HELP TO STAY AT HOME

ELDERCARE LOCATOR

800-677-1116

Aids family/friends/caregivers in locating community service information & resources anywhere

in the US and US territories. Can help locate sources for services such as home delivered meals, transportation, legal assistance, housing options, senior center programs, nursing home ombudsmen. The toll-free number is manned during business hours. After hours, leave name and number on voice mail.

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE

800-572-2275/579-1985

2965 Dutton Avenue Santa Rosa 95402

Assistance/working dogs for people with disabilities other than blindness. Call for details.

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND

800-295-4050

San Rafael

Provides mobility by means of dog guides to qualified blind persons. Call for details.

HEARING DOG PROGRAM

415-554-3020/TDD 415-554-3022

The San Francisco SPCA

2500 16th Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

e-mail: hearingdog@sfspca.org

www: http://www.sfspcahdp.org/

Specially trained dogs can alert their owners to important sounds, the sounds that need a response, like smoke alarms, telephones or knocks at the door. Places dogs with owners. There is an application and class fee, as well as a waiting list.

FAITH IN ACTION

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Solano County

(See Health Resources above)

A PLACE FOR MOM

707-455-1745

www.aplaceformom.com e-mail:  advisor@aplaceformom.com

PUBLIC AUTHORITY

800-726-75             FAX:421-4020

470 Chadbourne Road, Ste 100

Fairfield, CA 94534

Works in conjunction with Solano County In-Home Supportive Services program offering personal care/domestic services to those elderly and disabled to allow consumers to remain safely in their homes.

FRIENDSHIP SERVICES OF SOLANO COUNTY

Catholic Social Services

Vallejo 644-8909

Vacaville 453-0844

Emergency (24 Hour) 428-1131

Reassurance phone calls and/or weekly visits by trained volunteers to isolated or lonely seniors. Emergency contacts are notified if client does not answer. Clients will be evaluated social/nutritional/physical and mental health) by licensed, professional staff.

Non-denominational. Serves all of Solano County.

PHONE CARE/PHONE ALERT PROGRAM

Area Agency on Aging 442-4242

(See Emergency Response Systems section of this chapter.)

VACAVILLE TELE-CARE SERVICE

448-2273

Daily telephone calling to elderly and handicapped people who live alone. If telephone is not answered, an alternate (family member, friend, neighbor) is called. If emergency is indicated, police or sheriff is notified.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

(See Food/Nutrition section.)

RESPITE/ADULT DAY CARE

Relatives or other caregivers can be relieved of caregiving duties for a short period of time. Many programs not only offer relief through respite programs for those taking care of an elderly spouse, parent or relative, but also provide a social outlet to the elderly participant. Social day care programs offer social and recreational activities: music, arts, exercise. Some programs for frail

elders will accept people with early stage dementia. The elderly benefit from a stimulating program while the caregiver gets a break (respite) from caregiving duties. Call programs for fees and details.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

24-hour hotline 800-223-2345

www: http://www2.cancer.org/state/ca/index.html

Provides respite care.

CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

American Association of Retired Persons

601 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20049

Staying in Charge

AARP Fulfillment (EEO1155)

AARP Connections for Independent Living Program

Staying in Charge (D15937-English or D16063-Spanish)

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) through appropriate local agencies, links potential volunteers with those needing assistance in their home. Staying in Charge (D15937-English; D16063-Spanish) offers twenty-five tips to help you remain independent in your home and community. Order form for this and other materials are available at:

www: http://www.aarp.org/programs/connect/resources.html

Requests for materials can be mailed to above address or e-mailed to: member@aarp.org. Remember to specify English or Spanish.

OUTREACH INDEPENDENCE SENIOR DAY PROGRAM

428-7742

Fairfield Senior Center

Diverse program includes social activities, exercise, discussion groups, speakers. Continental breakfast and hot lunch. Transportation provided in most areas. Costs based on income.

FILIPINA HOME COMPANIONS

557-5299

Provides licensed caregivers for developmentally handicapped.

CARE MANAGEMENT: Care managers make home visits and help older persons and families decide what services they need to remain as independent as possible. They can coordinate the delivery of services. A family member may live far from the person they are trying to help. The care manager knows the community and can help the “long distance caregiver” by arranging and monitoring service.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

800-510-2020

Provides information, referrals and offers problem solving assistance to seniors. This agency also provides referrals to seniors for chore workers and in-home nursing assistance.

NORTHBAY HEALTH AT HOME

429-7756

NorthBay Healthcare

www: http://www.northbay.org/

Hospitalization time can be reduced with staff coordinated recuperation. The program can also help the homebound or elderly avoid or postpone nursing home care.

COORDINATED PATIENT CARE

421-6660

Health & Social Services

Geriatric case management for 55+. Provides in-home assessment and coordination of resources a by public health nurse and/or medical social worker. No fee.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPS

For information call your local Area Agency on Aging, Senior Center or United Way’s First Call for Help for listings. (See Support Groups Section for numbers.)

CLASSES & CONFERENCES:  Caregiving conferences and classes are offered throughout Solano County. Watch your newspaper for notices. Check with your senior center for classes (see Senior Centers & Programs section). The Fairfield- Suisun Adult school offers such a class (see Education section).

HOME HEALTH CARE:  Home health care provides skilled health care in the home because of an illness or injury. There are many agencies providing home health services. If you are in the hospital or being discharged, speak to your doctor or the hospital social worker about home health services. If you are at home contact your doctor or medical clinic. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging office for a listing of home health agencies. These agencies are listed in the phone book in the yellow pages under Home Health Services. For a listing of qualified home health care workers, contact the Health & Social Services, Discharge Planning Departments of local hospitals.

Your local Area Agency on Aging has a resource list of fingerprinted and background checked caregivers. Call the AAA for information and placement assistance.

If you need skilled health care in your home for the treatment of an illness or injury, Medicare covers some home health services furnished by a participating home health agency. A home health agency is a public or private agency that specializes in giving skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, in your home. (A hospital or other facility that mainly provides skilled nursing or rehabilitation services cannot be considered your home.)

Medicare pays the full approved cost of all covered home health visits. You may be charged for any services or costs that Medicare does not cover. However, if you need durable medical equipment, you are responsible for a 20 percent co-insurance payment for the equipment. http://www.medicare.gov/

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER

435-8174

1545 Webster St. Suite C Fairfield CA 94533

Provides advocacy, and support to help seniors and people with disabilities to live independently. Offers assistance with social security and other benefits, housing, personal assistants and various independent living skills. Call for appointment.

IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (I.H.S.S.)

421-7514

Health and Social Services

Assists those aged, blind or physically or mentally disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely at home without assistance. Must meet income criteria. Family members may be employed. Also employment possible for those wanting to provide these services.

EMERGENCY/RESPONSE SYSTEMS

VITAL LINK, INC.

24-hour hotline 800-752-5522

2131 University Avenue #314

Berkeley 94704

24-hour monitored medical alarm system. Notifies paramedics directly rather than pre-designated contact, unless otherwise requested. Serves all of Solano County. Financial aid available.