B2A_2024_Solano 2 by In Flight USA

A Directory for Older Adults

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 edition of Born to Age for Solano County. I am proud to be your publisher and to serve this county, which is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.

While the Born to Age office is based in San Mateo County, we consider ourselves just a stone’s throw away from Solano County and the neighboring communities. It is an honor to provide you with news, content, and resources for the aging Boomers and those who care for them.

Here at Born to Age, our goal is to make resources known and more accessible to seniors, their family members, and those in the elder care industry. This year, we are proud to have a wide variety of directory listings, display advertisements, and informative articles to aid you and your loved ones through the process of aging.

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WORK-LIFE BALACE FOR CAREGIVERS: HOW TO JUGGLE SENIOR CARE AND CAREER

Balancing caregiving responsibilities for seniors, maintaining a career, and managing personal life can be challenging. Many caregivers struggle to meet all three's demands without feeling overwhelmed. However, it is possible to create a healthy balance between these roles by adopting effective strategies. Prioritizing your well-being and making thoughtful adjustments can ease the pressures and make each area of your life more manageable.

Stay Focused on Career Growth

Balancing caregiving and work doesn’t mean you should set aside your career goals. Maintaining your professional development is critical to long-term success. Continue pursuing new opportunities that align with your interests, ensuring your career remains on track. Stay connected with your industry, look for ways to improve your skills, and take on projects that align with your aspirations. Keeping your career in mind ensures that caregiving responsibilities don’t overshadow your personal goals.

Explore Opportunities with Online Degrees

Earning an online degree is an effective way to advance your career while managing caregiving responsibilities. For example, pursuing a master’s degree in nursing can lead to roles in education, informatics, administration, or advanced practice. The flexibility of online programs makes it easier to handle caregiving tasks while following the curriculum for an MSN degree. This approach allows you to continue your education without sacrificing your duties, helping you improve your career prospects in the long run.

Set Firm Boundaries

Clear boundaries are essential when managing multiple roles. Setting limits on work hours, caregiving tasks, and personal time helps you protect your mental well-being. Make it clear to your employer when you are available and need to step away for caregiving duties. Similarly, communicate with your family about your availability, ensuring they respect your time for self-care. Boundaries create a healthy separation between these roles, helping to prevent burnout.

Master the Art of Saying No

As a caregiver, taking on more than you can handle can be tempting. Learning to say no is critical in balancing caregiving with work and personal life. You protect your energy and time by recognizing your limits and politely declining extra tasks. Saying no doesn’t mean neglecting others; preserving your capacity to focus on the most critical responsibilities. Prioritizing your mental and physical health allows you to show up where you are most needed.

Recognize and Celebrate Small Wins

In caregiving, every small victory counts. Acknowledge your accomplishments, whether you successfully manage a challenging day at work or provide a loved one with much-needed support. Celebrating small wins helps you stay positive and motivated. These moments of recognition can bring balance into your life, reminding you that progress comes in different forms. Keep track of these achievements to reinforce your efforts and encourage yourself to keep moving forward.

Plan Ahead for the Future

Proactive planning makes balancing work, caregiving, and personal life more manageable. This includes not only organizing daily tasks but also thinking about long-term solutions. If your workload increases, consider financial

planning, legal arrangements, and alternative caregiving options. Preparing for the future allows you to adapt as your responsibilities change, ensuring you’re not caught off guard by sudden challenges. This forward-thinking approach provides clarity and reduces the stress that comes with uncertainty.

Maintain Personal Connections

While caregiving often demands a significant amount of time, nurturing relationships with friends and family is essential. Social connections provide emotional support and a much-needed break from daily routines. Make time for regular check-ins or outings with close friends, even if it’s just a brief phone call. Maintaining these bonds can help prevent feelings of isolation and strengthen your overall well-being. These relationships also offer a safe space to vent and share your experiences, giving you the support you need to stay resilient.

Creating balance as a caregiver requires intention and consistent effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By focusing on areas where you can make meaningful adjustments, you can manage caregiving responsibilities without compromising your career or personal life. Maintaining balance will improve your overall well-being and allow you to provide better care and stay engaged in your professional and personal pursuits.

PLANNING

ACTIVITIES

Ballroom Dancing

337 Nebraska St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-642-4444

mooselodge468@yahoo.com

Mondays 6:00pm-10:00pm. $12 Dinner at 6:00pm, $12 Dance at 7:00pm, or $20 for both.

Barbershop Choral

425 Hemlock St. Vacaville, CA 94510

707-724-8575

rollie52@aol.com

Meets Monday, 7:00pm for rehearsals; Community Presbyterian Church.

Benicia Public Library

150 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510

707-746-4343

Movie Mornings for Seniors- 1st Thursday of each month 10:30amNoon. Senior Speaker Series-Every 3rd Thursday 10:30am.

Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St.

Benicia, CA 94510 beniciarec.org

707-745-1202

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

Brain Fitness Class

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

peter.wilson@fdcvallejo.org 2nd

Tuesday 1:00pm-2:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Carquinez Village P.O. Box 207

Benicia, CA 94510 carquinezvillage. com 707-297-2472

A membership organization for active seniors Social networking. Education, Aging at Home, Concierge Services, Transportation.

Coin Club

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org

707-643-1044

1st Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Dixon Senior Center

201 South Fifth St. Dixon, CA 95620 ci.dixon.ca.us

707-678-7022

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:30pm.

Fairfield Senior Center

1200 Civic Center Dr. (street) Fairfield, CA 94533

1000 Webster St. (mailing), Fairfield, CA 94533 fairfield.ca.gov

707-428-7421 (front desk) classes@ fairfield.ca.gov

Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 707-429-5687 (fax). For active, older adults age 50+.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

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

Mare Island Museum

1100 Railroad Ave. Mare Island, CA 94592 mareislandmuseum.org 707-280-5742

jig313@aol.com

Monday-Friday, 10:00am -2:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Closed Sunday.

McBride Senior Center

91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 cityofvacaville.com 707-4696660.

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

P.O. Box 4629 Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm at the Florence Douglas Senior Center in Vallejo. North Bay Rose Society 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter. org Charles: 510-965-8514 malarkeyus@yahoo.com 2nd Monday, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Florence Douglas Senior Center.

Senior Coalition of Solano County seniorcoalitionsolanocounty.com 707-784-8259

SeniorCoalitionSolano@gmail.com

The mission of the Senior Coalition is to advocate for and support efforts that improve and enrich the lives of seniors living and working in Solano County. The Senior Coalition meets the 1st Friday of every month from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The meetings are generally held at 675 Texas Street, Fairfield in the multipurpose room.

Senior Roundtable Vacaville

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

Meets third Thursday of each month at 12:30pm Assembly Rooms 1 and 2 McBride Senior Center.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS) Branch #99

155 Browns Valley Pkwy. Vacaville, CA 95688

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at the Stars Recreation Center. 11:00am and lunch is at Noon. No membership fees.

Sons in Retirement (SIRS)

Tri-City Branch #106 sir106.org

Gary Fox 685-5394

A non-profit organization for retired men. Lunch meetings 3rd Wednesday of each month at Suisun Yacht Club. 703 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, CA 94585. Fellowship at 11:00am, lunch at Noon.

Suisun Senior Center

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

(TOPS)

436 Del Sur St. Vallejo, CA 94591 tops.org 800-932-8677

TOPS offers support, friendship, incentive/recognition programs, and a low membership fee. Coordinator: Eileen “Mickey” Drake at 707-253-8363 Chapter meetings: Rio Vista, Delta Clubhouse River Room, 990 Summerset Dr. Wednesday, 8:00am; Suisun City Senior Center, 318 Merganser Dr., Tuesday, 5:30pm.; Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West St., Vacaville, Tuesday 6:30pm; Vacaville, McBride Senior Center, 91 Town Square, Thursday, 6:00pm; Vallejo, First Christian Church, 1035 Indiana St., Friday, 9:00am; Vallejo Regional Education Center; Offers fitness classes. Register by calling: 6484600.

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

Casa De Suisun Senior Apartments

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

Dover Woods Senior Apartments

2801 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 doverwoodsapts.com 707-4298966 dwdmgr@amcllc.net

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

Hillside

131 Gable Ave. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-455-8500

Low Cost Housing

Benicia 707-745-2071; Fairfield 707-428-7392; Suisun 707-421-7330; Vacaville 707-449-5675; Vallejo 707-648-4508

Marina Towers

601 Sacramento St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-552-4422

marinatowe@jsco.net

Olympic Cottages

1797 Olympic Dr. Davis, CA 95616 916-756-5980

Parkside Plaza 1650 Park La. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-4470

Parkway Plaza

188 East Alaska Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-429-3511

Redwood Shores

400 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-645-1800

Rockwell Manor

693 E. Tabor Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 707-426-4034

Saratoga Senior Apartments

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

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

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

Vacaville Autumn Leaves

2470 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 rhf.org/ location/vacaville-autumn- leaves/ 707-446-5548

Vacaville Senior Manor 190 Lawrence Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 vacavilleseniormanor.com 707446-1694

Woodcreek Senior Commons 1625 Woodcreek Dr. Fairfield, CA 94534

woodcreekfairfield.com 707-425-1962

woodcreekapts@sbcglobal.net No Section 8 or HUD

ATTORNEY

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 Thrasherlawoffice.com 707447-1200

yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

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 choiceinaging. org 707-708-0571

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558

seniorhelpers.com/napa 707-251-1540

bnations@seniorhelpers.com

Napa, Sonoma, American Canyon, St. Helena, Fairfield

Senior Helpers North Bay

231 D St., Ste. B Davis, CA 95616

seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540

bnations@seniorhelpers.com

Areas we serve: Sacramento, Solano County, American Canyon, St. Helena, Sonoma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Fairfield, Vacaville, Rio Vista, West Sacramento, Woodland, Dixon, Davis, Winters.

CONSERVATORSHIPS, ESTATE

ADMINISTRATION,

FIDUCIARY & TRUST SERVICES

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com 707447-1200

yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

Public Guardian / Conservator 707-784-8920

Solano County; Adult Protective Services does the initial investigation for conservatorship referrals.

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

CONSUMER ADVOCACY

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

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 800-474-1116

Consumer information and quality of care info on nursing homes.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Faith In Action

faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675

louissf@aol.com

Peer Counseling; Group counseling; In Home Counseling; Conference Call Groups

Grief Counseling for Seniors

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590 florencedouglasseniorcenter.org 707-643-1844

Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:00pm; Florence Douglas Senior Center

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 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 Dr. - 707-784-2120

VACAVILLE: 1119 East Monte Vista Ave. - 707469-4670

VALLEJO: 365 Tuolumne St. - 707-553-5509

MOBILE DENTAL VAN: 1119 East Monte Vista Ave. - 707469-4670

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 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 solanocares.org solanocares@solanocounty.com

EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE

Dixon Community Assistance Corp.

185 W. Cherry St. Dixon, CA 95620

Cornerstone Church; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING

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

info@dasantosandassociates.com

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

shannon.schmidt@edwardjones.com

FALL PREVENTION

A Matter of Balance

707-372-7011

fptrainer@faithinactionsoloano.org This program emphasizes practial strategies to manage falls. Call or email for days, times and locaiton.

Meals on Wheels of Solano County

95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638

info@mealsonwheelssolano.org

Provides in-home education, screening, and referrals for Meals on Wheels home-bound clients.

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-ofpocket expenses.

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org

800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200

Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

Patient Advocate Foundation

421 Butler Farm Rd. Hampton, VA 23666 copays.org

1-866-512-3861

PAF Co-Pay Relief (CPR) provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients, assisting them with prescription drug co-payments their insurance requires relative to their diagnosis.

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. Vallejo, CA 94591

1-800-772-1213

Vallejo Office

Water Bills

707-428-7346

Fairfield 62+

Water Bills

707-449-5128

Vacaville 65+

Patient Access Network

Foundation - PAN Foundation panfoundation.org

1-866-316-7261

The PAN Foundation offers over 60 disease-specific assistance programs to help patients pay for their out-ofpocket costs, such as deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance, travel expenses and health insurance premiums.

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Fairfield-Suisun

1600 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am

Fairfield-Suisun

4958 Peabody Rd. Fairfield, CA 94533

The Edge Community Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Noon-2:00pm

Food Bank of Solano County

2339 Courage Dr., Ste. F Fairfield, CA 94533 foodbankccs.org

1-800-870-FOOD, 707-421-9777

Provides free, supplemental food to eligible residents. Visit website or call for current program days/times. Also, accepts donations, MondayFriday 7:00am-3:30pm in Fairfield at 2339 Courage Dr. Saturdays by appointment.

Rio Vista

1105 A Airport Rd. Rio Vista, CA 94571

Rio Vista Food Pantry, Sundays, 1 2:30pm-2:00 pm.

Senior Food Program

1101 Horizon Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 foodbanksccs. org 707-421-9777 mzentner@foodbankccs.org

Twice a month distribution of bags of groceries to people age 55+. Must meet monthly household income guidelines: Ex. $2,024 (max) for a one person household., $2,744 for two person household. Available in Fairfield, Dixon, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo. To apply for membership in the Senior Food Program, you must be over age 55, be low income and live in Solano County. To register, you must visit the Senior Food Assistance site with an identification with

a birthdate, and verification of your home/street address. Only one member per household can register. For more information, please call Meg at 707-421-9777, ext. 205. Or email mzentner@foodbankcc.org.

Vacaville

300 West St. Vacaville, CA 95688 Epiphany Church 1st and 3rd

Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am.

Vallejo

225 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

Community Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

Vallejo

545 Magazine St. Vallejo, CA 94590

N. King Center, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am.

HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-1202 or 707-745-1100

Pharmacist visit the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00am-11:00am, Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and discussion regarding medications.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

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

Diabetic Nurse 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:00am, Podiatrist, 3rd Tuesdays, 12:30pm1:00pm.

Senior Helpers North Bay

1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558

seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Stephanie Casper Insurance Services

casperinsure.com

707-334-6768

stephanie@casperinsure.com

Medicare, Supplemental Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Life Insurance, Advantage Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Final Expense insurance and much, much more! Although I am located in Benicia, California, I have the ability to offer unparalleled service and competitive quotes to clients throughout the entire State of California!

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING

Benicia Senior Center

187 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510

707-745-1202 or 707-745-1100

Free assistance with health insurance Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems. By appt. from 9:00am-noon. By appt. 1-800-434-0222

Fairfield Senior Center

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533

1-800-434-0222

Free assistance with health insurance, Medicare supplements, claims, billing problems and long term care insurance. 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:00pm-3:00pm. By Appointment only.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

1-800-434-0222

Free assistance with Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, etc.

McBride Senior Center

91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688

1-800-434-0222

Free assistance with Medicare/ Medi-Cal, health insurance, Medicare supplements, claims or billing problems.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING

& ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)

1-800-434-0222

Information and assistance with Medicare billing, supplemental insurance, long term care insurance and HMOs

HOME REPAIR / REMODELING

Vallejo Only 333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

Basic home maintenance provided at no charge to seniors who are members of the Florence Douglas Senior Center. Sunset Rotary volunteers are dispatched in 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.

HOUSING COUNSELING

Fair Housing Napa Valley 1804 Soscol Ave., Ste. 203 Napa, CA 94559

napafairhousing.org 7 07-224-9720

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

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687

happylivingbycogir.com 7 07-447-7496

Vacaville@cogir.net

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living

350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698

VallejoHills@cogir.net

Paradise Valley Estates

2600 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 pvestates.com 800-326-0419

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

Benicia Family Resource Center

200 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510 707-746-4352

klara@ci.benicia.ca.us Senior Services Connection

Born To Age

P.O. Box 59

Cotati, CA 94931 borntoage.com

707-652-9966

info@borntoage.com

We help with information and finding community resources.

Faith In Action

91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688 faithinactionsolano.org 707469-6667

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org 800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200

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.

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

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

Solano Family Justice Center

604 Empire St. Fairfield, CA 94533 solanocounty. com/depts/fvp/fjc/ default.asp 707-784-7635

Advocacy & referral and information for elder abuse as well as financial, physical, mental, sexual abuse or neglect.

INSURANCE, MEDI-CARE

Casper Insurance Stephanie Casper casperinsure.com 706-334-6768

stephanie@casperinsurance.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Benicia Public Library

solanolibrary.com 1-866-572-7587

1st Thursday of each month. Call for more information.

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Lawyer Referral Service

800-474-1116

Fairfield Civic Center Library solanolibrary.com

1-866-572-7587

4th Tuesday of each month. Spanish language attorneys may be available. First come, first serve. Register in person or on the phone after 10:00am on the day of the program.

Florence Douglas Senior Center - Vallejo

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-643-1044 Free Legal Services

John F. Kennedy Library

505 Santa Clara St. Vallejo, CA 94590 solanolibrary.com

1-866-572-7587

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration begins at 10:00am on the program day. To sign up, please come to the information desk or call 1-866-572-7587. Space is limited to 24 people.

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher

78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com

707-447-1200

yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

Lawyers@Your Library

Local attorneys offer free legal advice and referral. Lawyer consultations are between 6:00pm8:00pm, and last up to 20 minutes. There are no “attorney-client” relationships.

Legal Services of Northern California, Solano County

Office 1810 Capitol St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-643-0054

800-270-7252

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

1140 Sonoma Ave.Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405

redwoodcrc.org

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

Vacaville Public LibraryCultural Center solanolibrary.com

1-866-572-7587

2nd Thursday of each month, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Free legal advice and referral up to 20 minutes. Call first to confirm lawyer will be present. Register in person or by phone after 10:00am on the day of the program. Space will be limited to 14 people.

Vacaville: Free Legal Services

91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688

707-469-6660 McBride Senior Center.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE COUNSELING

HICAP - Counseling Services

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

MEDI-CAL PLANNING

D.A. Santos & Associates

P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581

dasantosandassociates.com 877-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com

MENTAL HEALTH 55+

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Solano County

P.O. Box 3334 Fairfield, CA 94533 namisolanocounty.org 707-422-7792

NAMI Solano County is a grassroots organization, incorporated in 1985, as a support group helping families and individuals affected by mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT

Prevention and Early Access for Seniors - PEAS Program/ Choice in Aging

1234 Empire St., Ste. 1420 Fairfield, CA 94533

707-708-0582

NOTARY SERVICES

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

Free Notary Service, 1st Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30 am.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities - Vallejo Only ccsolano.org 707-644-8909

Season of Sharing Funds are periodically available. Eligibility is once in a lifetime. Catholic Social Services.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

Finance of America, Susan Richey

588 San Ramon Valley Blvd.,Ste. 100 Danville, CA 94526 foamortgage. com/danville

707-688-9537

srichey@financeofamerica.com

UTILITY & WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

North Coast Energy Services, Inc.

190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 nces.org

800-233-4480 or 707-422-3200

ADULT DAY CENTER

Fairfield Senior Day Program

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/ cr/seniors/day.asp

707-428-7654 or 707-428-7742 keinberger81@gmail.com

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm.

NorthBay Adult Day Center

3777 Vacavalley Pkwy. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/ AdultDay 707-624-7970

Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Solano County Health and Human Services

275 Beck Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533

1-800-850-0012

Older Disabled Adult Services. This is where to call when you’re worried about an aging person who is being abused or is suffering from neglect. No charge for assessment. County service.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Dixon Wellness Collective

1150 N. 1st St., Ste. B Dixon, CA 95620

dixonwellnesscollective.com

707-640-1147

dixonwellnesscollective@gmail.com

ALZHEIMER ID PROGRAM

Elder ID Program, Vacaville

707-469-6673

This helps identify adults at risk due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other mental conditions who may wander, become confused and get lost. Photos and important information are taken and kept on file with the police dept. and the McBride Senior Center.

Safe Return

800-625-3780

Helps ID and return potential wanderers.

ALZHEIMER’S ADULT DAY CARE

NorthBay Adult Day Center

3777 Vacavalley Pkwy. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/ AdultDay 707-624-7970

Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm.

ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION, REFERRAL & EDUCATION

Alzheimer’s Association 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 250 Lafayette, CA 94549 alz.org 925-284-7942

East Bay Office: Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California Helpline 1-800-272-3900

Information, Referral and Support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Education And Referral Center P.O. Box 8250

Silver Spring, MD 20907 800-438-4380

Alzheimer’s Resource Center 1000 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Alzheimers 707-624-7971

In the VacaValley Hospital Lobby

Elder ID Program, Vacaville 707-469-6673

This helps identify adults at risk due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other mental conditions who may wander, become confused and get lost.

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

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 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 La., Ste. 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 855-420-2612

Comprehensive assessment and evaluation for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Clinical trials and services are available to the public.

ALZHEIMER’S / 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

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496

Vacaville@cogir.net

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living

350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698

VallejoHills@cogir.net

Solano Life House

575 South Jefferson St. Dixon, CA 95620 solanolifehouse.com 707640-9700 info@solanolifehouse.com

The Greenhills Care Home 115 Thayer Way American Canyon, CA 94503 707558-8487 kgantan@att.net

ASSISTED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL CARE, BOARD & CARE)

Quail Creek at Paradise Valley Estates 2600 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 pvestates.com 1-800-326-0419

ASSISTED LIVING COMPLAINTS

Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division 101 Golf Course Dr. Ste A-230 Rohnert Park, CA 95401 ccld.ca.gov 707-588-5026

Empowered Aging

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

CANCER CARE

American Cancer Society cancer.org 800-227-2345

Cancer Support Services

707-425-6164

Program is designed to provide support, guidance and referrals to community resources to anyone living with cancer in Solano County. The goal of this program is to overcome any barriers that would interfere with or prevent a person from receiving needed cancer treatment.

NorthBay Cancer Center

1020 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/Hope 707624-8000

CANNABIS COLLECTIVES

Dixon Wellness Collective

1150 N. 1st St., Ste. B Dixon, CA 95620

dixonwellnesscollective.com

707-640-1147

dixonwellnesscollective@gmail.com

CAREGIVER RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 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 abcsolanocounty.com

707-317-1740

rsmith@abc-seniors.com

Faith in Action

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 La. American Canyon, CA 94503 loveandjoyhomecare. wixsite.com/home 707-342-5613

lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com

Senior Helpers North Bay

1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558

seniorhelpers.com/ca/napa 707251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com

Senior Helpers North Bay

231 D St., Ste. B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers. com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 bnations@seniorhelpers.com

Your Home… Nursing Services

3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558

yourhomenursing.com

707-642-4711

yhns@earthlink.net

Vallejo/Benicia: 707-642-4711, Fairfield/Vacaville: 707-428-5733, Napa: 707-224-7780, UpValley Napa: 707-963-4913, Yolo County: 530-753-7478

DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY

NorthBay Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology 1020 Nut Tree Rd., 2nd Fl.

Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/ Diabetes 707-624-7999

ELDER ABUSE ADVOCACY & REPORTING

Adult Protective Services

707-784-8259

1-800-850-0012

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CAHNR)

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

Empowered Aging

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

SafeQuest Solano

1261 Travis Blvd., Ste 260 Fairfield, CA 9453 www.safequest. org 707-422-7345

Solano Family Justice Center

604 Empire St. Fairfield, CA 94533 solanocounty. com/depts/ fvp/fjc/default.asp 707-784-7635

Advocacy & referral and information for elder abuse.

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

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

FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

FRIENDLY VISITORS

Faith in Action faithinactionsolano.org 707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com

Vacaville Police DepartmentVolunteer Visits to Seniors 660 Merchant St. Vacaville, CA 95688 cityofvacaille.com 707-469-4747

An in-home, free service to Seniors provided by volunteers from the Vacaville Police Department

GERIATRIC PHYSICIAN

Kathryn Amacher, DO, FACP, CMD dramacher.com 707-451-4111 dramacher@dramacher.com

Mobile office serving Vacaville, Fairfield and Dixon. Nursing homes, assisted living, board & care homes.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Benicia Community Action Council bencac.com 707-745-0900

vrobertson@bencac.com Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am12:45pm, Freshly prepared meals, daily. $4:00/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 707751-1629 or 707-745-1202 Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Dixon Senior Center

201 S. 5th St. Dixon, CA 95620

707-425-0638 or 707-678-7022

Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Fairfield Senior Center

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-425-0638 or 707-428-7421

Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, 11:30am. Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-426- 3079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-425-0638 or 707-643-1044

Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, Noon.

Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

McBride Senior Center 91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688

707-425-0638 or 707-469-6660

Meals on Wheels of Solano

County

95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585

mealsonwheelssolano.org

707-425-0638 or 707-426-3079 or 800-788-5114 info@mealsonwheelssolano.org

Nutritious meals delivered to your home. Deliveries are made between 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday for home-bound seniors that are 60 or over. Clients MUST be home to receive the meals.

Rio Vista Senior Center

25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571

707-425-0638 or 707-374-3349

Lunch Served, Monday-Friday, Noon.

Suggested contribution is $3.00 per meal or $15.00 per week. Lunch reservations are required a day in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Solano County 707-4263079 between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Suisun Senior Center

318 Merganser Dr. Suisun, CA 94585

707-425-0638 or 707-421-7203

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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

NorthBay Health at Home

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

JOINT REPLACEMENT

NorthBay Center for Orthopedics

1010 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 northbay.org/Orthopedics 707-624-7900

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

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Dixon Senior Center

201 S. Fifth St. Dixon, CA 95620 707-678-7022

Free rentals of canes, wheelchairs, crutches and other equipment.

I Feel Good Medical

1113 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533 ifeelgoodmedical.net

707-426-2211

We carry ALL medical supplies.

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Murphy Medical Transportation

2349 N. Watney Way, Ste. C Fairfield, CA 94533 murphymedicaltransport.com

707-425-0100

Murphy Medical Transport provides Non-Emergency transportation for clients who require safe, professional, and friendly assistance with their travel needs. They provide a reliable and compassionate transport service for individuals requiring assistance with ambulatory, wheelchair and gurney travels.

NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

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

Empowered Aging

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

NURSING HOMES / REHABILITATION

CENTERS

Laurel Creek Health Center at Paradise Valley Estates

2800 Estates Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 pvestates.com 707-432-1200 Paradise Valley Estates

PET ASSISTANCE

Meals on Wheels of Solano County - PAWS (Pets Assisting the Wellbeing of Seniors) 95 Marina Center Suisun, CA 94585 mealsonwheelssolano.org 707-425-0638

info@mealsonwheelssolano.org

Provides supplemental dog and cat food, cat litter, and flea medicine for Meals on Wheels clients.

PLACEMENT SERVICES

Always Best Care Senior Services

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

Love & Joy Senior Care Services

340 Northrup La. American Canyon, CA 94503 loveandjoyhomecare. wixsite.com/ home 707-342-5613

lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com

Your Home… Nursing Services

3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com

707-224-7780

yhns@earthlink.net

REHABILITATION SERVICES

NorthBay RehabilitationFairfield

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

NorthBay Rehabilitation Vacaville 1020 Nut Tree Rd., Ste. 260 Vacaville, CA 95687 NorthBay.org/ Rehabilitation 707-624-8290

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

COGIR of Vacaville Senior Living

799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 happylivingbycogir.com 707-447-7496

Vacaville@cogir.net

COGIR of Vallejo Hills Senior Living

350 Locust Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591 happylivingbycogir.com 707-553-2698

VallejoHills@cogir.net

Fairfield Senior Day Program

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533 428-7742 or 428-7654

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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

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

Al-AnonGeneral Information www.al-anon.org 888-425-2666 wso@al-anon.org

Call Toll-free Meeting Line for a complete listing of all available meetings: (888) 425-2666. Or you can search for meetings at this site: al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/ find-an-al-anon-meeting/

Al-Anon - Rio Vista First Congregational Church 230 Sacramento St. Rio Vista, CA 94571 Thursdays 7:00pm.

Al-Anon - Suisun City

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

Al-Anon - Vacaville

Community Presbyterian Church 425 Hemlock St. Vacaville, CA 95688 Thursdays 12:00pm. Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center 3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy. 3rd Fl., Room C Vacaville, CA 95688 Fridays 7:00pm.

Brookdale Senior Living 799 Yellowstone Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687 Tuesdays 7:30pm. Vacavalley Hospital 1000 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 Wednesdays 7:30pm.

Al-Anon - Vallejo

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

Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Support GroupNorthBay NorthBay.org/support 707-646-3132 resourcecenter@northbay.org

Meets via ZOOM, the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Call or email to join.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

25 Main St. Rio Vista, CA 94571

800-272-3900 or 707-374-3349 rvalzsg@yahoo.com

3rd Friday, 9:30am-11:00am Rio Vista Senior Center

Alzheimer’s Support Group

91 Town Square Pl. Vacaville, CA 95688

925-286-0133

4th Wednesday, 6:00pm-7:30pm. McBride Senior Center, Contact: Annette Vance 925-286-0133

Alzheimer’s Support Group

NorthBay / VacaValley Wellness Center

1020 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687

707-624-7971 or 707-624-7970

Meets in the Conference Rooms 1-3. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Co-sponsored by NorthBay Alzheimer’s Services and the Greater Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association.

Brain Fitness Group

707-643-1044

2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:00pm2:30pm.

Charge: $5:00 a month. Florence Douglas Senior Center

Cancer Support Community

3276 McNutt Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94597 cancersupport.net

925-933-0107

A valuable resource for education programs, support groups and special activities for children, teens and adults living with cancer.

Caregivers Support Group

1200 Civic Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-428-7421

4th Thursday, 9:00am-10:00am Fairfield Senior Center

Caregivers Support GroupRedwood Caregiver Resource Center

333 Amador St. Vallejo, 94590 CA www.redwoodcrc.org

707-542-0282 Ext 103 mxn@redwoodcrc.org

Family Caregiver Support Group

2nd and 4th Tuesday 10:30am12:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center. Facilitated by Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

Caring and Sharing

333 Amador St. Vallejo, 94590 CA

707-469-6675

Tuesdays, 9:00am-10:00am. Florence Douglas Senior Center

Coping With Aging McBride Center Vacaville

707-469-6620

Fridays, 9:30am-10:30am.

Facilitators: Paula La Doux, LMFT, Patricia Dawes, MSW

Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group

3700 Vaca Valley Pkwy. Vacaville, CA 95688

707-423-5302

1st Tuesday, 7:00pm Kaiser, Conference Room D

Diabetes Support Group

1010 Nut Tree Rd., Ste. 290 Vacaville, CA 95688

707-624-8230

1st Thursday, 3:00pm-4:00pm. VacaValley Health Plaza

Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship

866-442-5313

Call for meetings times, dates and locations.

LGBTQ Support GroupSolano Pride Center

1234 Empire St., Ste. 1560 Fairfield, CA 94533 solanopride. org 707-207-3430

SolanoPride@gmail.com

Call the Solano Pride Center for more information. Co-sponsored with Faith in Action.

Mental Health Peer Support Group

2101 Courage Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-553 -5735

Every Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm. Enter through the patio door.

People Helping People Cancer Support Group

2700 Dover Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-422-0851

Every Thursday 1:00pm-2:00pm. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Contact: Annie Hutcheson

Pet Loss Support Group - The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets

400 New Bedford Dr. Vallejo, CA 94591

707-557-8595

For pet loss support or pet hospice consultations, please call 707557- 8595, and leave a message. Someone will call you back within 48 hours.

Southern Solano Breast Cancer Support Group Pace Building

1330 Georgia St. Vallejo, CA 94590

707-552-0567

Last Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm.

United Ostomy Association Meeting and Support Group, 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm. 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 707-7458686.

Faith in Action

faithinactionsolano.org

707-469-6675 louissf@aol.com

Senior Counseling and Support to Homebound Elderly

TRANSPORTATION

Adult Recreation Center (ARC)

707-434-3800

Taxi Scrip Program provides taxi trips from Fairfield/Suisun City to the ARC. Participants must be 60+, be approved for the local Reduced Fare Taxi Program or DART Paratransit. Application and Scrip are available at ARC. Cost is $2:00 one way. Call for more information.

American Cancer Society

707-425-5006 or 800-227-2345

Rides to and from cancer related doctor appointments only. Must call a minimum of 3 days in advance.

Benicia Reduced Taxi Fare

250 East L St. Benicia, CA 94510

707-746-4225

Must go to City Hall to purchase reduced cost Tax Script. Purchase booklet for $5:00. Must be 65+, Valid only in Vallejo and Benicia.

QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX

DART Paratransit

fasttransit.org/services/dartparatransit-disabled-services/ 707-541-7184 or 707-429-2400

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

Delta Breeze

707-374-2878

Rio Vista Delta Breeze offers deviated fixed route bus service within the City of Rio Vista and between Isleton, Rio Vista, Fairfield, Suisun City, Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station and Antioch with connections to Lodi. The bus actually comes to your door! Telephone Information Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

Dixon Readi-Ride

ci.dixon.ca.us

707-678-5020

Provides rides within Dixon city limits. Discounted tickets available at riding to and from the Center, can be purchased at the Dixon Senior Center.

FAST - Fairfield and Suisun

City Reduced Fare Taxi

707-428-3298

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

Fairfield Yellow Cab 707-428-4400 and Veterans Cab 707-421-9999

Murphy Medical Transportation

2349 N. Watney Way, Ste. C Fairfield, CA 94533

murphymedicaltransportation.com 707-425-0100

Murphy Medical Transport provides Non-Emergency transportation for clients who require safe, professional, and

friendly assistance with their travel needs. They provide a reliable and compassionate transport service for individuals requiring assistance with ambulatory, wheelchair and gurney travels.

Ride With Pride Faith in Action 707-469-6667

Transportation for seniors 60+ to appointments and events. Must be ambulatory. Medical Appointments priority. $5:00 donation. Countywide service. Call in advance, first come, first served. Volunteers needed to drive.

Solano Inter City Taxi

707-434-3800 or 707-429-2400

ADA Paratransit, Taxi service between cities in Solano County. Must be certified for paratransit. Scrip books are purchased for $15:00 and each contains $100 worth of scrip.

WE’RE OPEN

Rowland Freedom Center

300 County Airport Rd. Ste. C4 Vacaville, CA 95688

Phone: (707) 449-3402

501 (C)(3) Non-profit: Tax ID 68-0479628

Solano Transportation Authority/ GoGo Grandparent One Harbor Center, Ste. 130 Suisun City, CA 94585 solanomobility.org 800-535-6883

Medical trips are available 24/7 within Solano County for residents who are 60+. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle without assistance. Call to register.

Vacaville City Coach citycoach.com 707-449-6000

Veterans Affairs

707-437-1800

Veterans Affairs offers a FREE medical shuttle from Solano County to VA Medical Facilities in neighboring counties. Reservations required.

VETERAN BENEFITS

AM Vets

givetoveterans.org 1-800-747-8387

To pick up unwanted items for donations.

Mare Island Clinic

707-562-8218 and 707-562-8200

VA Medical Clinic - Martinez

925-372-2000

Veteran Solano County Service Office

Fairfield 675 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-784-6590

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Vallejo: 707-644-3097

Dixon: 707-685-0493

Suisun City: 707-429-3110

Vacaville: 707-447-6354

The Rowland Freedom Center is open every day*, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, featuring a variety of aviation and military displays, honoring those who defend our freedom.

*Due to excessive heat (and no air conditioning), we may close early on certain days.

Suggested Admission Donation – Adults 1864 $5, Kids 4-17 $3, Active Duty, Veterans, Over 65 and Under 3 Free

VISION SERVICES

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

California Department of Rehabilitation

450 Chadbourne Rd., Ste. A Fairfield, CA 94533 707-428-2080

Guide Dogs for the Blind

359 Los Ranchitas Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 800-295-4050

Lions Center for the Visually Impaired

175 Alvarado Ave. Pittsburg, CA 94565 lcvi.org 800-750-3937

Serving Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

WIGS

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

WOUND CARE

NorthBay Center for Wound Care

1010 Nut Tree Rd. Ste. 100 Vacaville, CA 95687

NorthBay.org/Wound 707-624-7979

Diabetic Wound Care

Your Home… Nursing Services 3188 Jefferson St Napa, CA 94558

yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780

yhns@earthlink.net

Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit LeadershipChange Starts Here

675 Texas St. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-784-3121

Faith In Action

707-469-6675

Volunteers needed to assist homebound elderly.

Florence Douglas Senior Center

707-643-1044

333 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590

Need volunteers in travel office, bingo, gift shop and snack bars.

HICAP

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

Kaiser Hospice - Vallejo Park Place

Melanie Williams Volunteer Coordinator

707-645-2245

Meals on Wheels of Solano

707-425-0638

Volunteers needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors.

NAMI Solano County NAMISolanoCounty.org 707422-7792

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

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.

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.

Ombudsman of Contra Costa and Solano ccsombudsman.org

925-685-2070

Become a Field Ombudsmen!

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

Solano

County Library

1150 Kentucky St. Fairfield, CA 94533

707-432-1995

Volunteers are needed to read to children and their families at local medical clinics.

SPCA of Solano County volunteer@solanospca.com

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

Sutter Care at Home

5099 Commercial Circle Ste. 210 Concord, CA 94520

925-363-4120

Hospice volunteers are needed in Vacaville and Fairfield to provide respite care to weary family members and caregivers, and to provide companionship. Patients live in their own homes or facilities, and greatly benefit from weekly visits and other practical assistance. Volunteers are well trained and self schedule visits with assigned patients.

Vacaville Police Department

The Vacaville Police Department needs volunteers to work and serve in graffiti abatement, neighborhood patrols, parking enforcement, streetlight night patrols, senior wellness checks and vehicle detail. Volunteers serve four hours a week for at least a year and must attend a Volunteer Training Academy.

Contact Susanne Johnson at 707-449-5434.

Volunteer Center of Solano County volunteersolano.org

707-422-2232

There are over 375 volunteer positions open with over 125 nonprofit organizations in Solano County.

Dr. Kathryn Amacher, DO

Promoting Health in Older Adults

Dr. Kathryn Amacher Anita Semple, Nurse Practitioner Peggy Roane, Care Coordinator

ATTENTION DOWNSIZING BABY BOOMERS

Sell Your House, Protect All Your Equity, and Pay NO Capital Gains

Taxes with this Simple Strategy Using Tools Congress Gave Us

By By David S. Roberson, ESQ

Many of my parent’s friends who have fortunately accumulated significant equity in their homes over the last several decades are faced with a dilemma of downsizing into a smaller home because they can no longer conveniently or adequately take care of their properties. Importantly, many of them desire a simpler-smaller property, usually all single- level, accessible and easy to maintain. The problem exists because if they sell their home with substantial equity they face significant capital gains exposure even with the IRC Section 121 exclusion in place.

For example, a married couple may exclude from capital gains tax $500,000 (Sec. 121) if they have resided in their primary residence two (2) out of the last five (5) years. So, if a couple has accumulated $2,000,000 in equity in their home (after improvements and original purchase price) they would still have a $1,500,000 capital gain. In California, with all of the taxes included, the capital gains rate is approximately 38% (highest in U.S.). Thus, this couple would have to pay approximately $570,000 in capital gains taxes in the next tax year after their sale. So how do we get around this challenge?

Congress Is On Your Side Sometimes – Believe It or Not

With the Congressional enactment of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, and Department of the Treasury Revenue Procedure 2008-16 the government has made it easier for homeowners to keep more of their equity – and even not pay any capital gains taxes, ever – if they don’t want to.

Internal Revenue Code Section 121 (The “121 Exclusion”)

This code section says that if a property is your primary residence and you (or you and your spouse) have lived in it for two (2) out of the last five (5) years you can sell the property and exclude from taxes $250,000 if you are single, or $500,000 if you are married and file a joint tax return. This code does not apply to second homes, vacation homes, rental homes, or investment properties. Another wrinkle is that you can only exclude capital gains and not recaptured depreciation (but that is another article).

Wait for more tips in the next issue.

ABOUT DAVID ROBERSON, ESQ.

David is a licensed real estate attorney, a licensed real estate broker, and has been involved in the real estate business since he graduated from college in 1986. David has personally been involved in hundreds of real estate transactions, has personally inspected over 2,500 residential properties, and is an expert in 12 separate building code categories. He has managed a portfolio of real properties in California and Arizona since 1998. droberson.esq@gmail.com www.facebook.com/siliconvalleypropertymanagementgroup/ www.twitter.com/SVPropMgmtGroup www.linkedin.com/in/davidrobersonesq/ www.svpmg.net

1-408-838-5113 (24/7 mobile/text)

BEREAVEMENT / GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief Counseling for Seniors

333 Amador St., Vallejo, CA 94590

florencedouglasseniorcenter.org/ programs/ 707-643-1844

Mondays 1:00pm-2:30pm Florence Douglas Senior Center. Call to register.

GriefShare

4910 Allison Pkwy. Vacaville, CA 95688 707-446-4051

Call for dates/times of groups. New Hope Christian Fellowship.

Kaiser Grief Support

1 Quality Dr. Vacaville, CA 95688

707-645-2106

Groups are available in Vallejo and Vacaville. Call to register.

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement

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

BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES, FUNERAL HOMES & MORTUARIES

Alta Vista Cremation and Funeral Service

901 Main St. Suisun City, CA 94585

707-421-0100

FD 1756, FD 1924 and CR 264

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

Colonial Chapels

1000 Redwood St. Vallejo, CA 94590 colonialchapels. net 707-643-0391 colonialchapels@gmail.com

Diablo Valley Cremation & Funeral Services

2261 Commerce Ave., Ste. 10 Concord, CA 94520 dvcfs.com 925-998-0303 dvcremation@gmail.com

Fairmont Cremation Services

1901 Union Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 fairmontcremation.com 707-4250208 info@fairmont.us.com (FD1548)

McCune Garden Chapel

212 Main St. Vacaville, CA 95688 mccunechapel. com 707-448-6546 mccunechapel@gmail.com (FD0388)

Milton Carpenter Funeral Home

569 North First St. Dixon, CA 95620 www. miltoncarpenter.com 707-678-2189 (FD0386)

Vaca Hills Chapel 524 Elmira Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 vacahillschapel.com 707-446-3233 FD 1297

ESTATE

ADMINISTRATION

Law Office of Yvonne F. Thrasher 78 Cernon St., Ste. A Vacaville, CA 95688 thrasherlawoffice.com 707447-1200 yvonne@thrasherlawoffice.com

HOSPICE SERVICES

Adya Hospice & Palliative Care 1652 W. Texas St., Ste. 207 Fairfield, CA 94555 adyacare.com 707-803-0654 info@adyacare.com

Collabria Care Palliative & Hospice Services

414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org/hospice 707-258-9080

Hospice is specialized care that addresses the unique needs of individuals and their families when facing end-of-life. The service includes a 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.

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement

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

Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., Ste. 105 Napa, CA 94558

seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540

bnations@seniorhelpers.com

ORGAN DONATIONS

California Transplant Donor Network West 1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 600 Oakland, CA 94612 donornetworkwest.org 888-570-9400

UC San Francisco Willed Body Program San Francisco, CA 415-476-1981

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

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Consumer Protection Price Survey on Death Arrangements - Solano County

In updating this survey for 2025, 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.

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

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.

As a PACE participant,

or activities, and a rehab gym designed just for seniors. Plus your doctor is just through the door into the clinic.