Elder Care Resources
This page is intended only to function as a clearinghouse of publicly-available information. Drexel has not itself investigated any of these agencies or providers and is not endorsing or encouraging you to use any of them. The information has been obtained from the web only through a preliminary search; as a result, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information that is provided. You should be sure to conduct your own investigation to ensure the quality and bona fides of the provider and the program it offers and the appropriateness for your family.
Accent on Seniors is a free California State licensed senior living referral and information service. http://accentonseniors.com/sem/free-senior-living-facility-facilities-search.htm?gclid=CI66l87e_5cCFRRhnAodsgLkDQ
Care.com has resources available for California residents in need of senior care. You can find assisted living homes, public transportation options (such as the Senior Shuttle), and home and health care organizations close by.
http://www.care.com/senior-care-directory-p1072-california-qxs%7CCA.html
Elder Care Services is a free local care facility and placement service for California seniors in Sacramento and its surrounding communities. http://www.eldercareservices.com/index.php?gclid=CNLclYPe_5cCFRRhnAodsgLkDQ
The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) is an organization devoted to the betterment of Assisted Living by providing leadership to assisted living providers and other stakeholders in the assisted living field; advocacy to protect the interests of providers and the consumer-focused service they provide; and education to support the provision of high quality programs and services.
http://www.caassistedliving.org/web/cala.asp
The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.
http://www.aging.ca.gov/default.asp
California Healthcare Foundation has guides for long-term care throughout the State of California. http://www.calnhs.org/
California Registry lists the California area agencies on aging. http://www.calregistry.com/resources/aaa.htm
Institute on Aging (IOA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that touches the lives of thousands of seniors in San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula each year. IOA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community. We fulfill this mission for a diverse community by developing and providing innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, spiritual support, education, and research.
http://www.ioaging.org/about/
Government Resources
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps
Eldercare Locator
Healthfinder
Housing and Urban Development
National Institute on Aging
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Social Security Administration
Other Organizations
Alzheimer's Association
American Geriatrics Society
Caring Connections
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Consumer Coalition for Quality Care
Families USA
Helping Family Caregivers Complete the Circle of Care
Hospice Net
Last Acts
Medicare Rights Center
National Information and Referral Support System
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
National Committee for Quality Assurance
National Family Caregivers Association
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Older Women's League
