CHAPTER 7: RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS Senior and Community Centers
Home Healthcare Agencies
Senior and community centers may offer some of the following support services. Contact your local senior center for specific information. • Community resources guidance. • Care management assistance by qualified professionals. • Health screenings and education. • Health insurance counseling and tax assistance. • Housing counseling. • Home Repair and adaptations for disability. • Loan closets of medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs. • Nutrition programs: low cost or free lunches. • Adult day care centers (respite services). • Support groups. • Transportation services. • Classes and exercise programs. • Social, recreational and travel opportunities.
Active In-Home Therapy (650) 530-2072 www.activeinhometherapy.com In-home physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, massage therapy, social work, and personal training. Our goal is to maximize the independence and wellness of our clients in the comfort and privacy of their homes. We are dedicated to improving our client’s quality of life by making it healthier, more purposeful, active, and fun. Insurances accepted for PT/OT/ST. 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.
Sourcewise (formerly Council on Aging Silicon Valley) (408) 350-3200 (800) 510-2020 www.mysourcewise.com A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the statedesignated Area Agency on Aging for Santa Clara County. Support services provided by Sourcewise: Information Awareness, Meals on Wheels, Senior Employment Services, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program, Care Management, Family Caregiver Support Program, and Public Authority services.
Alegre Home Care (650) 757-2000 www.alegrecare.com/ Alegre Home Care provides high quality home care by employing, training and supervising select Caregivers. Our Caregivers will attend to you with compassion, respect and understanding. Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, medication reminders, errands or respite are only a few of the ways our Caregivers can help you stay independent in your own home. See ad on page 62.
St. James Associates (650) 245-5285 www.stjamesassociates.net Private pay geriatric care management
Auxilio-Home-Aide (AHA) (408) 489-9674 www.ahaindeed.com Our services include assistance with activities of daily living, in home aide, home medical products and concierge services for adults and seniors. Contact us by email at canans@ ahaindeed.com. See ad on page 62.
Stroke Network www.strokenetwork.org An on-line stroke support organization. You can download a free Stroke Caregivers Handbook.
www.PacificStrokeAssociation.org support@psastroke.org – (650) 565-8485
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