Help At Your Fingertips
The organizations and professionals on this page provide knowledge and experience to seniors and their caregivers. They may offer videos/DVD’s, audio tapes, books, pamphlets, newsletters, magazines and help lines. Many offer services and products. Some offer websites, which makes much of their information available right now!
Also, if these resources cannot help you with a specific issue, many times they can point you in the direction of the information or solution you are trying to find.
Of course, you can always feel free to give us a call us at (888) 677-2228. We would be happy to help in any way we can.
1-800-MEDICARE (Esp)
Phone: (800) 633-4227
TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Website: www.medicare.gov
Information on Medicare benefits and drug discount cards.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (Esp)
Phone: (800) 358-9295
TTY: (888) 586-6340
Website: www.AHQR.gov
Free information on health care for seniors.
Aging 2.0
44 Tehama St.
San Francisco, CA
E-mail: info@aging2.com
Website: www.Aging2.com
Strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in aging. Volunteer-run chapter network spans 65+ cities and has hosted more than 550 events around the world.
Aid & Attendance Benefit
197 Woodland Parkway, Suite 104-2121
San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (877) 741-0696
E-mail: buchananinsurance@msn.com
James Buchanan is a Retirement Income Specialist who specializes it the Aid & Attendance Benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that is available to war era veterans and their surviving spouses. This benefit can help with long-term care costs.
AIS – Aging & Independence Services (SD County)
Phone: 800-510-2020
Website: AIS – Aging & Independence Services
This is San Diego’s Area Agency on Aging. Provides services to older adults, people with disabilities and their family members, to help keep clients safely in their homes, promote healthy and vital living, and publicize positive contributions made by older adults and persons with disabilities.
American Board of Medical Specialties
Phone: (866) 275-2267
Website: www.ABMS.org
Information about specialists’ training.
American Chronic Pain Association
Phone: (916) 632-0922 (Not toll-free)
Website: www.theACPA.org
Support and information for people with chronic pain .
American College of Surgeons (Esp)
Phone: (800) 621-4111
Website: www.facs.org
Information on common operations and choosing a surgeon.
AT Network (Esp)
Phone: (800) 390-2699
TTY: (800) 900-0706
Website: www.ATnet.org
Information on equipment for seniors/people with disabilities.
C2 Financial Corporation
10509 Vista Sorento Pkwy, #200
San Diego, CA 92121.
Phone: (858) 829-3015
E-mail: wdoxidine@gmail.com
William Oxidine, CSA is a Reverse Mortgage Consultant.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (Esp)
Phone: (800) 474-1116
Website: www.CANHR.org
Find a nursing home and get help if you have a problem.
California Foundation for Independent Living Ctr.
1234 H Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814-1912
Phone: (916) 325-1690 (Not toll free)
TTY: (916) 325-1695Website: www.CFILC.org
Resources for people with disabilities.
California Hospital Association
Phone: (800) 494-2001
Website: www.CalHealth.org
Free Advance Health Care Directive forms.
California Office of Patients’ Rights
100 Howe Ave., Suite 210N
Sacramento, CA 95825-8202
Phone: ( 916) 575-1610 (Not toll free)
E-mail: COPR@disabilityrightsca.org
Website: COPR
Advocacy for patients hospitalized with mental illness. The California Office of Patients’ Rights (COPR) is a unit within Disability Rights California.
California Registry
Phone: (800) 777-7575
Website: www.CalRegistry.com
Information on hospice and long-term care.
Caregiver Coalition of San Diego
Website: www.CareGiverCoalitionSD.org
The Caregiver Coalition mission is to identify and address the needs of Caregivers through advocacy efforts and collaboration of a broad coalition membership in order to improve the overall quality of life for Caregivers, their families and the community.
Center for Memory and Aging (CMA)
15644 Pomerado Road, Suite 401
Poway, CA 92064
Phone:(858) 674-1289
E-mail: info@pcndneurology.com
Website: Center for Memory and Aging
Provides a comprehensive memory and cognitive care center for the elderly. Brings a team approach to diagnosing and treating dementia and other memory/cognitive impairments. Offer specialty-trained geriatric neurologists and neuropsychologists to lead patient evaluations, supplemented by the latest technologies. Also pioneering translational research and clinical drug trials in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
ChangingAging Tour
Website: ChangingAging Tour
Blending medical science, storytelling and live music, The ChangingAging Tour shatters our culture’s damaging myths about aging. It delivers live non-fiction theater experiences and was created to build community by engaging directly with you, our live audience.
Clinical Trials
Website: www.ClinicalTrials.gov
Information on clinical trials.
Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR)
P O Box 82123
San Diego, CA 92138
Phone:(619) 540-1648
E-mail: info@rcfereform.org
Website: www.RCFEreform.org
Dedicated to improving resident care in California’s assisted living facilities by educating consumers and increasing industry accountability.
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
Phone: (877) 322-7299
TTY: (877) 322-7288
Website: www.DCARA.org
Resources for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Department Of Managed Health Care
Phone: (888) 466-2219
TTY: (877) 688-9891
Website: DMHC
Information about Federal COBRA and Cal-COBRA.
Disability Rights Advocates
Website: www.DRAlegal.org
Information on health care rights for people with disabilities.
Elder Help of San Diego
3860 Calle Fortunada Suite 101
San Diego, Ca. 92123
Phone: (619) 284-9281
Website: www.ElderHelpOfSandDiego.org
ElderHelp provides personalized services and information to help San Diego’s seniors stay in their homes, remain independent and live with dignity. Services include companionship, transportation, home sharing, and other support services.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Phone: (800) 445-8106
Website: www.Caregiver.org
Information and resources for family caregivers.
Health Consumer
Website: www.HealthConsumer.org
Health care information in different languages.
Healthfinder
Website: www.Healthfinder.gov
Easy-to-use health website.
HealthScope
Website: www.HealthScope.org
Information on California HMOs and hospitals.
HICAP (California Health Advocate)
Phone: (800) 434-022
Website: www.CalMedicare.org
Free information and help with Medicare.
Hospice of the North Coast
2525 Pio Pico Drive, Suite 301
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 431-4100
E-mail: awatt@hospicenorthcoast.org
Website: www.HospiceNorthCoast.org
Their mission is to help people have a peaceful life through death experience. This includes providing exemplary service to all of their patients, and being fully aware of the needs of all individuals involved in the transition process. Alan Watt is the Community Liaison. Clients are the individuals of North San Diego County.
Ions – Conscious Aging
101 San Antonio Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone:(707) 775-3500
E-mail: info@noetic.org
Website: Conscious Aging
Conscious Aging addresses the challenges of aging and celebrates the opportunities of later life. Based on insights gained from our decade-long study of transformation and field-tested across a broad range of practitioners and settings, the program supports seniors who yearn to engage in dialogue about these issues. They serve those who seek meaning making, connection, and community to fortify them in later years.
Judi Bonilla & Company
Phone: (619) 742-3368
Website: www.JudiBonilla.com
Judi Bonilla is a lifestyle aging expert & gerontologist. She specializes in the field of aging over the lifespan and is an advocate for empowered aging. She is the founder of Advocates For Aging and the non-profit Advocates For Aging Cares.
Kaizen Brain Center
4180 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 240
La Jolla CA 92037
Phone:(866) 277-2659
Website: Kaizen Brain Center
Committed to improving brain health by translating the latest evidence-based research into high-quality clinical practice and concierge patient care.
Lab Tests Online
Website: www.LabTestsOnline.org
A guide to understanding lab test results.
Lumetra
Phone: (800) 841-1602
TTY: (800) 881-5980
Website: www.Lumetra.com
Help with hospital, nursing home and rehab discharge problems.
Meals on Wheels – San Diego County
2254 San Diego Ave, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92110
Phone:(619) 260-6110
Website: www.Meals-On-Wheels.org
Provide nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that help seniors cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation and loss of independence.
National Immunization Hotline
Phone: (800) 232-2522
TTY: (800) 243-7889
Website: www.CDC.gov/ncird
Recommended shots for people of all ages.
National Institute on Aging
Website: www.NIA.NIH.gov
Information on many health conditions.
Mental Health America
Phone: (800) 969-6642
TTY: (800) 433-5959
Website: www.MentalHealthAmerica.net
Information, advocacy and referrals.
Oasis – San Diego
Grossmont Shopping Center
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, Suite 269
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone:(619) 881-6262
Website: www.OasisNet.org/San-Diego-CA
Promote healthy aging through lifelong learning, healthy lifestyles and volunteer opportunities. Also have a center located in Escondido.
Office of the Patient Advocate
Email: contactopa@opa.ca.gov
Website: www.OPA.ca.gov
Report cards on HMOs and Medical Groups.
Poison Action Line
Phone: (800) 876-4766
TTY: (800) 972-3323
Website: www.CalPoison.org
Emergency help for victims of poisoning.
Protection & Advocacy
Phone: (800) 776-5746
Website: Disability Rights California
Legal help for people with disabilities.
San Diego County Council on Aging
302 Washington Ave., PMB 436
San Diego, CA 92103
Website: www.SDCCoA.com
A multidisciplinary organization that promotes education, awareness, and networking in San Diego County to enhance the quality of life for seniors.
San Diego Senior Alliance
E-mail: info@sdsenioralliance.org
Website: www.SDsenioralliance.org
Supports and unifies local agencies in the provision of exceptional social and supportive services to the Seniors and Adults with Disabilities of San Diego County. The Alliance is a group of 20 distinct organizations which collectively serve 63,000 seniors. They employ 2,840 individuals and have more than 30,000 volunteers.
Senior Information and Referral
Phone: (800) 510-2020
Website: www.Aging.CA.gov
Local services for seniors.
Social Security Administration
Phone: (800) 772-1213
TTY: (800) 325-0778
Website: www.SSA.gov
Information on getting Social Security and Medicare.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC)
3675 Ruffin Rd., # 230
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 268-4432
Email: scrc@caregivercenter.org
Website: www.CaregiverCenter.org
Offers services to family caregivers of adults with chronic and disabling conditions or diseases. With a team of highly-qualified, professional staff, SCRC supports families through a full range of programs and services.
ST. Paul’s PACE
ST. Paul’s PACE Pavillion
111 Elm Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 677-3800
Fax: (619) 677-3888
E-mail: info@stpaulspace.org
Website: www.StPaulsPACE.org
St. Paul’s PACE is a non-profit Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) health plan for seniors age 55 and older who prefer not to move into a nursing home but whose health problems make it impossible for them to stay at home without the help of caregivers.
State Insurance Hotline
Phone: (800) 927-4357
TTY: (800) 482-4833
Website: www.Insurance.CA.gov
Find information on long-term care insurance.
State Ombudsman Crisis Line
Phone: (800) 231-4024
San Diego Office: (800) 640-4661
TTY: (916) 928-2511 (Not toll-free)
Website: Ombudsman Program
Information, resources and hotline on elder abuse and quality of care.
U.S. Dept. of Labor (Pension & Welfare Benefits)
Phone: (866) 444-3272
TTY: (800) 326-2996
Website: www.dol.gov/ebsa
Information about COBRA.
VillageCore
Phone: (714) 803-2388
E-mail: admin@villagecore.org
Website: www.VillageCore.org
A community of members that share their skills, support and expertise with each other to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging. They believe a better experience of aging is possible when we can grow with and rely on each other.