Seniors First 2019

108 QUESTIONS? CALL SENIORS FIRST 530-889-9500 SENIORS FIRST PLACER COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE www.aarp.org AARP enhances the quality of life for all as we age. Champions for positive social change and deliver value through advocacy, information, and service. www. agencyonaging4.org Agency on Aging Area 4’smission is creating and supporting opportunities that enhance the lives of older adults and their families to be safe, healthy and independent. www.benefitscheckup.org National council on Aging (NCOA): free online resource to find benefits available to seniors in your specific geographic area. www.benefits.gov Benefits research can be done on a state specific basis, this is not senior resources specific. www.caring.com Caregiver information for housing options, in-home care, support groups which includes reviews of services, and checklists of questions to ask when looking for residential and caregiver options. www.caregiverstress.com Includes checklists and how to have the conversation on life planning. www.deloro.org Resources for Placer and local counties regarding county, caregiver options, events, support groups, free legal consultation, free short- termcounseling, and limited respite services available at no cost to caregiver. www.freegovernmentcellphones. net Free cell phones www.identitytheft.gov Is someone using your personal information to open newaccounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund? Identitytheft.gov canwalk you through each step of the recovery process. www.lsnc.net Legal Services of Northern California provides quality legal services that empower the poor to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty. www.medicare.gov TheMedicarewebsite has all the information you need to better understand your Medicare options, your current status withMedicare, and help you find the appropriate plan options for you. www.nia.nih.gov National Institute on Aging www.pirs.org Placer Independent Resource Services advocates for the rights of peoplewith disabilities. www.silverpathways.org Placer County geriatric specialist care planning, including free training seminars on the‘Stages of Dementia’and‘Life as a Caregiver’. www.seniorsfirst.org Includes access to Seniors First data base.