These are some online, social service, local providers, and governmental resources that we have found helpful. This is not an endorsement by EAV, just some suggestions as to where to begin looking for help.
Adult Care Centers:
http://daybreakcenters.org/centers/alameda-county-centers/
Advance Directives:
https://capolst.org/ (POLST - a form you can fill out with your doctor that specifies your wishes)
http://www.canhr.org/publications/ahcd.html (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare - a form that assigns a family member or friend to make healthcare decisions when you can't)
https://fivewishes.org/(The Five Wishes form, a legal document that spells out your wishes should you become incapacitated)
Affordable Housing Portal: https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/
Benefits You May Qualify For:
https://www.benefitscheckup.org/
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/resources/locator_tool.html
Bill Pay Assistance:
https://www.silverbills.com/ (will handle monthly bills,including keeping an eye on and disputing fraudulent charges, starts at around $75/mo
.)
https://secure.aadmm.com/find-a-dmm/(American Association of Daily Money Managers, referrals to certified people who assist for $75-$150/hr.)
https://pfac-pro.org/ (Professional Fiduciary Association of California, fiduciaries can oversee finances, healthcare, placements,etc. They charge about $100-$150/hr.)
Call-a-day/medication reminder programs:
Charge $10-$30/mo. (and up, depending on level of services):
http://www.callingcare.com/ (automated system)
http://www.carecheckers.com/ (variety of plans)
https://www.iamfine.com/ (automated system)
http://www.sageminder.com/ (check-in calls, medical alert devices, and medication reminders)
https://www.greatcall.com/ (check-in calls, jitterbug phones, medical alert devices, and other services)
Check-in calls:
https://covia.org/services/social-call/
https://friendlyvoices.org/
Caregiver Support and Information
https://www.caregiver.org/
https://caregiveraction.org/
https://www.hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers/index.html
Caregiver Registries (assist in finding a caregiver, you usually hire and oversee, rates typically start around $15/hr):
http://affordablehomecareagency.com/(assist with scheduling and oversight)
http://ac-pa4ihss.org/our-services/registry/(for In Home Support Services Recipients)
https://www.carelinx.com/
https://www.care.com/
https://www.caregivers.com/
https://www.crilhayward.org/personal-assistance-homecare-referral
Classes and groups (online or via phone):
https://covia.org/services/well-connected/
http://www.openculture.com/
Clinics and Health Centers (free/low cost/MediCare/MediCal):
https://acphd.org/chdp/find-a-doctor/
Computer Assistance:
free classes: https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=computer%20classes&c=everywhere
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library/resources
Driving Assessments and Classes:
http://fitnesstodrive.phhp.ufl.edu/us/index.php(Online assessment tool)
https://www.aota.org/older-driver(List of professionals qualified to assess)
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/?cmp=RDRCT-DRVE_JAN02_014(AARP classes)
Emergency Preparedness/Shelters/Mental Health:
http://acphd.org/resource-guides.aspx
Energy and Utility assistance:
https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/help-paying-your-bill/payment-assistance-overview/payment-assistance-overview.page(help with PG&E bill)
http://www.ebmud.com/customers/billing-questions/financial-assistance/customer-assistance-program/(help with EBMUD bill)
https://caliheapapply.com/(weatherization and help with energy bills for low income people)
Food assistance (for low income people):
http://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/services/food_assistance/ (CalFresh, formerly Food Stamps)
http://foodnow.net/(Alameda County Food Bank emergency assistance)
http://southhaywardparish.org/food-services-grid-for-hayward/ (food and services grid for Hayward)
General Information: http://211alamedacounty.org/
Helpers:
http://www.elderhelpers.org (volunteer assistance with shopping, rides, reading, housekeeping, companionship, gardening)
https://senyours.io/ (help with shopping, rides, housekeeping, meals, errands, $20/hr.)
https://www.jointhirdage.com/ (transportation and assist at appointments, household tasks, tech help, annual fee plus $22/hr)
Home Repairs and Home Modification:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/services/city-services/housing-rehabilitation-services(city of Hayward housing rehab services)
https://www.renewac.org/(low interest loans for low income people)
https://www.rtoakland.org/apply-for-repairs.html(home repairs and modification free for low income people)
http://www.achhd.org/programs/housing-rehab/(grants and low interest loans for low income people in unincorporated areas)
Home Health/Home Care/Hospice: Alameda County providers:
https://ac-pa4ihss.org/our-services/registry/
http://www.kyrosregistry.com/
https://affordablehomecareagency.com/
Information, referrals, emotional support, grief support, and active suicide intervention: Institute on Aging Friendship Line 1-888-670-1360.
In Home Support Services (assistance in paying for caregivers for very low income people) and Assisted Living Waivers (assistance in paying for assisted living for very low income people):
https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Seniors-and-Disabled/IHSS/IHSS-Recipient
Legal Assistance and Insurance Counseling for Seniors (free):
https://www.lashicap.org/programs/legal/
CANHR Elder Law Lawyer Referral Service:
http://www.canhr.org/LRS/GetALawyerReferral/ContactCANHRLRS.htm
LGBTQI+ Resources:
https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/senior-elder-support(counseling and resources available, including counseling, transportation, food assistance, emergency rental subsidy, etc.0
https://www.pacificcenter.org/(individual counseling, HIV services, Older and Out support groups)
Meals:
https://www.sosmow.org/ (Meals on Wheels, free, but donation of $3.50/meal suggested)
https://spectrumcs.org/senior-services/senior-meals(meals offered by the Senior Nutrition program at senior centers and other sites, free, but suggested donation of $3.75/meal)
https://www.magickitchen.com/ (home delivered frozen meals, caters to special diets, meals start at about $9 per serving, plans start at about $75 for 7 meals per week)
https://www.marthasseniorgourmet.com/(home delivered meals, caters to special diets, meals start around $14.50, one-time $45 set-up fee)
http://www.schwans.com/(home delivered frozen meals and other foods, $1.75-$3.75 delivery fee, meals start around $5)
https://silver.bistromd.com/Home (home delivered frozen meals and other foods, caters to special diets, $19.95 delivery fee- waived for orders of $99 or above, meals start around $6)
Medical Alert Systems:
https://www.theseniorlist.com/best-medical-alert-systems/
(set up and monthly fee)
mynotifi.com (one time cost to own the device)
Medical Equipment/Assistive Devices/Hearing Aids/Glasses/Phones (free and low cost for low income people)
http://www.homecares.org/(donated medical equipment)
http://www.crilhayward.org/our-services/assistive-technology.php(assistive technology referral and loan)
http://www.californiaphones.org/(specialized phones)
https://www.californialifeline.com/en(low cost phone service for low income people)
http://www.audientalliance.org/patient.php(assistance paying for hearing aids)
https://www.coavision.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3326(free eye exams and glasses for low income people)
https://clearcaptions.com/ (free close-captioned phone service for people with hearing loss)
MediCare Savings Programs (for people who have difficulty paying for MediCare):
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-program/medicare-savings-programs.html
Placement assistance (help finding assisted living, etc.)
https://creatingnewhope.org/
http://allaboutcare.net/
http://www.elderlink.org/
http://eseniorplacement.com/
https://www.seniorly.com/
http://seniorvisionaryservices.com/
https://carequest.us/about/
https://livelifeplacement.com/
Prescription Assistance:
https://secure.ssa.gov/i1020/start(MediCare Extra Help program)
Rides:
Free if you qualify:
https://www.eastbayparatransit.org/(paratransit van, covers 9 counties, requires application and interview)
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/residents/paratransit(HOP program, supplements East Bay Paratransit)
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/patient-transportation.html(rides to cancer treatments)
http://driversforsurvivors.org/patients(rides to cancer treatments)
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/Transportation.aspx(non-emergency medical transport to MediCal appointments)
https://www.mymodivcare.com/how-it-works(assists with non-emergency medical transportation for MediCal, Anthem Blue Cross, CalViva, HealthNet, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, HCSC
Concierge services (arrange rides via phone):
http://arriverides.com/ ($10/month+$5-$10*after hours* transaction fee in addition to ride cost)
https://gogograndparent.com/(concierge fee $.27/minute in addition to ride cost)
https://www.helloenvoy.com/($19/month+$12-$30/hour)
http://www.silverride.com/(provide escort to and from vehicle, around $130 within the Hayward area)
Senior Housing and Resource Guides for Alameda County:
https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Seniors-and-Disabled/Area-Agency-on-Aging/S
Shared Housing:
https://www.goldstarsharedhousing.com/
https://covia.org/programs/home-match/
Tech for Seniors:
https://www.techenhancedlife.com/
Travel Training (assistance learning how to use public transit, generally there is no charge):
http://accessalameda.org/travel-training/travel-training-programs/
and Senior Clipper Card (discounted access to Bay Area transportation): https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/senior.do:
Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits (assistance paying for in home care, assisted living, or nursing home care):
https://www.veteranshomecare.com/ (can assist with applications and provide interest free loans to pay for care until applications are approved)
https://www.veteranaid.org/ (information and links to forms)