify for bills, the courts will not impoverish parent dies. Medi-Cal. you. Additionally, if you can show you “Simone Weil said, ‘Grace fills This law, however, is very rarely have significant family expenses such empty spaces but it can only enforced. 5. A caregiver has reason to believe as medical bills of your own, or even enter where there is a void to that the patient’s child has the money college tuition, a judge may exempt Very broadly, the following criteria receive it, and it is grace itself to pay the bill, and chooses to sue the you from having to pay your parent’s need to be met in order for filial which makes this void.’ Grace child for what is owed. debts. responsibility laws to apply: leads us to the state of emptiness, to that momentary sense of meaninglessness in which we ask, ‘What is it all for? What does it all mean?’ All we can do is try to WHAT CANNABIS CAN ALLEVIATE keep our hands cupped and open. And it is even grace to do that. But we must want grace and know we hh Pain. One in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain. need it Cannabis can manage many types of pain. Ask yourself regularly, ‘What am I afraid of? Does it matter? Will it hh Sleep problems. Cannabis can improve sleep matter at the end or in the great scheme of things? Is it worth hh Seizures. Cannabis is proven to alleviate brain seizures holding on to?’ Grace will lead us into such fears and emptiness, hh Nausea. Improves appetite and stops nausea. and grace alone can fill them up, if we are willing to stay in the void. hh Intra-ocular pressure. Especially useful for glaucoma. We mustn’t engineer an answer too quickly. hh Anxiety/depression. People of deep faith develop a high tolerance for ambiguity and come It can also help treat the following conditions: to recognize that it is only the small self that needs constant certitude ALS Huntington’s Chorea or order. The Godself is perfectly at home in the River of Mystery.” Alzheimer’s Disease Hypertension Chronic Pain Multiple Sclerosis ~ Richard Rohr, Epilepsy Sleep disorders Center for Action and Contemplation Glaucoma Parkinson’s Disease 20 Quality of Life . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA Family Caregiver Alliance Quality of Life: Index to Articles MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94104 Robert Cole, MD Speaks Out On Marijuana...... 18 Pacifica Senior Living 800.445.8106 What Cannabis Can Alleviate...... 18 Oakland Heights 2361 E. 29th St. Insight Memory Care Choices Are Children Responsible for the Care of Elderly Parents?...... 18 Oakland, CA 94606 Sandra Wallace Serving the Entire Bay Area How Can I Trust My Caregiver?...... 22 Pacificaoaklandheights.com 510.957.9655 Insightmemorycarechoices.com What Are the Differences in Home Care Agencies...... 24 650.208.8809 (See ad on page 20) Volunteer Opportunities...... 31 The Reutlinger Community 4000 Camino Tassajara The Alzheimer’s Association Danville, CA 94506 Family Support Program Rcjl.org Heather Gray: 1.800.272.3900 925.648.2800 (See ad on page 21) ALZHEIMER’S TESTING Alzheimer’s Disease Center, ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION East Bay AND REFERRAL 100 N. Wiget Lane, Suite 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 ADULT DAY SERVICES Alzheimer’s Services Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay of the East Bay 855.420.2612 Adult Day Services Programs offer 1105 Walpert St. 1105 Walpert St. Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center an alternative to assisted living or Hayward, CA 94541 Hayward, CA 94541 3801 Miranda Ave. nursing homes for adults who need 510.888.1411 510.888.1411 Palo Alto, CA 94304 special care and supervision during 650.858.3915 the day. These daytime community Bay Area Community Services 2320 Channing Way programs offer health services, Adult Day Program Berkeley, CA 94704 Provides information and referral recreational activities and social 5714 Martin Luther King 510.644.8292 service and comprehensive Oakland, CA 94609 interaction. Fees are paid privately, 43326 Mission Circle assessment of people with memory by some long term care insurance Bayareaacs.org problems. Includes neuropsychiatric 510.6 01.1074 Fremont, CA 94539 and sometimes by Medi-Cal or 510.656.1329 and psychological evaluations as Medicare. Bay Area Community Services well as care planning for families and Provides care management, caregivers. Some testing done in Daybreak Adult Day Care Centers Adult Day Program 40963 Grimmer Blvd. education and training and an Spanish. 510 17th Street, Suite 200 Alzheimer’s adult day health care Oakland, CA 94612 Fremont, CA 94538 510.656.7742 program serving Alameda and Provides free referrals to West Contra Costa County. community options. Berkeley Adult Day Daybreakcenters.org Health Center 510.834.8314 1890 Alcatraz Ave. ADULT DAY SERVICE CENTERS Berkeley, CA 94707 510.601.0167 Alzheimer’s Centers of East Bay Hong Fook Adult Day Health Care 43326 Mission Circle (Family Bridges) Insight Fremont, CA 94539 1388 Harrison St. 510.656.1329 Oakland, CA 94612 Memory Care Choices Familybridges.org Helping People with Memory Loss Alzheimer’s Services 510.302.0460 Free Referral and Placement Services of the East Bay 2320 Channing Way Hong Fook Center (Family Bridges) Call Sandra Wallace Today! th Berkeley, CA 94704 275 14 St. Serving the Oakland,CA 94612 650-208-8809 510.644.8292 San Francisco InsightMemoryCareChoices.com Familybridges.org Bay Area 510.839.9673 [email protected] Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 21 Born )().( ).()(Age
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ASSISTED LIVING for hire. Fremont: Provident Home Care 510.881.5743 Ext. 5934 or 5943 Public Authority 2950 Buskirk ave., Suite 155 Sunrise of Pleasanton IHSS and Private Pay: 510.574.2095 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 5700 Pleasant Hill Rd. Homewatch Caregivers of Oakland 925.395.4877 Pleasanton, CA 94588 3820 Broadway Berkeley: (See ad on page 22) Sunrisepleasanton.com Oakland, Ca 94611 Center for Independent Living 925.416.0238 Hwcg.com/Oakland (service also available in Spanish) Senior Companion Caregiver 510.835.9362 IHSS only: 510.841.4776 Program The Reutlinger Community Volunteers, 1-2 days a week, up 4000 Camino Tassajara In-Home Support Services Hayward: to 3 hours a day. Provide respite Danville, CA 94506 County of Alameda Community Resources for care, rides, run errands, meal prep, Rcjl.org 6955 Foothill Blvd., 3rd Floor Independent Living and light housekeeping. Must be 925.648.2800 Oakland, CA 94605 IHSS and Private Pay: 510.881.5743 resident of Berkeley, Albany or North 510.577.1800 (See ad on page 21) Oakland, Emeryville and Alameda Oakland. 510.981.5173 BOOKS FOR THE HOMEBOUND This is a service for low-income Center for Independent Living Alameda County Public Library will seniors and is paid for by Medi-Cal. In IHSS only: 510.763.9999 Sequoia Senior Solutions deliver books, videos and other order to qualify, a person must be at 1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite S SSI/Medi-Cal income/disability level. Family Bridges materials to homebound seniors. Service also available in Chinese Petaluma, CA 94954 510.745.1499 Public Authority for IHSS in IHSS only: 510.839.2022 Sequoiaseniorsolutions.com Alameda County. 707.763.6600 Talking Books (books on tape Bay Area Community Services and cassette) are available from The Public Authority registries IHSS and Private Pay: 510.271.6078 Visiting Angels Homecare the State Library for the visually connect people needing help with 16 Crow Canyon Ct., #200 impaired. Contact them directly at home care workers. Anyone looking Public Authority information San Ramon, CA 94583 800.952.5666 to hire a private caregiver can call for 510.577.3552 925.552.6500 CAREGIVERS / COMPANIONS a free list of people available to work. Nuclear Care Partners CAREGIVER EDUCATION FOR HIRE Registries are available in: 2426 2nd St. City of Fremont In Home Support Services Livermore, CA 94550 Center for Elders Independence Nuclearcarepartners.com Caregiver Support Program 510 17th Street County of Alameda 3300 Capitol Ave. 6955 Foothill Blvd., Third Floor 925.983.5000 Oakland, CA 94612 (See ad on page 23) Fremont, CA 94538 510.433.1150 Oakland, Ca 94605 510.574.2041 (See ad on back cover) 510.577.1800 Precious Home Companion Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton Pleasanton: 1191 Legend Circle Community Resources for Vallejo, CA 94591 Senior Support Program Independent Living Senior Support of the Tri Valley of the Tri-Valley IHSS: 925.931.5384 925.939.0197 439 A St. (See ad on page 21) 925.931.5379 Hayward, CA 94541 Private Pay: 925.931.5380 Maintains a registry of caregivers
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No one can guarantee that a Be careful if the caregiver starts The same with the Home Care caregiver will not steal or take suggesting other assistance/ Agency. All licensed agencies are advantage of anyone while in their substitutions from relatives or listed on this site. home. Even family members have other people they know. We do been known to take things without not recommend that anyone hire If you hire an independent caregiver, permisson. the relatives of their caregiver one who is NOT affiliated with any for yardwork, handyman or other home care agency, there is no There are, however, safeguards that services. licensing requirement and they are can be in place. not required to register with the State If the caregiver is employed by a of California. The first one is to remove anything Home Care Agency, make sure they of value from the home, or place (both the agency and caregiver) are Caregivers usually provide the it in a safe place. Especially small licensed by the State of California. All following services: Bathing, dressing, things, jewelry, coins, money, etc. caregivers working for an agency are feeding, exercising, personal Yvonne Baginski Checkbooks and bank information required to be licensed. This means hygiene and grooming, transferring/ Publisher, Born to Age should go into a lockbox. Mail should they’ve been fingerprinted, have a ambulating, positioning toileting and be picked up by a trusted friend, or clear background and a TB test. It incontinence care, making phone he most common question put into a safe place. also requires they undergo five hours calls, assisting with medications, T we receive at Born To Age, is of training every year. meal planning and preparation, whether to trust a caregiver or home Even if a caregiver is in place, it is a transportation, housekeeping, care agency, to come into a home. good idea for friend/family members You can check to see if a caregiver laundry, commpanionship, People are often concerned about to drop by while they’re on duty for a is licensed, by going online to the and shopping. strangers taking over daily tasks friendly visit. Don’t have to stay long, Home Care Services Bureau at of living, but also having access to but vary the days and times. www.ccld.ca.gov. Click on “Home private information, jewelry boxes, Care. “ You will need the caregiver’s mail, etc. name and ten digit license number.
R.A.S.P. for Caregivers Caregiving can be a daily challenge. Therefore it is important to remember the FOUR TENTPOLES OF CAREGIVING:
= RESPECT = SENSE OF R S HUMOR Like everyone, your client or Maintaining a light mood, loved one has lived a full life sharing an amusing anecdote, that wasn’t always easy, yet, and finding simple ways to bring chances are that they rose to a smile are caregiving gold. the task of nurturing their own loved ones and deserve your respect. P = PATIENCE Always remember that someone A = AFFECTION took care of you when you were in your formative years, and The aged are often lacking for guided you through the process human contact and affection. of becoming the caring person A hug, an attentive ear, a kind that you are. And while it may Providing you with a better tomorrow. gesture, all go a long way be tedious at times, our elders toward improving the quality deserve our patience as they of life and making them feel return to the dependency of valued. childhood. Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 23 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Family Caregiver Alliance Jewish Family & Children’s Catholic Charities of the East Bay BERKELEY 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 Services of the East Bay Individual therapy on a sliding Namaste San Francisco, CA 94104 2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210 fee basis. P.O. Box 3680 1.800.445.8106 Berkeley, CA 94704 433 Jefferson St., Berkeley, CA 93703 Jfcs-eastbay.org Oakland, CA 94607 510.547.7702 (24-hour voicemail) CARE MANAGEMENT 510.704.7475 510.768.3100 Emotional support peer counseling Alameda Senior Connection J-Sei Administrative and Case Crisis Support Services of Providing case management program for all persons in Management Services Alameda County bereavement or catastrophic illness. assistance for Alameda seniors Bilingual: Japanese 21636 Redwood Rd. neeing help with health, housing, 1285 66th St. Castro Valley, CA 94546 Pacific Center for Human Growth in-home support, food and more. Emeryville, CA 94608 Crisis hotline: 800.309.2131 Bereavement peer support for Appts. with case managers available 510.654.4000 Grief and Senior Counseling: lesbians and gay men. Tues. and Thurs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 800.260.0094 2712 Telegraph Ave. Home visits, too. Senior Companion Berkeley, CA 94705 510.747.7506 Caregiver Program Senior Support Program 510.548.2192 Free service of comprehensive 510.420.2475 Alzheimer’s Services assessment at home or in our office. of the East Bay This program provides both On-site Continued on Page 24 1105 Walpert St. City of Berkeley and In-home counseling for adults Hayward, CA Health and Human Services over age 55, sliding scale fee, but no 510.644.8292 2939 Ellis St. one is turned away for lack of ability Berkeley, CA 94703 to pay. Alzheimer’s Services 510.981.5173 of the East Bay 2320 Channing Way EMERYVILLE Berkeley, CA 510.644.8292 Emeryville Senior Center 4321 Salem St. BACS - Older Adult Services Emeryville, CA 94608 FORMER LIVERMORE, BERKELEY 510.271.8826 510.596.3730 & SANDIA WORKERS Center for Elders Independence FREMONT, NEWARK, 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 UNION CITY MORE THAN 48,000 PEOPLE IN THE TRI VALLEY AREA MAY QUALIFY FOR NO COST IN HOME CARE Oakland, CA Free Case management services. 510.433.1150 Call for appointment: 510.574.2041 ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? 1055 San Pablo CONSERVATOR Oakland, CA Did you work at Livermore, Berkeley 510.433.1150 Alameda Public Guardian or Sandia Lab? (Court Appointed Conservatorships) 1 1850 Fairway Dr., 866-658-5820 San Leandro, CA 94577 Do you have this card or have you been COUNSELING SERVICES diagonsed with cancer or a lung condition? 1497 Alcatraz 2 Berkeley, CA 94703 (See Mental Health Service) 510.433.1150 (See ad on back cover) ALAMEDA Four Bridges, sponsored by Bay City of Fremont Area Community Services (BACS), 510.574.2041 is a socialization program for adults Case Management and Mutipurpose with social and emotional problems. Senior Services Program (MSSP) The program is offered Monday and Call today and we will connect you to your Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at Case Management is available for bene ts under the EEOICPA program. people over age 65 with Medi-Cal no First Congregational Church 3 share of cost who live in Fremont, 1912 Central Avenue. Union City or Hayward. Info: 925.461.3639 925.344.6467 (See ad on back cover) www.nuclearcarepartners.com 24 Quality of Life . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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COUNSELING SERVICES, cont. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES IN HOME CARE AGENCIES FREMONT, NEWARK, UNION CITY Community Counseling n Alameda County, getting help at Center for Elders Independence and Education Center home isn’t as easy as it sounds. For 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 Individual support chronic illness, Imany, bringing a stranger into their Oakland, CA 94605 dying and grief. Counseling provided home to take care of them in a very 510.433.1150 by interns on sliding fee scale. vulnerable time can seem overwhelming. 39355 California St., Suite 100 There are worries about who that 1955 San Pablo person might be, how much to pay them, Oakland, CA 94612 Fremont, CA 94538 how many hours they should work and 510.433.1150 510.792.4964 the most prevalent: Can this person be trusted? 1487 Alcatraz Washington Hospital Berkeley, CA 94702 Social Services Department While most would prefer a family 510.433.1150 38719 Stevers St. member or someone they know take Fremont, CA 94538 care of them, this may not always be 1850 Fairway Dr., the best thing. While promises are San Leandro, CA 94577 Crisis Consultation: made, commitments can be difficult 510.797.1111 Ext. 4365 to keep. If caregiving is absolutely Healthy Living at Home necessary, many find that hiring outside 1320 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 715 Fremont Hospital assistance with a regular schedule is Concord, CA 94702 Mature Adult Program the most reliable solution. That way, www.healthylivingservices.org 39001 Sundale Dr. family members can remain as family, 877.513.7363 Fremont, CA 94587 and others can be counted on to do the Fremonthospital.com work. HOME HEALTH AGENCIES PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE AGENCIES 510.796.1100 There are many choices in hiring help These agencies provides services that Senior Mental Mobile Health at home. Many will hire privately, that are 100% covered by Medicare and These agencies can provide both is, pay out-of-pocket for help on an Medi-Cal. The service must be ordered skilled and non-skilled medical care. Program “as-needed” basis. There are many by a physician. However, clients still The services might be covered by long Provides mental health services different ways to find caregivers. Some have a personal choice of any agency. term care, or other insurances, and to homebound seniors in Fremont, senior centers maintain lists, there are There are certain requirements for private pay. The agency is the employer. Newark and Union City. Includes other sources from discharge planners, care, for one, you must be homebound Caregivers are hired, screened and paid assessment, therapy, Medication physicians offices and hospice agencies. and in need of skilled care. This for by the agency. If the caregiver is ill Remember, too, that if you hire privately, would translate to a nurse or physical, or unable to work, a substitute caregiver management, crisis intervention and you work out the hours, rate of pay, occupational or speech therapy. This is available. The agency pays payroll links to community services. etc….and, you’re also an employer is also a time and visit limited service. taxes, worker’s compensation and 510.574.2041 and must abide by IRS rulings for tax Some aide service can be available, maintains liability coverage. The agency purposes. if there’s a skilled need. This is a also determines what the caregiver can City of Fremont, Peer service NOT covered by long term care and can’t do. There is over a minimum Counseling Program Here’s a brief rundown on the types of insurance. Born To Age does not list the number of hours for service. agencies in Alameda County. prices these agencies charge because Volunteers are trained and the costs are directly reimbursed Care provided by these agencies supervised by professionals in by Medicare. Client is not billed for can include: skilled care, personal gerontology and psychology. Eligible services. care, transportation/errands, meal residents must line in Fremont, preparation, medication reminders, Union City or Newark and be 55+. light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Multi-lingual services available. Shifts can be hourly, live-in or sleepover. 510.574.2041 OAKLAND Grief Counseling Services Individual and Family Crisis Support Services of Alameda County 800.260.0094 24-hour crisis line: 1.800.309.2131
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SAN LEANDRO Alameda County Family Caregiver Alliance Alameda, CA 94501 Family Services Counseling and Social Services 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100 [email protected] Community Resource Center 510.577.1900 or 866.225.5277 San Francisco, CA 94104 510.748.0342 800.445.8106 2208 San Leandro Blvd. Emergency Assistance Financial San Leandro, CA 94577 AFV volunteers are matched with In the event of a financial emergency, Family Caregiver Support homebound neighbors to provide Fscc.org anyone over age 60 can call. 3300 Capitol Ave. 510.483.6715 friendship, conversation over a cup 925.373.5760 Fremont, CA 94537 of coffee or tea, exchange stories, 510.574.2035 DMV DRIVING TEST In a nursing home or residential share common interests/hobbies, have a few laughs, offer telephone Rosemary Robles care facility call: FRIENDLY VISITORS reassurance, connect Alamedans Senior Driver Ombudsman These are volunteers who visit with needed community resources, 7677 Oakport St., Suite 220 Ombudsman, Inc. isolated or fragile seniors for while bringing joy and satisfaction to Oakland, CA 94621 7700 Edgewater Dr., Suite 333 social support, light household, both parties. To learn more about this 510.563.8998 Oakland, CA 94621 email: [email protected] shopping assistance and telephone program, contact Kathy Miranda at ELDER ABUSE/ NEGLECT 510.638.6878 reassurance. 510.748.0342 ADVOCACY FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT Alameda Friendly Visitors Continued on Page 26 Seniors who are experiencing 1155 Santa Clara Ave. physical, emotional or financial (See Support Groups) abuse.
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ElderWISE Lifelong Medical Care HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES The Fran Stein and Paul 4620 California St. 2344 Sixth St. May Center for Low Vision San Francisco, CA 94118 Oakland, CA 94710 (Medicare and Medi-Cal Certified) Rehabilitation In Oakland only, ElderWISE provides www.lifelongmedical.org California Pacific Medical Center Center for Elders Independence social visits by trained volunteers 510.981.4100 2340 Clay St., #514 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 to isolated and homebound elders, San Francisco, CA 94115 Oakland, CA 94605 regardless of income. On Lok Lifeways 510.433.1150 415.668.1823 159 Washington Blvd. Donald Fletcher, M.D. Fremont, CA 94539 (Dr. Fletcher also hosts a monthly 1955 San Pablo Friendly Visitors Program 510.249.2700 low vision clinic at the Lions Center Oakland, CA 94612 590 B St. for the Blind for Highland Hospital 510.433.1150 Hayward, CA 94541 The Medi-Cal Center patients.) Weekly visits and referrals for seniors 8477 Enterprise Way 415.600.3901 1850 Fairway Dr., in Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Oakland, CA 94612 San Leandro, CA 94577 Valley and San Lorenzo Medi-Cal eligibility: 800.698.1118 UC Berkeley School of Optometry Low Vision Clinic 510.318.6113 Ext. 313 1487 Alcatraz HOME DELIVERED MEALS 510.642.5726 Berkeley, CA 94702 Lavender Seniors of the East Bay LIFE ElderCare 510.433.1150 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) MASSAGE Meals on Wheels, Serving senior (See ad on back cover) 3300 Capitol Ave. In Fremont, Newark an Union City Fremont, CA 94538 Downtown Oakland Senior Center 510.574.2092 Healthy Living at Home 510.574.2073 200 Grand Ave. 1320 Willow Pass Rd., Suite 555 Spectrum Senior Nutrition and Therapeutic massage Concord, CA 94520 LIFE ElderCare Lunch Program Mon, Thurs, Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friendly Visitors for Fremont, 510.881.0300 Healthylivingeb.com Appointment: 510.238.3284 Newark, Union City, Hayward Amber Green: 510.362.4655 [email protected] Anyone over age 60, homebound and (See ad on page 25) Hayward Senior Center 510.574.2090 unable to purchase or prepare meals 22325 N. Third Sst. is eligible for home delivered meals. A On Lok Lifeways Hayward, CA 94546 nd Senior Support of the Tri-Valley contribution reqested, but all eligible will 159 Washington Blvd. 2 Tuesday,10 minute massages For seniors in Dublin, Livermore be served regardless of ability to donate. Fremont, CA 94539 Appointment: 510.881.6766 and Pleasanton 510.249.2700 925.931.5379 Alameda: 510.865.6131 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Vision Home Health Care HEALTH CARE Berkeley: 510.981.5250 39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 115 Alameda County Newark, CA 94560 Wheelchair Breakdown Service Center for Elders Independence Berkeley (south and west): Visionhomehealthcare.net Provides transportation countywide 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 510.549.2666 877.858.1632 to people in wheelchairs in the event Oakland, CA 94605 of a mechanical breakdown.This Oakland and Piedmont: 510.986.8916 510.433.1150 HOUSE CLEANING program will also pick up a stranded wheelchair if taken to the hospital in Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Senior Support 1955 San Pablo an emergency. San Lorenzo: 510.582.1263 5353 Sunol Blvd. Oakland, CA 94612 1.877.509.4335 510.433.1150 Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol: Pleasanton, CA 94566 510.881.0300 925.931.5388 Albany Senior Center 1850 Fairway Dr., 846 Masonic Ave. LOW VISION/BLIND SERVICES San Leandro, CA 94577 Albany, Emeryville: 510.981.5250 Albany, CA 94706 AND EQUIPMENT 1487 Alcatraz Fremont, Newark, Union City: Free loans of canes, walkers Berkeley, CA 94702 510.574.2092 Lions Center for the Blind and wheelchairs. 510.433.1150 2114 Broadway 510.524.9122 SOS Meals On Wheels Oakland, CA (See ad on back cover) Haller’s Pharmacy 2235 Polvorosa Dr., Suite 260 Low Vision Exams are available on and Medical Supply Health Care Services San Leandro, CA 94577 Tuesdays. Must call for appointment. th 4067 Peralta Blvd. Free, 4 Monday, 9:30-3:30 p.m. 510.582.1263 Accepts insurance, payment Fremont, CA 94536 For children and adults assistance may be available. Hallerrx.net Ruggerii Senior Center 510.450.1580 33997 Alvarado-Niles 510.797.2221 Union City (See ad on page 30) Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 27 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Home Care Equipment Recyclers Household Hazardous Waste, ALBANY HAYWARD Locally run nonprofit that collects Oakland Facility St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Alzheimer’s Support Group medical equipment and gives to 2100 East 7th St. 1501 Washington St. Kaiser Permanente, Hayward th individuals in need. Located at First Thurs-Sat, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3rd Tuesday, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 4 Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. nd Presbyterian Church parking lot at Will take medications, needles, Grace Liu: 800.272.3900 2 floor, Meeting Rooms 2619 Broadway in Oakland. syringes and lancets. Info: 800.660.1193 Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. BERKELEY LIVERMORE NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS 510.251.2273 Alzheimer’s Services Livermore Senior Services Center Wheelchairs of Berkeley California Advocates for of the East Bay Asbury United Methodist Church 2911 Shattuck Ave. Nursing Home Reform 2320 Channing Way, Berkeley 4743 East Ave, Room 10 st st Berkeley, CA 94705 650 Harrison St. 1 Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. 1 Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m. 510.549.8727 San Francisco, CA 94107 Susan Tuzzi Heather Gray: 800.272.3900 1.800.474.1116 510.644.8292 Ext. 326 MEDICATION DISPOSAL OAKLAND Also maintains a complete list of all FREMONT Kaiser Hospital, Fabiola Bldg. Alameda Police Dept. area nursing homes, including all Washington Hospital West Ground Floor, Room G26 Medication Waste Bin citations and deficiencies noted on Conf. Rm. Anderson A 3801 Howe St. 1555 Oak St. an annual basis. This is a good place 2500 Mowry Ave. Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. to start when shopping for a nursing Last Wednesday, 7- 8:30 p.m. African American Caregivers Unwanted or expired home. Check out website: Heather Gray: 800.272.3900 1st Friday, 11:30-1:00 p.m. medications only. www.cahnr.org (See ad on inside cover)
City of San Leandro Take Back Ombudsman, Inc. Continued on Page 28 Locations: 7700 Edgewater Dr., Suite 333 Oakland, CA 94621 San Leandro Senior Center email: [email protected] 13909 E. 14th St. 510.638.6878 510.577.7990 PLACEMENT SERVICES San Leandro Public Works 14200 Chapman Rd. These placement services are at 510.577.3440 no cost to the consumer. They are paid for services through terms Davis Street Clinic established by individual care homes 3081 Teagarden St. and assisted living facilities. 510.347.4620 Insight Memory Care Choices Medical Arts Pharmacy Sandra Wallace 13847 E. 14th St. Serving the Entire Bay Area 510.357.1881 Insightmemorycarechoices.com 650.208.8809 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (See ad on page 22) 15001 Foothill Blvd. 510.667.7721 SUPPORT GROUPS Eden Medical Center Calm, not crisis. 20110 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS Home, not hospital. (Bin is in Emergency Dept.) ALAMEDA 510.537.1234 The patient, not the disease. Mastick Senior Center Teds’ Drugs 1155 Santa Clara Ave. With VITAS, the focus is on quality of life. We manage pain nd th 27453 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 2 & 4 Thurs of month,10 -11:30 a.m. and other symptoms, get to know the patient and family, focus 510.782.6494 Lan Trinh: 800.272.3900 on what is important.
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SUPPORT GROUPS, cont. LIVERMORE Breast Cancer Support Group, Monthly drop-in group for people with Valley Care Health Systems Livermore cancer and their loved ones. Alzheimer’s Group 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30- 9 p.m. 925.734.3315 nd Lifestyle Rx Building 2 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - noon LifestyleRx 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. Caring for the Cancer Family & Friend Caregiver Support Meets occasionally, please call. 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. 925.833.2784 Ext. 3 Caregiver Support Group 4th Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - noon 925.373.4128 Wednesdays, 3- 4:15 p.m. Spousal Dementia Caregiver Group SAN LEANDRO Breast Cancer Support Group, Markstein Cancer Education and Oakland Prevention Services 4th Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - noon Huff-n-Puff Pulmonary 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6- 8 p.m. 3100 Summit St., Oakland Support Group Info: Lowanda Moore: 510.752.7682 3100 Summit Ave. 415.793.9643 San Leandro Hospital, Ed Center SAN LEANDRO Mondays, 5-7 p.m. 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. 13855 E. 14th St. Herrick Hospital Herrick Campus Creekside Community Church 4th Monday, 2-4 p.m. 2001 Dwight, Herrick 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley 951 MacArthur Blvd. Linda Fritz: [email protected] st 510.655.4000 Ext. 4980 1 Monday, 7- 9 p.m. 510.667.4538 Journey of Hope Cancer Support 1.800.272.3900 Breast Cancer, Newly Diagnosed, Glad Tidings Church BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP UNION CITY Pleasanton 970 Glad Tidings Way Berkeley Alta Bates Summit 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10 a.m. - noon Hayward, CA 94544 Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Library Conference Room, 510.783.9377 Bldg. B, Conf Rm. 340 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley Valley Care Health Library 3553 Whipple Road Three free different groups offered 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270 Long Term Cancer Survivor and th 4 Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. from brain injury survivors and their 925.734.3315 Caregiver Support Group 510.675.4470 caregivers. Washington Hospital, Fremont nd th Breast Cancer Support Group, 2000 Mowrey Ave. ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP 2 and 4 Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 510.204.3307 Pleasanton Newark and Union City Rooms BERKELEY St. Elizabeth Seton Church Every Wednesday, 5:30 -7 p.m. CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. Berkeley Arthritis Support Newark Senior Center Adults with Blood-Related Mary: 825.846.8436 and Education Group 7401 Enterprise nd Cancers and their Families Helen: 925.462.3798 Meets 2 Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m. Every Tuesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Friends Alta Bates, 2001 Dwight Way Cancer Support Group, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 510.204.4503 Castro Valley Look Good, Feel Better 1st Monday of month, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Eden Medical Center, Cosmetic and hair care class for BETTER BREATHING 510.420.7900 Medical Office Building women undergoing cancer treatment. SUPPORT GROUP st Conference Center, 2nd floor 1 Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. FREMONT African American Women with Cancer Support Group 20101 Lake Chabot Rd. Markstein Cancer Education st rd Washington Hospital, West Women’s Cancer Resource Center 1 and 3 Wednesday and Prevention, Oakland 2500 Mowry Ave. 5741 Telegraph Ave. 925.933.0107 Register: 800.227.2345 Conrad E. Anderson MD Auditorium Oakland, CA Cancer Support Group, Fremont 4th Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Markstein Cancer Education Sundays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 510.494.7025 Dolores: 510.420.7900 and Resource Center St. Joseph Parish Educational resource center for HAYWARD Breast Cancer Support Group, 43148 Mission Blvd, Fremont cancer patients. Fremont St. Rose Hospital Cancer Support Group, Markstein Cancer Education and 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30- 8 p.m. 20190 Calaroga Ave. Pleasanton Prevention, Oakland Washington Hospital SLB Pavilion Bldg, Room A Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. 510.869.8833 2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m. - noon West Conrad Auditorium Valley Care Health Library Charlotte Smith: 650.438.1543 2500 Mowry Ave. 5725 West Las Positas Blvd., Ste 270 1.800.963.7070
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Metastatic Cancer Support Group 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave. CITY OF FREMONT Caregiver Support Groups Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Hayward, CA Family Caregiver Support Group for Chinese, Korean and Cancer Center Conference Room Paul Koch: 510.675.6889 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont Vietnamese speaking 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley nd th Call for times and locations. Man to Man 2 and 4 Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. 510.599.1886 Human Resources, Chinese: Prostate Cancer Support Group Joyce Chan: 510.839.9673 Ext. 221 nd Small Training Room Newly Diagnosed Cancer 2 Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Vietnamese: Support Group Markstein Cancer Education Family and Caregiver Thuy Nguyen: 510.302.0460 Ext. 345 st rd 1 and 3 Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. and Prevention Support Group Korean: Washington Women’s Center 3100 Summit St., Oakland 1st Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Soon Jung Hyun: Conference Room Register: 510.869.8833 Bay Area Community Services 510.839.9673 Ext. 217 2500 Mowrey, Fremont (BACS) Prostate Cancer Support Group PLEASANTON Every Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Washington Hospital 40963 Grimmer Blvd. Newark Senior Center 2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510.656.7742 Caregiver’s Support Group rd Pleasanton Senior Center 7401 Enterprise Way, Newark 3 Thursday, 7-9 p.m. EL CERRITO 510.651.0759 5353 Sunol Blvd. nd Nutrition Education Workshop 510.783.1974 Open House Senior Center 2 Monday, 1-3 p.m. Class covering nutritional needs 6500 Stockton 925.931.5379 during and after cancer treatment. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. SAN LEANDRO 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley BERKELEY $4 for El Cerrito residents/ For dates, times and registration: $5 non-resident Caregiver Support Group 510.204.7817 Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alena Gonzalez: 510.559.7677 San Leandro Senior Center Herrick Campus 13909 East 14th St. Spirituality Group 2001 Dwight Way HAYWARD 1st Tuesday of month, 9-10 a.m. th Exploring Meaning and 4 floor, Rm. 4190 Caregiver Support Group Private consultation with geriatric Sacredness A free drop-in group for caregivers. St. Rose Hospital care manager: 10 -11 a.m. rd Comprehensive Cancer Center Meets 3 Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. 27200 Calaroga Ave. 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley [email protected] 1st Saturday of month, 10 a.m.- noon CLUTTER’S ANONYMOUS Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 510.234.4100 Chaplain Sally Hussey: Mondays, 7:15- 8:30 p.m. 510.652.0560 CARE-ANON 510.264.4050 Tuesdays, 10:00-11:15 a.m. Stress Reduction Mondays in Berkeley, 7-8:30 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church Caregiver Support Group 1953 Hopkins St. Comprehensive Cancer Center This support group uses a 12-step Glad Tidings Church 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley approach to help caregivers improve Berkeley, CA 94707 1073 W. Tennyson 866.402.6685 Call for dates/times: 510.204.4645 their own self-care while caring for 510.783.9377 another. Call for location. CLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP Women’s Cancer Resource Center 510.644.8292 OAKLAND 5741 Telegraph Ave. Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 FREMONT Caregiver Support Group Pleasanton 510.420.7900 or 888.421.7900 North Oakland Senior Center 2nd Floor Activity Room Bay Area Community Services Arts & Crafts Room (BACS) Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Women’s Cancer Support Group 5714 Martin Luther King Way 925.289.5356 Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. 40963 Grimmer Blvd. 4th Thursday, 1- 2:30 p.m. Neighborhood Church, Room D-2 Bayareaacs.org 510.601.1074 CROHN’S AND COLITIS 20600 John Dr. 510.656.7742 SUPPORT GROUP Caregiver Support Group Castro Valley, CA Caregiver Support Group FREMONT 510.537.4690 Ext. 561 Chronically Ill Veterans Fremont Senior Center 7700 Edgewater St., Suite 125 Washington Hospital, West PROSTATE CANCER Recreation Conference Room Oakland, CA 94621 2500 Mowry Ave. SUPPORT GROUP 40086 Paseo Pkwy. 510.562.7906 Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 10 a.m. - noon East Bay Prostate Cancer Room A 510.790.6600 Lifelong Adult Day Healthcare 4th Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Support Group 10700 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland nd 2 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday of month Kaiser Hospital Monique Parrish: 510.563.4351 Sleepy Hollow Building Continued on Page 30 Rm M-3, Second floor 30 Quality of Life . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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CROHN’S AND COLITIS OAKLAND SUPPORT GROUP, cont. Lakeside Park Walkers Pleasanton Support Group Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m. Wheelchairs Crohn’s and Colitis 468 Perkins 415.356.2232 510.444.4684 Bath equipment PLEASANTON DEAF SOCIAL GROUP Lift Chairs Hayward Senior Center ValleyCare Medical Plaza 22325 North Third St. Conference Room 1 Rentals and Sales Hayward, CA 94546 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd, Suite 270 st Free delivery in the Tri-city area! 2nd and 4th Tues, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1 Wednesday of month, noon - 1p.m. 510.881.6768 925.416.6710 (510)797-2221 www.hallersrx.net DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SAN LEANDRO SUPPORT GROUP San Leandro Senior Community Haller's Medical Supply 4067 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 CASTRO VALLEY Center 13909 East 14th St. Baywood Court Retirement Center San Leandro Gymnasium 3rd Floor Questions on Caring? 4th Tuesday of month, 10 a.m. - noon 21966 Dolores St. 510.577.3462 Support? Fridays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. [email protected] EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP Need Information? 925.462.6415 Valley Care Health Library, Tri-Valley, Pleasanton Pleasanton Ask Yvonne ! St. Clare’s Episopal Church, Room 1 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270 rd 3350 Hopyard Rd., 3 Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. Pleasanton, CA 94588 925.734.3315 FREE personal assistance, either by computer Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT or just a phone call away! We’ll help you find the [email protected] GROUP 925.462.6415 right answer to all your questions about Senior BERKELEY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Alta Bates Summit Care in your local community. BERKELEY Medical Center Berkeley Diabetes Support Group Herrick Campus 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley www. . to . .com 3030 Telegraph Ave. Born )().( ).()(Age rd 1st Thursday of month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 3 Tuesday of month, noon - 2 p.m. PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM 510.204.1081 510.204.5403 Or Call 707.226.7127 CASTRO VALLEY PLEASANTON Eden Medical Center Valley Care Health Library 2nd Saturday of month, 1 p.m. 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd, Suite 270 st Hayward/San Leandro Room 1 Thursday of month, 6:30-7:45 p.m. YES! Please contact me for advertising in 510.682.2899 925.734.3315 the Born to Age Alameda Directory 2019 DUBLIN GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP Dublin Senior Center Name: 1st Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Grandparents Support Group 510.383.5185 Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church Phone: FREMONT 1188 12th St. Email: Washington Hospital, West Oakland, CA 94607 2500 Mowry Ave. 4th Thursday of month, 10 a.m. 1st Thursday of month, 7-9 p.m. 510.530.3696 Send to: Born to Age, P.O. Box 6863, Napa, CA 95581 510.745.6550 Continued on Page 32 Call us! 707-226-7127 www.borntoage.com Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 31 Born )().( ).()(Age
PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM V olunteer O pportunities City of Oakland Fremont Peer Senior Companions and Foster 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza #4340 Counseling Program Lavender Seniors Grandparents over 55 years of Oakland, CA 94612 Contact: Lis Cox: 510-574-2064 Of The East Bay age; can volunteer an average of PH: 510-238-3080 Assist in lunch programs, provide 15 – 20 hours per week; have a www.seniorcorps.org Friendly Visitors friendly visits, fundraising, mailing limited income; and love children/ Volunteers for friendship and newsletters, light office work and youth and seniors! Compassion Network weekly visits and calls: being a panel speaker, 39155 Liberty St. #H840 510-574-2097 510-574-2073 St. Mary’s Center Fremont, CA Jewish Friendly Visitors: 925 Brockhurst Street 510-796-7378 510-704-7475 LIFE Eldercare Oakland, CA 94608 3300 Capitol Ave. 510-923-9600 Experience Corps Home Delivered Meals Fremont, CA 94538 Volunteers needed to assist Volunteers needed, age 55+ to Volunteers needed to deliver 510-574-2086 homeless and isolated seniors build meaningful relationships with meals, teach classes and assist Donate 1-3 hours of time once secure food, housing and youth. Especially in north and east with Mercy Brown Bag Program: a week for the meals on wheels, healthcare. Oakland. 510-495-4966 510-981-5170 friendly visitors or VIP riders. Call for specifics. South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis St. Meals On Wheels Berkeley, CA 94703 Volunteers needed to deliver 510-981-5170 hot, nutritious mid-day meals to The Benefits homebound seniors. M-F, 10:30- Viola Blyth 12:30 p.m. Once a week, twice Community Services of Volunteering a month. Tammy, 510-574-2086 Volunteers needed to sort food/ [email protected] clothes and stock shelves. hhVolunteering connects you to others. 37365 Ash St. hhVolunteering helps you make new friends and contacts North Berkeley Senior Center Newark, CA 94560 1901 Hearst Ave. 510-794-9497 hhVolunteering increases your social and relationship skills. Berkeley, CA 94709 hhVolunteering provides many benefits to both mental and 510-981-5190 Vip Rides physical health. Bus Routes: 15, 51 Help older adults travel to appointments, grocery shopping hhVolunteering increases self-confidence. Rebuilding Together Oakland and errands. Trips take two hhVolunteering provides a sense of purpose. 1111 Pine St., Suite A hours. We ask two trips a Oakland, CA 94607 month, flexible to your schedule. hhVolunteering combats depression. Needs volunteer painters, [email protected] hhVolunteering helps you stay physically healthy. carpenters, gardeners, house Valerie: 510-574-2096 hhVolunteering kindles happiness. cleaners, etc. West Berkeley Senior Center hhVolunteering can advance your career. Retired Senior 1900 Sixth St. hh Volunteering offers you the chance to try out a new Volunteer Program Berkeley, CA 94710 career without making a long-term commitment. 510-464-3179 510-981-5180 hhVolunteering can teach you valuable job skills. hhVolunteering can also help you build upon skills Volunteering you already have and use them to benefit the greater community. Kindles hh Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life.
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GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT United Ostomy Association PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY STROKE SUPPORT GROUP GROUP, cont. Washington Hospital West SUPPORT GROUP BERKELEY Anderson A Room OAKLAND Grandparents Warmline 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 510.568.7786 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Oakland Peripheral Neuropathy Herrick Center, Maffly Auditorium 510.792.3261 Support Group 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley IHSS CONSUMER Seventh Day Adventist Church Education for patients SUPPORT GROUP PAIN MANAGEMENT 278 Grand Ave. 1st Monday of month, 1-2:30 p.m. The group is free and it’s easy to SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursday of month, 1-2:30 p.m. For patients and family st participate. Valley Care Health Library, Pleasanton Kathleen: 510.653.8625 1 Tuesday of month, 4-5 p.m. Consumers call 1.877.797.7299 to 510.204.5330 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270 SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP sign up! 1st Wed. of month, 11 a.m. - noon BERKELEY CASTRO VALLEY This group is co-sponsored by the PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Support Group for Eden Medical Center Public Authority for IHSS and Senior 4th Tuesday of month, 3-4 p.m. Center Without Walls. Berkeley Parkinson’s Aging Queer Women Support Group The Pacific Center Medical Office Building, Conference LGBTQ SUPPORT GROUPS 4th Thursday, 3-4 p.m. 2712 Telegraph Ave. Center 20101 Lake Chabot Rd., 2nd floor Berkeley: The Pacific Center North Berkeley Senior Center Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 510.727.2800 2717 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley 1901 Hearst St., Berkeley 510.525.5166 Senior Social Support Group 510.889.5064 Rina: 510. 548.8283, ext.128 Men and Women FREMONT Hayward: Outstanding Seniors Berkeley Parkinson’s Group North Berkeley Senior Center rd Tuesdays, 11:30-2:00 p.m. 3 Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m Washington Hospital, West Hayward Senior Center Berkeley Public Library Library, 1901 Hearst St. 2500 Mowry Ave. th 22325 N. 3rd St. 1125 University Ave. 415.260.9616 4 Tuesday of month, 1-2:30 p.m. Jane Levy: 510.823.6475 Neuroscience Conference Room Livermore: Older and Out OAKLAND 2nd Floor Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m. Fremont Senior Center Healthy Living for Seniors 724.745.6525 Senior Services Cneter 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway North Oakland Senior Center 4444 East Ave. Fremont, CA 94538 5714 Martin Luther King Way OAKLAND th 4 Monday of month, 7 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of month, 10:30 a.m. - noon Sutter Summit Campus San Leandro: Rainbow Seniors 510.790.6600 Lillian Edwards: 510.597.5085 350 Hawthorne 2nd Tudsday, 12:30-2 p.m. Stroke Support Support Group for San Leandro Senior Center Livermore Heritage Estates North Oakland Senior Center th patients and families. 13909 E. 14th St. 4 Wed. of month,10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 5714 Martin Luther King Way 1st Tuesday of month, 4-5 p.m. 900 E. Stanley Blvd. For LBGT seniors MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 510.869.6308 925.373.3636 3rd Friday of month, noon - 2 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP Mercy Retirement Center Catered Lunch. Lavender Seniors. PLEASANTON Herrick Campus 3431 Foothill Blvd,. Oakland 510.667.9655 Valley Care Medical Center 2001 Dwight Way 1st Thursday of month, 2-4 p.m. Medical Plaza East Berkeley My Life, My Culture, My Identity pdactive.org Cafeteria Conference, Room 2 1st Tuesday of month, 1 - 2:15 p.m. Adjusting to life in America. 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. 510.204.4407 Call for times and locations: Pleasanton Senior Center Pleasanton, CA 5353 Sunol Blvd. 510.745.9151 OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Last Thursday of month, 5-6:30 p.m. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Sharing Our Stories 925.447.7000 Ext. 5247 “Ostomate” Support Group nd 2 Saturday of month, 10 a.m. - noon Group for Single Men Herrick Hospital 925.831.9940 Limited to 8 people UNION CITY 4th Thursday of month, 6-7:30 p.m. 1.800.260.0094 Stroke Education and Support 510.204.6466 San Leandro Parkinson’s Support Group Union City Kaiser 510.563.4300 Spiritual Support Group rd 1st Thursday, 10 a.m. 3 Thursday of month, 11 a.m. - noon Mindfulness and Opening 510.784.4531 San Lorenzo Community Church the Heart 945 Paseo Grande Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon Lona White: 510.276.3119 Women’s Cancer Resource Center 5741 Telegraph Ave. Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 33 Born )().( ).()(Age
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VISION SUPPORT GROUP Alameda County, Hospital Premium Taxi Service provides a MEDICAL RETURN TRIP Pleasanton Senior Center Discharge Transportation Service 50% discount for taxi rides with the IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 5353 Sunol Blvd. No cost, door-to-door ride ride home City of Alameda’s transportation Pleasanton, CA 94566 from hospital. Must not be able to provider. The service is not limited to MRTIP is designed to provide a more 925.931.5369 use public transit. Service is available medical trips. flexible method for returning home 3rd Tuesday of month, 10 - 11:30 a.m. to all. Contact hospital discharge after/from medical appointments. The planner. Contact Mastick Senior Center for City of Alameda has contracted TELEPHONE REASSURANCE 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. more information, or visit with Veteran’s Cab to provide their website. transportation services after/from Free check-in phone calls by Alameda County, Subsidized www.alamedaparatransit.com. medical appointments. volunteers for people living alone. Taxi Service 510.747.7506 Premium Taxi Service provides a Alta Bates Tele-Care Program Mastick Senior Center Complimentary vouchers are 50% discount for taxi rides with the provided to certified Alameda East 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley City of Alameda’s transportation The Transportation Office is open on Call between 8:30 - 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 Bay Paratransit participants. Up to 10 provider. The service is not limited vouchers are issued a month, $2.50 leave message to medical trips. Eligible riders must a.m. - 12:00 noon and offers the 510.204.4487 following services: each. This program is made available purchase the required discount through City of Alameda Measure Davis Street coupons in advance. However, to AC Transit Senior Monthly Passes B funding. For more information, Family Resource Center make the program fair to all users, ($20.00), 10-Ride Pass ($10) contact the Mastick Office at 3081 Teagarden St. you may purchase a maximum 510.747.7506 San Leandro, CA 94577 number of 5 coupons per quarter BART Discount Cards ~ 65 years 510.347.4620 Ext. 180 (every 3 months). or older and disabled ($9) Albany Senior Center 846 Masonic Ave. Lavender Seniors of the East Bay Eligibility Requirements: Albany, CA 94706 Must be East Bay Paratransit- East Bay Paratransit 3300 Capitol St. Ticket Books: 510.524.9122 Fremont, CA certified, 75 years of age or older, or 70 years of age or older without a City of Alameda Taxi Program Senior Center Van, Wednesday and Y.A.N.A. driver’s license. ($5 value at $2.50 each) Thursday pick ups at your home, You Are Not Alone Program between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m., for Reassurance for Fremont Residents Cost: Call for more information: rides to Safeway and Albertsons. Call 510.790.6691 Each travel coupon has a $5 value 510.747.7506 one day before to book shopping trip. and costs $2.50. If the cost of a Round trip costs $2. TRANSPORTATION trip cannot be covered exactly with one or more $5 coupons, you may Albany Taxi Program, for same day Alameda County either give the driver an additional service at 80% discount, see Albany Transportation Commission coupon or cash to pay the additional Senior Center. 1111 Broadway, Suite 800 cost. However, if you use a coupon, Oakland, CA 94612 drivers cannot provide you with www.alamedactc.org change. You must present travel 510.208.7400 coupons with a completed Travel Alameda, American Cancer Information Form to the taxi driver Society upon arrival at your requested 510.832.7012 destination. Road to Recovery is a program offered by the American Cancer Society to provide free transportation to individuals with cancer-related medical appointments. Volunteer drivers bring ambulatory individuals with cancer who are unable to drive themselves, to and from medical treatment facilities, providing a friendly, supportive, and reliable presence. 34 Quality of Life . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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TRANSPORTATION, cont. The transportation office is open on Fremont Para Transit Group Trips ask about subscription group rates. Tues. and Thurs. from 9 a.m. to noon. 510.574.2053 Door-to-Door individual trips are Center for Elders Independence also available (fee-based service) This service is available to housing 7200 Bancroft, Suite 188 Offers: AC transit monthly passes, for those enrolled in the Hayward complexes and community Oakland, CA 94605 BART discount cards and East Bay Paratransit Program, their attendants organizations serving seniors, or 510.433.1150 Paratransit Ticket books. and companions. More info: 510.747.7512 persons with disabilities. In addition, Call: 510.583.4230 1955 San Pablo seniors who are frail or isolated due Oakland, CA 94612 Medical Return Program to language barriers may participate LIVERMORE This is a transportation service 510.433.1150 in outings facilitated by the City’s Wheels Public Transportation for getting home from medical paratransit outreach workers. 1850 Fairway Dr., appointments. 1362 Rutan Ct., Suite 100 San Leandro, CA 94577 Alameda: 510.747.7512 Newark Paratransit Program Livermore, CA 94551 35300 Cedar Blvd. 925.455.7510 1487 Alcatraz EMERYVILLE Newark, CA 94560 Berkeley, CA 94702 Dial A Ride Door-to-Door Service Free Taxi Service in Emeryville 510.791.7879 925.455.7510 510.433.1150 Taxi vouchers at the Emeryville (See ad on back cover) Senior Center. Each voucher is worth Tri-City Mobility OAKLAND Management Program DUBLIN $5. Most trips don’t require more Alameda County Transportation than one voucher. Will assist with specific needs Door-to-Door Service: for rides. Improvement Authority (ACTIA) 925.455.7510 Once a week shopping trips, 510.574.2053 1333 Broadway, Suite 300 register at least a day in advance: 510.574.2033 Oakland, CA 94612 BERKELEY 510.596.3730 510.839.3347 Berkeley Paratransit Service Union City Paratransit FREMONT, NEWARK, UNION CITY 34009 Alvarado Niles Road East Bay Paratransit 1901 Milvia St. rd Drivers for Survivors Union City, CA 94587 1750 Broadway, 3 floor Berkeley, CA 94709 Oakland, CA 94612 Taxi Scrip, age 70+ Free rides and companionship to Shared rides, curb to curb services. ambulatory cancer patients living in Sunday service. Takes riders north to Richmond/ Monday -Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Pinole, Fremont to the south, Castro 510.981.7269 south and central Alameda County. 510.675.5373 Must need a medical appointment Valley to the east and west to San These three senior centers provide ride within a 60-mile radius of 39270 HAYWARD Francisco. van rides to the centers, as well as Paseo Padre Pkwy. #355, Fremont. Free Hayward Roundabout 510.287.5000 take you grocery shopping and to Driversforsurvivors.org Shuttle Service Senior Shuttle medical appointments. 510.579.0535 Stops at Target, Southland Mall, 510.615.4673 Hayward Senior Center North Berkeley Senior Center Life Eldercare, Inc. Must enroll with Hayward paratransit: PLEASANTON 1901 Hearst Ave. 39180 Liberty Street. Suite 220 510.583.4230 Pleasanton Paratransit Berkeley, CA 94709 Fremont, CA Available to people 70+. No weekend Bus Routes: 15, 51 510.894.0370 Group Transportation 510.981.5190 (for residents of Hayward, service. Registraion Required. Volunteers may drive ambulatory Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and 925.931.5376 South Berkeley Senior Center seniors who require door-to-door San Leandro) WHEELS-Dial a Ride 2939 Ellis St. assistance when going to medical Hayward Paratransit provides FREE, Berkeley, CA 94703 appointments and shopping. accessible group trips (of 4 or Door-to-door service with shared 510.981.5170 Newark, Union City and most of more passengers), for seniors and rides available for residents of Fremont. West Berkeley Senior Center people who have disabilities, and Pleasanton and Sunol who are 60+. Limited medical service rides to San 1900 Sixth St. Fremont Paratransit Program welcomes their friends and family to Ramon Medical Center, Livermore Berkeley, CA 94710 3300 Capitol Ave. join them. The service is provided on V.A., Valley Memorial, Kaiser and 510.981.5180 Fremont, Ca 94537 lift-equipped vans, and is available the Concannon Medical Bldgs. M-F, 510.574.2053 7 days a week. Reservations must Mastick Senior Center be made a week in advance. If 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., 9-4 p.m. 1155 Santa Clara Ave. you and your group would like 925.455.7510 Alameda, CA 94501 regular weekly or monthly trips, 510.747.7500 Alameda County 2018 . to . Quality of Life 35 Born )().( ).()(Age
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SAN LEANDRO TRAVEL TRAINING The major categories of benefits VETERAN’S SERVICES Davis Street Family and services consist of Disability Community Resources for Home Based Primary Care Resource Center Benefits, Dependents and Survivor Independent Living This service provides primary home 3081 Teagarden Street. Benefits, Education Benefits, 439 A St. health care, including a doctor, San Leandro, CA 94577 Vocational Rehabilitation, Burial Hayward, CA 94541 Benefits, Health Care, access nurse, social worker, dietician and Volunteer rides to doctor 510.881.5743 assistance, Veterans Homes, Home therapist. The teams makes home appointments and church. visits to assist the patient and family VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE Loans, and Life Insurance. The VSO 510.347.4620 Ext 180 maintains contact with networks with care for the veteran’s needs and OAKLAND (MAIN OFFICE) the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the cope with present illness. The team San Leandro Flex Shuttle: Allows Calif. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, other DOES NOT PROVIDE: home health San Leandro riders who are East Eastmont Town Center County Veterans Service Offices aide, homemakers, housekeeping Bay Paratransit. Certified riders or 6955 Foothill Boulevard, Suite 300 throughout the State, local veterans’ or daily nursing care. The program 60+ to access the shuttle from any Oakland, CA 94605 groups and service organizations, is available to patients living within of the planned stops, free of charge. M-F: 510.577.1926 and other community resources a 30 mile radius of the Martinez Curb-To-Curb: 510.287.5000 FAX: 510.577.1947 available to veterans, dependents, Outpatient Clinic. 925.372.2131 HAYWARD and survivors. Contact us via E-Mail: Medical Trips Shuttle: Allows San Veteran’s Assistance Benefits Leandro riders who are East Bay 24100 Amador Street [email protected] Transit Certified or 75+ to call and “Aid and Assistance Benefit” this MWF: 510.265.8271 VETERAN’S HOUSING make a reservation for a shuttle pick benefit helps pay for “Out of Pocket up and drop off at specific times and FREMONT Veteran’s Home of California Living Expenses,” and both home locations for medical appointments 39055 Liberty Street, Suite F620 Yountville, CA care and assisted care living qualify only. Service operates M-F, from 8-5 Tues/Thurs: 510.795.2686 Admission info: 707.944.4539 for this benefit. Both veteran’s and p.m. fee of $4 per 10 miles. Cash spouses may qualify for this benefit. only. The Veterans Service Office provides VETERAN NURSING HOMES The benefit is paid directly by the V.A. veterans and their dependents to the veteran. For more information, For more information: 510.577.3462 All provide hospice, respite and rehab and/or survivors with information contact Alameda County Veteran’s - NOT long term care. UNION CITY PARATRANSIT regarding veterans benefits, and Assistance. Shared Rides, Curb-to-Curb assistance with filing benefit claims, Martinez VA Center for Rehab and 510.577.3547 Service, Sunday Service waivers and appeals, in order for Extended Care: 925.370.4704 510.675.5373 them to obtain and maintain all WHEELCHAIR 510.476.1500 available benefits and entitlements San Francisco VA: TRANSPORTATION for which they are eligible. 415.221.4810 Ext. 4246 Community Resources for Palo Alto/Menlo Park/Livermore VA: Independent Living. (CRIL) 650.493.5000 Ext. 22330 Van Share Services: 510.881.5743 CRIL has two wheelchair accessible vans available to rent. Vans are available M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vans are located in the parking lot Medicare will mail new cards between The new cards will not include your at the CRIL office in Hayward, 439 A April 2018-April 2019. You don’t Social Security number. Instead, each St. To rent the vans: getaround.com. NEW need to do anything to get a new person will get a new, unique Medicare Van use is charged on an hourly card. But, make sure your mailing number. basis. Van must be returned with a MEDICARE address is up-to-date. If an update full tank of gas. to your mailing address is needed, CARDS call: 1-800-772-1213. ARE Medicare will never call or ask for personal information before sending new cards. Do no share your COMING Medicare information or other personal information if someone calls and asks for it. 36 Final Wishes . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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Terminally ill or Seriously ill? Afraid of Spending Your Last Moments Alone? GIVE US A CALL! What is NODA: No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a national volunteer-centered program providing companionship and support for people who are dying. Why Call Us: No one enters this world alone, and if you wish, no one dies alone. However, there are circumstances where terminally and seriously ill people don’t have anyone near them as they near the end of life. How Does it Work: A compassionate companion will stay by your bedside (home, hospital, nursing facility, etc.) as you near the end of life. During this vigil time, the compassionate companions can talk, read to you, hold your hand or just be a loving presence in your room.
No One Dies Alone | NODA Contact: 510-631-4026
IT’S Having a serious illness may not be your choice... How you live is. ABOUT HOW It’s about living life to its fullest. It’s about receiving comfort YOU and care, even when a cure is no longer possible. It’s about surrounding yourself and your loved ones with medical, LIVE emotional and spiritual support. Learn about palliative care and hospice. It’s about how you live.
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St. Mary Cemetery Grief Support Group 4529 Howe St. For adults 55+ Oakland, CA Fridays, 12-1:30 p.m. 510.654.0936 Call for location. St. Michael Cemetery Devah DeFusco: 510.420.2475 & Funeral Center PLEASANTON: 3885 East Ave. St. Elizabeth Seton Church Livermore, CA 94550 4001 Stoneridge Drive 925.455.9696 Pleasanton, CA Sorenson Chapel Call Mary for dates and times: Final Wishes: Index to Articles 1140 B St. 925.846.5377 No One Dies Alone (NODA)...... 36 Hayward, CA 94541 HOSPICE SERVICES 510.581.1234 Opinion: Right to Die...... 38 Continuum Care Hospice GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS End of Life Doulas...... 39 7677 Oakport St. ALAMEDA: Oakland, CA 04621 Alameda Hospital Continuumhospice.com BODY / ORGAN DONATION FUNERAL PLANNING Free Grief Group 510.560.2012 Last Wed. of month, 4-5:30 p.m. Hospice East Bay California Transplant Network Catholic Funeral and 510.582.8434 1611 Telegraph Ave, Suite 600 Cemetery Services 3479 Buskirk Ave. Oakland, CA 94612 4457 Willow Rd., Suite 100 FREMONT: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 888.570.9400 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Washington Hospital Hospiceeastbay.org Cfcsoakland.org Community Health Resource Library 925.887.5678 UC San Francisco 925.946.1440 2000 Mowry Ave. (see ad on page 36) Willed Body Program Fremont Room (Ground Floor) Noble Hospice Dept. of Anatomy Cathedral of Christ the Light Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. 2121 Harrison St. and Home Health Care School of Medicine, AC-14 800.963.7070 San Francisco, CA Oakland, CA 41305 Albrae St. 415.476.1981 510.832.5057 Room 800 Fremont, CA 94538 Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Noblehhc.com CREMATION Cooper Chapel 510.963.7070 925.594.1122 1580 Fruitvale Ave. Diablo Valley Cremation and Oakland, CA HAYWARD: VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Funeral Services 510.533.4114 St. Rose Hospital Serving Alameda and 2401 Stanwell Dr., 460-17 27200 Calaroga Ave. Contra Costa Counties Concord, CA 94520 Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Hayward, CA 94545 365 Lennon Lane, #140 1051 Harder Rd. DVCFS.Com Offers a six-week support group Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Hayward, CA 925.998.0303 several times a year. www.vitas.com 510.581.2488 510.782.6200 Ext. 2278 1.800.938.4827 END OF LIFE BEDSIDE DOULA (See ad on page 27) St. Albert the Great OAKLAND: Comings and Goings 1022 Holly St. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Easy Bay Alameda, CA Summit Campus Comingsandgoingsdoula.com 510.373.5221 415.533.1353 350 Hawthorne Ave. St, Augustine Cemetery Oakland, CA 5750 Sunol Blvd. Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Pleasanton, CA Free group is held four times a year, 925.455.9696 sessions are six weeks each. 510.869.6778 38 Final Wishes . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
PDFLogo.indd 1 12/12/2008 2:08:59 PM OPINION: RIGHT TO DIE By Susan Upchurch As a result, when he left the hospital, appointments needed begin the 15- 2. A doctor must confirm the terminal there was no discussion of the formal day waiting period, he repeatedly diagnosis and have a discussion with (Susan lives in Sebastapol, CA and steps required to exercise this option. asked his friends and family to help the patient, who must be of sound this article was reprinted with her He did discuss the end-of-life choice him commit suicide. The declaration mind. This first doctor’s visit begins permission.) with both his primary care physician, of his intent, and his 24-care meant the 15-day waiting period. and the discharging physician. He that this was not possible. Anyone who 3. No sooner than 72 hours after the y close friend passed away thought these discussions were assisted him, or left him with access first visit, a second doctor must confirm M last weekend, following a adequate to being the process. to his medications could be charged the terminal condition and competency diagnosis with terminal bone with a crime. They were not. of the patient. cancer. As his Durable Power He was scheduled to take his life of Attorney for Health Care, The Aid in Dying protocol requires ending medication on May 26. Over 4. On day 15, a physician phone I worked with friends, family, witnessed paperwork, multiple the weekend, he fell and hit his head. consultatin must confirm that the caregivers and the hospice to physicians to certify that the patient Slipping into a coma, he drew his last patient is of sound mind and intent. ensure that his medical needs is of sound and not under influence to breath on Sunday. That traumatic Then, the medication can be ordered were addressed. He suffered make this choice, and most important, event meant his suffering was finally and delivered. The patient must be debilitating pain and the mental a 15-day waiting period. at an end. able to take the medication on their impacts of high dose pain own, without assistance. management medication. After discharge, he entered hospice I share his story in the hope that Twenty-four hour care was care. Then he waited the 15 days to others can avoid this distress. Had The protocol can begin at diagnosis. required during his last week pass, and asked for the lethal dose my friend been informed of the steps The final phone call and delivery of of life. to be ordered. He was ready to die. necessary for this option, at the time medication can wait until the person is ready for that step. When I signed on as his decision- Unfortunately, we found that the formal of his diagnosis, he would have been maker many years ago, my friend process and the 15-day clock had not able to live life on his terms, and end (Ed. Note. In the first year after the made it very clear that he wanted to begun. it the same way. law took effect in June 2016, at least have control over his end. He did not 504 terminally ill Californians received So began the most frustrating and In order to take advantage of the new want to decline into a mental fog state. law, the following is required: prescriptions for life-ending drugs, Most importantly, he did not want to disappointing final week of his according the Compassion & Choices, suffer, life. While I helped procure the 1. The document must be signed by the the nonprofit group that advocated for required documents and made the patients and witnessed by two peopel. the law. It is not clear how may of those In June, 2016, the California End of Life patients actually ended their lives.) Option Act became law. My friend was an intellectual, and politically active his entire life. I found a folder in his files “I share his story indicating that he followed the progress in the hope that others of this law from inception, to adoption. For someone in his situation, where can avoid this distress.” the prognosis is definitively terminal, this law allows the choice to take a lethal dosage of medication. Sadly, there is an inherent conflict between the medical community and the law. The American Medical Association has a formal ethics policy prohibiting physicians from assisting “Had my friend been informed of patients with end of life options. This the steps necessary for this option, at policy extends to informing patients of the time of his diagnosis, he would have the availability of aid in dying programs been able to live life on his terms, and and protocols. end it the same way.” Alameda County 2018 . to . Final Wishes 39 Born )().( ).()(Age
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END OF LIFE DOULAS….TRENDING TO THE FUTURE
hile few people have even available to everyone, most of her Her work with birthing, Goldwyn heard of the term, “ End-of- work has been as an unpaid Hospice believes, has also made her more W Life Doula, “ it is a newly volunteer. conscious of the dying process. emerging practice providing support to “I guide people through the entrance the dying at home. In the San Francisco “Doulas don’t provide the same and exit. It’s a door between worlds, Bay area, these doulas are mostly services as a hospice volunteer and we are not in control of it. It’s also working as volunteers at hospices, and or chaplain,” says Goldwyn. “We the biggest mystery we have in this life.” have yet to be embraced by the end of complement these services. We do more. We develop ongoing life industry as a basic precept of care. As more people choose to die at home, relationships, and we can be there While most insurances will pay for and the hospice industry continues to more often and stay longer.” hospice care…doulas are still outside grow, Goldwyn wants to make sure that scope of care. Similar to birthing For example, Goldwyn helps with life that people have choices in who will doulas, an end-of-life doula will sit with review, legacy work and establishes sit at bedside and provide the comfort the actively dying person, and be with close relationships with the family in they need. their family throughout the experience. helping to reduce anxiety and fear. “Right now, some hospices fall short Lori Goldwyn of Pt. Richmond, Ca, left “We work with family and patients to of providing this type of care. Hospice her career as a birth doula, to train for another sort of care about two years ago. ‘hold that space,’ and the family feels has become a big business and there’s She believes she had “calling” for the work. our support,” she says. so much work to be done in educating and supporting families.” “I was feeling something was missing in my life, and thought maybe I should become a chaplain. I wanted to be more than a friendly visitor,” she remembers. “And then I read about the end-of-life doula.” About two years ago, in New Jersey, Jamie Rakow started a training program for these doulas, and formed an organization, the International End-Of-Life Doula Association. Her three-day trainings are held throughout the United States, and after Goldwyn was trained, she became an active volunteer at an area Catholic Funeral hospice. She hopes, one day, that doulas will become recognized as staff of these agencies, as well. & Cemetery Services Rakow knows of no hospice utilizing doulas in a professional capacity, though doulas can be hired privately by a family. “The field now is what birth doulas were like 25 years ago,” said Rakow, pointing out that the way hospices are currently structured for insurance payment reimbursements doesn’t really work well with the ways doulas support a family or dying person. Doulas, for example, sit vigil, 24-hours, around the clock during active dying. They are also constantly present whenever necessary. For example, “we try to find out everything we can about the family and circumstances so that we can create a blueprint on how someone wants to live out the last days of their life,” she said. While many hospices have developed some sort of “No One Dies Alone,” Start planning today: program, Rakow sees the doulas in a different light. Funeral | Cremation | Cemetery | Family Estates “Doulas offer a much deeper, richer program,” she said. (855) 416-2024 | cfcsoakland.org Yet, Goldwyn agrees, that it’s been a challenge to be recognized by some Serving all faiths throughout the Bay Area hospices. For one, may people don’t want to pay out-of-pocket for a service that comes under the umbrella of end-of-life care, but is not included as a hospice benefit. Though she offers a sliding scale and hopes to make her services 40 . to . Alameda County 2018 Born )().( ).()(Age
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