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.
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://frontporch.net/connect/well-connected/
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/clinics/
Computer Assistance:
free classes: https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=computer%20classes&c=everywhere
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library/resources
https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/676da5b908738767c121c1ee
Driving Assessments and Classes:
http://fitnesstodrive.phhp.ufl.edu/us/index.php(Online assessment tool)
https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/?cmp=RDRCT-DRVE_JAN02_014(AARP classes)
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://foodnow.net/(Alameda County Food Bank emergency assistance)
https://www.southhaywardparish.org/food-pantry
General Information/Resource Guides:
http://211alamedacounty.org/
https://alameda.my-adrc.org/Home.aspx
https://acphd.org/resource-guides/
Helpers:
http://www.elderhelpers.org (volunteer assistance with shopping, rides, reading, housekeeping, companionship, gardening)
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.rtebn.org/
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:
https://canhr.org/legal-services-support/
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 $12 per serving, plans start at about $170 for 8 meals per week)
https://www.marthasseniorgourmet.com/(home delivered meals, caters to special diets, meals start around $300/mo. for 3 meals a week)
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)
https://www.recares.org/(assists low income people with medical equipment)
https://www.hearingloss.org/find-help/financial-assistance/
http://www.californiaphones.org/(specialized phones)
https://www.californialifeline.com/en(low cost phone service for low income people)
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-free-or-low-cost-eye-care(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/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs
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)
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/(starts at $11.72/mo. with $5 per ride plus $.27 per minute fees in addition to ride cost)
http://www.silverride.com/(provide escort to and from vehicle, around $150 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/
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)