Born to Age Solano 2023

Solano County 2023

A Directory for Older Adults Information to help improve your quality of life and plan for the future!

FROM THE PUBLIISHER Dear Readers, Welcome to the 2023 edition for Solano County. We are proud to present this annual directory for the elder care industry and hope that you find it valuable and enjoyable.

We would like to take this time to acknowledge all those who work in the elder care industry. This last year has been extremely difficult, and we appreciate all of the heroes who have done a great job helping our seniors and their families with health, financial, and life challenges.

We look forward to a promising 2023 ahead.

We owe a great deal of gratitude to those in our community who have supported this publication with writing, artwork, and advertising. This edition would not be possible without you, and I am proud to be your new publisher.

This directory is filled with resources of all kinds, from health to financial to home improvement.

There is something for every reader and every community member. This directory celebrates the aging process for our community through engaging editorial content and effective marketing.

We hope you enjoy the articles and benefit from the resources within. As we continue to publish this directory on an annual basis, we hope that you will join us with your writing, resources, and events.

We also welcome you to subscribe to our publication and to share your feedback on articles herein.

Please contact the editor/publisher, Annamarie Buonocore, at Annamarie@borntoage.com . Here is to a great New Year!

Sincerely, Annamarie Buonocore Publisher/Editor

P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 504-8549, Fax (650) 358-9254 Publisher........................................................Annamarie Buonocore Managing Editor...................................................Vickie Buonocore Graphic Design...................................................André Garabedian Contributing Writers...................................................... Laura Biché Sally Gersbach Janice Lombardo Angelique MacArthur Advertising Sales.....................................Annamarie Buonocore Business matters, advertising and editorial concerns should be addressed to Born to Age, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402 or by calling (650) 504-8549, fax (650) 358-9254.

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Planning Index

Quality of Life Index

Final Wishes Index

Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Advance Health Care Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Affordable Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Audiology, Hearing Care & Hearing Aids. . . . . . . . . 6 Care Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conservatorships, Estate Administration, Fiduciary & Trust Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Consumer Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Counseling Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dental Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Driving Concerns & Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Driving Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Emergency Food Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Estate & Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fall Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Food Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Health Assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Health Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Health Insurance Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Home Repair / Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Housing Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Information & Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Insurance, Medi-Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Legal Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Long Term Care Insurance Counseling. . . . . . . . . 10 Medi-Cal Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mental Health 55+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mental Health Case Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Notary Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rental Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Reverse Mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Utility & Weatherization Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adult Day Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adult Protective Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alternative Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alzheimer ID Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alzheimer’s Information, Referral & Education. . 13 Alzheimer’s / Dementia / Memory Care Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Assisted Living (Residential Care, Board & Care). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Assisted Living Complaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cancer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cannabis Collectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Caregiver Resources & Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Caregivers For Hire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Diabetes & Endocrinology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Elder Abuse Advocacy & Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Elder Abuse Prevention Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Family Caregiver Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Friendly Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Geriatric Physician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Home Delivered Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Home Health Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Joint Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Medical Equipment / Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Medical Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Nursing Home Complaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Nursing Homes / Rehabilitation Centers. . . . . . . . 16 Pet Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Placement Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rehabilitation Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Respite Care (Out Of Home). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Telephone Reassurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Veteran Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Wigs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Wound Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bereavement / Grief Support Groups. . . . . . . . . . 23 Burial & Cremation Services, Funeral Homes & Mortuaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Estate Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hospice Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Organ Donations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

A NOTE TO OUR READERS… We welcome articles from our advertisers and readers for seniors or their families. All submissions will be considered, based on relevancy and space availability.

Efforts are made to ensure that all entries are current at the time of printing. Please call the listing you’re interested in for up-todate information.

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PLANNING INDEX ACTIVITIES Ballroom Dancing 337 Nebraska St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-642-4444 mooselodge468@yahoo.com Mondays 6:00pm-10:00pm. $12 Dinner at 6:00pm, $12 Dance at 7:00pm, or $20 for both.

Barbershop Choral 425 Hemlock St. Vacaville, CA 94510 707-724-8575 rollie52@aol.com Meets Monday, 7:00pm for rehearsals; Community Presbyterian Church.

Benicia Public Library 150 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4343 Movie Mornings for Seniors1st Thursday of each month 10:30am-Noon. Senior Speaker Series-Every 3rd Thursday 10:30am.

Benicia Senior Center 187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 beniciarec.org 707-745-1202 Membership is $10 a year. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm. All Senior Fitness classes are held at the Benicia Community Center, 370 East L St. 707-746-4285. Senior Trips and Tours, upcoming tour information: 707-745-1202.

Brain Fitness Class 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1044 peter.wilson@fdcvallejo.org 2nd Tuesday 1:00pm-2:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Carquinez Village P.O. Box 207 Benicia, CA 94510 carquinezvillage.com 707-297-2472 A membership organization for active seniors Social networking. Education, Aging at Home, Concierge Services, Transportation.

Coin Club 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1044 1st Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Dixon Senior Center 201 South Fifth St. Dixon, CA 95620 ci.dixon.ca.us 707-678-7022 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:30pm.

Fairfield Senior Center 1200 Civic Center Dr. (street) Fairfield, CA 94533 1000 Webster St. (mailing), Fairfield, CA 94533 fairfield.ca.gov 707-428-7421 (front desk) classes@fairfield.ca.gov Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 707-429-5687 (fax). For active, older adults age 50+.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1044.

Mare Island Museum 1100 Railroad Ave. Mare Island, CA 94592 mareislandmuseum.org 707-280-5742 jig313@aol.com Monday-Friday, 10:00am -2:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Closed Sunday.

McBride Senior Center 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 cityofvacaville.com 707-469-6660.

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) P.O. Box 4629 Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm at the Florence Douglas Senior Center in Vallejo.

North Bay Rose Society 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org Charles: 510-965-8514 malarkeyus@yahoo.com 2nd Monday, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Senior Coalition of Solano County seniorcoalitionsolanocounty.com 707-784-8259 SeniorCoalitionSolano@gmail.com The mission of the Senior Coalition is to advocate for and support efforts that improve and enrich the lives of seniors living and working in Solano County. The Senior Coalition meets the 1st Friday of every month from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The meetings are generally held at 675 Texas Street, Fairfield in the multi-purpose room.

Senior Roundtable Vacaville 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 cityofvacaville.com 707-469-6660 Meets third Thursday of each month at 12:30pm Assembly Rooms 1 and 2 McBride Senior Center.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Branch #99 155 Browns Valley Pkwy.

Vacaville, CA 95688 Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at the Stars Recreation Center.

11:00am and lunch is at Noon. No membership fees.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Tri-City Branch #106 sir106.org Gary Fox 685-5394 A non-profit organization for retired men. Lunch meetings 3rd Wednesday of each month at Suisun Yacht Club. 703 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, CA 94585. Fellowship at 11:00am, lunch at Noon.

Suisun Senior Center 318 Merganser Dr. Suisun, CA 94585 suisun.com 707-421-7203 kmickens@suisun.com Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 436 Del Sur St. Vallejo, CA 94591 tops.org 800-932-8677 TOPS offers support, friendship, incentive/recognition programs, and a low membership fee.

Coordinator: Eileen “Mickey” Drake at 707-253-8363 Chapter meetings: Rio Vista, Delta Clubhouse River Room, 990 Summerset Dr. Wednesday, 8:00am; Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Dr., Tuesday, 5:30pm.; Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West St., Vacaville, Tuesday 6:30pm; Vacaville, McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square, Thursday, 6:00pm; Vallejo, First Christian Church, 1035 Indiana St., Friday, 9:00am; Vallejo Regional Education Center; Offers fitness classes. Register by calling: 648-4600.

ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE Empowered Aging 2255 Contra Costa Blvd.

Ste. 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccombudsman.org 925-685-2070

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PLANNING INDEX AFFORDABLE HOUSING Ascension Arms Apartments 301 Butte St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-644-2666 judyhuffman@att.net Bay View Vista Senior Apartments 445 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 winnresidential.com 707-649-2656 bayviewvista@winnco.com Casa De Suisun Senior Apartments 322 Merganser Dr. Suisun City, CA 94585 tccproperties.net/property/casa-desuisun-senior-apartments 707-426-0481 cdsuisun@comcast.net Dover Woods Senior Apartments 2801 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 doverwoodsapts.com 707-429-8966 dwdmgr@amcllc.net Fairfield Senior Manor 1101 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-2944 smanor@jsco.net Hillside 131 Gable Ave. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-455-8500 Low Cost Housing Benicia 707-745-2071; Fairfield 707-428-7392; Suisun 707-421-7330; Vacaville 707-449-5675; Vallejo 707-648-4508

78 Cernon Street, Suite A Vacaville CA 95688 Ph. (707) 447-1200 Fax. (707) 447-1326

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Marina Towers 601 Sacramento St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-552-4422 marinatowe@jsco.net Olympic Cottages 1797 Olympic Dr. Davis, CA 95616 916-756-5980 Parkside Plaza 1650 Park La. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-4470 Parkway Plaza 188 East Alaska Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-3511 Redwood Shores 400 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-645-1800 Rockwell Manor 693 E. Tabor Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-426-4034

Vacaville Autumn Leaves 2470 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 rhf.org/location/vacaville-autumnleaves/ 707-446-5548 Vacaville Senior Manor 190 Lawrence Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 vacavilleseniormanor.com 707-446-1694 Woodcreek Senior Commons 1625 Woodcreek Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 woodcreekfairfield.com 707-425-1962 woodcreekapts@sbcglobal.net No Section 8 or HUD

ATTORNEY Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher 78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 Thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

AUDIOLOGY, HEARING CARE & HEARING AIDS

Saratoga Senior Apartments 1101 Burton Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 707-451-7400

Deaf & Disabled Service Center 800-806-1191

Senior Manor 1101 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-2944

CARE PLANNING

The Oaks 2001 Eastwood Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 707-451-4567

Estate Planning Probate Trust Administration

Ear of the Lion 800-327-8077

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Choice In Aging 1234 Empire St., Ste. 1420 Fairfield, CA 94533 choiceinaging.org 707-708-0571 Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext. 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/napa 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com Napa, Sonoma, American Canyon, St. Helena, Fairfield Senior Helpers North Bay 231 D St., Ste. B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com Areas we serve: Sacramento, Solano County, American Canyon, St. Helena, Sonoma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Fairfield, Vacaville, Rio Vista, West Sacramento, Woodland, Dixon, Davis, Winters.

CONSERVATORSHIPS, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, FIDUCIARY & TRUST SERVICES Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher 78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com Public Guardian / Conservator 707-784-8920 Solano County; Adult Protective Services does the initial investigation for conservatorship referrals.

Initial request, call: 707-7848259; Conservatorships can be done without an attorney. Check website, nolo.com for information on resources. For the most current list of private professional conservators, call the Superior Court Investigator, 707-207-7481.

CONSUMER ADVOCACY Better Business Bureau 510-238-1000 24-hour hotline

PLANNING INDEX California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 800-474-1116 Consumer information and quality of care info on nursing homes.

COUNSELING SERVICES

DRIVING CONCERNS & REPORTING

Solano County Health & Social Services solanocares.org solanocares@solanocounty.com

Senior Driver Ombudsman 7677 Oakport St., Ste. 220 Oakland, CA 94621 510-563-8998 Rosemary Robles

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE Dixon Community Assistance Corp.

185 W. Cherry St. Dixon, CA 95620 Cornerstone Church; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

Faith In Action DRIVING COURSES faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 55 / Alive Driving Course (AARP) louissf@aol.com Peer Counseling; Group counseling; EDUCATION In Home Counseling; Conference Call Groups AARP (State Office) 1415 L St., Ste. 960 Grief Counseling Sacramento, CA 95814 for Seniors aarp.org 333 Amador St. 866-448-3614 Vallejo, CA 94590 caaarp@aarp.org florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1844 NAMI - National Alliance on Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:00pm; Mental Illness - Solano County Florence Douglas Senior Center P.O. Box 3334, Fairfield, CA 94533 namisolanocounty.org Redwood Caregiver 707-422-7792 Resource Center NAMI Solano County is a grassroots 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B organization, incorporated in 1985, as Santa Rosa, CA 95405 a support group helping families and redwoodcrc.org individuals affected by mental illness.

707-542-0282, Ext. 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

DENTAL ASSISTANCE Family Health Services Dental Clinics Provides provide comprehensive and preventative dental services to the low income and indigent residents of Solano County that are of high quality and appropriate.

FAIRFIELD: 2101 Courage Dr. 707-784-2120 VACAVILLE: 1119 East Monte Vista Ave. 707-469-4670 VALLEJO: 365 Tuolumne St. 707-553-5509 MOBILE DENTAL VAN: 1119 East Monte Vista Ave. 707-469-4670

ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING D.A. Santos & Associates P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 877-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com

FALL PREVENTION A Matter of Balance 707-372-7011 fptrainer@faithinactionsoloano.org This program emphasizes practial strategies to manage falls. Call or email for days, times and locaiton.

Meals on Wheels of Solano County 95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org Provides in-home education, screening, and referrals for Meals on Wheels home-bound clients.

Edward Jones - Shannon Schmidt, Financial Advisor 1261 Travis Blvd., Ste. 380 Fairfield, CA 94533 707-434-0160 shannon.schmidt@edwardjones.com

HEAP

HEAP North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

North Coast Energy Services, Inc. Home Energy Assistance Program Home Energy Assistance Program • Utility Bill Assistance—Electric, Gas, Propane/Kerosene, Water • Utility Bill Assistance—Electric, Gas, and Propane • Free Weatherization, Heating and Cooling Repairs, Window • Free Weatherization, EmergencyEmergency Heating and Cooling • Utility Bill Assistance—Electric, Gas, and Propane Repairs, Window Repairs, Refrigerator Replacement, Repairs, Refrigerator Replacement, Microwaves, Lights, and Insulation • FreeandWeatherization, Emergency Heating and Cooling Microwaves, Lights, Insulation Emergency Services due to weather related incidents (wildfires, PG&E Public Safety Established 1981 Power Shutoff, etc) Repairs, Window Repairs, Refrigerator Replacement, Established Serving Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties Serving Lake,Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and 1981 Microwaves, Lights, and Insulation Yolo Counties Serving Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo Counties

1000 Texas Street, Suite G • Fairfield, CA 94533

Established 1981 1000 Street, Suite G • B-101 Fairfield, CA 94533 190Texas S. Orchard Ave, Suite Vacaville, CA 95688 Phone: (800) 233-4480 or (707) 495-4417 Phone: (800) 233-4480 or (707) 495-4417 Phone: (800) 233-4480 or (707) 422-3200

License #455152 Serving Lake, Mendocino, and License #455152 Napa, Solano, Sonoma, License #455152 Yolo Counties www.northcoastenergyservices.com www.northcoastenergyservices.com www.nces.org

1000 Texas Street, Suite G • Fairfield, CA 94533 Phone: (800) 233-4480 or (707) 495-4417 SOL AN O 20 2 3 License #455152

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PG&E 800-743-5000

HealthWell Foundation P.O. Box 220410 Chantilly, VA 20153-0410 healthwellfoundation.org 1-800-675-8416 The HealthWell Foundation is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving access to care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, they fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-ofpocket expenses.

Prescription Drug Discount Program for California Medicare Recipients (916) 552-9714

North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200 Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

Patient Advocate Foundation 421 Butler Farm Rd. Hampton, VA 23666 copays.org 1-866-512-3861 PAF Co-Pay Relief (CPR) provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients, assisting them with prescription drug co-payments their insurance requires relative to their diagnosis.

Social Security 700 Main St., Ste. 220 Suisun, CA 94585 1-800-772-1213 Fairfield / Suisun Office Social Security 106 Plaza Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 1-800-772-1213 Vallejo Office Water Bills 707-428-7346 Fairfield 62+ Water Bills 707-449-5128 Vacaville 65+ Patient Access Network Foundation PAN Foundation panfoundation.org 1-866-316-7261 The PAN Foundation offers over 60 disease-specific assistance programs to help patients pay for their out-ofpocket costs, such as deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance, travel expenses and health insurance premiums.

FOOD ASSISTANCE Fairfield-Suisun 1600 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am Fairfield-Suisun 4958 Peabody Rd. Fairfield, CA 94533 The Edge Community Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Noon-2:00pm

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Food Bank of Solano County 2339 Courage Dr., Ste. F Fairfield, CA 94533 foodbankccs.org 1-800-870-FOOD, 707-421-9777 Provides free, supplemental food to eligible residents. Visit website or call for current program days/times.

Also, accepts donations, MondayFriday 7:00am-3:30pm in Fairfield at 2339 Courage Dr. Saturdays by appointment.

Rio Vista 1105 A Airport Rd. Rio Vista, CA 94571 Rio Vista Food Pantry, Sundays, 1 2:30pm-2:00 pm.

Senior Food Program 1101 Horizon Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 foodbanksccs.org 707-421-9777 mzentner@foodbankccs.org Twice a month distribution of bags of groceries to people age 55+. Must meet monthly household income guidelines: Ex. $2,024 (max) for a one person household., $2,744 for two person household. Available in Fairfield, Dixon, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo. To apply for membership in the Senior Food Program, you must be over age 55, be low income and live in Solano County. To register, you must visit the Senior Food Assistance site with an identification with a birthdate, and verification of your home/street address. Only one member per household can register.

For more information, please call Meg at 707-421-9777, ext. 205. Or email mzentner@foodbankcc.org.

Vacaville 300 West St. Vacaville, CA 95688 Epiphany Church 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am.

Vallejo 225 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Community Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

Vallejo 545 Magazine St. Vallejo, CA 94590 N. King Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

HEALTH ASSESSMENTS Benicia Senior Center 187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-1202 or 707-745-1100 Pharmacist visit the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-11:00am, Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and discussion regarding medications.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-1044 Diabetic Nurse 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:00am, Podiatrist, 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:00pm.

Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com

HEALTH INSURANCE Stephanie Casper Insurance Services casperinsure.com 707-334-6768 stephanie@casperinsure.com Medicare, Supplemental Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Life Insurance, Advantage Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Final Expense insurance and much, much more! Although I am located in Benicia, California, I have the ability to offer unparalleled service and competitive quotes to clients throughout the entire State of California!

PLANNING INDEX HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING

HOME REPAIR / REMODELING

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

Benicia Senior Center 187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-1202 or 707-745-1100 Free assistance with health insurance Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems.

By appt. from 9:00am-noon.

By appt. 1-800-434-0222

Vallejo Only 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Basic home maintenance provided at no charge to seniors who are members of the Florence Douglas Senior Center. Sunset Rotary volunteers are dispatched in twomember teams to change lightbulbs, smoke alarm batteries, repair leaky faucets/toilets, blown fuses or reset GFI. Services are limited. Must complete a Release of Liabiity form at the Senior Center.

Benicia Family Resource Center 200 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4352 klara@ci.benicia.ca.us Senior Services Connection

Fairfield Senior Center 1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 1-800-434-0222 Free assistance with health insurance, Medicare supplements, claims, billing problems and long term care insurance. 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:00pm-3:00pm. By Appointment only.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 1-800-434-0222 Free assistance with Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, etc.

McBride Senior Center 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 1-800-434-0222 Free assistance with Medicare/ Medi-Cal, health insurance, Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP) Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 1-800-434-0222 Information and assistance with Medicare billing, supplemental insurance, long term care insurance and HMOs

HOUSING COUNSELING Fair Housing Napa Valley 1804 Soscol Ave., Ste. 203 Napa, CA 94559 napafairhousing.org 707-224-9720 info@napafairhousing.org

Born To Age P.O. Box 59 Cotati, CA 94931 borntoage.com 707-652-9966 info@borntoage.com We help with information and finding community resources.

Faith In Action 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6667

North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200 Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness Solano County P.O. Box 3334 Fairfield, CA 94533 namisolanocounty.org 707-422-7792 NAMI Solano County is a grassroots organization, incorporated in 1985, as a support group helping families and individuals affected by mental illness.

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PLANNING INDEX Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org Solano County Health and Social Services solanocares.org solanocares@solanocounty.com Solano Family Justice Center 604 Empire St. Fairfield, CA 94533 solanocounty.com/depts/fvp/fjc/ default.asp 707-784-7635 Advocacy & referral and information for elder abuse as well as financial, physical, mental, sexual abuse or neglect.

INSURANCE, MEDI-CARE Casper Insurance Stephanie Casper casperinsure.com 706-334-6768 stephanie@casperinsurance.com

LEGAL SERVICES Benicia Public Library solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 1st Thursday of each month.

Call for more information.

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Lawyer Referral Service 800-474-1116

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Fairfield Civic Center Library solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 4th Tuesday of each month.

Spanish language attorneys may be available. First come, first serve.

Register in person or on the phone after 10:00am on the day of the program.

Florence Douglas Senior Center - Vallejo 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-1044 Free Legal Services John F. Kennedy Library 505 Santa Clara St. Vallejo, CA 94590 solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration begins at 10:00am on the program day.

To sign up, please come to the information desk or call 1-866-572-7587. Space is limited to 24 people.

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave. Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org Vacaville Public LibraryCultural Center solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 2nd Thursday of each month, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Free legal advice and referral up to 20 minutes.

Call first to confirm lawyer will be present. Register in person or by phone after 10:00am on the day of the program. Space will be limited to 14 people.

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher 78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com Lawyers@Your Library Local attorneys offer free legal advice and referral. Lawyer consultations are between 6:00pm-8:00pm, and last up to 20 minutes. There are no “attorney-client” relationships.

Legal Services of Northern California, Solano County Office 1810 Capitol St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-0054 800-270-7252 800-270-7252

Vacaville: Free Legal Services 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-469-6660 McBride Senior Center.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE COUNSELING HICAP Counseling Services 707-526-4108 or 1-800-434-0222

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PLANNING INDEX MEDI-CAL PLANNING

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

D.A. Santos & Associates P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 877-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com

Catholic Charities - Vallejo Only ccsolano.org 707-644-8909 Season of Sharing Funds are periodically available. Eligibility is once in a lifetime. Catholic Social Services.

MENTAL HEALTH 55+ NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Solano County P.O. Box 3334 Fairfield, CA 94533 namisolanocounty.org 707-422-7792 NAMI Solano County is a grassroots organization, incorporated in 1985, as a support group helping families and individuals affected by mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT Prevention and Early Access for Seniors PEAS Program/Choice in Aging 1234 Empire St., Ste. 1420 Fairfield, CA 94533 707-708-0582

NOTARY SERVICES Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Free Notary Service, 1st Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30 am.

REVERSE MORTGAGE Finance of America, Susan Richey 588 San Ramon Valley Blvd.,Ste. 100 Danville, CA 94526 foamortgage.com/danville 707-688-9537 srichey@financeofamerica.com

UTILITY & WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200 Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

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By Janice Lombardo

eing part of a family, either biological or with loved ones you choose, is a part of many people’s lives. When everyone is healthy and happy, life is good. As the years go by and people begin to age, priorities and roles in the family can shift.

Hopefully your family is strong, open minded and communicative. Each of you lives life to the fullest and you share the joys and sorrows together.

In one scenario, the biological family has adult children. The aging parents have created and shared their directive plans and final wishes with these children. At the time this was done, everyone was in agreement as to what those plans and wishes were. Everyone had a role to play, powers of attorney, executor/executrix of the will, caregiver, long-term care insurance guide, agreement that family meetings would take place to decide what to do if a sudden medical emergency occurred, all the pieces were in place.

Then 10 years goes by and the time comes to put these plans in place. Siblings who agreed to be responsible for their role have moved away and suddenly they decide their life is already full and they can’t keep their original promise. What then?

If alternate plans were not put in place, chaos ensues. Responsibilities can fall on to one or two family members, quickly become overwhelming and lead to resentment among the other family members and ultimately impact the elder’s care.

I have seen too many families live this scenario.

Adult children who committed to being there to ensure the care and safety of their loved one are not physically, emotionally or mentally there. They are not involved in their loved one’s daily care, they stop visiting, they may have an occasional phone conversation, but they really don’t understand the reality of what it takes to care for an aging loved one. They don’t witness the physical and mental decline that some aging elders face. However, they still feel that they have something to contribute from afar, their opinions about what those doing the primary caregiving work are not doing right. Their accusations, their suggestions and questions of “Why don’t you….”, their total lack of understanding about the reality of what’s happening to their aging loved one.

I call these individuals “Backseat Caregivers.”

They feel that by having a conversation with their loved one, being included in family meetings via phone or Zoom or basing their opinions on initial decisions made long ago, entitles them to share or order the family members who are working directly with their loved ones to do what they say.

There is a serious disconnect when a loved one is being cared for by multiple family members whether it be local or long distance. If there are no local family members and your loved one is in a nursing or long-term care facility, you definitely need local help to keep you up to date on your loved one’s care. There are steps, (listed below) you can take and options available if you are a long-distance caregiver that will reduce the stress and miscommunication between everyone involved in providing care for an elder. This will provide a better understanding of the reality of your loved one’s health, quality of life and the care required to keep them happy, healthy and safe.

If you find yourself in a long-distance caregiver’s role, I highly recommend: Making unscheduled visits to see your loved one several times throughout the year. Yes, you

may have to take a few days off work, but this is one way you will see firsthand what is really happening with your loved one’s care.

If there are no local family members, consider hiring a Local Care Manager. They can be your eyes and ears and advocate for your loved one. They can also ensure your loved one is eating, they are mentally and physically stimulated, they are in a safe environment, are bathed, wearing clean clothes, hair and teeth are brushed regularly, have a medical advocate and can report back to you if a situation arises.

They can also make unannounced visits to the nursing facility and report any inconsistencies with medication dispensing, hygiene, laundry, room organization and physical and mental well-being of your loved one.

Be open, honest and really listen to what’s being discussed between family members who are local and caring for your loved one. If you’ve made the decision not to be involved as much, then stand by your decision. There is no room for feeling guilty here. Be there as best you can and things will run as they need to. Remember you’re all on the same caregiving team when it comes to the care and safety of your aging loved one. Their quality of life and well-being is the ultimate goal.

Janice Lombardo is a certified End-of-Life Doula. She is the owner of My Angel Janice CEOLD. www.myangeljaniceceold.com, call or text at 440-494-6263.

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX ADULT DAY CENTER Fairfield Senior Day Program 1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/ cr/seniors/day.asp 707-428-7654 or 707-428-7742 keinberger81@gmail.com Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm.

NorthBay Adult Day Center 3777 Vacavalley Pkwy.

Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/AdultDay 707-624-7970 Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Solano County Health and Human Services 275 Beck Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 1-800-850-0012 Older Disabled Adult Services. This is where to call when you’re worried about an aging person who is being abused or is suffering from neglect.

No charge for assessment. County service.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Dixon Wellness Collective 1150 N. 1st St., Ste. B Dixon, CA 95620 dixonwellnesscollective.com 707-640-1147 dixonwellnesscollective@gmail.com

ALZHEIMER ID PROGRAM Elder ID Program, Vacaville 707-469-6673 This helps identify adults at risk due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other mental conditions who may wander, become confused and get lost.

Photos and important information are taken and kept on file with the police dept. and the McBride Senior Center.

Safe Return 800-625-3780 Helps ID and return potential wanderers.

ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA / MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING

ALZHEIMER’S ADULT DAY CARE

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

NorthBay Adult Day Center 3777 Vacavalley Pkwy.

Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/AdultDay 707-624-7970 Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm.

UC Davis Alzheimer’s Research Center Northern California Diagnostic Center & Clinic 925-357-6904 Northern California Diagnostic Center and Clinic

ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION, REFERRAL & EDUCATION

UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center East Bay 100 N. Wiget La., Ste. 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 855-420-2612 Comprehensive assessment and evaluation for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Clinical trials and services are available to the public.

Alzheimer’s Association 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 250 Lafayette, CA 94549 alz.org 925-284-7942 East Bay Office: Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California Helpline 1-800-272-3900 Information, Referral and Support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education And Referral Center P.O. Box 8250 Silver Spring, MD 20907 800-438-4380 Alzheimer’s Resource Center 1000 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Alzheimers 707-624-7971 In the VacaValley Hospital Lobby Elder ID Program, Vacaville 707-469-6673 This helps identify adults at risk due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other mental conditions who may wander, become confused and get lost.

Photos and important information are taken and kept on file with the police dept. and the McBride Senior Center.

COGIR of North Bay Senior Living 2261 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, CA 94589 happylivingbycogir.com 707-552-3336 NorthBay@cogir.net COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living 799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496 Vacaville@cogir.net COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living 350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698 VallejoHills@cogir.net

REDWOOD caregiver resource center CARING FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE S E R V I N G FA M I LY C A R E G I V E R S C O N S U LTAT I O N S , S U P P O R T G R O U P, CAREGIVER TRAINING, COUNSELING, LEGAL, RESPITE

Main Office: Santa Rosa, California • (800) 834-1636 Serving California’s Redwood Empire Counties: Sonoma, Napa, Humboldt, Del Norte, Solano, Lake and Mendocino www.redwoodcrc.org

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX Solano Life House 575 South Jefferson St. Dixon, CA 95620 solanolifehouse.com 707-640-9700 info@solanolifehouse.com The Greenhills Care Home 115 Thayer Way American Canyon, CA 94503 707-558-8487 kgantan@att.net

ASSISTED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL CARE, BOARD & CARE) Quail Creek at Paradise Valley Estates 2600 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 pvestates.com 1-800-326-0419

ASSISTED LIVING COMPLAINTS Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division 101 Golf Course Dr. Ste A-230 Rohnert Park, CA 95401 ccld.ca.gov 707-588-5026 Empowered Aging 2255 Contra Costa Blvd.

Ste 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070

CANCER CARE American Cancer Society cancer.org 800-227-2345

Cancer Support Services 707-425-6164 Program is designed to provide support, guidance and referrals to community resources to anyone living with cancer in Solano County.

The goal of this program is to overcome any barriers that would interfere with or prevent a person from receiving needed cancer treatment.

NorthBay Cancer Center 1020 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Hope 707-624-8000

Dixon Wellness Collective 1150 N. 1st St., Ste. B Dixon, CA 95620 dixonwellnesscollective.com 707-640-1147 dixonwellnesscollective@gmail.com

Faith in Action faithinactionsolano.org 707-425-6164, 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com Volunteers provide in-home care, shopping and transportation.

Affordable Rates • Family Owned Since 1994 Our residents are part of our family at Greenhills. We hope that if you choose Greenhills, you will consider us part of your extended family, and Greenhills - your home away from home.

Providing care for the elderly including specialized care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Phone/Fax: 707-558-8487 · www.greenhillscarehome.com 115 Thayer Way, American Canyon, CA 94503

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CAREGIVERS FOR HIRE

CANNABIS COLLECTIVES

Residential Care Facility

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Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

Always Best Care Senior Services 479 Mason St. #109 Vacaville, CA 95688 abcsolanocounty.com 707-317-1740 rsmith@abc-seniors.com

the Greenhills Care Home

License# 280111959

CAREGIVER RESOURCES & SUPPORT

QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX In-Home Supportive Services Solano County Health and Social Services 707-784-8259 Recipient must be on SSI, receive Medi-Cal or be Medi-Cal eligible.

Must need assistance with personal tasks and be at risk for out-of-home placement.

Love & Joy Senior Care Services 340 Northrup La. American Canyon, CA 94503 loveandjoyhomecare. wixsite.com/home 707-342-5613 lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/ca/napa 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com Senior Helpers North Bay 231 D St., Ste. B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com Your Home… Nursing Services 3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-642-4711 yhns@earthlink.net Vallejo/Benicia: 707-642-4711, Fairfield/Vacaville: 707-428-5733, Napa: 707-224-7780, UpValley Napa: 707-963-4913, Yolo County: 530-753-7478

DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY NorthBay Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology 1020 Nut Tree Rd., 2nd Fl. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Diabetes 707-624-7999

ELDER ABUSE ADVOCACY & REPORTING Adult Protective Services 707-784-8259 1-800-850-0012 California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CAHNR) 650 Harrison St. 2nd Fl. San Francisco, CA 94107 canhr.org 800-474-1116 canhrmail@canhr.org Empowered Aging 2255 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070 SafeQuest Solano 1261 Travis Blvd., Ste 260 Fairfield, CA 9453 www.safequest.org 707-422-7345 Solano Family Justice Center 604 Empire St. Fairfield, CA 94533 solanocounty.com/depts/ fvp/fjc/default.asp 707-784-7635 Advocacy & referral and information for elder abuse.

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM Meals on Wheels of Solano County 95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org Provides screening and resources for Meals on Wheels seniors at risk of abuse and those who are victims of abuse.

FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION

GERIATRIC PHYSICIAN

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 ,Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

Kathryn Amacher, DO, FACP, CMD dramacher.com 707-451-4111 dramacher@dramacher.com Mobile office serving Vacaville, Fairfield and Dixon.

Nursing homes, assisted living, board & care homes.

FRIENDLY VISITORS

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Faith in Action faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com Vacaville Police Department Volunteer Visits to Seniors 660 Merchant St. Vacaville, CA 95688 cityofvacaille.com 707-469-4747 An in-home, free service to Seniors provided by volunteers from the Vacaville Police Department

Benicia Community Action Council bencac.com 707-745-0900 vrobertson@bencac.com Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:45pm, Freshly prepared meals, daily. $4:00/meal. Home delivery available 5 days a week.

Dr. Kathryn Amacher, DO Promoting Health in Older Adults We understand the special needs of the aging patient.

Providing Care to residents of Vacaville, Fairfield and Dixon.

Please call to schedule an appointment.

Phone: 707-451-4111 Fax: 707-451-9803 Web: www.dramacher.com

Dr. Kathryn Amacher

Anita Semple, Nurse Practitioner

Peggy Roane, Care Coordinator

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX Benicia Senior Center 1201 East 2nd St. Benicia, CA 94510 ci.benicia.ca.us/seniorcenter 707-425-0638 or 707-751-1629 or 707-745-1202 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-426-3079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

McBride Senior Center 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-425-0638 or 707-469-6660 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week.

Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Dixon Senior Center 201 S. 5th St. Dixon, CA 95620 707-425-0638 or 707-678-7022 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week.

Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Meals on Wheels of Solano County 95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638 or 707-426-3079 or 800-788-5114 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org Nutritious meals delivered to your home. Deliveries are made between 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday for home-bound seniors that are 60 or over. Clients MUST be home to receive the meals.

Fairfield Senior Center 1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-425-0638 or 707-428-7421 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week.

Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Rio Vista Senior Center 25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 707-425-0638 or 707-374-3349 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, Noon.

Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-426-3079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-425-0638 or 707-643-1044 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, Noon.

Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-426-3079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Suisun Senior Center 318 Merganser Dr. Suisun, CA 94585 707-425-0638 or 707-421-7203 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week.

Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Healthy Living at Home 1320 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 555 Concord, CA 94520 healthylivingnet.com 707-815-8236 mkahler@healthyliving-eb.com (See ad on back cover)

Murphy Medical Transportation 2349 N. Watney Way, Ste. C Fairfield, CA 94533 murphymedicaltransport.com 707-425-0100 Murphy Medical Transport provides Non-Emergency transportation for clients who require safe, professional, and friendly assistance with their travel needs. They provide a reliable and compassionate transport service for individuals requiring assistance with ambulatory, wheelchair and gurney travels.

NorthBay Health at Home 4520 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 NorthBay.org 707-646-3575

JOINT REPLACEMENT NorthBay Center for Orthopedics 1010 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 northbay.org/Orthopedics 707-624-7900 2 Locations!

Fairfield location: 2500 Hilborn Rd. Fairfield, CA 94534 707-646-5599

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES Dixon Senior Center 201 S. Fifth St. Dixon, CA 95620 707-678-7022 Free rentals of canes, wheelchairs, crutches and other equipment.

I Feel Good Medical 1113 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533 ifeelgoodmedical.net 707-426-2211 We carry ALL medical supplies.

Open 7 Days a Week!

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NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) 650 Harrison St., 2nd Fl. San Francisco, CA 94107 cahnr.org 800-474-1116 canhrmail@canhr.org Empowered Aging 2255 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste. 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070

NURSING HOMES / REHABILITATION CENTERS Laurel Creek Health Center at Paradise Valley Estates 2800 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 pvestates.com 707-432-1200 Paradise Valley Estates

1113 Texas St · Fairfield · 707-426-2211

We Deliver!

QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX PET ASSISTANCE

RESPITE CARE (OUT OF HOME)

Meals on Wheels of Solano County - PAWS (Pets Assisting the Wellbeing of Seniors) 95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org Provides supplemental dog and cat food, cat litter, and flea medicine for Meals on Wheels clients.

COGIR of North Bay Senior Living 2261 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, CA 94589 happylivingbycogir.com 707-552-3336 NorthBay@cogir.net

PLACEMENT SERVICES Always Best Care Senior Services 479 Mason St. #109 Vacaville, CA 95688 abcsolanocounty.com 707-317-1740 rsmith@abc-seniors.com Love & Joy Senior Care Services 340 Northrup La. American Canyon, CA 94503 loveandjoyhomecare. wixsite.com/home 707-342-5613 lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com Your Home… Nursing Services 3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net

REHABILITATION SERVICES NorthBay Rehabilitation - Fairfield 2500 Hilborn Rd. Fairfield, CA 94534 NorthBay.org/Rehabilitation 707-646-5599 NorthBay Rehabilitation Vacaville 1020 Nut Tree Rd., Ste. 260 Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Rehabilitation 707-624-8290

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living 799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496 Vacaville@cogir.net COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living 350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698 VallejoHills@cogir.net Fairfield Senior Day Program 1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 428-7742 or 428-7654 Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 Ext 100 rcrc@redwoodcrc.org

Al-Anon - Fairfield St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1600 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 Wednesdays 12:00pm.

Al-Anon General Information www.al-anon.org 888-425-2666 wso@al-anon.org Call Toll-free Meeting Line for a complete listing of all available meetings: (888) 425-2666. Or you can search for meetings at this site: al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/ find-an-al-anon-meeting/ Al-Anon - Rio Vista First Congregational Church 230 Sacramento St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 Thursdays 7:00pm.

Al-Anon - Suisun City Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 586 E. Wigeon Way Suisun City, CA 94585 Mondays 7:00pm.

Al-Anon - Benicia Community Congregational Church UCC 1305 W. 2nd St. Benicia, CA 94510 Thursdays 8:00pm and First Baptist Church of Benicia 1055 Southampton Rd. Benicia, CA 94510 Mondays 5:45pm.

Al-Anon - Vacaville Community Presbyterian Church 425 Hemlock St. Vacaville, CA 95688 Thursdays 12:00pm.

Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center 3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy.

3rd Fl., Room C Vacaville, CA 95688 Fridays 7:00pm.

Brookdale Senior Living 799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 Tuesdays 7:30pm.

Vacavalley Hospital 1000 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 Wednesdays 7:30pm.

Al-Anon - Dixon Dixon United Methodist Church 209 N Jefferson St. Dixon, CA 95620 Mondays 7:00pm

Al-Anon - Vallejo First Presbyterian Church 1350 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Thursdays 6:00pm

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group - NorthBay NorthBay.org/support 707-646-3132 resourcecenter@northbay.org Meets via ZOOM, the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Call or email to join.

Alzheimer’s Support Group 25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 800-272-3900 or 707-374-3349 rvalzsg@yahoo.com 3rd Friday, 9:30am-11:00am Rio Vista Senior Center Alzheimer’s Support Group 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 925-286-0133 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm-7:30pm.

McBride Senior Center, Contact: Annette Vance 925-286-0133 Alzheimer’s Support Group NorthBay / VacaValley Wellness Center 1020 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 707-624-7971 or 707-624-7970 Meets in the Conference Rooms 1-3. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Co-sponsored by NorthBay Alzheimer’s Services and the Greater Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association.

Brain Fitness Group 707-643-1044 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm.

Charge: $5:00 a month.

Florence Douglas Senior Center Cancer Support Community 3276 McNutt Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597 cancersupport.net 925-933-0107 A valuable resource for education programs, support groups and special activities for children, teens and adults living with cancer.

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX Caregivers Support Group 1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-7421 4th Thursday, 9:00am-10:00am Fairfield Senior Center Caregivers Support Group Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 333 Amador St. Vallejo, 94590 CA www.redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282 Ext 103 mxn@redwoodcrc.org Family Caregiver Support Group 2nd and 4th Tuesday 10:30am12:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center. Facilitated by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center Caring and Sharing 333 Amador St. Vallejo, 94590 CA 707-469-6675 Tuesdays, 9:00am-10:00am.

Florence Douglas Senior Center Coping With Aging McBride Center Vacaville 707-469-6620 Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am.

Facilitators: Paula La Doux, LMFT, Patricia Dawes, MSW Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group 3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy.

Vacaville, CA 95688 707-423-5302 1st Tuesday, 7:00pm Kaiser, Conference Room D Diabetes Support Group 1010 Nut Tree Rd., Ste. 290 Vacaville, CA 95688 707-624-8230 1st Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm.

VacaValley Health Plaza Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship 866-442-5313 Call for meetings times, dates and locations.

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LGBTQ Support Group Solano Pride Center 1234 Empire St., Ste. 1560 Fairfield, CA 94533 solanopride.org 707-207-3430 SolanoPride@gmail.com Call the Solano Pride Center for more information. Co-sponsored with Faith in Action.

Mental Health Peer Support Group 2101 Courage Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-553 -5735 Every Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Enter through the patio door.

People Helping People Cancer Support Group 2700 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-0851 Every Thursday 1:00pm-2:00pm. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Contact: Annie Hutcheson Pet Loss Support Group The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets 400 New Bedford Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 707-557-8595 For pet loss support or pet hospice consultations, please call 707-5578595, and leave a message. Someone will call you back within 48 hours.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE Benicia Senior Center 187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-1202 Benicia residents only. Telecare every morning calls a list of shut ins or those who are alone to check up on them. Contact Sandy 707-745-8686.

Faith in Action faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com Senior Counseling and Support to Homebound Elderly

TRANSPORTATION Adult Recreation Center (ARC) 707-434-3800 Taxi Scrip Program provides taxi trips from Fairfield/Suisun City to the ARC. Participants must be 60+, be approved for the local Reduced Fare Taxi Program or DART Paratransit.

Application and Scrip are available at ARC. Cost is $2:00 one way. Call for more information.

American Cancer Society 707-425-5006 or 800-227-2345 Rides to and from cancer related doctor appointments only. Must call a minimum of 3 days in advance.

Southern Solano Breast Cancer Support Group Pace Building 1330 Georgia St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-552-0567 Last Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Benicia Reduced Taxi Fare 250 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4225 Must go to City Hall to purchase reduced cost Tax Script. Purchase booklet for $5:00. Must be 65+, Valid only in Vallejo and Benicia.

United Ostomy Association Meeting and Support Group, 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Kaiser Vallejo Medical Office Building Conference Room A & B. Call 707422-6363 for info.

DART Paratransit fasttransit.org/services/dartparatransit-disabled-services/ 707-541-7184 or 707-429-2400 Paratransit service is provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have

a disability that prevents you from riding the public bus system and would like to apply for paratransit service, please call the Solano County Paratransit Eligibility Center at 707-541-7184 Paratransit functions as a “safety net” for people with disabilities who have health conditions that prevent them from using the fixed-route transit bus system. DART is the ADA Paratransit complement to Fairfield and Suisun Transit’s (FAST) local fixed routes.

This means that DART operates much the same as the fixed route bus system during the same days and hours.

Delta Breeze 707-374-2878 Rio Vista Delta Breeze offers deviated fixed route bus service within the City of Rio Vista and between Isleton, Rio Vista, Fairfield, Suisun City, Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station and Antioch with connections to Lodi. The bus actually comes to your door! Telephone Information Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday Dixon Readi-Ride ci.dixon.ca.us 707-678-5020 Provides rides within Dixon city limits. Discounted tickets available at riding to and from the Center, can be purchased at the Dixon Senior Center.

FAST - Fairfield and Suisun City Reduced Fare Taxi 707-428-3298 The Reduced Fare Taxi Program is a curb-to-curb demand response service designed to transport residents of Fairfield and Suisun City who are 60 years of age or older. This service operates within the cities of Fairfield and Suisun City, and nearby unincorporated areas. Participating Taxi Companies Fairfield Cab 707-422-5555 Fairfield Yellow Cab 707-428-4400 and Veterans Cab 707-421-9999

QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX Murphy Medical Transportation 2349 N. Watney Way, Ste. C Fairfield, CA 94533 murphymedicaltransportation.com 707-425-0100 Murphy Medical Transport provides Non-Emergency transportation for clients who require safe, professional, and friendly assistance with their travel needs. They provide a reliable and compassionate transport service for individuals requiring assistance with ambulatory, wheelchair and gurney travels.

Ride With Pride Faith in Action 707-469-6667 Transportation for seniors 60+ to appointments and events. Must be ambulatory. Medical Appointments priority. $5:00 donation. Countywide service. Call in advance, first come, first served. Volunteers needed to drive.

Solano Inter City Taxi 707-434-3800 or 707-429-2400 ADA Paratransit, Taxi service between cities in Solano County. Must be certified for paratransit. Scrip books are purchased for $15:00 and each contains $100 worth of scrip.

VETERAN BENEFITS AM Vets givetoveterans.org 1-800-747-8387 To pick up unwanted items for donations.

Mare Island Clinic 707-562-8218 and 707-562-8200 VA Medical Clinic Martinez 925-372-2000 Veteran Solano County Service Office, Fairfield 675 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-784-6590 Veterans of Foreign Wars Vallejo: 707-644-3097 Dixon: 707-685-0493 Suisun City: 707-429-3110 Vacaville: 707-447-6354

VISION SERVICES

WIGS

Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 900 N St. Sacramento, CA 95814 800-952-5666

American Cancer Society cancer.org 707-425-5006 Free wigs, by appointment.

24 helpline 800-227-2345

California Department of Rehabilitation 450 Chadbourne Rd., Ste. A Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-2080 Guide Dogs for the Blind 359 Los Ranchitas Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 800-295-4050 Lions Center for the Visually Impaired 175 Alvarado Ave. Pittsburg, CA 94565 lcvi.org 800-750-3937 Serving Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

WOUND CARE NorthBay Center for Wound Care 1010 Nut Tree Rd. Ste. 100 Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Wound 707-624-7979 Diabetic Wound Care Your Home… Nursing Services 3188 Jefferson St Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net

Solano Transportation Authority/ GoGo Grandparent One Harbor Center, Ste. 130 Suisun City, CA 94585 solanomobility.org 800-535-6883 Medical trips are available 24/7 within Solano County for residents who are 60+. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle without assistance. Call to register.

Vacaville City Coach citycoach.com 707-449-6000 Veterans Affairs 707-437-1800 Veterans Affairs offers a FREE medical shuttle from Solano County to VA Medical Facilities in neighboring counties. Reservations required.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INDEX Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership - Change Starts Here 675 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-784-3121

and talents working in our hospitals and clinics, raising funds to enhance programs and services, offering support to our community, and giving our patients a little extra TLC.

Faith In Action 707-469-6675 Volunteers needed to assist homebound elderly.

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement – Volunteer Services NorthBay.org/Hospice 707-646-3517 4520 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 As a NorthBay Hospice Volunteer, you become a vital member of the NorthBay Hospice team, which cares for the terminally ill and provides support to their loved ones.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 707-643-1044 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Need volunteers in travel office, bingo, gift shop and snack bars.

HICAP Recruiting for the role of Volunteer Medicare Counselors! For more program specific information, call 707-526-4108 to talk with us about giving your time to help others who turn to Senior Advocacy Services.

Ombudsman of Contra Costa and Solano ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070 Become a Field Ombudsmen! Field Ombudsman are called to facilities to mediate, negotiate and bring about resolution between residents, Kaiser Hospice - Vallejo Park Place facilities and family members. Visit our website to complete the online Melanie Williams application.

Volunteer Coordinator 707-645-2245 Meals on Wheels of Solano 707-425-0638 Volunteers needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors.

NAMI Solano County NAMISolanoCounty.org 707-422-7792 As a volunteer organization, it is our community (like you!) that conducts all of our local activities, classes, fundraising, advocacy, service projects and support!

NorthBay Guild Volunteers NorthBay.org/Guild 707-646-3136 4500 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 Since the 1950’s NorthBay Guild volunteers have donated their time

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Solano County Library 1150 Kentucky St. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-432-1995 Volunteers are needed to read to children and their families at local medical clinics.

SPCA of Solano County volunteer@solanospca.com Maintain high quality care of animals and continue its life saving work. If you love animals and would like to make a difference in their lives, we would love for you to join our team of dedicated volunteers.

Sutter Care at Home 5099 Commercial Circle Ste. 210 Concord, CA 94520 925-363-4120 Hospice volunteers are needed in Vacaville and Fairfield to provide respite care to weary family members and caregivers, and to provide companionship. Patients live in their own homes or facilities, and greatly benefit from weekly visits and

other practical assistance. Volunteers are well trained and self schedule visits with assigned patients.

Vacaville Police Department The Vacaville Police Department needs volunteers to work and serve in graffiti abatement, neighborhood patrols, parking enforcement, streetlight night patrols, senior wellness checks and vehicle detail.

Volunteers serve four hours a week for at least a year and must attend a Volunteer Training Academy.

Contact Susanne Johnson at 707-449-5434.

Volunteer Center of Solano County volunteersolano.org 707-422-2232 There are over 375 volunteer positions open with over 125 nonprofit organizations in Solano County.

McCune Garden Chapel FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Serving Your Community Since 1938 FD 0388

212 Main Street  Vacaville www.mccunechapel.com

(707) 448-6546 TRADITIONAL FUNERALS ⬧ VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICES ⬧ CREMATIONS MEMORIAL SERVICES ⬧ PRE- ARRANGEMENTS

⬧ MONUMENTS

Milton Carpenter Funeral Home FUNERAL DIRECTORS FD 0386

569 North First Street  Dixon www.miltoncarpenter.com

(707) 678-2189

BRIDGING THE GAP: HOW OLDER & YOUNGER GENERATIONS CAN CONNECT

By Angelique MacArthur

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t’s no secret that each generation has preconceived notions about other generations. Comparisons and generalizations abound when it comes to determining the characteristics that define those born during a certain time period. And in recent years, the stand out generations being spoken about are Millennials and Baby Boomers.

According to thecollege investor.com, several places including the Census Bureau and Pew Research, classify Millennials as being born between 1981 and 1996. Many view Millennials as entitled, lazy, behind the 8 ball financially speaking and the ones who popularized the widespread use of technology and side hustles.

Baby Boomers, on the other hand, are considered the complete antithesis of

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Millennials. Elearningindustry.com highlights that this 1946 to 1964 cohort is filled with hard workers that are self assured, disciplined and mentally focused.

Although these generations seem to have nothing in common, there is certainly more beneath the surface they can connect on. And it isn’t just Millennials and Baby Boomers who can benefit from learning more about one another, it’s all generations.

But how can people of different generations begin to bridge this divide? Here are a few ways to get the communication ball rolling.

3 Great Ways To Bridge The Intergenerational Connection Gap There are many great benefits to different generations getting to know one another on a

deeper level. The wisdom of each generation means they have a lot they can learn from one another. In addition, this offers a new type of social interaction, which expands to new community connections, promotes health, reduces stigmas and ageism. Discover more of the incredible benefits here: Benefits of Intergenerational Connections Benefits-Generations Working Together To help you reap the benefits of intergenerational connection, try the suggestions below to begin bridging the gap with those of other generations around you.

Share Experiences and Concerns There are common life events and passages that we all go through, and they naturally act as a connector when shared. A few are: SOL AN O 20 2 3

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• Education & Learning • Family & Friends • Career • Social & Fun Hobbies • Health & Wellness • Leaving Home • Relationships • Economics & Finance • Politics • Religion & Spirituality • Changes in Technology On the flip side, these are also areas you can share your current concerns about and compare how it is now to how it was during a previous time. A lot of wisdom from both generations can surface while discussing these topics, allowing more understanding to take place.

If you are ever stumped on questions to ask, here are some great questions to connect with people on a deeper level.

Engage In A Shared Hobby Enjoy travel? Playing board games?

Exercising? With all of the options for hobbies

there are bound to be ones you can find to enjoy together. Bond over a mutual hobby or find a new hobby to try, for example: • Intergenerational experiences and initiatives in your community • Day trips to a favorite or new spot for exploration & discovery • Play board games or a fun question & answer game • Festivals • Arts & crafts • Gardening • Dancing • Karaoke • Exercise class or try Wii Sports • Spa or self care day • Volunteer • Join a club As you get to know one another, you’ll learn more about things you enjoy doing together and increase your connection further!

Support One Another Taking note of the important things in each other’s lives will offer a great opportunity to show the other person they matter to you.

From special events to holidays, there are ample points to continue to bridge the gap.

Sending cards, small gifts or even showing up to cheer them on or lend support at special moments in their life will foster a new level of intergenerational connection.

Make This A Practice We all lead busy lives and things can get in the way, but when intergenerational connection happens, it provides deeper benefits for the individuals and their generations. Agree on a regular schedule to connect, put it in your calendar and make it a priority.

At the end of the day, each person (and generation as a whole) wants to know they are respected, wanted and valued. And while it can seem difficult or scary to reach out for that connection, it can be well worth it. Take the time to learn more about those from a different generation than yours and reap those unique benefits in your life today.

Who can you connect with in your life that is from a different generation than yours? How will you reach out to them?

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FINAL WISHES INDEX BEREAVEMENT / GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Grief Counseling for Seniors 333 Amador St., Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org/ programs/ 707-643-1844 Mondays 1:00pm-2:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Call to register.

GriefShare 4910 Allison Pkwy.

Vacaville, CA 95688 707-446-4051 Call for dates/times of groups.

New Hope Christian Fellowship.

Kaiser Grief Support 1 Quality Dr. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-645-2106 Groups are available in Vallejo and Vacaville. Call to register.

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement 4520 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 NorthBay.org/Support 707-646-3517

BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES, FUNERAL HOMES & MORTUARIES

Colonial Chapels 1000 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 colonialchapels.net 707-643-0391 colonialchapels@gmail.com Diablo Valley Cremation & Funeral Services 2261 Commerce Ave., Ste. 10 Concord, CA 94520 dvcfs.com 925-998-0303 dvcremation@gmail.com Fairmont Cremation Services 1901 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 fairmontcremation.com 707-425-0208 info@fairmont.us.com (FD1548) McCune Garden Chapel 212 Main St. Vacaville, CA 95688 mccunechapel.com 707-448-6546 mccunechapel@gmail.com (FD0388)

HOSPICE SERVICES Adya Hospice & Palliative Care 1652 W. Texas St., Ste. 207 Fairfield, CA 94555 adyacare.com 707-803-0654 info@adyacare.com Collabria Care Palliative & Hospice Services 414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org/hospice 707-258-9080 Hospice is specialized care that addresses the unique needs of individuals and their families when facing end-of-life. The service includes a physiciandirected team of professionals who are committed to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, caregivers and families. Serving Napa County and parts of Solano and Sonoma Counties.

Milton Carpenter Funeral Home 569 North First St. Dixon, CA 95620 www.miltoncarpenter.com 707-678-2189 (FD0386) Vaca Hills Chapel 524 Elmira Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 vacahillschapel.com 707-446-3233 FD 1297

Alta Vista Cremation and Funeral Service 901 Main St. Suisun City, CA 94585 707-421-0100 FD 1756, FD 1924 and CR 264

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Bryan-Braker Funeral Home 1850 W. Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533 bryanbraker.com 707-425-4697 FD 988, (FD988)

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher 78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement 4520 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 NorthBay.org/Support 707-646-3595 Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com

ORGAN DONATIONS California Transplant Donor Network West 1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 600 Oakland, CA 94612 donornetworkwest.org 888-570-9400 UC San Francisco Willed Body Program San Francisco, CA 415-476-1981

ADYA HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE IS HERE FOR YOU www.adyacare.com SOLANO, NAPA, SONOMA, YOLO, CONTRA COSTA 707-200-2989

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DON’T FORGET TO “KEEP MOVING”

By Sally Gersbach

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ou’ve probably invested in your financial future but don’t forget to invest in yourself. Being inactive at any age can be detrimental to your over-all well-being. Keeping active can help you stay physically and mentally healthy. So the best investment in yourself is to “keep moving.”

There’s strong evidence that people who are active have a lower risk of certain diseases and remain mentally alert longer than those who are sedentary. A couple of reasons support this theory; Any form of exercise increases blood circulation, and because the exertion makes you breath deeper, your blood oxygen level also increases.

If you haven’t been active, your first step would be to ask your physician’s advice and approval before beginning any exercise regimen.

Depending upon your physical health, there may be some activities you should avoid. Start slowly and gradually build up your activity level. Trying too hard to work above your level of comfort can do more harm than good.

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass and flexibility, which can be exacerbated by even a short period of inactivity. Just work back slowly to regain as much strength as possible. Don’t feel frustrated; just feel proud of yourself for what you can do.

The current generation has become very active, and even our seniors are taking up some form of exercise. Thoughts of any physical activity probably make you think of treadmills and stationary bikes, but equipment is not always necessary. Physical activity includes anything from walking and gardening to a recreational sport, such as golf.

Even senior medical policies are beginning to offer free gym memberships to their members, such as SilverSneakers, Silver and Fit, and Renew Active. Check with your insurance to find which program is offered. Some offer online classes to take anytime. When you sign up, you’re given a membership number to present to your local gym. Remember: It’s FREE!

Sally, a “senior,” takes weekly ballet and yoga classes.

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Though gyms have some daunting equipment, they also offer a variety of classes of all levels of difficulty. Some aerobic-type classes are lowintensity and designed for the “older generation.”

Also, consider trying Yoga for its breathing and stretching benefits. If you’re new to this discipline, begin with a “Restorative” class.

Joining a class not only helps you physically but mentally, as well, because you’ll be exercising and interacting with other people your age.

Being with others, even once a week, can boost your morale and ward off depression.

As well as regular physical activity, try to reduce the amount of time you spend sitting down during the day. For example, instead of watching TV or reading all afternoon, take a walk.

What you do will depend on your own circumstances, but it’s a good idea to do activities you enjoy. Research shows it’s never too late to adopt and reap the health benefits from a more active lifestyle.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

By Janice Lombardo

3. Listen to the concerns and questions from your caregiver team. Really listen, take notes, don’t listen only to be able to respond, don’t assume you know, don’t interrupt, only respond or ask questions when the speaker is done talking. After listening to another perspective, a solution you may not have thought of could be revealed and be the best course of action.

4. Set and maintain clear boundaries.

Nothing will derail a caregiver team faster than having no set tasks assigned. Set and agree on shared responsibilities and boundaries: • During a calm time sit down to discuss the plan of action • Do it in clear, simple language both verbally and in writing so everyone knows who is responsible for which aspect of care • Direct to the person(s) that responsibility or boundary applies to • Keep reinforcing boundaries, as often as necessary

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aring for a loved one can be very stressful, especially if you don’t have support from extended family or friends. If you do have siblings or other family members who are willing and can carry some of the responsibility, great! It really does take a village to care for your aging, seriously or chronically ill loved one.

What do you do when not everyone agrees on the best course of action? Or, not everyone can commit to taking shifts, offer a meal, housekeeping or going to doctor appointments? This is where knowing extended family and or friends’ strengths and challenges can help determine what role they can play in caring for your loved one.

Here are five examples of how to start an effective caregiving network/system:

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Communicate clearly. If you decide to start the process, be sure to clearly outline what is happening with your loved one and what steps for care are needed. This will help and aid in setting up a system for their continued care. Write out what needs to be done, what responsibilities you want to handle and be as thorough and concise as possible – listen to your loved one’s concerns and factor their wishes into their care plan.

2. Manage the process with mindfulness.

Sometimes being fully present in the moment can be difficult. Thoughts of past challenges or trying to solve a problem will remove you from the current situation. Deal with what is right in front of you, oftentimes a viable solution can be easily reached.

5. Keep family drama to a minimum. The sole reason you’re doing this is to help care for your mutual loved one. As needs change, sometimes it may be necessary to take a step back and regroup. This is where your self-care and well-being come in to play. As long as the situation is not urgent, take the time to rethink and approach the situation after a short break. Self-care is not selfish; caregiver burnout can be deadly.

The five keys to creating harmony and avoid conflict can only work as well as everyone’s willingness and ability to cooperate and abide by them.

Peace and harmony in providing your loved one’s care is always the goal. Everyone involved has a role to play, a responsibility to achieve. When you can all agree to fulfill your obligation, then your loved one’s needs and wants can be met.

Janice Lombardo is a certified End-of-Life Doula. She is the owner of My Angel Janice CEOLD. www.myangeljaniceceold.com, call or text at 440-494-6263.

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TRUTHS & MYTHS BEHIND A REVERSE MORTGAGE

By Laura Biché

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reverse mortgage offers seniors tangible benefits that are not myths. First, this well-structured loan relieves them of worry over keeping up mortgage payments on a reduced income. Second, it may give them the option to increase their cash flow and decide how they want or need to use those extra funds.

Certain requirements must be met, however, to qualify for a reverse mortgage: • Homeowners must be at least 55 years old • Property must be owner occupied • Owners continue to pay property taxes,

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homeowners insurance, and other monthly obligations • The home must be maintained in reasonable condition Dispelling The Myths The Bank Can Take Away My Home Because a monthly payment is not required, a reverse mortgage remains in effect as long as the borrower abides by the requirements of the loan.

The Home Must Be Debt Free One of the most important features of a

reverse mortgage is that it pays off any prior existing mortgage. In other words, it replaces any traditional mortgage on the property.

What If I Owe More Than My House Is Worth?

As a homeowning and borrower, you never owe more than the value of the property, even if the loan balance is larger than the value.

If the selling price of the property doesn’t cover the full sale value of the property, neither borrower nor the estate is liable for the remainder of the loan.

Solano County Coronavirus Information and Resources (Efforts were made to ensure that the following information was accurate at the time of printing.)

Coronavirus Warmline

Additional Resources

Solano County has a warm line to answer questions about COVID-19: Call 707-784-8988 (M-F 9am-5pm) or email covid19@solanocounty.com

Solano Public Health Facebook: @SolanoCountyPH State of California website: covid19.ca.gov White House website: coronavirus.gov CDC: cdc.gov/covid19

Older Adult Resource Phone Line

Covid-19 Testing Sites

This phone line provides information on caring for older adults, elderly neighbors, and those with disabilities in Solano County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call and get information on how you can get help with caring for a loved one.

To get resources, call: 707-784-1607 (M-F, 8:30am-4pm)

COVID-19 testing by appointment in Solano County and neighboring counties for those with or without COVID-19 symptoms.

Results are available within 2-5 days. Register for an appointment online or call over the phone for those without internet access.

Website: LHI.Care/covidtesting Phone: (888) 634-1123

Stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Staying healthy during the pandemic is important. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether your vaccinations and other preventive services are up to date to help prevent you from becoming ill with other diseases.

It is particularly important for those at increased risk of severe illness, including older adults, to receive recommended vaccinations against influenza and pneumococcal disease.

Remember the importance of staying physically active and practicing healthy habits to cope with stress.

If you have an underlying medical condition, you should continue to follow your treatment plan: Continue your medicines and do not change your treatment plan without talking to your healthcare provider.

Have at least a 30-day supply of prescription and non-prescription medicines. Talk to a healthcare provider, insurer, and pharmacist about getting an extra supply (i.e., more than 30 days) of prescription medicines, if possible, to reduce your trips to the pharmacy.

Do not delay getting emergency care for your underlying medical condition because of COVID-19. Emergency departments have contingency infection prevention plans to protect you from getting COVID-19 if you need care.

Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your underlying medical conditions or if you get sick and think that you may have COVID-19. If you need emergency help, call 911 right away.

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