SENIOR & AGING ADULT RESOURCES

SeniorEldercare The Santa Clara County Fire Department serves as an information and referral services for older adults in Santa Clara County. If you need assistance finding a program and/or service, we are here to help you find it! Please call Community Education Services at (408) 378-4010 for more information.

Connections to Resources for Older Adults in Santa Clara County

2-1-1 Santa Clara County
Receive FREE, non-emergency community, health and disaster information in Santa Clara County. Highly-trained Call Specialists can answer questions about a variety of nonprofit services and agencies. 2-1-1 is confidential, available in over 170 languages and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information:
Visit 2-1-1 Santa Clara County
Dial 2-1-1 from your phone

Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s Association provides caregivers and families with comprehensive online resources and information through our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center, which features sections on early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage caregiving.

24-Hour Helpline: 1.800.272.3900
Alzheimer’s Association professionally staffed 24/7 Helpline offers information and advice to more than 250,000 callers each year and provides translation services in more than 200 languages.

Alzheimer’s Association Education Classes
Learn about available classes on Alzheimer awareness, reducing your risk, and classes for caregivers and family members.
Find your local chapter to discover available resources in your area.

Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
DAAS promotes a safe and independent lifestyle for seniors, dependent adults and the disabled through the delivery of protective services, quality nutrition and supportive in-home services. In addition, DAAS evaluates community needs, develops programs and services, and advises on matters of policy that concern the welfare of seniors and persons with disabilities.

Adult Protective Services (408) 975-4900, 24-Hour Report Line: (800) 414-2002
In-Home Supportive Services (Medi-Cal eligibility required): (408) 792-1600
Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator: (408) 755-7610
Senior Nutrition Program: (408) 755-7680

For more information:
DAAS Social Service Agency, Santa Clara County
(408) 755-7600

Farewell to Falls
Farewell to Falls is a FREE, home-based fall prevention program available to seniors, age 65 years or older, who live in Santa Clara or San Mateo County. If you have fallen recently, or are concerned about falling, you may be eligible to participate in a fall prevention program offered through the Trauma Service and Emergency Department at Stanford University Medical Center.

Farewell to Falls focus includes:

Medication Review
Home Safety Assessment and Modification
Home Exercise Program
And Other Health Factors

For more information:
Farewell to Falls Program
Phone: (650) 724-9369
Fax: (650) 725-2359 – send in completed referral form

Institute on Aging (IOA)

Institute on Aging (IOA) works to enhance the quality of life for aging adults and adults living with disabilities, enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community. IOA provides innovative, community-based programs that enable clients to live at home for as long as possible. We serve as an essential partner in the continuum of care by providing health services, social and emotional support, and education and advocacy.

Friendship Line (888) 670-1360 – A free crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls.

Health Trust
Healthy Aging Initiative works to ensure that older adults spend more years in good health and engaged as vital members of our community. HealthTrust offers a variety of services – in the areas of chronic disease, food, and housing – aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations.

For more information:
Health Trust
(408) 513-8700

Meals on Wheels
The Santa Clara County Meals On Wheels Program provides meal service to homebound seniors 60 years of age and older who are unable to provide meals for themselves or have difficulty obtaining food because of illness, frailty, or disability. Eligible seniors receive a weekly delivery of seven breakfasts and five frozen lunch/dinner entrées, a fresh salad and a fresh sandwich or wrap, supplemented by fresh fruit, juice, milk, bread, and other grocery items.

For more information:
To receive an in-home assessment, please contact a Sourcewise Nutrition Coordinator
(408) 350-3246

Do you want more than just food?
Meals on Wheels and The Health Trust are now providing a FREE Friendly Home Visitor Program to Meals on Wheels participants! Receive any of the following:

A companion and friend to visit with you weekly in your home
Friendly phone calls
Free monthly pet food delivery for low-income clients
An in-home exercise program
Educational materials and information on community resources

To learn more or to register, call: (408) 961-9873

Transportation Services R.Y.D.E.

R.Y.D.E. (Reach Your Destination Easily) is a curb-to-curb transportation and local trip planning service for adults 65+ living in the west valley communities of: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, parts of San Jose, and Morgan Hill. RYDE fees are fixed based on the number of miles you travel to a destination. Use RYDE for appointments, grocery shopping, visits with friends, or trips to a location in the west valley. RYDE also provides trips to area doctors’ offices, hospitals, the Sunnyvale CalTrain Center and the VA Hospital in Palo Alto.

To Book a RYDE:

West Valley Community Services:(669) 220-0831 or RYDEinfo@wvcommunityservices.org
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC): (408) 892-9739 or RYDE@sascc.org
City of Morgan Hill: (408) 310-4250 or RYDE@mhcrc.com

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Transportation Services for Older Adults within Santa Clara County – The County of Santa Clara provides two transportation programs, the Mobility Management Program (MMP) and Reach Your Destination Easily (RYDE)

Sourcewise

Proudly serving Santa Clara County since 1973, the Sourcewise mission is to provide adults and their caregivers the tools and services they need to effectively navigate their health and life options. Through a comprehensive network of resources, Sourcewise strives to educate, prepare, support, and advocate for all adults, their families, and their caregivers within Santa Clara County.

Direct services of Sourcewise include:

Information & Awareness
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
Care Management
Meals on Wheels
Senior Employment
Public Authority Services

Trained Community Resource Specialists are available to assist you and provide a customized list of community-based organizations and the information, eligibility criteria, and procedures to access needed services.

For more information:
Sourcewise – (408) 350-3200, Option 1

Sourcewise
3100 De La Cruz Boulevard #310, Santa Clara 95054
(408) 350-3200
Email: community@mysourcewise.com

Sourcewise
16340 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill 95037
(408) 762-7362
Email: southcounty@mysourcewise.com

STEADI – Stopping Eldering Accidents, Deaths & Injuries

Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. In 2015 alone, more than one in four older adults reported falling and more than 28,000 older adults died as a result of falls—that’s 74 older adults every day. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks. CDC developed the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative which includes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention.

Senior Centers within Santa Clara County

SeniorComputer Senior Centers (for ages 50+) provide a wide variety of programs & services that promote health, wellness and independence. Some of the services offered at senior centers include:

Cards and Games
Computer Training
Fitness Classes
Health Insurance Counseling
Hearing & Blood Pressure Screening
Income Tax and Legal Assistance
Minor Home Repairs & Maintenance
Recreation, Travel and Tours
Transportation
Volunteer Opportunities

For more information about programs & services in your area, contact your local senior center.

Campbell Adult Center
www.ci.campbell.ca.us/231/Adult-Center-50

Cupertino Senior Center
www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/cupertino-senior-center

Gilroy Senior Center
www.cityofgilroy.org/340/Recreation-Department

Los Altos Senior Center
www.losaltosca.gov/recreation/page/adult-50-program

Los Gatos Adult Recreation
www.lgsrecreation.org/adults/55-plus
www.lgsrecreation.org/55-plus/hub/

Milpitas Senior Center
www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/recreation-services/programs-activities/adults-50

Morgan Hill Senior Center
www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/259/Senior-Center

Mountain View Senior Center
www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/rec/senior/default.asp

Palo Alto Senior Center
www.avenidas.org

San Jose Parks, Recs & Neighborhood Services
www.sanjoseca.gov/prns

Santa Clara City Senior Center
www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/parks-recreation/community-centers/senior-center

Saratoga Senior Center
www.sascc.org

Sunnyvale Senior Center
www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation-and-community/community-centers/senior-center

FRONT PORCH (COVIA)… A Senior Center without Walls
www.covia.org/services/well-connected
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE – Well Connected is a phone and online program offering activities, education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups to older adults accessible from the comfort of home. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you.
To Register: 877.797.7299 or coviaconnections@covia.org

Additional Resources

California Department on Aging
https://aging.ca.gov
Administers programs that promote independence and well-being for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers.

California Telephone Access Program
californiaphones.org
Offers services and adaptive telephone equipment for those with hearing, vision, mobility or speech impairments.

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE)
www.homemods.org
Dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. It offers research, training, and technical assistance opportunities to respond to the increasing demand for home modification services and address fall prevention in the home environment.

FDA Safety Tips for Seniors
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/TipsforSeniors/default.htm

Heart of the Valley (HOV), Services for Seniors, Inc.
(408) 241–1571
www.servicesforseniors.org
In-home services for seniors 65+; including shopping, errands, light yard work, handyman, home projects, paperwork and home visits. Serves Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and West San Jose.

Home Safety Services
www.homesafety.net
Home modifications made to enable seniors to remain as safe and independent as possible; including installation of grab bars, stair railings and wheel chair ramps. Licensed as Certified Aging in Place Specialists.

Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
www.rebuildingtogethersv.org
Provides home modifications to improve safety, accessibility and mobility for lower income homeowners. Serves Alviso, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, San Jose, San Martin, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and unincorporated Santa Clara County.

West Valley Community Services (WVCS)
www.wvcommunityservices.org
WVCS is a community based agency that provides a continuum of basic needs, family support services and housing services including: information and referrals, food pantry, clothing, transitional housing, affordable housing, financial assistance, family support and case management services. WVCS serves the west valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, West San Jose and the surrounding mountain regions