CHAPTER 7: RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS Aging and Adult Services Department Santa Clara County (408) 755-7600 www.sccgov.org/daas Promotes a safe, dignified and independent lifestyle for seniors, dependent adults and people with disabilities through timely and responsive systems of protective services, quality nutrition and supportive in-home services.
Care/Case Management, Information and Referrals California Paid Family Leave Program Workers who participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program are entitled to a maximum of six weeks of partial pay each year while taking time off from work to:
Aging and Adult Services of San Mateo County - 24-Hour Response Team (800) 675-8437 (TIES) www.smchealth.org/TIES Provides information, in-home services, counseling, and a wide range of services to keep seniors, people with disabilities and dependent adults living safely and as independently as possible in the community.
* Bond with a newborn baby, adopted or foster child (both parents) * Care for a seriously ill parent, child, spouse or registered domestic partner Workers can receive up to 55% of their pre-tax weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,075 while on leave.
Aging Lifecare Association www.aginglifecare.org An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. To find an aging life care professional in your area, visit aginglifecare.org.
The Paid Family Leave Program is administered by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD), a state agency, not the employer. For more information please visit www. paidfamilyleave.org 211 Dial from any phone to be connected with resources in either San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties. Resource specialists provide free non-emergency community, health and disaster information and support. Other languages: Multiple.
Aging Life Care CA (650) 654-1510 www.alcca.org Certified care managers. They track medications, arrange and accompany to doctors’ appointments, give guidance in choosing the “right” caregiver match, monitor caregiver effectiveness, and communicate with family members.
Agility-Health (650) 453-5100 www.agility-health.org • Licensed Private Duty Home Health Agency • Experienced Rehabilitation Care Management • Visiting Nurses, Therapists and Caregivers • Servicing San Francisco, Peninsula, Santa Clara and East Bay See ad on page 61.
www.PacificStrokeAssociation.org support@psastroke.org – (650) 565-8485
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