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20th Anniversary Edition

Solano County 2022

As Born to Age celebrate its 20th anniversary in Solano County, we want to say “Thank You” to the advertisers who have made those 20 years possible!

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Planning

Quality of Life

Final Wishes

Activities..................................................................................6 Advance Health Care Directive.........................................7 Affordable Housing..............................................................7 Attorney................................................................................. 8 Audiology, Hearing Care & Hearing Aids....................... 8 Care Planning........................................................................ 8 Conservatorships, Estate Administration, Fiduciary & Trust Services......... 8 Consumer Advocacy.......................................................... 8 Counseling Services............................................................ 8 Dental Assistance................................................................ 8 Driving Concerns & Reporting.......................................... 8 Driving Courses.................................................................... 8 Education............................................................................... 8 Emergency Food Assistance............................................ 8 Estate & Financial Planning................................................9 Fall Prevention.......................................................................9 Financial Assistance.............................................................9 Food Assistance....................................................................9 Health Assessments............................................................9 Health Insurance................................................................ 10 Health Insurance Counseling.......................................... 10 Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP).......... 10 Home Repair / Remodeling............................................ 10 Housing Counseling.......................................................... 10 Independent Living........................................................... 10 Information & Assistance................................................. 10 Insurance, Medi-Care......................................................... 12 Legal Services...................................................................... 12 Long Term Care Insurance Counseling......................... 13 Medi-Cal Planning.............................................................. 13 Mental Health 55+.............................................................. 13 Mental Health Case Management................................. 13 Notary Services................................................................... 13 Rental Assistance................................................................ 13 Reverse Mortgage............................................................... 13 Utility & Weatherization Assistance.............................. 13

Adult Day Center................................................................ 15 Adult Protective Services................................................ 15 Alternative Medicine......................................................... 15 Alzheimer ID Program...................................................... 15 Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care............................................ 15 Alzheimer’s Information, Referral & Education....... 15 Alzheimer’s / Dementia / Memory Care Assisted Living....... 16 Assisted Living (Residential Care, Board & Care)......... 16 Assisted Living Complaints............................................. 16 Cancer Care.......................................................................... 16 Cannabis Collectives..........................................................17 Caregiver Resources & Support.....................................17 Caregivers For Hire..............................................................17 Diabetes & Endocrinology...............................................17 Elder Abuse Advocacy & Reporting..............................17 Elder Abuse Prevention Program..................................17 Family Caregiver Education.............................................17 Friendly Visitors....................................................................17 Geriatric Physician...............................................................17 Home Delivered Meals....................................................18 Home Health Care Services...........................................18 Joint Replacement.............................................................18 Medical Equipment / Supplies..................................... 23 Medical Transportation................................................... 23 Nursing Home Complaints............................................ 23 Nursing Homes / Rehabilitation Centers.................. 23 Pet Assistance.................................................................... 23 Placement Services.......................................................... 23 Rehabilitation Services.................................................... 23 Respite Care (Out Of Home)........................................ 23 Support Groups................................................................. 23 Telephone Reassurance.................................................. 24 Transportation.................................................................... 25 Veteran Benefits................................................................ 25 Vision Services................................................................... 26 Wigs........................................................................................ 26 Wound Care........................................................................ 26

Bereavement / Grief Support Groups.......................29 Burial & Cremation Services, Funeral Homes & Mortuaries.......29 Estate Administration.................................................... 30 Hospice Services............................................................. 30 Organ Donations............................................................. 30

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Indexes to Articles on Planning, Quality of Life, and Final Wishes are included at the beginning of each section.

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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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Planning Index Articles in this section: Is the RV Lifestyle Right For You? ..................................11 13 Documents You Need For Effective Planning..........16

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 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Florence Douglas Senior Center

Dixon Senior Center

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

Activities Ballroom Dancing

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

Barbershop Choral

425 Hemlock St. Vacaville, CA 94510 707-724-8575 rollie52@aol.com Meets Monday, 7:00 pm for rehearsals; Community Presbyterian Church Become an advertiser in the Born to Age directories! We publish directories in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin/Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties. For more information visit BornToAge.com or call 707.652.9966.

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Benicia Public Library

150 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4343 Movie Mornings for Seniors - 1st Thursday of each month 10:30 - Noon. Senior Speaker Series Every 3rd Thursday 10:30 am

Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St, Benicia, CA 94510 www.beniciarec.org 707-745-1202 Membership is $10 a year. Hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. 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 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Florence Douglas Senior Center

Fairfield Senior Center

1200 Civic Center Dr. (street) / 1000 Webster St. (mailing) Fairfield, CA 94533 www.fairfield.ca.gov 707-428-7421 (front desk) classes@fairfield.ca.gov Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 707-429-5687 (fax).

For active, older adults age 50+

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 www.florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1044

Mare Island Museum

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

McBride Senior Center

91 Town Square Place Vacaville, CA 95688 www.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 1:30 pm 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, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Florence Douglas Senior Center

Senior Coalition of Solano County

www.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 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meetings are generally held at 675 Texas Street, Fairfield in the multi-purpose room.

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

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Activities Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Branch #99 155 Browns Valley Pkwy Vacaville, CA Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at the Stars Recreation Center. 11am and lunch is at Noon. No membership fees.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Tri-City Branch #106

www.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. Fellowship at 11:00 am, lunch at Noon

Suisun Senior Center 318 Merganser Dr. Suisun, CA 94585 www.suisun.com 707-421-7203 kmickens@suisun.com

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

436 Del Sur St. Vallejo, CA 94591 www.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, 8:00 a.m Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Dr., Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.; Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West St., Vacaville, Tuesday 6:30 p.m.; Vacaville, McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square, Thursday, 6:00 p.m.; Vallejo, First Christian Church, 1035 Indiana St., Friday, 9:00 a.m.; 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

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 www.winnresidential.com 707-649-2656 bayviewvista@winnco.com

Casa De Suisun Senior Apartments

322 Merganser Dr. Suisun City, CA 94585 tccproperties.net/property/ casa-de-suisun-senior-apartments 707-426-0481 cdsuisun@comcast.net

Dover Woods Senior Apartments

2801 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 www.doverwoodsapts.com 707-429-8966 dwdmgr@amcllc.net

Fairfield Senior Manor

1101 Union Ave Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-2944 smanor@jsco.net

Hillside

Saratoga Senior Apartments

131 Gable Ave. Vacaville, CA 95688 455-8500

Low Cost Housing

1101 Burton Dr. Vacaville, CA 707-451-7400

Benicia 707-745-2071; Fairfield 707-428-7392; Suisun 707421-7330; Vacaville 707-4495675; Vallejo 707-648-4508

1101 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 707-422-2944

Marina Towers

The Oaks

Olympic Cottages

2470 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 http://www.rhf.org/location/vacaville-autumn-leaves/ 707-446-5548 (See ad on page 7)

601 Sacramento St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-552-4422 marinatowe@jsco.net 1797 Olympic Dr. Davis, CA 916-756-5980

Parkside Plaza

1650 Park Lane Fairfield 707-429-4470

Parkway Plaza

188 East Alaska Ave. Fairfield, CA 707-429-3511

Redwood Shores 400 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 707-645-1800

Rockwell Manor

693 E. Tabor Fairfield, CA 707-426-4034

Senior Manor

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

Vacaville Autumn Leaves

Vacaville Senior Manor

190 Lawrence Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 www.vacavilleseniormanor.com 707-446-1694

Woodcreek Senior Commons

1625 Woodcreek Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 www.woodcreekfairfield.com 707-425-1962 woodcreekapts@sbcglobal.net No Section 8 or HUD

Vacaville Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves Senior Apartments is currently accepting applications for Studio & One-Bedroom units. Rent is 30% of monthly income and you must meet HUD income guidelines. Applications are available at: 2470 Nut Tree Road Vacaville, CA 95687-6452

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Attorney Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste A Vacaville, CA 95688 www.Thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com (See ad on page 8)

Audiology, Hearing Care & Hearing Aids Deaf & Disabled Service Center 800-806-1191

Ear of the Lion 800-327-8077

Care Planning Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Choice In Aging 1234 Empire St, Ste 1420 Fairfield, CA 94533 https://choiceinaging.org 707-708-0571

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Senior Helpers North Bay

1100 Trancas St., Ste 105 Napa, CA 94558 www.seniorhelpers.com/napa 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com Napa, Sonoma, American Canyon, St. Helena, Fairfield (See ad on page 21)

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

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Senior Helpers North Bay

231 D St., Ste B Davis, CA 95616 www.seniorhelpers.com/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 (See ad on page 21)

Conservatorships, Estate Administration, Fiduciary & Trust Services Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

Consumer Advocacy Better Business Bureau 510-238-1000 24-hour hotline

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

800-474-1116 Consumer information and quality of care info on nursing homes.

Counseling Services Faith In Action

www.faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com Peer Counseling; Group counseling; In Home Counseling; Conference Call Groups

Grief Counseling for Seniors

78 Cernon St., Ste A Vacaville, CA 95688 www.Thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com (See ad on page 8)

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1844 Thursdays, 1:30-3:00; Florence Douglas Senior Center

Public Guardian / Conservator

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

707-784-8920 Solano County; Adult Protective Services does the initial investigation for conservatorship referrals. Initial request, call: 707-784-8259; Conservatorships can be done without an attorney. Check website, www. nolo.com for information on resources. For the most current list of private professional conservators, call the Superior Court Investigator, 707-2077481.

Estate Planning Probate Trust Administration

1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste 1 B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 www.redwoodcrc.org 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 Drive - 707-784-2120; VACAVILLE - 1119 East Monte Vista Avenue - 707-469-4670; VALLEJO - 365 Tuolumne St. - 707-553-5509; MOBILE DENTAL VAN - 1119 East Monte Vista Avenue - 707-469-4670

Driving Concerns & Reporting Senior Driver Ombudsman

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

Driving Courses 55 / Alive Driving Course (AARP)

Education AARP (State Office)

1415 L St., Ste 960 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.aarp.org 866-448-3614 caaarp@aarp.org

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.

Solano County Health & Social Services

http://www.solanocares.org/ solanocares@solanocounty.com

Emergency Food Assistance Dixon Community Assistance Corp

185 West Cherry St. Cornerstone Church; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

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Estate & Financial Planning

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave, Ste B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.nces.org D.A. Santos & Associates 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200 P.O. Box 6109 Provides energy conservation, Napa, CA 94581 consumer education & addasantosandassociates.com vocacy, home improvement, 877-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in Edward Jones - Shannon need. We serve Lake, MendociSchmidt, Financial Advisor no, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

1261 Travis Blvd., Ste 380 (See ad on page 12) Fairfield, CA 94533 707-434-0160 shannon.schmidt@edwardjones.com Patient Advocate Foundation 421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 Fall Prevention www.copays.org 1-866-512-3861 A Matter of Balance PAF Co-Pay Relief (CPR) pro707-372-7011 vides direct financial assistance fptrainer@faithinactionsoloano.org to qualified patients, assisting This program emphasizes prac- them with prescription drug tial strategies to manage falls. co-payments their insurance reCall or email for days, times and quires relative to their diagnosis. locaiton.

Meals on Wheels of Solano County

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

Financial Assistance 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-of-pocket expenses.

PG&E

800-743-5000

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

Social Security

700 Main St., Ste 220 Suisun, CA 94585 1-800-772-1213 Fairfield /Suisun Office

Social Security

106 Plaza Dr. 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

household. Available in Fairfield, Dixon, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo. To apply for membership in the Senior Food Program, www.panfoundation.org you must be over age 55, be low 1-866-316-7261 income and live in Solano County.

The PAN Foundation offers over To register, you must visit the Se60 disease-specific assistance nior Food Assistance site with an programs to help patients pay identification with a birthdate, and for their out-of-pocket costs, verification of your home/street such as deductibles, co-pays and address. Only one member per coinsurance, travel expenses and household can register. For more health insurance premiums. information, please call Meg at 707-421-9777, ext. 205. Or email Food Assistance mzentner@foodbankcc.org.

Fairfield-Suisun

Vacaville

1600 Untion Ave. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

300 West Street Epiphany Church 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Fairfield-Suisun

Vallejo

4958 Peabody Road Fairfield, CA The Edge Community Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 12 - 2pm

225 Amador St. Community Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Vallejo

Food Bank of Solano County 545 Magazine Street 2339 Courage Drive, Ste F Fairfield, CA 94533 https://www.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, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Fairfield at 2339 Courage Dr. Saturdays by appointment.

Rio Vista

1105 A Airport Road Rio Vista Food Pantry, Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Senior Food Program

N. King Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Health Assessments Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St., Benicia 745-1202 or 745-1100 Pharmacist visit the first Tuesday of each month from 9-11:00 a.m., Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and discussion regarding medications.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St., Vallejo 707-643-1044 Diabetic Nurse 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m., Podiatrist, 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

1101 Horizon Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 www.foodbanksccs.org 707-421-9777 mzentner@foodbankccs.org Senior Helpers North Bay Twice a month distribution of 1100 Trancas St., Ste 105 bags of groceries to people age Napa, CA 94558 55+. Must meet monthly houseseniorhelpers.com/solano-yolo hold income guidelines: Ex. 707-251-1540 $2,024 (max) for a one person bnations@seniorhelpers.com household., $2,744 for two person (See ad on page 21) 9

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Health Insurance Stephanie Casper Insurance Services

www.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!

(See ad on page 10)

Health Insurance Counseling Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St. Benicia 745-1202 or 745-1100 Free assistance with health insurance Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems. By appt. from 9 a.m. to noon. By appt. 1-800-434-0222

Fairfield Senior Center

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

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St., Vallejo 1-800-434-0222 Free assistance with Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, etc.

McBride Senior Center

91 Town Square Place Vacaville 1-800-434-0222 Free assistance with Medicare/ Medi-Cal, health insurance, Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems.

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

Housing Counseling Fair Housing Napa Valley

1804 Soscol Ave, Ste 203 Napa, CA 94559 www.napafairhousing.org 707-224-9720 info@napafairhousing.org

Independent Living COGIR of North Bay Senior Living 2261 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, CA 94589 happylivingbycogir.com 707-552-3336 NorthBay@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

Health Insurance Counsel- 799 Yellowstone Dr. ing and Advocacy Program Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com (HICAP)

1-800-434-0222 Information and assistance with Medicare billing, supplemental insurance, long term care insurance and HMOs

Home Repair / Remodeling Vallejo Only

333 Amador St. Basic home maintenance provided at no charge to seniors who are members of the Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Sunset Rotary volunteers are dispatched in two-member 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

707-447-7496 Vacaville@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living 350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698 VallejoHills@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

Paradise Valley Estates

2600 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 www.pvestates.com 800-326-0419 (See ad on page 13)

Information & Assistance Benicia Family Resource Center

200 East L St., Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4352 klara@ci.benicia.ca.us Senior Services Connection continued on page 12...

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Hit the Road, Jack!

Is the RV Lifestyle Right For You? or upending your current way of life. Renting helps you get a feel for the size of vehicle you want and the layout and amenities you prefer. Here are some other factors to consider in making this decision: 1. Traveling and living in tight quarters can test a relationship. The average RV has about 300 square feet of space. Living this close together for an extended period may not be right for every couple.

It’s hard not to watch the Academy Award-winning film Nomadland without fantasizing a bit about selling off all your beginnings and hitting the road.

The 2020 drama, which is based on journalist Jessica Bruder’s 2017 book, Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, tells the story of a 60-something woman who travels around the U.S. in her van. She takes on seasonal jobs and befriends other “nomads” along the way.

Some of the people in the film are the real-life nomads Bruder interviewed for her book.

According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), about 10 million households own an RV in the U.S. Most of these owners spend an average of three to four weeks a year traveling in

their RVs. However, an estimated one million RV owners live in their vehicles full-time.

The pandemic has fueled new interest in RVs, as people of all ages appreciate the health, safety, and freedom traveling in your own home affords during these challenging times. The RVIA reported that RV shipments were up more than 40% in 2020 over 2019 and have shown no signs of slowing down in 2021.

But how can you tell if extended RV travel or full-time RVing is the lifestyle for you?

RV experts recommend that people who enjoy camping and are comfortable living in tight spaces are best sted to the RV life.

They also strongly suggest renting an RV for a trial journey before making a purchase

2. You’ll have limited space for clothing and other belongings.

Space is at a premium when it comes to RVing. This lifestyle is best for people who value experiences over things.

3. Successful RVing takes planning. People who set out without campground reservations, hands-on vehicle maintenance knowledge, or the right supplies rarely succeed.

Some experts equate taking an RV on the road for a long journey with taking a ship out to sea.

4. RVing can be expensive.

Although it is far less costly than owning and running a bricks-and sticks house, RV maintenance is not cheap.

Gas, campsite fees, and vehicle upkeep and repairs can really add up. Plus, you’ll need to learn how to do more with less – less water, less power, etc.

5. You’ll need the right insurance. Your automobile insurance policy is unlikely to cover your RV. Talk with your insurance agent about a dedicated insurance policy for your RV and what it covers if you live in it full-time.

6. Check for senior discounts.

About one-third of RV owners are seniors, and age can get some definite perks when it comes to RV travel. Ask about senior discounts at campgrounds and restaurants, for instance. Check out the senior national parks pass for another cost-saving option.

Another idea to “try out your wings” in the RV lifestyle is to volunteer as a campground or park host. Many locations offer an RV site and free hook-ups to their hosts. Some may also pay hosts a monthly stipend.

Does the freedom of the open road beckon you? For more information, here are some resources to investigate: rvblogger.com/blog/rv-clubs-forseniors rv-camping.org/discountrvcamping rv-camping.org/rv-clubs camperreport.com/9-excellentrv-meetup-groups-in-the-usa thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/ rv-clubs theseniorlist.com/rvs 11

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

Faith In Action

91 Town Square Place Vacaville, CA 95688 faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6667

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave, Ste B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200 Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy,

Solano County Health and Social Services

home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

(See ad on page 12)

http://www.solanocares.org/ solanocares@solanocounty.com

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness Solano County

604 Empire Street Fairfield, CA 94533

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.

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Solano Family Justice Center 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 (See ad on page 10)

Legal Services Benicia Public Library

www.solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 1st Thursday of each month.

Call for more information.

North Coast Energy Services, Inc. 190 S. Orchard Ave, Suite B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 Toll-free: (800) 233-4480 Phone: (707) 422-3200 FAX: (707) 422-3227 www.nces.org

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Lawyer referral service 800-474-1116

Fairfield Civic Center Library

www.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 a.m. on the day of the program.

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John F. Kennedy Library

505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo www.solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration begins at 10:00 AM on the program day. To sign up, please come to the information desk or call 1-866-5727587. Space is limited to 24 people.

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste A Vacaville, CA 95688 www.Thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com (See ad on page 8)

Lawyers@Your Library

Local attorneys offer free legal advice and referral. Lawyer consultations are between 6-8 p.m., and last up to 20 minutes. There are no “attorney-client” relationships.

Legal Services of Northern California, Solano County Office

1810 Capitol Street Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-0054, 800-270-7252 800-270-7252

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Vacaville Public Library-Cultural Center

www.solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587 2nd Thursday of each month, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 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 a.m. on the day of the program.

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Legal Services Vacaville: Free Legal Services

Mental Health 55+ NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Solano County

469-6660 McBride Senior Center.

Long Term Care Insurance Counseling HICAP - Counseling Services

707-526-4108 or 1-800-434-0222

Medi-Cal Planning D.A. Santos & Associates

P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 877-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com

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

Utility & Weatherization Assistance

Notary Services Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St., Vallejo Free Notary Service, 1st Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Reverse Mortgage Finance of America, Susan Richey

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave, Ste B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.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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13 Documents You Need For Effective Planning Several years ago, my dad was suddenly, and very unexpectedly, admitted to the hospital and given a grave prognosis. On the second day of his admission, I found myself the recipient of a handwritten, barely legible piece of paper that was to serve as his Will and Advance Directive. It also listed all of his passwords. I was bewildered.

Today, I am very grateful to be able to say that my dad is doing better than I ever could have imagined on that horrible day.

And we have since dealt with the details of what I will need if he becomes incompetent or too ill to take care of his personal matters on his own.

We all need to be prepared for those horrible days - and the

following documents will help you do just that. Once you’ve compiled and completed the documents, be sure to tell your family or designated others where they’re stored.

There are many options available for compiling and completing this information.

Some people choose to hire professionals while others do it themselves or with the help of online companies. However you choose to proceed, start collecting these documents as soon as possible, and update them every few years to reflect changes in assets and preferences.

1. An Original Will A will allows you to dictate who inherits your assets. Dying without a will means losing control of how your assets are distributed. Instead, state law will determine what happens.

Wills are subject to probate – legal proceedings that take inventory, make appraisals of property settle outstanding debt and distribute remaining assets. One way to avoid probate is with a Revocable Living Trust.

2. A Revocable Living Trust This is a transfer of ownership of various assets to a trust.

You can serve as a trustee on behalf of the beneficiaries you designate. Or, you can appoint a trust executor in the event of your death.

3. Durable Financial Power of Attorney Form This form designates who will make financial decisions on your behalf in the event that you are incapacitated.

4. Documentation of Assets This includes housing and land ownership, cemetery plots, vehicles, stock certificates, savings bonds, any partnership or corporate operating agreements and a list of brokerage and escrow mortgage accounts.

5. Tax Returns (previous three years) 6. Banking Information List of all bank accounts and online log-in information. List any safe deposit boxes, and register your spouse or child’s name with the bank and ask them to sign the registration so they can have access without securing a court order.

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7. Durable Health Care Power of Attorney Form (Advance Directive) This allows your designee to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated.

8. Authorization to Release Protected Health Information Form This allows you to designate people who can be given information about your health from your doctor or hospital.

9. A Physician’s Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Form This bright pink form is for terminally ill or people who are very old and frail and not expected to live more than a year. The POLST designates a preference for on the spot medical treatment in the emergency room, or by the EMTs. 10. Life Insurance Policies Family members need to know the name of the carrier, the policy number, and the agent associated with the policy.

11. Benefits Accounts This includes pensions, annuities, individual retirement accounts and (401)ks for your spouse or children. If your heirs don’t know about these accounts, they won’t be able to claim them.

12. Your marriage license, or your divorce judgment/ decree.

13. Your Birth Certificate and Social Security card.

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Alzheimer ID Program

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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 Adult Day Care NorthBay Adult Day Center

Fairfield Senior Day Program

1200 Civic Center Drive Fairfield, CA 94533

Adult Protective Services Solano County Health and Human Services

275 Beck Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-7654 or 707-428-7742 1-800-850-0012 keinberger81@gmail.com Older Disabled Adult Services.

Mondays, Tuesdays, & ThursThis is where to call when you’re days 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. worried about an aging person who is being abused or is sufferNorthBay Adult Day Center ing from neglect. No charge for 3777 Vacavalley Parkway assessment. County service.

Vacaville, CA 95687 www.NorthBay.org/AdultDay Alternative Medicine 707-624-7970 Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. Dixon Wellness Collective 7:00 p.m.

1150 N. 1st Street, Ste B Dixon, CA 95620 dixonwellnesscollective.com 707-640-1147 dixonwellnesscollective@gmail.com fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/cr/seniors/day.asp

1000 Nut Tree Road

Elder ID Program, Vacaville Vacaville, CA 95687

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Adult Day Center

Alzheimer’s Resource Center

3777 Vacavalley Parkway Vacaville, CA 95687 www.NorthBay.org/AdultDay 707-624-7970 Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Information, Referral & Education Alzheimer’s Association

3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste 250 Lafayette, CA 94549 www.alz.org 925-284-7942 East Bay Office: Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

www.NorthBay.org/Alzheimers 707-624-7971 In the VacaValley Hospital Lobby (See ad on page 12)

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

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

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

UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center East Bay 100 N. Wiget Lane, Ste 150

Alzheimer’s Association of Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Northern California Helpline 855-420-2612 1-800-272-3900 Information, Referral and Support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education And Referral Center

Comprehensive assessment and evaluation for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.

Clinical trials and services are available to the public.

P.O. Box 8250 Silver Spring, MD 20907 800-438-4380

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Alzheimer’s / Dementia / Memory Care Assisted Living COGIR of North Bay Senior Living 2261 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, CA 94589 happylivingbycogir.com 707-552-3336 NorthBay@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496 Vacaville@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living 350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698 VallejoHills@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

Solano Life House

575 South Jefferson Street Dixon, CA 95620 www.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 (See ad on page 16)

Assisted Living (Residential Care, Board & Care) Quail Creek at Paradise Valley Estates

2600 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 www.pvestates.com 1-800-326-0419 (See ad on page 13)

Assisted Living Complaints Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division

101 Golf Course Drive, Ste A-230 Rohnert Park, CA 95401 www.ccld.ca.gov 707-588-5026

the Greenhills Care Home Residential Care Facility 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 License# 280111959 16

Empowered Aging

2255 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070

Cancer Care American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/ 800-227-2345

Cancer Support Services

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

Cannabis Collectives Dixon Wellness Collective

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

Caregiver Resources & Support Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Caregivers For Hire Always Best Care Senior Services

479 Mason St. #109 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.abcsolanocounty.com 707-317-1740 rsmith@abc-seniors.com (See ad on page 21)

Faith in Action

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

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 Lane American Canyon, CA 94503 www.loveandjoyhomecare. wixsite.com/home 707-342-5613 lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com (See ad on page 20)

Senior Helpers North Bay

Elder Abuse Advocacy & Reporting Adult Protective Services

707-784-8259 or 1-800-850-0012

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CAHNR)

1100 Trancas St., Ste 105 Napa, CA 94558 www.seniorhelpers.com/napa 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com (See ad on page 21)

650 Harrison St. 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94107 www.canhr.org 800-474-1116 canhrmail@canhr.org

Senior Helpers North Bay

2255 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste 204 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ccsombudsman.org 925-685-2070

231 D St., Ste B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers.com/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com (See ad on page 21)

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Nursing Services

3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 www.yourhomenursing.com 707-642-4711 yhns@earthlink.net Vallejo/Benicia:707-642-4711, Fairfield/Vacaville: 707-4285733, Napa: 707-224-7780, UpValley Napa: 707-963-4913, Yolo County: 530-753-7478 (See ad on page 22)

Diabetes & Endocrinology NorthBay Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology 1020 Nut Tree Road, 2nd Floor Vacaville, CA 95687 www.NorthBay.org/Diabetes 707-624-7999

Empowered Aging

Family Caregiver Education Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Friendly Visitors Faith in Action

www.faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com

Vacaville Police Department - Volunteer Visits to Seniors

Solano Family Justice Center

660 Merchant Street Vacaville, CA 95688 www.cityofvacaille.com 707-469-4747 An in-home, free service to Seniors provided by volunteers from the Vacaville Police Department

solanocounty.com/depts/fvp/fjc/default.asp

Geriatric Physician

SafeQuest Solano

1261 Travis Blvd., Ste 260 Fairfield, CA 9453 https://www.safequest.org 707-422-7345 604 Empire Street.

Fairfield, CA 94533

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 www.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.

Kathryn Amacher, DO, FACP, CMD

www.dramacher.com 707-451-4111 dramacher@dramacher.com Mobile office serving Vacaville, Fairfield and Dixon. Nursing homes, assisted living, board & care homes.

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Home Delivered Meals Benicia Community Action Council

www.bencac.com 707-745-0900 vrobertson@bencac.com Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Freshly prepared meals, daily. $4/meal. Home delivery available 5 days a week.

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, Mon-Fri, 11:30am Suggested contribution is $3 per meal or $15 per week. Lunch Reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-426-3079 between 9am – 3pm.

Dixon Senior Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-425-0638 or 707-643-1044 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 12 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Fairfield Senior Center

McBride Senior Center

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-425-0638 or 707-428-7421 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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

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Florence E. Douglas Senior Center

201 S. 5th St. Dixon, CA 95620 707-425-0638 or 707-678-7022 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Anita Semple, Nurse Practitioner

Peggy Roane, Care Coordinator

91 Town Square Place Vacaville, CA 95688 707-425-0638 or 707-469-6660 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Meals on Wheels of Solano County

95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 www.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 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday through Friday for home-bound seniors that are 60 or over. Clients MUST be home to receive the meals.

Suisun Senior Center

318 Merganser Dr. Suisun, CA 94585 707-425-0638 or 707-421-7203 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Home Health Care Services Healthy Living at Home

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

NorthBay Health at Home

4520 Business Center Drive Fairfield, CA 94534 www.NorthBay.org 707-646-3575

Joint Replacement NorthBay Center for Orthopedics - 2 Locations

1010 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 www.northbay.org/Orthopedics 707-624-7900 Fairfield location: 2500 Hilborn Road, Fairfield 707-646-5599

Rio Vista Senior Center

25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 707-425-0638 or 707-374-3349 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 12 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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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Living in a Post-COVID World: Here’s What You Need to Know Although many of us entered the summer of 2021 with high hopes of seeing the end of the COVID pandemic, those hopes were dashed by the fast-spreading delta variant.

A year and a half after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, a fourth wave now has us wondering what the future will bring. Is a world without the coronavirus even a possibility? If you’re fully vaccinated, how worried should you be?

How can we keep ourselves and our loved ones safe?

Here is some information we gathered in late August to help answer these and other important questions.

1. Vaccines are working. As of Aug. 22, 169,592,873 Americans — just over 51% of the population — are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. Although vaccinated people can get and transmit the virus, only about 0.004 % of hospitalizations and deaths are considered breakthrough cases.

About 7,525 vaccinated people have been hospitalized or have died — about 0.004 percent, the CDC reports. The large majority of hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people.

However, nearly 75% of those serious cases have been in people over the age of 65.

2. The FDA granted official approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine previously had been under emergency use authorization. The approval makes it easier for physicians to prescribe a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine to people with

compromised immune systems.

It is important to note that the FDA is still requiring Pfizer to conduct various studies to evaluate the occurrences of myocarditis and pericarditis, with findings dates due in various years ranging from 2023 to 2025.

The other COVID-19 vaccines with emergency-use authorization – the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines -- have not received full FDA approval yet.

3. Vaccine boosters will begin Sept. 20. The Biden administration announced that Americans who received their second vaccine dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least eight months ago will be eligible for booster shots.

Based on the late December 2020 vaccine roll-out, people would start becoming eligible for their third shot in late September, beginning with residents of long-term care facilities, healthcare workers, and older Americans. The third shot is designed to boost waning immunity to COVID-19 and its variants.

It is expected that a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be recommended in coming months as well; that data is not yet available. White House officials stressed said the U.S. will have a large enough vaccine supply to administer third shots, which will be free of charge.

4. Vaccine mandates are expanding. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities must now require all of their workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to receive Medicare or

Medicaid funding. In addition, federal employees and onsite contractors will have to attest to their vaccination status. wear a mask, physically distance, and comply with frequent testing.

Many hospitals are requiring their employees to get the vaccine, as are many private businesses.

5. COVID has caused a drop in U.S. life expectancy. A new federal study found that life expectancy in the U.S. decreased by 1.5 years over the past year.

The drop – the largest one-year drop since World War II – is even more dramatic for people of color. COVID deaths contributed to 74% of the decline.

6. Will there be a world without COVID? The consensus among infectious disease experts is that we will not be able to eradicate COVID. It is likely that we will need yearly vaccine boosters to fight these new variants.

Dr. Larry Brilliant, an epidemiologist who was a member of the World Health Organization team that helped to eradicate smallpox, said in a recent interview, “I think we’re closer to the beginning than we are to the end [of the pandemic].

“Unless we vaccinate everyone in 200 plus countries, there will still be new variants.” Brilliant predicted that COVID will become a “forever virus” like influenza.

Currently, only about 15% of the global population has been vaccinated, and more than 100 nations have inoculated less than 5% of their residents.

So, how do you keep yourself and your loved ones safe? The science suggests that getting vaccinated and wearing a mask is your best defense.

COVID is transmitted primarily by inhalation of respiratory droplets generated when people sneeze, cough, talk, sing, or breathe. Masks help reduce both the emission and inhalation of these droplets.

For more information on some of the myths and facts regarding COVID, here are some resources to check out: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts. html#:~:text=No.%20The%20 federal%20government,)%20 vaccination%20for%20people. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/ myth-busters https://www.worldvision.org/ disaster-relief-news-stories/ what-is-coronavirus-facts

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WHAT HOME CARE AGENCIES ARE CHARGING FOR SERVICES IN SOLANO Getting help at home is usually the first thing that people think about when chores and/or personal care is becoming difficult or impossible. Housekeepers, gardeners and occasional handymen are the easiest for most of us to consider because they don’t carry the psychological burden of no longer being able to do for ourselves. Caregivers can be resisted because of cost, fear of loss of independence, autonomy and privacy, or just due to stubbornness and personal will.

While most prefer a family member or prior knowledge of the caregiver, this may not always be possible. Family members might have good intentions, and while promises are made, commitments may be more difficult to keep. It may not be the best thing to have a family member, friend or neighbor as a caregiver. The most reliable solution is hiring outside assistance with a regular schedule. This way, family members remain as family and

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others can be counted on to do the hands-on work.

There are many choices in help at home. If hired privately, the hours worked and wages paid are between you and the employee.

You are also liable for worker’s compensation and IRS withholding.

Here’s a brief rundown on the types of agencies in Solano County:

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES These agencies provide services that are 100% covered by Medicare, Med-Cal or private health insurance. This service must be ordered by a doctor. However, you still have a personal choice of agency. Requirements to qualify for care are: 1. Homebound, 2.

Need for skilled care. Skilled care means that you need a nurse, a physical, speech or occupational

therapist. This is also a time and visit limited services. Some aide service can be available, if there’s a skilled need. This is a service NOT covered by Long Term Care Insurance. Born To Age doesn’t list these prices because the costs are directly reimbursed by Medicare. You are not billed for services.

Healthy Living at Home 1320 Willow Pass Rd Ste 555 Concord, CA 94520 707.815.8236 or 877.513.7363 mkahler@healthyliving-eb.com Healthylivingnet.com (See ad on back cover)

PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE AGENCIES These agencies provide both skilled and non-skilled care. The services might be covered by long term care insurance, other insurances, and private pay. The agency is the employer. Caregivers are hired, screened and paid for by the agency. If the caregiver is ill or unable to work, a substitute caregiver is available. The agency pays payroll taxes, worker’s compensation, and maintains liability coverage. The agency also determines what the caregiver can and can’t do. There is often a minimum number of hours for services. Care provided by these agencies can include: skilled care, personal care, transportation/ errands, meal preparation, med-

ication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, etc. Shifts can be hourly, live-in or sleepover.

Always Best Care Senior Services

479 Mason St, Ste #109 Vacaville, CA 95688 707.392.0352 or 707.317.1740 rsmith@abc-seniors.com abcsolanocounty.com HCO# 484700010 Always Best Care is a locally-owned non-medical home care agency. Caregivers are thoroughly screened, background checked, registered with the State of California, and covered by worker’s compensation and liability insurance. The safety of our clients, caregivers and employees is our highest priority. Caregivers receive eight hours of initial training with additional hours of training dedicated to COVID prevention and preparedness. They also receive ongoing training for safe and high levels of care. Care consultations and home safety inspections are available free of charge. Care is offered 24/7 with flexible scheduling that is based on customer need. Pricing varies, dependent on need and hours.

Price ranges from $30-$33 per hour. VA Preferred Provider.

Accepts long term care insurance.

Also offers Always in Touch, a free telephone reassurance program providing a daily phone call to seniors. We also provide assisted living referral services.

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WHAT HOME CARE AGENCIES ARE CHARGING FOR SERVICES IN SOLANO Love & Joy Home Care Services

Senior Helpers North Bay

340 Northrup Lane American Canyon, CA 94503 (707) 342-5613, (707) 642-7918 ljseniorcare.wixsite.com/home HCO #284700005 Contact: Jennie Falcon Love and Joy is a non-medical home care and board and care placement agency. Rates are $25/hour to $35/hour. Services can be stopped anytime, no contract needed. We provide Dementia/Alzheimer’s care, Hospice Care, Personal Care, Companionship, Light Housekeeping, and Transportation. Caregivers are bonded, insured, background checked, and TB tested. We also provide, 24/Live in care package.

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SENIORS

1100 Trancas St, Ste 105 Napa, CA 94558 707.200.6665 bnations@seniorhelpers.com seniorhelpers.com/solano-yolo HCO# 284700002 Senior Helpers North Bay is a care management company providing care management, transitional care, placement, and non-medical home care.

FREE assessments and safety checks.

We make recommendations based on needs. Employees are insured, bonded, background checked, and trained for various situations. A patented dementia training program called GEMs is used for all caregivers. Rates are $36.00 per hour or $890 per 24-hour shift “Live-in” and $1.42 per hour for Virtual Caregiver. We also offer case management for $60 per hour.

(See ad on page 21)

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want to Stay Home.

Our mission is to help them do just that.

Senior Helpers stands ready to serve your family’s needs with: • Proprietary LIFEProfile™ Risk Analysis and personalized Senior Helpers Smart Care Plan™ to identify and address the concerns most important for successful aging • Consistent, data-driven approach • Proven care programs for Dementia, Round-the-Clock Care, Transition Care, and Short and Long-term hourly needs

Services Available: • Companionship • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care • VA Preferred Provider • Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping • Bathing/Grooming • Medication Reminders • And Much More!

License #: 484700010

Contact us today to learn more: 707.200.6665 | SeniorHelpers.com/solano-yolo HCO #284700002

All rights reserved. Senior Helpers locations are independently owned and operated. ©2020 SH Franchising, LLC.

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WHAT HOME CARE AGENCIES ARE CHARGING FOR SERVICES IN SOLANO Faith in Action

Serving Solano County 707.469.6675 This is a volunteer program. Will provide respite care, grocery shopping, errands and visitation, non-medical, in-home assistance.

Your Home...

Nursing Services

3188 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94558 Fairfield/Vacaville: 707.428.5733 Vallejo/Benicia: 707.642.4711 Napa: 707.224.7780 Sonoma: 707.996.4135 Yolo County: 530.753.7478 www.yourhomenursing.com HCO# 010000218 A State Licensed, Family owned, Local, Private Duty Home Care Agency providing all levels of care in Solano, Napa, Yolo Counties and the town of Sonoma (including surrounding areas). Our agency has been providing our communities with care for 32 years!

Our services range from Homemaker/Companion to Hands-On Caregivers to Licensed/Skilled Nursing Services. Our caregivers are all vaccinated for your safety and we follow all health guidelines.

There is no extra charge for nights or weekends and our services can start the moment you need

us. We provide a complimentary Skilled Assessment to determine your special needs and then develop a care plan, and offer a Home Evaluation for safety. To ensure quality of care, we provide Home Revisits, and your care is always managed by an RN (at no cost to you).

All our caregivers are insured, bonded, finger printed and have background checks. We offer 140 caregivers, and many of them have been with our agency for 10 years or more.

Our agency provides many types of care: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Post-Surgical needs, Strokes, Parkinson’s, Cancer support services, Fractures of all types, Falls, Pneumonia, Hospice Support Services, Frail Special Needs, Care of Pets, and our Caregivers are available for Worldwide Travel... and of course, any special family requests for care.

Our agency accepts private pay, all insurances, and we are very proud Vendors of the Veteran’s Administrative Programs.

Our Rates: 4 hour minimum at $32 per hour, 5+ hours at $29 per hour, and we offer Live-Ins and Sleep overs. Also, we provide Skilled Nursing Services. Our agency doesn’t require deposits and our services can start immediately!

(See ad on page 22)

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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 Street Fairfield, CA 94533 www.ifeelgoodmedical.net 707-426-2211 We carry ALL medical supplies.

Medical Transportation 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.

Nursing Home Complaints California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

650 Harrison St., 2nd floor San Francisco, CA 94107 www.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 www.pvestates.com 707-432-1200 Paradise Valley Estates (See ad on page 13)

Pet Assistance

Your Home...

Nursing Services

3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 www.yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net (See ad on page 22)

Rehabilitation Services NorthBay Rehabilitation Fairfield

2500 Hilborn Road Fairfield, CA 94534 NorthBay.org/Rehabilitation 707-646-5599

Placement Services Always Best Care Senior Services

479 Mason St. #109 Vacaville, CA 95688 www.abcsolanocounty.com 707-317-1740 rsmith@abc-seniors.com (See ad on page 21)

Love & Joy Senior Care Services

340 Northrup Lane American Canyon, CA 94503 ljseniorcare.wix.com/loveandjoy 707-342-5613 lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com (See ad on page 20)

1200 Civic Center Drive Fairfield 428-7742 or 428-7654

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Support Groups Al-Anon - Benicia

NorthBay Rehabilitation Vacaville

Benicia Congregational Church 1305 W. 2nd, Thursdays 8:00 PM and First Baptist Church 1055 Southampton Rd - Mondays 5:45 PM

707-624-8290

Al-Anon - Dixon

1020 Nut Tree Road, Ste 260 Meals on Wheels of Solano County - PAWS (Pets Assist- Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Rehabilitation ing the Wellbeing of Seniors)

95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 www.mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org Provides supplemental dog and cat food, cat litter, and flea medicine for Meals on Wheels clients.

Fairfield Senior Day Program

Respite Care (Out Of Home) COGIR of North Bay Senior Living 2261 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, CA 94589 happylivingbycogir.com 707-552-3336 NorthBay@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496 Vacaville@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living 350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698 VallejoHills@cogir.net (See ad on page 3)

Dixon Dixon Methodist Church 209 N. Jefferson St. Mondays 7:00 PM

Al-Anon - Fairfield

Fairfield St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1600 Union Ave, Wednesdays 12:00 PM

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: https://al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings/find-an-alanon-meeting/

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Support Groups Al-Anon - Suisun City

Suisun Kroc Center 586 E. Wigeon Way Mondays 7:00 PM

Al-Anon - Vacaville

Vacaville Community Presbyterian Church 425 Hemlock St. Thursdays 12 pm. Kaiser Hospital 3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy, 3rd Floor, Room C Fridays 7 PM, Brookdale Senior Living 799 Yellowstone Dr. Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Vacavalley Hospital 1000 Nut Tree Rd. Wednesdays 7:30 PM

Al-Anon - Vallejo

Vallejo First Presbyterian Church 1350 Amador St. Thursdays 6:00 PM

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 p.m. Call or email to join

Alzheimer’s Support Group

25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 800-272-3900 or 707-3743349 rvalzsg@yahoo.com 3rd Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. Rio Vista Senior Center

Alzheimer’s Support Group

91 Town Square Place Vacaville, CA 95688 925-286-0133 4th Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. McBride Senior Center, Contact: Annette Vance 925-286-0133

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Alzheimer’s Support Caring and Sharing 333 Amador St. Group NorthBay / VacaValVallejo, 94590 CA ley Wellness Center 1020 Nut Tree Road Vacaville, CA 95687 707-624-7971 or 707-624-7970 Meets in the Conference Rooms 1-3. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Co-sponsored by NorthBay Alzheimer’s Services and the Greater Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association.

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Brain Fitness Group

707-643-1044 2Nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Charge: $5 a month. Florence Douglas Senior Center

Cancer Support Community

3276 McNutt Ave. Walnut Creek, CA www.cancersupport.net 925-933-0107 A valuable resource for education programs, support groups and special activities for children, teens and adults living with cancer.

Caregivers Support Group

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-7421 4th Thursday, 9-10 a.m. 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 10:30 12:30 Florence Douglas Senior Center. Facilitated by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

707-469-6675 Tuesdays, 9 -10:00 a.m. Florence Douglas Senior Center

Coping With Aging

McBride Center Vacaville 707-469-6620 Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Facilitators: Paula La Doux, LMFT. Patricia Dawes, MSW

Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group

3700 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville. 423-5302.

Vacaville, CA 707-423-5302 First Tuesday, 7 p.m. Kaiser, conference room D

Diabetes Support Group

1010 Nut Tree Rd., Ste 290 Vacaville, CA 95688 707-624-8230 1st Thursday, 3-4 pm. VacaValley Health Plaza

Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship

866-442-5313 Call for meetings times, dates and locations

LGBTQ Support Group Solano Pride Center

1234 Empire St., Ste 1560 Fairfield, 94533 CA https://www.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 Drive Fairfield, CA 94533 707-553 -5735 Every Wednesday 6pm-8pm enter through the patio door

People Helping People Cancer Support Group

2700 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-422-0851 Every Thursday 1-2 p.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Contact is 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 707-557-8595, and leave a message. Someone will call you back within 48 hours.

Southern Solano Breast Cancer Support Group

Pace Building, 1330 Georgia St. 552-0567 Last Wednesday 5-7 p.m.

United Ostomy Association

Meeting and Support Group, Third Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

Kaiser Vallejo Medical Office Building Conference Room A & B. Call 707-422-6363 for info.

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

www.faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com Senior Counseling and Support To Homebound Elderly

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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 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.

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. Must be 65+, Valid only in Vallejo and Benicia.

DART Paratransit

fasttransit.org/services/dart-paratransit-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: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Dixon Readi-Ride

www.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.

Ride With Pride Faith in Action

707-469-6667 Transportation for seniors 60+ to appointments and events.

Must be ambulatory. Medical Appointments priority. $5 donation. Countywide service.

Call in advance, first come, first served. Volunteers needed to drive.

Solano Inter City Taxi

707-434-3800 or 707-4292400 ADA Paratransit, Taxi service between cities in Solano County. Must be certified for paratransit. Scrip books are purchased for $15 and each contains $100 worth of scrip.

FAST - Fairfield and Suisun Solano Transportation Authority/GoGo Grandparent 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

One Harbor Center, Ste 130 Suisun City, CA 94585 www.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 www.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.

Veteran Benefits AM Vets

www.givetoveterans.org 1-800-747-8387 To pick up unwanted items for donations.

Mare Island Clinic

707-562-8218 and 707-5628200

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 707447-6354

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.

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Vision Services Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

900 N St., Sacramento 800-952-5666

California Department of Rehabilitation 450 Chadbourne Rd., Ste A Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-2080

Wigs American Cancer Society

www.cancer.org 707-425-5006 Free wigs, by appointment. 24 helpline 800-227-2345

Wound Care NorthBay Center for Wound Care

359 Los Ranchitas Rd. San Rafael, CA 800-295-4050

1010 Nut Tree Road, Ste 100 Vacaville, CA 95687 www.NorthBay.org/Wound 707-624-7979 Diabetic Wound Care

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired

Your Home...

Nursing Services

Guide Dogs for the Blind

175 Alvarado Ave Pittsburg, CA 94565 www.lcvi.org 800-750-3937 Serving Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 www.yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net (See ad on page 22)

Solano County Information Kiosks Thank you to all these businesses for their community-sided efforts in keeping all of us aware of life and care choices though time!

Benicia

Rio Vista

Dixon

Suisun City

Benicia Community Center, 187 West L St Dixon Senior Center, 201 S. 5th St

Fairfield

Elder Abuse Unit, Fairfield County District Attorney, 604 Empire St I Feel Good Medical Supply, 1113 Texas St Mercury Pharmacy, 480 Chadbourne Rd Pkwy Plaza Apartments, 188 E. Alaska Senior Manor, 1101 Union Ave Solano County OOAS, 275 Beck Ave

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Rio Vista Senior Center, One Main St Meals on Wheels Office, 95 Marina Center Suisun Community Center, 318 Merganser Dr

Vacaville

CVS Pharmacy, 625 Elmira Rd Leisure Town Office, Leisure Town Village Vacaville Autumn Leaves, 2470 Nut Tree Rd Vacaville Senior Center, 91 Town Square Place

Vallejo

Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador Way Jackson Medical Store, 480 Redwood St Kyles Temple Church, 912 Florida St Medical Building, 1761 Park Plaza Redwood Senior Apartments, 400 Redwood St Solano County Health And Human Services, 365 Tuolumne St Sutter Solano Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Dr Mercury Pharmacy, 480 Redwood St Kaiser Memory Care, 975 Sereno Dr, Room 212

Call 707.652.9966 To place a complete information kiosk in your lobby, entrance or business, today!

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Senior Exercise Parks:

Why Should Kids Have All the Fun? It’s common to see seniors sitting on park benches watching children playing at the playground. But have you ever witnessed a group of seniors having fun on playground equipment?

Senior playgrounds, which debuted in China in 1995, are growing in popularity worldwide as an enjoyable way for older adults to exercise and have fun.

You won’t find slides, sandboxes, or monkey bars at these playgrounds. Instead, they feature outdoor equipment specially designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, functional movement, range of motion, and mobility in seniors.

Some equipment is intended for people who are wheelchair-bound or are otherwise limited in their movements.

What Are the Benefits of Senior Playgrounds?

A growing body of research points to the relationship between exercise and healthy aging. Staying physically active as you get older helps reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, aids in recovery from illness, and reduces the risk of falls.

Exercising at an outdoor playground offers the added benefit of spending time outdoors, which researchers believe can help improve sleep and reduce anxiety and depression.

Another key benefit of senior playgrounds is the social interaction they can provide.

Seniors can meet and enjoy conversations with other like-minded individuals while they use the equipment. Some of the equipment is designed for more than one person, enhancing the fun and camaraderie.

Since the late 1990s, parks with playground equipment for seniors have caught on in Japan, Thailand, Finland, Denmark, Germany, England, Canada, and Australia. Spain currently leads the world with more than 600 elderly fitness zones.

However, the United States has only a handful, including Carbide Park in La Marque, Texas.

The Carbide Park Senior Playground, which opened in 2014, features fitness steps, chin-up bars, balance stools, a wavy balance beam, and a stretching board.

What Are the Requirements of a Senior Playground?

Some people view intergenerational playgrounds as the best way for seniors to interact with all age groups and not feel isolated. Intergenerational playgrounds feature equipment designed for all ages and include equipment intended for more than one person to share, such as two-seater swings.

Others say that a “seniors-only” setting is important for seniors to feel safe and secure on the equipment. Still, others recommend “parallel play” –

separate but adjacent playground equipment – is the best bet for seniors and the general public.

A group of public park researchers discusses this dilemma in an article published by the UCLA Newsroom. In the article, UCLA urban planning professor Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris notes that city planners should consider the age and cultural background of the neighborhood’s residents when making a playground decision.

The research report “Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park,” published in 2018 in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia, offers insights into what’s needed for a successful senior playground.

In addition to the safety of the equipment, the article addresses the following factors that are important in determining a location: for a senior playground: • Access to public transportation • Excellent lighting • Wheelchair accessibility • Shade • Clean signage that explains the pur pose of the park The report concludes, “This initiative could potentially be a cost-effective way to engage older individuals in a more active and healthier lifestyle...

This (project) will not only elicit health benefits but may also provide social opportunities and interaction as well as connectivity to nature.”

We think senior exercise parks are an excellent investment in the health of a community. We encourage you to brainstorm ways you might be able to bring one to a public park near you.

If you’d like to learn more about senior exercise parks, here are a few resources: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ full/10.1002/hpja.60 www.larkindustries.com.au/seniors-exercise/ goric.com/intergenerational-playgrounds-unite-the-young -and-old/ www.aaastateofplay.com/playgrounds-for-senior-citizens/ https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/their-goal-creating-publicparks-for-an-aging-population 27

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Volunteer Opportunities 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.

Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership Change Starts Here 675 Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 707.784.3121 Solano Faith In Action 707.469.6675 Volunteers needed to assist homebound elderly.

Florence Douglas Senior Center 707.643.1044 333 Amador St Vallejo, CA 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.

Kaiser Hospice Vallejo Park Place Melanie Williams, Volunteer Coordinator 707-645-2245 28

Meals on Wheels of Solano 707.425.0638 Volunteers needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors.

NAMI Solano County www.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 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.

Ombudsman of Contra Costa and Solano www.ccsombudsman.org 925.685.2070 Become a Field Ombudsmen!

Field Ombudsman are called to facilities to mediate, negotiate and bring about resolution between residents, facilities and family members. Visit our website to complete the online application.

Solano County Library 1150 Kentucky St, Fairfield 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 Vacavile 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 Needs Volunteers The Vacaville Police Dept. 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 www.volunteersolano.org 707.422.2232 There are over 375 volunteer positions open with over 125 nonprofit organizations in Solano County.

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Bereavement / Grief Support Groups Grief Counseling for Seniors

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 http://www.florencedouglasseniorcenter.org/programs/ 707-643-1844 Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Call to register.

GriefShare

4910 Allison Parkway 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 www.NorthBay.org/Support 707-646-3517

Burial & Cremation Services, Funeral Homes & Mortuaries Alta Vista Cremation and Funeral Service

901 Main St. Suisun City, CA 94585 707-421-0100 FD 1756, FD 1924 and CR 264 (See ad on page 30)

Bryan-Braker Funeral Home (FD988)

1850 W. Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533 https://bryanbraker.com (707) 425-4697 FD 988

Colonial Chapels

1000 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 Colonialchapels.net (707) 643-0391 colonialchapels@gmail.com (See ad on page 29)

Diablo Valley Cremation & Funeral Services 2261 Commerce Ave, Ste. 10 Concord, CA 94520 dvcfs.com 925-998-0303 dvcremation@gmail.com

Fairmont Cremation Services (FD1548)

1901 Union Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533 www.fairmontcremation.com (707) 425-0208 info@fairmont.us.com

McCune Garden Chapel (FD0388) 212 Main Street Vacaville, CA 95688 www.mccunechapel.com/ 707-448-6546 mccunechapel@gmail.com

Milton Carpenter Funeral Home (FD0386) 569 North First Street Dixon, CA 95620 www.miltoncarpenter.com 707-678-2189

Vaca Hills Chapel

524 Elmira Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 www.vacahillschapel.com (707) 446-3233 FD 1297

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Estate Administration Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste A Vacaville, CA 95688 www.Thrasherlawoffice.com 707-447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com (See ad on page 8)

Hospice Services Adya Hospice & Palliative Care

1652 W. Texas Street, Ste 207 Fairfield, CA 94555 comhttp://adyacare.com 707-803-0654 info@adyacare.com

Collabria Care Palliative & Hospice Services

414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 www.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 physician-directed 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.

(See ad on page 30)

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NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement

4520 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534 www.NorthBay.org/Support 707-646-3595

Senior Helpers North Bay

1100 Trancas St., Ste 105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com (See ad on page 21)

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

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Consumer Protection Price Survey on Death Arrangements - Solano County Direct Cremation

Crematory Fee

Containers

3 Day Storage

Disposition Permit $12 Death Cert. $23

Total Cost of Direct Cremation

Immediate Burial

Milton Carpenter Funeral Home Dixon

$985

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,020

$1,825

Included

Included

$35

$1,860

McCune Garden Chapel Vacaville

$985

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,020

$1,825

Included

Included

$35

$1,860

Fairfield Funeral Home Fairfield

$1,725

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,760

$2,725

Included

Included

$35

$2,760

Twin Chapel Mortuary Vallejo

$1,595

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,630

$1,895

$1350

Included

$35

$3,280

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel Benicia

$1,595

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,630

$1,895

$1350

Included

$35

$3,280

Bryan Braker Funeral Home Fairfield

$2,290

Included

Included

Included

$35

$2,325

$3,105

Included

Included

$35

$3,140

Skyview Memorial Vallejo

$1,995

Included

Included

Included

$35

$2,030

$2,310

Included

Included

$35

$2,345

Wiggins Knipp Vallejo

$1,785

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,820

$1,565

Included

Included

$35

$1,600

Fairmont Cremation Services Fairfield

$875

Included

Included

Included

$35

$910

Colonial Chapels Vallejo

$1,685

$310

Included

Included

$35

$2,030

$1,555

$405

Included

$35

$1,995

Vaca Hills Chapel Vacaville

$795

Included

Included

Included

$35

$830

$2,100

Included

Included

$35

$2,135

Alta Vista

$775

Included

Included

Included

Included

$775

$1,200

Included

Included

$12 Permit fee included in Immediate Burial.

Does not include $23 Death Certificate.

$1,223

C.E. Stewart Chapel Rio Vista

$1,500

Included

Included

Included

$35

$1,535

$1,560

$700

Included

$35

$2,295

In updating this survey for 2022, Born to Age only compared the prices for either a direct cremation or immediate/ direct burial. Each of the mortuaries have extensive price lists of all their package deals, and must disclose the charges for everything involved in planning a funeral. Anyone can request a price list at anytime. Local mortuaries charge a range of prices for the similar services.

Compare prices. Prices may include additional services. Prices can change and cannot be guaranteed from this chart.

What Direct Cremation usually includes: 1. An alternative container (usually a cardboard container) 2. Removal of the body within the mortuary service area and transportation to the crematorium. (usually within 7.35 miles).

3. A 3 day storage fee.

4. Obtaining required permits.

5. Cost of using a crematory.

Disposition Lowest Listed Permit $12 Casket or 3 Day Storage Death Cert. $23 Container

What Direct Burial usually includes: 1. Obtaining necessary permits.

2. Removal of the body within the mortuary’s local service area (usually within 7 35 miles from a facility) and transportation to a local cemetery.

3. A 3 day storage fee

Total Cost of Direct Burial

It’s important to note that some mortuaries in Solano County don’t include the cost of the lowest priced casket/alternative container in their direct burial packages. That can be a separate charge, ranging from $405 to $1,350 (see chart). You can also purchase caskets from other retailers.

Prepared August 2021 by Born to Age. All prices were updated by phone, general price lists, and websites.

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