Resources

Here are some resources for you to learn more about caring for older adults and related issues.

Videos

Check out our YouTube playlist of informational videos that cover conversations with the elderly, regulations and other issues.

Podcasts

• The Sunrise Podcast, TheSeniorCaregiver.com, has tips on caring for the elderly.

Organizations To Help Seniors

• Senior Planet - technology programs, courses and exercise online for seniors
• Peninsula Family Service - has Older Adult Services to help seniors over 60 stay connected and well
• Senior Care Helper - has a blog with many useful links and resources for both caregivers and seniors
• Senior Guidance - a website that helps you find assisted living facilities
• Nursing Home Abuse Justice - tells you about elder abuse and what you can do about Nursing Home Neglect - you can also contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman in your county or state

Government Links

• Centers for Disease Control
  • CDC Aging Initiatives
• State of California COVID-19 information
  • ​County COVID-19 Overview
  • COVID-19 care in senior living facilities - state guidance, keeping residents safe, hotline for reporting abuse
  • Health Care Services Office of the Ombudsman
• California Department of Social Services licenses Assisted Living facilities
  • COVID-19 information
  • California Senior Care Licensing Program
  • Assisted Living and Memory Care Facilities search page
• California Department of Public Health licenses Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Health Care Facilities and Providers
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities search page
• California Department of Aging
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman
• County Health Sites
  • Alameda County Public Health Department
  • Contra Costa Health Services
  • San Francisco Department of Public Health
  • San Mateo County Health
  • Santa Clara County Health​

Statistics

• California's 65-and-older population is projected to grow to 8.6 million people by 2030 (Source: State of California 2020)