CHAPTER 3: INDEPENDENT LIVING Housing Adaptation and Maintenance

Housing Adaptation and Maintenance

101 Mobility 408-724-5081

www.sanjose.101mobility.com We provide stairlifts, platform lifts, ramps, autolifts, patient lifts and more. We are dedicated to improving your quality of life, and you can count on us to go the extra mile to accomplish that goal. Free in-home evaluations.

Home Safety Services, Inc. (650) 571-7774

www.homesafety.net The Grab Bar Installation Experts - Serving the SF Bay Area and beyond. We perform in-home assessments and install grab bars, bathroom modifications, stair railings, wheelchair ramps and stair lifts. We are licensed, bonded, insured and accredited! See our ad on the inside back cover and visit our showroom in Burlingame

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (800) 743-5000 (PG&E Customer Service)

www.pge.com/en_US/residential/home. page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_customerservice PG&E offers information on ways to pay utility bills, to weatherize homes, and to find other assistance regarding energy needs. PG&E now offers a Medical Baseline Allowance Program for residential customers who have special energy needs due to qualifying medical conditions. This program provides additional usage at the lowest priced tier on your monthly energy bill and Extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff. To learn more about applying for services, call 1-800-7435000.

Avenidas Handyman Services (650) 289-5426

www.avenidas.org Avenidas is a private, non-profit agency helping mid-Peninsula seniors maintain their independence. Services include minor home repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting and more.

Bay Area GCM (Geriatric Care Managers) (650) 654-1510

www.alcca.org Senior CONCIERGE Care Management Services: Fostering comfort, independence, and integrity of our one-on-one relationships with our clients. Social engagements, shopping, escorted transportation, pet care, home organization- customized to your lifestyle and desires.

Center for Independence of Individuals With Disabilities San Mateo County (650) 645-1780

www.cidsanmateo.org Provides housing access evaluations and modifications.

Heart of the Valley - Services for Seniors (408) 241-1571

www.servicesforseniors.org In-home support assistance includes handyman services and yard work. Other services are escorted transportation, liaison services, and information and referral.

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Office: (408) 578-9519

www.rebuildingtogethersv.org

Peninsula Office: (650) 366-6597

www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org In partnership with the community, they rehabilitate the homes of low income homeowners with disabilities and the elderly so that they may live in warmth, safety and independence. All work is done free of charge.

Seniors At Home (Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Peninsula) (650) 688-3000 – (415) 449-3700

www.seniorsathome.org In addition to homecare services, Seniors At Home also provides information and referral, care management, consultation, home-delivered meals and house cleaning.