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D I R E C T O R Y
ALAMEDA
ALAMEDA COUNTY
COUNTY
2011
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Alameda County Senior Care Directory 2011
Alameda County
Serving Alameda
& Contra Costa
counties
866-618-7827
Matt Shriner, Owner/President
3746 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 204
Lafayette, CA 94549
lafayette@brightstarcare.com
California Home Health Agency Lic. # 550001095
Marsha Ramsey, Owner/President
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 215
Dublin, CA 94568
dublin@brightstarcare.com
California Home Health Agency Lic. # 550001177
Senior Care Directory 2011
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Table of Contents...
Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accupressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adult Day Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adult Day Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Advanced Directives for Health Care 8
Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Affordable Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alzheimer’s Care - (Out of Home) . . . 9
Alzheimer’s Information, Referral
and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alzheimer’s Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assisted Living Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attorneys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Body Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Books for the Homebound . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caregivers/Compainions for Hire . . . . . . 10
Caregiver Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Case Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Certified Senior Advisors . . . . . . . . . . 13
Communication/Conflict Resolution . . . . . . 13
Conservator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cremation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cultural Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Driver Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Elder Abuse Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Emergency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Fall Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Family Caregiver Support . . . . . . . . . . 16
Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Free Discount Prescripton Cards . . .16
Food Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Friendly Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Funeral Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Grandparent Support. . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hard of Hearing Services and Equipment . . 17
Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Health Insurance Counseling..........
..........and Advocacy Program (HICAP) . . .17
Hearing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Home Care Agencies . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 17
Home Care Referral Agencies . . . . . . . .18
Home Delivered Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Home Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hospice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Housing Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Housing Repair Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Independent Retirement Living . . . . . . . 20
Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . 20
Legal Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Low Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . 21
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mediation Services . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Medi-Cal Planning . . . . . . . . . 21
Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mobility Disabled Services & Equipment. . .22
Money Management Assistance. . . . . . . 22
Networking Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Notary Services . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Nursing Home Complaints . . . . . . . . . 22
Nursing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Organ Donation . . . . . . . 22
Outpatient Rehabilitation . . . . . . . 22
P.A.C.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Placement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . 22
Residential Care Home Complaints . . . . .22
Reverse Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Reverse Mortgage Counseling . . . . .23
Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speech Disabled Services & Equipment . . . 24
Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-28
Telephone Reassurance . . . . . . . . . . .29
Transportation / Escort Services. . . . .29
Unusually Important Tasks . . . . . . 33
Veterans’ Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Veteran Nursing Homes . . . . .33
Veterans Services . . . . . . . . .33
Volunteers Needed . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Index to Articles
Falls are Preventable . . . . . . . .15
Deciding How to Live
While One Is Dying . . . . . . . . . .19
Don’t Medicate Our Bay.. . . . . .24
A Tickler List of Topics for
Family Discussion . . . . . . . . . 26
Veteran’s Benefits
to Pay for Long Term Care . . . 27
What Home Care Agencies
Are Charging in Alameda . . . .30
On the Cover
(From Left to Right, Top to Bottom)
Row 1
Mallory Brown, The Berkshire, Vintage Senior
Living
Tonia Tinoco, Americare
Row 2
A. Mwamba Blakwomyn, Congress of California
Seniors
Sandra Wallace, Insight Memory Care Choices
Row 3
Pauline Sanders, Synergy Home Care
Ronke Iselen, Right At Home
Katherine Moore, Accentcare
Michelle Taylor Lagunas, United Seniors of
Oakland, Alameda County
Terri Cable, Portable Smiles
Eileen Riley, Senior Visionary Services
Row 4
Jessica Henstorf, Professional HomeCare
Associates
Anna Price, The Kensington
Matt Shriner, Bright Star HealthCare Services
Dave Peck, Vintage Senior Living
Carol Berry, Design Benefits/Medi-Cal Planning
Rick Sweeney, Generation Mortgage Company
Jann Oldenburg, Senior Visionary Services
Row 5
Kristin Watson, ResCare
Jake Birnberg, Hoosier Senior Solutions
Judy Horvath, Tender Heart Home Care
Marsha Ramsey, Bright Star Health Care
Jessica Betty Reay, Professional Healthcare
at Home
Sharif Frink, CTAP
Katharina Dress, Aging in Harmony
Row 6
Francesca Wood, LivHome
Kaye Sharbrough, Senior Seasons
Art Hoffman, Bay Area Vital Link
Dr. Peter Wong, Hope Hospice
Bob Edmondson, On Lok Lifeway
Georgia Rock, Pathways Home Health, Hospice &
Private Duty
Linda Fodrini-Johnson, Eldercare Services
Alameda County
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Dear Readers,
In preparing this edition of the Born
To Age Alameda County Senior
Care Directory, I realized that most
people will only need the services
and resources listed here, once in
their life. This directory provides all
the information that someone might
want to know about, if they are
caring for, or becoming themselves,
frail, chronically ill or even dying.
Yvonne Baginski,
Publisher
Despite all those nice looking,
smiling people on the cover, this is not the magazine
anyone might want sitting out on their coffee table. In
fact, most of us would probably want to avoid the situation
of age or fraility that would bring us into contact with the
businesses, organizations and services featured in these
pages.
That’s what makes this business difficult at times, no one
wants us around, yet when the time comes, they’re very
glad we’re there. My parents, for example, while proud
of a daughter who publishes a senior care directory,
won’t open the pages to see what’s inside because, they
tell me, “we’re not even seniors, yet.” Of course, if I’m a
senior this year…it stands to reason that they’re getting
mighty close.
It seems as if planning for a time when one might need
help is still a tremendous stigma in our society.
On the logical side, this stigma doesn’t make a lot of
sense. I remember when I got pregnant with my first
child. I read almost every book I could on what to expect
in pregnancy, how to avoid problems, stages of embryonic
growth, diet, etc. This was a stage in life where I definitely
wanted more information so that I could be in control of
my choices. I wanted to know what to eat, what swollen
ankles meant and how much weight gain was normal I
also was invested in being the best I could be in this time
of my life.
Why can’t we look at aging the same way? Well, for
one thing, when I look in the mirror, I don’t recognize the
woman looking back. Inside, I still think I’m a 35 year
old…and, when I talk to my parents, they believe that
they will live another 40-50 years, even though the record
setting miracle of that age has yet to be achieved by
anyone.
That’s what we call denial. The inevitable march to the
end is to be avoided at all costs. Or, so we think…and,
that’s how we build our make believe lives.
But, reality is often a different story. And, somehow,
somewhere life is better when we are prepared to deal
with whatever circumstances we are living.
This year, I lost a 90-year-old friend who absolutely
hated getting old. She suffered through pain, heart
problems, using a walker, hiring caregivers, losing her
eyesight, losing her ability to hear and mostly, seeing
her independent spirit become more and more stifled by
all the things she could no longer do. She once was a
voracious reader, a volunteer for numerous causes and
talked frequently of the many loves of her life. As each
part of her past life slipped from her grasp, she became
more irritable, impatient and depressed. She’d lash out in
anger at herself for failing short of how she’d expected to
grow old.
She simply wasn’t prepared for all the losses, nor had she
considered what assistance she might need to improve
her life over this period of time. And, when it came to
aging, she’d never even read a book about it.
When I recognized that she was in the process of
dying, she refused to admit that was true. She was still
angry at the process of aging, dying was more than
she could handle. We waited three weeks before she
finally settled on letting Hospice in to help care for her
basic needs. And, guess what…she LOVED all the staff
from Hospice…the visits from nurses, social workers
and caregivers. In the last few weeks of her life, she
received more personal attention than the prior four years,
combined. She could’ve had this attention and love for
six months…instead, she barely got a taste before she
passed.
In pushing away help, and living in denial, my friend’s
quality of life actually suffered. I look back and think of
how less lonely she might’ve been in her last year of life is
she actually could’ve said, “yes” to bringing in caregivers
and other services. She might have been happier,
formed closer relationships and yes, even less pain, if only
she could have seen that asking for help wasn’t a sign of
weakness, but one of strength.
So, I urge all of us to be prepared. To realistically
prepare for what might be ahead. And realize that
our dependence on others gets us through so many
situations, why make aging the exception?
This directory is a good place to start. Check out our
website, www.borntoage.com. And, if you would like to
talk to us directly, please give a call to: 707-226-7127.
Take Care,
Yvonne Baginski
Publisher
YES! Please contact me for advertising in the
Alameda County Senior Care Directory, 2012
A NOTE TO OUR READERS:
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Phone number:_____________________________________
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Send to: Born to Age
P.O. Box 6863
Napa, CA 94581
707-226-7127
www.borntoage.com
Efforts were made to ensure that
the entries were current at the time
of printing. Please be aware that
changes may occur. Response to
information contained in this directory,
including any corrections or updated
information should be directed to:
Born to Age
707-226-7127
borntoage@hotmail.com
The Alameda County Senior
Care Directory is published
annually by:
Born to Age
P.O. Box 6863
Napa, CA 94581
Publisher: Yvonne Baginski
Cover Photos: Barry Dodds
Design & Layout: Celeste Heiter
Alameda County
ACTIVITIES
AARP
Meets in Alameda,
Third Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Mastick Senior Center
510-523-4148
Afghan Elderly Association
510-574-2059
Alameda County Library
Each branch library hosts a program for
older adults. This program may include
travel films, speakers, blood pressure
clinics and refreshments. Call for
schedule: 510-745-1491.
The libraries will also deliver books,
videos and other materials to
homebound seniors who live within the
library service area.
Talking Books (books on tape and
cassette) are available from the State
Library for the visually impaired. Contact
them directly at
800-952-5666.
Beynenu Seniors Over 50
Congregation Beth Emek
3400 Nevada Court
Pleasanton, CA
Meets last Sunday of every month,
1:30 p.m.
Stella Beck: 925-373-9999
Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club
Every Wednesday and Saturday
At 10 a.m., 2270 Acton St.,
510-841-2174
Congress of California Seniors
4300 Bermuda Ave.
Oakland, CA 94019
(See ad on page 35)
East Bay Korean Senior
Citizens, Inc.
1723 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA
510-763-0736
East Bay Retired Teacher’s
Association
1st Thursday, noon
Mastick Senior Center, Alameda
510-526-3244
The Elder’s Guild
“Conscious Aging for the Greater Good”
North Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst st.
2nd and 4th Sundays, at 1:30 p.m.
510-559-9656
www.eldersguild.org
A major purpose of the Elders Guild is to
build bridges between the generations
so together we can support one another
and deepen our connections as part
of one living whole. No matter what
age we are, we need one another. The
purpose is to help us to break out of the
age ghettoes that unintentionally keep
people of different generations from
connecting from the heart and sharing
life experiences. We invite you to come
with your families and friends or by
yourself for a joyful and meaning filled
experience.
Experience Corps
1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 406
Oakland, CA 94612
510-495-4966
Filipino Senior Citizens Center
200 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA
510-832-5206
Gray Panthers of the East Bay
1403 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA 94701
graypanthersberk@aol.com
510-548-9696
Japanese American Services
of the East Bay
2126 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-848-3560
Lavendar Seniors of the East Bay
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
1395 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-667-9655
Potlucks on Second Saturdays
Noon-2 p.m.
San Leandro Community Church
1395 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA
Senior Resources at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
114 Montecito Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
510-444-0243
Senior Center Without Walls
Free Group Activities for
Homebound Seniors
United Seniors of Oakland and
Alameda County
7200 Bancroft Ave., Suite 178
Oakland, CA 94605
510-729-0852
Walk Berkeley For Seniors
Meets every Wednesday
At 9:30 a.m. at the Sea Breeze Market,
just west of the I-80 overpass. Heavy
rain cancels. Everyone welcome
510-548-9840
SENIOR CENTERS
See Senior Centers Listing on
Page 23.
ACUPRESSURE
Ruggerio Senior Center
33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd.
Union City, CA
Free Accupressure by Appointment
2nd and 4th Mondays, from 9:15 a.m. to
noon
510-675-5495
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ADULT DAY PROGRAMS
Adult Day Programs provide daytime
activities, hot lunch, light exercise in a
supervised and caring environment. Appropriate for the frail elderly, adults with
dementia or disabilities. Transportation
arranged or provided by the programs
The Adult Day Services Network of
Alameda County
6955 Foothill Blvd., #300
Oakland, CA 94605
510-883-0874
www.adult-day-services.org
The Network’s Information & Assistance
telephone service provides personalized
referrals for Alameda County’s Adult
Day Programs, Adult Day Health Care
programs (ADHC), and Programs of All
Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
The Network also helps callers connect
with support groups and other services
that can assist older adults and family
caregivers.
Bay Area Community Services
5714 Martin Luther King
Oakland, CA 94609
510-601-1074
40963 Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-656-7742
St. Peter’s Community
Adult Day Care Center
290 Broadmoor
510-562-4037
Lavender Lunch Bunch
on Third Fridays
Noon-2:30 p.m.
North Oakland Senior Center
Free lunch with monthly discussion
topics
South County Lunch and TalkAbout
Noon-2 p.m., 4th Friday
Fremont Senior Center
40086 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont, CA 94537
Senior Men’s Afternoon
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Pacific Center
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA
Open to LGBT men for Social Support
Memory Care Choices
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ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE
Includes all of the services of Adult Day
Programs and provides health services
including an on-site nurse, physical,
occupational and speech therapist. Services are covered by private insurance,
Medi-Cal or private pay.
Alzheimer’s Services
of the East Bay
2320 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-644-8292
Berkeley Adult Day
Health Center
1890 Alcatraz Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-601-0167
On Lok Lifeways
159 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
510-249-2700
(See ad on page 12)
Center for Elders Independence
7200 Bancroft, Suite 188
Oakland, CA 94605
510-433-1150
St. Peter’s Community
Adult Day Center
290 Broadmoor Ave.
510-562-4037
1955 San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
510-433-1150
1487 Alcatraz
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-433-1150
(See ad on back cover)
of the East Bay
561 “A” St.
Hayward, CA 94541
510-888-1411
Alzheimer’s Services of East Bay
400 E. 29th St., Suite 105
Oakland, CA 94609
510-268-1410
40963 Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-656-7742
Hong Fook Adult Day Health Care
1388 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-302-0460
Lifelong Medical Care Adult
Day Health Care
10700 MacArthur
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 615-4870
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE
DIRECTIVE
An Advanced Health Care Directive is
a legal document where you state your
wishes regarding your health care if
you’re not able to make the decisions
yourself. This is also called a “living
will,” or a “durable attorney for health
care.” Everyone, regardless of age,
should have one of these filled out.
1155 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
510.747.7500
Kits are available for $2 each.
Pleasanton Senior Center
Kits are available, $2 each.
For assistance: 925.931.5369
California Medical Association
To order a kit:
800-882-1262
ADVOCACY
4300 Bermuda Ave.
Oakland, CA 94019
510-531-0257
(See ad on page 35)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The rental properties listed are
subsidized by government funds. To
qualify, income must be below area
median income.
Affordable Housing Associates
1250 Addison St., #G
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-649-8500
Join Us
for the 24th Annual
a benefit for Alameda County Meals on Wheels
A magical evening of epicurian
exploration, wine pairings,
impressive auction items, and
entertainment. Celebrity Chef
and Radio Personality Narsai
David is your guide for the
evening, as we toast and taste to
support local homebound seniors.
Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Greek
Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland.
Tickets are purchased in advance.
We hope to see you there!
For tickets, sponsorship, and volunteer opportunities, please see our website
www.feedingseniors.org
Alameda County
Amistad House
2050 Delaware St.
Berkeley, CA
510-548-5189
ALZHEIMER’S /DEMENTIA/
MEMORY CARE
Assisted Living
Pacifica Senior Living
348 West Juana Ave.
510-978-4076
www.pacificasanleandro.com
(See ad on page 5)
Eden Housing, Inc.
7606 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, CA
510-582-1460
Harriet Tubman Terrace
2870 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-843-0134
London Gateway
Senior Housing
989 Brush Street in West Oakland,
(510) 287-5353, extension 378.
Mabel Howard Apartments
3250 Sacramento St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-763-7676
Oregon Park
1425 Oregon St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-848-8554
St. Regis Retirement Center
23950 Mission Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94544
510-881-7888
The Parkview
100 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-461-3042
VINTAGE SENIOR LIVING:
The Berkshire
2235 Sacramento St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-629-6161
The Kensington
1580 Geary Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA
925-943-1121
(See ad on page 10)
Redwood Gardens
2951 Derby Street
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-549-2210
ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL
Ridge View Commons
5200 Case Ave.
925-484-5131
Alzheimer’s Disease Education
and Referral Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD
800-438-4380
Satellite Housing
1521 University Ave.
Berkley, CA 94703
510-647-0700
The Parkview
100 Valley View
925-461-3042
YOU
of the East Bay
561 A Street
Hayward, CA
510-644-8292
2320 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA
510-644-8292
400 E. 29th St., Suite 105
Oakland, Ca 94609
510-268-1410
Provides care management,
education and training and an
Alzheimer’s adult day health care
program serving Alameda and West
Contra Costa County.
Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery St., Ste 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
800-445-8106
Insight Memory Care Choices
650-208-8809
(See ad on page 9)
Senior Visionary Services
643 Doral Drive
Danville, CA 94526
925-699-2295
(See ad on inside front cover)
ALZHEIMER’S TESTING
Alzheimer’s Disease Center,
Martinez
150 Muir Rd., 127 A
Martinez, CA 94553
925-372-2485
Stanford/VA Alzheimer’s Center
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-858-3915
Provides information and referral service
and comprehensive assessment of
people with memory problems. Includes
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evaluations as well as care planning for
families and caregivers. Some testing
done in Spanish.
ASSISTED LIVING
Alma Via of Union City
RCFE#015601209
33883 Alvarado Niles Rd.
Union City, CA
510-489-3800
Baywood Court Senior Community
21966 Dolores Street
Castro Valley, CA 94546
510-733-2483
ldcooper@baywoodcourt.org
Mercy Retirement and
Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
510-534-8540
Pacifica Senior Living
348 West Juana Ave.
510-978-4076
www.pacificasanleandro.com
(See ad on page 5)
Salem Lutheran Home
2361 East 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
510-534-3637
www.salemlutheranhome.org
Senior Visionary Services
643 Doral Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
925-699-2295
seniorvisionaryservices@comcast.net
www.seniorvisionaryservices.com
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BOOKS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Horizon Law & Estate Planning, Inc.
Specializing in: Estate planning,
asset protection, elderlaw
4000 Executive Pkwy, Ste. 160
San Ramon, CA 94583
925-244-1185
www.horizonlaw.com
(See ad on page 35)
Senior Seasons
103 Hillside Dr.
Woodside, CA 94052
877-373-6467
(See ad on page 35)
The Parkview
100 Valley Ave.
925-461-3042
The Berkshire
2235 Sacramento St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-629-6161
Lamar Anderson, J.D.
Specializing in estate planning
Offices in Pittsburgh and San Francisco
Home visits available
925-752-0039
BODY DONATION
The Kensington
1580 Geary Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA
925-943-1121
Villa San Ramon
9199 Fircrest Lane
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-9100
www.vintageseinor.com
(See ad on page 10)
UC San Francisco
Willed Body Program
Dept. of Anatomy
School of Medicine, AC-14
San Francisco, CA
415-476-1981
CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS
FOR HIRE
Alameda County Public Library will
deliver books, videos and other
materials to homebound seniors. Call:
510-745-1499.
Talking Books (books on tape and
cassette) are available from the State
Library for the visually impaired. Contact
them directly at 800-952-5666
BONE DENSITY SCREENINGS
(On site)
Five Star Onsite Testing
2149 Otis Dr., #333
Alameda, CA 94501
925-858-5696
dr.kenh@yahoo.com
fivestartesting.webs.com
ABBA In-Home Care
1055 Azuar Dr.
Vallejo, CA
866-732-2273
Accentcare
1470 Enea Circle, Suite 1735
Concord, CA 94520
1-800-834-3059
www.accentcare.com
(See ad on page 16)
ADG Referral Services
2221 Olympic Blvd., Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925-262-4200
www.adgreferralservices.com
Alameda Fall Prevention Program
Free bone density screenings available
for locations that have previously hosted
a Falls Prevention Discussion Group.
For information: Colleen Campbell: 510577-3535, Tina Scott: 510-618-2045
AmeriCare Alliance
Serving Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties
Companionship, personal care, home
care, transportation and live in services.
510-885-1319
(See ad on page 32)
TOURS
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Assisted Living
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(510) 841-4844
VILLA SAN RAMON
(925) 803-9100
THE KENSINGTON*
(925) 943-1121
2235 Sacramento Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
9199 Fircrest Lane
San Ramon, CA 94583
1580 Geary Road
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Alameda County
Best Home Care
26220 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
510-782-9141
Bright Star Healthcare
7080 Donlon Way, Ste. 215
Dublin, Ca
925-883-9770
(See ad on page 3)
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-284-8888
(See ad on page 3)
510 17th Street.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-433-1150
Community Resources for
Independent Living
439 A St.
Hayward, CA 94541
510-881-5743, ext: 5934 or 5943
Maintains a registry of caregivers for
hire.
Eldercare Services
1808 Tice Valley Blvd.
925-937-2018
www.eldercareanswers.com
(See ad on page 35)
Home Instead Senior Care
70 Washington St., #305
Oakland, CA 94607
510-663-3652
Public Authority for IHSS in
Alameda County
The Public Authority registries connect
people needing help with home care
workers. Anyone looking to hire a
private caregiver can call for a free list of
people available to work. Registries are
available in:
In Home Support Services
County of Alameda
6955 Foothill Blvd., Third Floor
Oakland, Ca 94605
510-577-1800
Pleasanton:
Senior Support of the Tri Valley
IHSS: 925-931-5384
Private Pay: 925-931-5380
Fremont:
Public Authority
IHSS and Private Pay: 510-574-2095
Berkeley:
Center for Independent Living
IHSS only: 510-841-4776
(service also available in Spanish)
Hayward:
Community Resources for
Independent Living
Oakland, Emeryville and Alameda
IHSS only: 510-763-9999
Family Bridges
IHSS only: 510-839-2022
Service also available in Chinese
Pleasanton:
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road,
Suite 135
925-225-0220
Fremont
Suite 203
Fremont, CA 94538
510-505-0222
(See ad on page 11)
Jamsee Home Care Services
3900 Newpark Mall Rd.
Newark, CA 94560
510-505-9530
408-998-0538
Public Authority information:
510-577-3552
In-Home Support Services
County of Alameda
6955 Foothill Blvd., 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94605
510-577-1800
Joshua Cares, Inc.
520 Teresa Place
San Ramon, CA 94523
925-719-9357
www.joshuacares.com
(See ad on page 35)
This is a service for low-income seniors
and is paid for by Medi-Cal. In order to
qualify, a person must be at SSI/MediCal income/disability level.
LivHome
1981 N. Broadway, Suite 235
Walnut Creek, CA
925-296-0406
(See ad on page 12)
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Pathways Home Health, Hospice and
Private Duty
333 Hegenerger Road, Suite 700
Oakland, CA 94085
510-632-4390
800-900-0811
(See ad on page 29)
Right At Home
In Home Care and Assistance
3137 Castro Valley Blvd.,
Suite 201
510-690-9612
(See ad on page 35)
Professional Healthcare at Home
925 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 101
800-654-5677
Synergy Homecare Eastbay
400 Estudillo Ave. #206
San Leandro., Ca 94577
510-352-6900
Synergyhomecare.com/sanleandro
(See ad on page 35)
925-934-4800
(See ad on page 13)
Rescare HomeCare
3730 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #320
Walnut Creek, CA
925-283-5076
(See ad on page 9)
Senior Companion
Caregiver Program
Volunteers, 1-2 days a week, up
To three hours a day. Provide respite
care, rides, run errands, meal prep. And
light housekeeping. Must be resident
of Berkeley, Albany or North Oakland.
510-981-5173
Trusted Care for the
Senior You Care For
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Companionship
Personal Care
Medication
Reminders
Light
Housekeeping
Shopping &
Errands
With a little help from a friend.
Call for a free, no-obligation appointment
Oakland
510.663.3652
Pleasanton 925.225.0220
Fremont
510.505.0222
Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise is
independently owned and operated.
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CAREGIVERS/COMPANIONS
FOR HIRE cont
Tender Heart Home Care
383 Diablo Rd., Suite 210
Danville, CA 94526
925-838-4444
(See ad on page 13)
Treq In-Home Care, Inc.
2450 Peralta Blvd., Suite 210
Fremont, CA 94536
888-565-8737
CAREGIVER EDUCATION
CASE MANAGEMENT
City of Fremont
Caregiver Support Program
3300 Capitol Ave.
Fremont, CA
510-574-2041
of the East Bay
561 A Street
Hayward, CA
510-644-8292
Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley
925-931-5379
of the East Bay
2320 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA
510-644-8292
180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100
1-800-445-8106
BACS - Older Adult Services
510.271.8826
Oakland, CA
510-433-1150
Give your loved ones
the care they need in the
home they love
1055 San Pablo
Oakland, CA
510-433-1150
1497 Alcatraz
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-433-1150
City of Fremont
510-574-2041
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live in their own
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they can. LivHOME
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• professional oversight
That’s why LivHOME is
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Case Management and Mutipurpose
Senior Services Program (MSSP) Case
Management is available for people
over age 65 with Medi-Cal no share of
cost who live in Fremont, Union City or
Hayward.
Cohen Cormier Home Care
and Care Management
2100 Embarcadero, #101
Oakland, CA 94606
510-652-3377
www.eldercaremanaged.com
Eldercare Services
925-937-2018
(See ad on page 35)
J-Sei Administrative and Case
Management Services
Bilingual: Japanese
2126 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-848-3560
LivHome
Walnut Creek, CA
925-296-0406
(See ad on page 12)
On Lok Lifeways
159 Washington
Fremont, CA 94539
510-249-2700
(See ad on page 12)
Rescare HomeCare
Walnut Creek, CA
925-283-5076
(See ad on page 9)
Senior Companion
Caregiver Program
Free service of comprehensive
assessment at home or in our office.
City of Berkeley
Health and Human Services
2939 Ellis St.,
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-981-5173
Suse Moyal Center for
Older Adult Services
(Jewish Family & Children’s Services
of the East Bay)
2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-558-7800
www.jfcs-eastbay.org
For a no-charge phone
consultation,
call 925-296-0406
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EMERYVILLE
Emeryville Senior Center
4321 Salem St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-596-3730
FREMONT, NEWARK,
UNION CITY
Free Case management services.
Call for appointment:
510-574-2041
CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISOR
Matt Shriner
3746 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 204
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-284-8888
(See ad on page 3)
Tender Heart Home
Care Agency
Judy Horvath
Danville, CA 94526
925-838-4444
(See ad on page 13)
COMMUNICATION/CONFLICT
RESOLUTION
Aging in Harmony
Katharina W. Dress, M.A.
Mediator / Facilitator / Trainer
1407 Ward Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone/Fax: 510.845.1908
Cell Phone: 510.356.7830 katharina@
aginginharmony.com
(See ad on page 35)
Suse Moyal Center for Older Adult
Services
of the East Bay)
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-558-7800
CONSERVATOR
Alameda Public Guardian
(court appointed conservatorships)
866-658-5820
COUNSELING SERVICES
(see also SUPPORT GROUPS)
ALAMEDA
Four Bridges, sponsored by Bay
Area Community Services (BACS),
is a socialization program for adults
with social and emotional problems.
The program is offered Monday and
Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at First
Congregational Church, 1912 Central
Avenue. Information: (925) 461-3639.
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Individual therapy on a sliding fee basis.
510-768-3100
Crisis Support Services of
Alameda County
21636 Redwood Rd.
Crisis hotline: 800-309-2131
Grief and Senior Counseling: 800-2600094
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Eldercare Services
925-937-2018
(See ad on page 35)
Senior Support Program
510-420-2475
This program provides both On-site and
In-home counseling for adults over age
60.
BERKELEY
Namaste
P.O. Box 3680
Berkeley, CA 93703
510-547-7702 (24-hour voicemail)
Emotional support peer counseling
program for all persons in bereavement
or catastrophic illness.
A Referral Agency
Family Owned and Operated
Let Us Put Our
In Your Home
We strive to put
Our Heart into Your Home
to support the independence
of each individual
entrusted to our care.
We’re Always There When You Need Us!
925-838-4444
Personal Care & Grooming
Medication Reminders
Light Housekeeping
Bathing Assistance
Meal Planning & Preparation
Shopping, Errands & Appointments
On-Call 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year
1 Hour to 24 Hours
www.atenderheart.com
Serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
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COUNSELING SERVICES cont
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-548-2192
Bereavement peer support for lesbians
and gay men.
of the East Bay)
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-558-7800
FREMONT, NEWARK AND
UNION CITY
Community Counseling
and Education Center
39355 California St., Suite 100
Fremont, CA 94538
510-792-4964
Individual support chronic illness, dying
and grief. Counseling provided by
interns on sliding fee scale.
Washington Hospital
Social Services Department
38719 Stevers St.
Fremont, CA 94538
Crisis consultation:
510-797-1111 ext. 4365.
City of Fremont
Mental Health Program
510-574-2041
Provides mental health services to
homebound seniors in
Fremont, Newark and Union City.
Includes assessment, therapy,
Medication management, crisis
intervention and links to community
services.
City of Fremont, Peer
Counseling Program
510-574-2041
Volunteers are trained and supervised
by professionals in gerontology and
psychology. Eligible residents must line
in Fremont, Union City or Newark and
be 55+. Multi-lingual services available.
OAKLAND
Grief Counseling Services
Individual and Family
Crisis Support Services of Alameda
County
800-260-0094
Pathways Home Health,
Hospice and Private Duty
Oakland, CA 94085
510-632-4390
800-900-0811
(See ad on page 29)
CREMATION
Acacia Cremation and Burial Society
Cremation, Burial and Scattering
Services. Arrangements made in the
comfort of your own home.
877-916-4779
www.acaciasociety.com
Albert Brown Mortuary
3476 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-652-1873
800-652-1873
www.albertbrown.com
(See ad on page 17)
Alta Vista Cremation
and Funeral Services
4795 Blum Rd.
Martinez, Ca 94553
925-228-1500
www.altavistacremation.com
(See ad on page 35)
Jess C. Spencer Mortuary
& Crematory
21228 Redwood Road
510-581-9133
Locally owned and operated.
Crematory on-site. Advance planning.
Free estimates and in-home visits.
Deanna Moser
Family Service Director
Jess C. Spencer Mortuary
CULTURAL SENIOR
SERVICES
Senior Support Services
510-574-2041
For seniors over age 60 living in
Fremont, Newark and Union City.
Services available in Spanish, Farsi and
Mandarin.
Afghan Elderly Association
P.O. Box 2346
Union City, CA 94587
510-574-2059
Fremont Senior Center
Fremont, CA 94537
510-790-6600
Many cultural groups meet here. Also
offer information and counseling in
Chinese.
DENTAL SERVICES
(In-Home)
Portable Smiles
Terrie Cable, RDHAP
P.O. Box 954
Danville, CA 94526
925-890-7428
terri@portablesmiles.com
www.portablesmiles.com
(See ad on page 35)
DENTAL SERVICES
(Out of Home)
Free Dental Consultation
Arnold Paulus, DDS
5720 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 295
Pleasanton, CA
925-225-9552
Free 15-minute consultation.
DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Check your local senior center for AARP
driving classes.
AARP Online Driver Safety Course
$15.95 for AARP members, $19.95
for non-members. Course can be
completed at home, at your own pace,
within 60 days of registration. www.
aarp.org/families/driversafety
Older Driver Safety Discussion Group
Trained experts from the Alameda
County Public Health Dept., will lead
an interactive discussion to help
people learn what they can do to
maintain driving skills, encourage
older drivers to take charge of driving
safety, participate in talking about the
issue of mobility throughout aging and
obtain information about local driving
and mobility resources. Group offered
without charge for 12 people or more.
Information: Colleen Campbell, 510577-3535, Tina Scott, 510-618-2045
EDUCATION
4300 Bermuda Ave.
Oakland, CA 94019
510-531-0257
(See ad on page 35)
Alameda County
ELDER ABUSE/NEGLECT
ADVOCACY
Seniors who are experiencing physical,
emotional or financial abuse.
Alameda County
Social Services
510-577-1900 or
866-225-5277
In a nursing home or residential care
facility call:
Ombudsman, Inc.
7700 Edgewater Dr., Suite 333
Oakland, CA 94621
510-638-6878
email: help@acombuds.org
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SYSTEMS
Bay Area Vital Link
2131 University Ave., Suite 314
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-644-2779
(See ad on page 14)
Lifeline
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
350 Hawthorne Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-869-8992
(See ad on page 14)
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Employment
Opportunities Program
FALL PREVENTION
Fall Prevention Discussion Groups
The Discussion Groups create a safe
environment to talk about falling, and
sharing solutions for safe ways to
accomplish daily activities. They are
facilitated by a member of the Senior
Injury Prevention Program (SIPP).
This group can be facilitated without
charge for 12 or more people. For more
information: Colleen Campbell, 510-5773535 or Tina Scott at 510-618-2045
Get Up and Go
Newark, Fremont and Union City
Seniors receive free in-home exercises
And coaching to prevent home falls by
LVN students.
510-574-2088
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Fall Prevention and
Skill Building Class
Mon & Thurs. 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Ruggerio Senior Center
Union City, CA
Call Kelin: 510-881-0300, ext. 270
Senior Injury Prevention Project
510-577-3535
Walk this Way
A free 16-week program from
April 6-July 20.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Kennedy Center,
1333 Decoto Rd.
Union City, CA
Call: 510-574-2053
Over age 55, low income and in need
of employment? ASSETS Senior
Employment Opportunities Program can
assist with employment needs (e.g.,
training, etc.). For more information call
(510) 238-3535.
Falls Are Preventable
There is a Fall Prevention Program
in Alameda County. They give
talks, make assessments and hold
workshops for professionals and the
public on how to prevent falls. Call
them at: 510.577.3535.
My mother lives in Michigan. By
herself. In a very big house. She is
77 years old and believes herself to
be very capable and independent.
Last year she fell. It was in the
middle of the night, she was on her
way to the bathroom. It was pitch
black in the bedroom and she tripped
over something. She isn’t sure what.
All she remembers was the blood
pouring from her forehead and
crawling on the carpet to find the
phone so she could call the neighbor
for help.
How To Prevent Falls
The trip to the emergency room
resulted in 26 stitches.
It was her third fall in as many years.
Mother doesn’t understand why she’s
falling. Adamant that these mishaps
are rare and unpredictable, she
refuses to get a medical alert button
(to press for help), pick up her throw
rugs or clean up any of the boxes
that clutter her many rooms and
hallways. She does admit to gripping
the banister on the stairs more tightly
ever since the carpet has gotten,
somehow, “slippier.”
Mostly, people need to learn practical
strategies to manage falls. This
includes exercising to improve
balance, flexibility and strength;
recognizing fall hazards at home, and
learning more about what contributes
to the risks of falling.
What mother doesn’t believe is that
many falls are preventable. She still
can’t explain her most recent fall, last
March, in a parking lot at the local
community college. If there wasn’t
a security guard on duty, she may
have lain there all night, screaming for
help. Though uninjured this time, she
simply couldn’t get up without help
and her fear and anxiety just added to
her confusion.
• Clear the Way. Keep stairs • Exercise. Build your
and walking areas free
strength and balance.
of clutter, magazines and
cords.
• Check Your Vision. Make
sure you home has good
• Watch Where You Walk.
lighting and use night
Remove small rugs,
lights.
smooth out wrinkles in
carpets.
• Improve Bathroom Safety.
Use non-slip mats and
• Take Your Time. Count to
install grab bars.
10 before standing. Stand
and balance before you
• Wear Sturdy Shoes.
walk.
Non-slip soles. Or, use
a walking stick or walker
• Talk to Your Pharmacist.
if you need help with
Make sure all your
balance.
medications work together
safely.
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FALL PREVENTION cont
ALAMEDA
The Alameda Fire Department provides
these free services:
Educational courses in “Fire and
Fall Prevention”
•
•
Home Inspections to Identify
Fire and Fall Hazards
Installation and Testing of
Smoke Detectors
•
Assisting with Battery Replacements
•
Installation of Safety Night
Lights
To sign up for a free home inspection,
contact Erin Christ at the Alameda Fire
Department at (510) 337-2133, or via
email to echrist@alamedafire.org. This
e-mail address is being protected from
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FAMILY CAREGIVER
SUPPORT
(See also Support Groups)
800-445-8106
Family Caregiver Support
3300 Capitol Ave.
Fremont, CA 94537
510-574-2035
FIDUCIARY SERVICES
(See also Money Management)
Boussole Financial Solutions
P.O. Box 29786
Oakland, CA 94604
1-888-423-0848
www.boussolefinancialsolutions.com
Deborah Garcia, CPLF, CCF, NCG
Professional Fiduciary,
License #238 Certified Calif. Fiduciary,
Nat’l Cert. Guardian
P.O. Box 127
510-441-7056
510-441-7057 (FAX)
Do you need a reliable Caregiver?
AccentCare can help!
AccentCare Services
 Hourly & Live-in Care
 Free, Comprehensive Assessment
 Bathing, Dressing and Grooming
 Transferring Assistance
 Toileting/Incontinence Care
 Medication Reminders
 Meal Preparation
 Light Housekeeping & Laundry
 Grocery Shopping
 Errand Transportation
 Companionship
 Escort/transportation
Call today for a Free In-Home Assessment
and ask about our First Shift Free Program!
(800) 834-3059
Helping Hands Solutions
Beverly Catanzano, NCG, CLPG
P.O. Box 514
Fremont, CA 94537
510-703-1524
PMR Fiduciary Services
3343 Vincent Rd., Suite C
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-627-1593
www.pmrfiduciary.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
South Berkeley Senior Center
2939 Ellis Street (at Ashby)
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 981-5200
West Berkeley Senior Center
1901 Hearst Avenue
(at San Pablo)
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 981-5180
FREE DISCOUNT
PRESCRIPTION CARDS
Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton
seniors, financial assistance is available
to help with home and auto repairs,
prescription drugs, food, etc.
Dublin: 925.829.6316
Livermore: 925.373.5760
Pleasanton: 925.931.5365
Free prescription discount cards can
be printed directly from:
www.deveda.provisionrx.com
Or e-mail: leddell74@comcast.net
Angela Leddell
FOOD ASSISTANCE
These are volunteers who visit isolated
or fragile seniors for social support, light
household, shopping assistance and
telephone reassurance.
Dinner Program
Albany Senior Center
846 Masonic Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
510-524-9122
Dinner served at 4 p.m. Donation for
over age 60: $3.50, under age 60:
$5.00. Reservations recommended.
Mercy Brown Bag Program
The Mercy Brown Bag Program,
sponsored by the Mercy Retirement
and Care Center, distributes a grocery
bag of nutritional food to low-income
seniors twice a month. Normally
bags consist of ten to fifteen items per
bag including: bread, fresh produce,
assorted canned foods, and other items
depending on availability.
846 Masonic Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
510-524-9122
Food distribution is the 1st and 3rd
Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
EMERYVILLE
4321 Salem St.
510-596-3730
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Alameda, CA 94501
510-747-7500
Food distribution is on the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of each month, between 9-10
a.m. For info: 510-215-9884
FRIENDLY VISITORS
Alameda Friendly Visitors
Alameda, CA 94501
510-748-0342
friendlyvisitors@sbcglobal.net
AFV volunteers are matched with
homebound neighbors to provide
friendship, conversation over a cup of
coffee or tea, exchange stories, share
common interests/hobbies, have a few
laughs, offer telephone reassurance,
connect Alamedans with needed
community resources, while bringing joy
and satisfaction to both parties. To learn
more about this program, contact Kathy
Miranda at 748-0342.
Friendly Visitors Program
The Senior Services Foundation
Davis Sweet Family Resource Center
3081Teagarden Street
510-347-4620, ext. 180
Weekly visits and referrals for seniors in
Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley
and San Lorenzo
Lavendar Seniors
of the North Bay
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
1395 Bancroft Avenue
510-667-9655
Life Eldercare, Inc.
3300 Capitol Ave.
Fremont, CA 94537
510-574-2041
Newark, CA
510-574-2092
Alameda County
Senior Support of the Tri-Valley
925-931-5379
For seniors in Dublin, Livermore and
Pleasanton
of the East Bay)
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-558-7800
FUNERAL PLANNING
Acacia Cremation and Burial Society
Cremation, Burial and Scattering
Services
Arrangements made in the comfort of
your own home.
877-916-4779
www.acaciasociety.com
(See ad on page 35)
Albert Brown Mortuary
3476 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
510-652-1873
www.albertbrown.com
(See ad on page 17)
Alta Vista Cremation
and Funeral Services
4795 Blum Rd.
Martinez, Ca 94553
925-228-1500
www.altavistacremation.com
(See ad on page 35)
Jess C. Spencer
Mortuary & Crematory
21228 Redwood Road
510-581-9133
Graham-Hitch Mortuary
4167 First St.
925-846-5624
Same local ownership and operation.
Burial and cremation services Advance
Planning. Free estimates and in-home
visits.
Deanna Moser, Family Service Director.
Graham-Hitch Mortuary
Jess.C. Spencer Mortuary & Crematory
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT
Family Support Services
of the Bay Area
401 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
510-834-2443
Provides respite care and support
groups for grandparents caring for
drug-exposed or medically fragile
grandchildren.
Kinship For Loving Relatives
Caring for Their Kin
27287 Patrick Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
510-583-8026
HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
AND EQUIPMENT
California Telephone Access Program
1970 Broadway, Suite 650
Oakland, CA 94612
800-806-1191
(See ad on page 21)
HEALTH CARE
Oakland, CA 94605
510-433-1150
1955 San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
510-433-1150
1487 Alcatraz
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-433-1150
On Lok Lifeways
Fremont, CA 94539
510-249-2700
(See ad on page 12)
The Medi-Cal Center
8477 Enterprise Way,
Oakland, CA 94612.
Medi-Cal eligibility: (800) 698-1118.
HEALTH INSURANCE
COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY
PROGRAM (HICAP)
846 Masonic Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
510-524-9122
Offered the 2nd and 4th Monday
Call for appt: 510-524-1922
Oakland Senior Center
200 Grand Ave.
2nd and 4th Monday, 1-4 p.m.
Call for an appointment
510-238-3284
HICAP
464 7th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Alameda, CA 94501
510-747-7500
To schedule an appointment:
510-747-7506
Union City
Ralph and Mary Ruggieri
Senior Center
HICAP offered the 2nd and 4th Wed. 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Must call for appointment:
1-800-393-0360
HEARING ASSISTANCE
California Telephone
Access Program
3075 Adeline St. Ste. 260
Berkeley, CA 94110
Oakland, CA 94612
1-800-806-1191
(See ad on page 21)
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy
and Referral Agency
14895 E. 14th St., Suite 200
510-343-6670
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HOME CARE AGENCIES
Accentcare
Concord, CA 94520
1-800-834-3059
www.accentcare.com
(See ad on page 16)
Back Home Senior Care
2501 Blanding Ave., Bldg. C, Suite 379
Alameda, CA 94501
510-864-1371
7080 Donlon Way, Ste. 215
Dublin, Ca
925-883-9770
(See ad on page 3)
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-284-8888
(See ad on page 3)
Eldercare Services
925-937-2018
(See ad on page 35)
Golden State Senior Care
723 The Alameda
Berkeley, CA 94707
510-526-8883
Hear Now
1-800-648-4327
Non profit national organization that
provides hearing aides and cochlear
implants to seniors with limited financial
resources.
Dublin Senior Center
7600 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
4th Monday, 10:30 a.m., by appt. only:
925-556-4511
4321 Salem St.
510-596-3730
Offered the 3rd Tuesday by appointment
Phone (510) 652-1873 Toll Free 1-800-652-1873
www.albertbrown.com
Mention this ad and receive $250 off a paid prearrangement.
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Home Instead Senior Care
70 Washington St., #305
Oakland, CA 94607
510-663-3652
Joshua Cares, Inc.
520 Teresa Place
San Ramon, CA 94523
925-719-9357
www.joshuacares.com
(See ad on page 35)
Pleasanton:
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road,
Suite 135
925-225-0220
LivHome
Walnut Creek, CA
925-296-0406
(See ad on page 12)
Fremont
Suite 203
Fremont, CA 94538
510-505-0222
(See ad on page 11)
Oakland, CA 94085
510-632-4390
800-900-0811
(See ad on page 29)
Horizon Private Duty Home Care
51 Moraga Way, Suite 4
Orinda, CA 94563
925-257-1111
925-257-1009 (FAX)
www.horizonpd.com
800-654-5677
HOME CARE AGENCIES cont
925-934-4800
(See ad on page 13)
The Focus on Life
Rescare HomeCare
Walnut Creek, CA
925-283-5076
(See ad on page 9)
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Anybody over age 60, and homebound,
who is unable to purchase or prepare
meals is eligible for home delivered
meals. A contribution is asked for, but
the program serves all eligible people
regardless of ability to donate
Alameda: 510-865-6131
Berkeley: 510-981-5250
Berkeley (south and west):
510-549-2666
Oakland and Piedmont:
510-986-8916
Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley,
San Lorenzo: 510-582-1263
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton
Sunol: 510-881-0300
Albany , Emeryville: 510-981-5250
Fremont, Newark and Union City: 510574-2092
Right At Home
In Home Care and Assistance
3137 Castro Valley Blvd.,
Suite 201
510-690-9612
(See ad on page 35)
Synergy Homecare Eastbay
400 Estudillo Ave. #206
San Leandro., Ca 94577
510-352-6900
Synergyhomecare.com/sanleandro
(See ad on page 35)
HOME CARE REFERRAL
AGENCIES
AmeriCare Alliance
Serving Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties
510-885-1319
(See ad on page 32)
Tender Heart Home Care
Danville, CA 94526
925-838-4444
(See ad on page 13)
HOME HEALTH CARE
SERVICES
(Medicare and Medi-Cal Certified)
Accentcare
Concord, CA 94520
1-800-834-3059
www.accentcare.com
(See ad on page 16)
Oakland, CA 94605
510-433-1150
1955 San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
510-433-1150
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is diﬃcult to hear. It conjures
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Deciding
How
ToSenior
LiveCare
While
One2011
is Dying
This has been a tough year for our
family. Two of our members are in
the process of dying. This translates
to: No one would be surprised if
they died within a year.
My aunt, at age 53, has stage 4
colon cancer. This means that the
cancer has spread throughout her
body and cannot be cured. She can
undergo clinical trial chemotherapy
and radiation, but the hope is that
she can live a bit longer with these
treatments, than if she had nothing
done at all. However, no one anticipated that she would suffer through
uncontrollable pain throughout this
last year. Pain so intense, she only
leaves her home to go to the next
chemotherapy session. She has
lost over 50 pounds, spends most of
her days in bed, and there’s some
concern that she’ll be asked to discontinue the clinical trial treatments
if she continues to lose weight. Her
husband vows that he will keep her
alive, “no matter what,” because he
believes that if he can keep her alive
long enough, eventually a cure will
be found.
At age 73, my uncle has been in
very poor health for the past five
years. His kidneys failed a couple of
months ago, and now he’s on kidney
dialysis. He was also diagnosed
with congestive heart failure, and
recently had emergency surgery
and seven stents put in his heart.
All seven have failed. He now tires
easily, walks with assistance and his
wife is always at his side. He does
participate in family activities and
hopes to live as long as possible
because, even in his current condition, he believes there is much life
left to enjoy.
While both have a very poor prognosis for the future, only my uncle
has completed the Advance Directive and the Physician Orders For
Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
forms that give his wife and children
very clear directions on what to do
with medical care/treatment if his
heart stops beating, if he endures a
massive infection or stroke, or if the
quality of his life deteriorates to the
point where futility is recognized by
all. His Advance Directive appoints
an agent to speak on his behalf, if
he’s ever unable to, and the POLST
gives clear directions on what to do
in a crisis, or when the ambulance
arrives and a decision must be made
immediately.
Filling out the forms, he told me, was
the easy part. Having the conversation with his wife, doctor and adult
children…well, that was difficult.
“You know, in looking at all that might
happen and talking about it,well…
it really makes you face the fact
that there are lots of decisions to be
made in just a split second,” he told
me at a recent family reunion. “I always thought that I’d want to be kept
alive, no matter what….but, when my
doctor explained to me the consequences of CPR if my heart stopped
at home, well, I just had to say that
when my heart stopped beating, to
let me die a natural death.”
But, even as we talked, his youngest
daughter, overhearing the conversation, interjected that she wanted
her father to be kept alive, that they
should do everything they could
to keep him alive. She wanted to
argue each point, but most of all, we
recognized that she didn’t want her
dad to die at all.
His youngest daughter is not his
appointed agent, nor will her opinion
override his, in any given situation.
My uncle, knowing that there were
differences of opinion in his immediate family, made clear that only his
wishes were to be followed in terms
of his own life.
Now, my aunt with cancer, she’s
talked to me some about not wanting
to be put on a machine. But it was
only a conversation we had during a
car ride. Nothing has been written.
She has no Advance Directive, nor
has she considered a POLST. Her
point of view of how she wants to live
out her last days is radically different than what her spouse wants her
to do…and, she is doing nothing
to insure that her wishes are to be
followed.
Her husband, my other uncle,
refuses to accept that she might die
from this stage 4 cancer, and even
forbids us from mentioning the “d”
word in her presence. They only
speak of treatments, procedures and
hope. There is no acceptance of any
reality, and it looks as if my aunt’s
wishes probably won’t be considered
at the end of life struggle between
hope, reality and a miracle cure.
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But, the truth is, if my aunt truly
wishes to stay alive “no matter what,”
she can also state that in her Advance Directive and on her POLST
forms. Both of these forms only offer
a place to make your own wishes
known before a medical crisis, so
that doctors know what to do in any
given situation. And, the benefit of
having the conversation between
themselves and their doctors, well, it
can open up much more in the arena
of understanding and treatment in
the little time she may have left. As
her gut seizes in pain several times
an hour, she doesn’t dare ask for
better pain relief because it might
eliminate her from the clinical trial
treatment. So, she suffers. Every
day, she suffers. And, we, as family,
stand by feeling helpless because
we don’t know what to do.
Clearly defining how I want to live is
important to me. I have completed
an Advance Directive. I have had
conversations with my children and
loved ones. I have made my wishes
known. And, I urge all of you to do
the same. It doesn’t matter what you
might want, it only matters that you
write it down, have the conversation
and make sure that everyone involved in your life/care, have a clear
picture of your personal preferences.
Advance directives and POLST
forms are available at local hospices,
hospitals and doctor’s offices. Have
the conversation before it’s too late.
Advance
Directive
POLST
Every Adult
Seriously Ill
What?
Broad Outline
Specific Wishes,
Actionable
Physician’s Orders
Where?
Needs to be
Retrieved
Travels with
Person
Who?
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HOME HEALTH CARE
SERVICES cont
Horizon Home Health Care
51 Moraga Way, Suite #4
Orinda, CA 94563
925-258-9101
925-258-9501 (Fax)
www.hhhcs.com
On Lok Lifeways
Fremont, CA 94539
510-249-2700
(See ad on page 12)
Oakland, CA 94085
510-632-4390
800-900-0811
(See ad on page 29)
800-654-5677
925-934-4800
(See ad on page 13)
Professional Home Care Associates
2296 Country Dr. #2296
Fremont, CA
510-797-9299
1111-D Stanley Blvd., Suite 112
Livermore, CA
925-243-1385
(See ad on page 35)
Sutter VNA & Hospice
1651 Alvarado Street
510-628-5200
www.suttervna.org
Vision Home Health Care
39245 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
510-795-1632
HOSPICE SERVICE
Hope Hospice, Inc.
6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100
Dublin, CA
925-829-8770
(See ad on page 18)
Pathways Home Health, Hospice
and Private Duty
Oakland, CA 94085
510-632-4390
800-900-0811
(See ad on page 29)
800-654-5677
Sutter VNA & Hospice
1900 Powell St., Suite 300
510-450-8500
www.sutterhospice.org
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Serving Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties
365 Lennon Lane, #140
866-548-4827
925-930-9373
(See ad on page 18)
HOUSE CLEANING
AmeriCare Alliance
Serving Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties
510-885-1319
(See ad on page 32)
Senior Support
5353 Sunol Blvd.
925-931-5388
HOUSING REPAIRS
These programs are for low income
seniors. Help with building ramps,
putting in grab bars, wheelchair access,
doors, etc.
Access Project
2539 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-841-4776
Rebuilding Together
3318 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-644-8980
Rebuilding Together, Oakland
1111 Pine St., Suite A
Oakland, CA 94607
510-625-0316
Berkeley Home Repair Program
Community Energy Services
Corporation
1013 Pardee St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-540-1187
Senior/Disabled Rehabilitation
Loan Program
City of Berkeley Housing Department
Second Floor
2180 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-981-5433
Fremont, Newark, Union City
510-574-2090
City of Newark
Home Repair Loans
Minor Home Repair Program
Home must be owned and household
income for one person, must be below
$46,350 a year, and $53,000 for two
people. This program will pay 100%
of the cost of minor, emergency home
repairs.
510-670-5398
HOUSING REPAIR LOANS
The City of Alameda sponsors several
rehabilitation programs providing loans,
grants, and/or technical assistance to
homeowners. Assistance is available
to develop or conserve housing stock
for low and moderate-income residents
(less than $53,000 per two-person
household), correct code deficiencies, or
perform minor emergency home repairs.
The city has a new grant program
exclusively for accessibility modifications
that can assist by adding ramps and
lifts, as well as making limited interior
accessibility adaption (e.g., installation
of grab bars, etc.).
The substantial rehab program
creates new affordable rental units
in existing vacant or underutilized
structures. Income limits do not apply
to the property owner/developer in this
program.
For information:
Mariam Delagrange at (510) 749-5814.
INDEPENDENT
RETIREMENT LIVING
The Berkshire
2235 Sacramento St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-629-6161
The Kensington
1580 Geary Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA
925-943-1121
Villa San Ramon
9199 Fircrest Lane
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 803-9100
www.vintageseinor.com
(See ad on page 10)
INFORMATION AND
ASSISTANCE
Alameda County Area
Agency on Aging
6955 Foothill Blvd, 3rd floor
Oakland, CA 94605
510-577-3530 or 800-510-2020
Alameda Mastick Senior Center
Senior Resources Program
510-747-7513
846 Masonic Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
510-524-9122
A-Maze-ing Solutions Foundation
301 W. 10th St., Suite 14
Antioch, CA 94509
925-753-0524
City of Berkeley, Health
and Human Services
Free referrals to local agencies
510-981-5173
City of Fremont
Caregiver Support Services
510-574-2041
City of Oakland, Health
and Human Services
510-238-3284
4300 Bermuda Ave.
Oakland, CA 94019
510-531-0257
(See ad on page 35)
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy
and Referral Agency
14895 E. 14th St., Suite 200
510-343-6670
800-445-8106
Resource Center on Aging
50 University Hall, MC 7360
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720
j.israel@berkeley.edu
San Leandro Senior Center
510-577-3462
Senior Resources at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
114 Montecito Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
510-444-0243

Senior Care - Born To Age

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