Resources - Links
Senior care resource listings are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement by Home Sweet Home Care. If you have suggestions for other helpful resources, contact us by phone at (415) 776-7337 or by email.
San Francisco Adult Day Health Centers
This site provides a list of Bay Area locations where seniors can go for day-time activities.
General Bay Area Day Care Listing
This Retirement Publishing website lists an overview of various bay area adult day care centers, their contact information and the services they provide.
Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa County
This site will assist you with finding an adult day program in greater Contra Costa County.
Adult Day Services of San Mateo County
San Mateo County Commission on Aging has listed their county’s current adult day care programs.
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco City & County
San Mateo County
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
A good resource for information about Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Service of the East Bay
ASEB provides day care, recreational activities, health care, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapies for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, primarily in Alameda and West Contra Costa Counties
Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program
A nationwide program that identifies people with dementia who wander away and returns them to their homes. For a $40 registration fee, families can register their loved one in a national confidential computer database. They also receive an identification bracelet or necklace and other identification and educational materials.
Dementia Care Professionals of America
A branch of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America that supports professional and high standards of care for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
This web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
Driving Information For Seniors
AARP Driver Safety Information
AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons has resources to help you with your finances, health, travel and technology.
AARP Tax-Aide
This site will help you locate free tax-aide help in your area. The services are provided in person, on the telephone, or on the internet from February 1 through April 15.
American Association of Daily Money Managers
The American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) is a membership organization comprised of individuals who provide daily money management services directly to their own clients.
Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA provides a public voice for caregivers. This organization supports the important work of families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. They are especially helpful to those families with brain-injured adults, offering government subsidies and assistance.
The Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services.
National Association of Area Agency on Aging
This organization is called N4A’s and its purpose is to support seniors and those with disabilities to remain at home, living with dignity, for as long as possible. Check for local listing to find facilities and resources for your senior.
Social Security Administration
The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Association of Social Workers
Free online search to find qualified clinical social workers. The NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers provides a listing of clinical social workers that have met national standards for education and experience
Alcoholism treatment rehab
If you are committed to recovering from christian alcohalism, then visit www.christian-drug-alcohol-treatment.com to get rid of alcohalic and drug addictions through alcohalism treatment rehab.
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
News, facts, tools and expert information for adults coping with mental health issues & aging.
Meals on Wheels in the Bay Area
Find your local provider of hot meals for those who are unable to get out of the house.
National Cancer Institute
This site provides assistance to patients and their families with finding support groups, counseling, advice, financial assistance, transportation to and from treatment, information about cancer, local support groups and local health care providers.
Vital Link
Vital Link is a medical alert company that serves the entire United States. In case of a fall or other medical emergency, simply push the help button and the panic alarm will sound.
FDA Information For Seniors
FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition.
NIH Senior Health
NIH Senior Health makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information.
California Home Modification and Repair Services
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Professional Fiduciary Association of California
This organization promotes standards in the administration of conservatorships, guardianships, trusts, estates and durable powers of attorney.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Seven regional offices work together to provide quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. Assistance is provided to people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence.
National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
Locate an accredited CPA, Attorney, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, or other accredited Estate Planning Professional.
The State Bar of California
Attorney locating service by the California State Bar Association
Elder Lawyer Finder
Elder Lawyer Finder is a site of lawyers specializing in nursing home abuse, elder physical abuse, nursing home bills of rights, wrongful death, age discrimination, health care, disability and social security, living wills, and estate planning.
Walnut Creek Elder Law - California Elder Law Attorney
Elder law site provides information regarding Medi-Cal qualification and assistance, Alzheimer's care, hospice care, VA benefits, estate planning, probate and trust administration, long term care planning and more.
Medicare
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare. Official site for Medicare offering information on Medicare Benefits, Enrollment, Prescription Drug Program.
Bay Area Transportation for Seniors & the Disabled
Paratransit for Disabled and Elderly Passengers:
Contra Costa County Paratransit
San Francisco Bay Area DIAL-A-RIDE
Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering Solutions provides international volunteering abroad, volunteer programs and travel for the betterment of local communities in need.