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My friend or relative...
Elder Care —>
...needs to get out and do something... needs companionship
...needs someone to talk to
...doesn't eat right
...has a toothache... or problems with a dentist or eye care
...is alone at home, needs some assistance or is in danger of falling
...needs help in home ... wants to remain at home as long as possible
...shouldn't live alone anymore, but is still able to get around
...cannot drive ... or use public transportation
...lives with me (I work during the day and worry about not being home)
...places so many demands on me (I feel angry, guilty or upset)
...is grieving over the death of a loved one
...is behaving very oddly ... is acting strange, confused
...has a problem with alcohol, medications or drugs
...is dying and needs special care, family needs counseling
...has problems with quality of care received in a nursing home or a board and care (assisted living)
...has been physically or psychologically abused or neglected or financially exploited at home
Consumer Protection —>
...is a veteran who needs help
Legal Issues —>
...needs help with estate planning (what documents are needed. etc.?)
...has tenant / landlord problems
Finances —>
...has little money but has legal matters that need attention
...is in debt ... has trouble managing finances
...has home in need of repair ... has difficulty making home payments or utility payments
...is having problems making rent payments
...needs help with tax questions
...has care costs that are astronomical ... or greater than money on hand
...has problems with Medicare, "medigap," health insurance and HMOs
...wants to avoid using savings for long-term care
...needs to be in a nursing home, but doesn't have the resources to pay
What's needed?
Socializing, activities, senior centers, meal sites, volunteer programs...
Organization
Phone Number
(310) 320-5918
Bartlett Senior Center
(310) 320-5918
Herma Tillim Senior Center
(310) 329-1889 (Tu - Th)
Redondo Beach Senior Services
(310) 318-0650
RSVP Volunteer Program
(310) 320-3322
Torrance YMCA Senior Center
(310) 325-5885
The Volunteer Center
(310) 212-5009
Walteria Park Senior Center
(310) 375-9127
Check Your Local Senior Center
What's needed?
friendly caller or visitor program, someone to call
Organization
Phone Number
Beach Cities Health District
(310) 374-3426 x149
HOTLINE of Southern California
(562) 596-5548
Little Company of Mary Hospital Solution Center
(310) 540-7676 x6992
South Bay Senior Services
(310) 325-2141
What's needed?
meals provided at home or in group setting
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
dental and vision care and information
Organization
Phone Number
California Board of Dental Examiners
(916) 263-2300
(800) 736-7071
South Bay Family Healthcare
(310) 802-6170
Center for the Partially Sighted
(310) 458-3501
Eye Care America
(800) 222-3937
Braille Institute
(800) 272-4553
What's needed?
assessment, care plan, changes to make home safer, private nursing care, home aide
Organization
Phone Number
(310) 533-1996
L.A. Caregiver Resource Center
(800) 540-4442
Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program
(562) 492-9878
(520) 881-8008
South Bay Senior Services
(310) 325-2141
What's needed?
assessment, care plan, homemaker or home aide services
Organization
Phone Number
Beach Cities Health District
(310) 374-3426 x149
Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program
(562) 492-9878
(310) 533-1996
(520) 881-8008
South Bay Senior Services
(310) 325-2141
(310) 390-3611
What's needed?
special housing options, retirement communities
Organization
Phone Number
Focal Point
(310) 320-1300
H.E.L.P. Request "Residential Care Referral Services" List
(310) 533-1996
(520) 881-8008
What's needed?
transportation programs for older adults
Organization
Phone Number
Access Services
(800) 827-0829
Dial-A-Taxi & Senior Taxi (Torrance)
(310) 618-2536
Metro Disabled Riders Hotline
(800) 621-7828
Redondo Beach Senior Services
(310) 318-0650
What's needed?
an adult day care center for the days you work
Organization
Phone Number
916-552-7400
(800) 272-3900
What's needed?
a support group, counseling, respite care
Organization
Phone Number
Advantage Program at Torrance Memorial Medical Center
(310) 517-4666
Alzheimers' Association
(800) 272-3900
Beach Cities Health District
(310) 374-3426 x149
Little Company of Mary Hospital Solution Center
(800) 618-6659
L.A. Caregiver Resource Center
(800) 540-4442
L.A. County Area Agency on Aging
(800) 510-2020
National Family Caregiver Association
(800) 896-3650
What's needed?
bereavement support group
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
referral to physician specializing in mental health problems of older persons, evaluation, counseling and assistance
Organization
Phone Number
Advantage Program at Torrance Memorial Medical Center
(310) 517-4666
Alzheimers' Association
(800) 272-3900
Andrus Gerontology Center
(213) 740-6060
Del Amo Hospital
(800) 533-5266
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
(310) 390-8896
Little Company of Mary Hospital Solution Center
(800) 618-6659
Little Company of Mary Hospital San Pedro Bridges
(310) 514-5359
What's needed?
evaluation, treatment, counseling
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
hospice medical, counseling and social services for patients and family,
Organization
Phone Number
(800) 247-7421
(800) 331-1620
(800) 854-3402
(800) 658-8898
What's needed?
advocacy, complaints to improve care
Organization
Phone Number
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 939-0506
(800) 474-1116
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(800) 334-9473
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (South Bay)
(562) 925-7104
(213) 243-1500
South Bay Bar Association Referral Service
(310) 787-9184
What's needed?
investigation of charges, protective services
Organization
Phone Number
Adult Protective Services
(888) 202-4248
Elder Abuse Hotline
(877) 477-3646
Torrance Police - Community Affairs Officer
(310) 328-3456
L.A. County Consumer Affairs
(800) 593-8222
Check Your Local Police Department Community Affairs Officer
What's needed?
assessment, home health care, day care, financial aid, etc.
Organization
Phone Number
(800) 952-5626
(310) 477-2539
(800) 827-1000
(310) 376-1605
What's needed?
legal, advocacy and planning assistance, power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for financial affairs, will, trust, conservatorship
Organization
Phone Number
(800) 474-1116
Cancer Legal Resource Center
(213) 736-1455
Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
(310) 533-1996
Los Angeles County Bar Association Referral Service
(213) 243-1500
(520) 881-4005
Public Guardian
(213) 974-0515
South Bay Bar Association Referral Service
(310) 543-8777
What's needed?
information or legal services
Organization
Phone Number
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 939-0506
Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services
(213) 896-6533
Eviction Defense Center
(213) 487-7609
L.A. City Attorney/Dispute Resolution
(213) 485-8324
L.A. County Consumer Affairs
(213) 974-1452
South Bay Center/Dispute Resolution
(310) 376-7007
What's needed?
legal advice (low income)
Organization
Phone Number
Bartlett Senior Center Legal Consults
(310) 320-5918
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 939-0506
(213) 243-1500
Legal Aid of Los Angeles
(213) 640-3881
(800) 222-1753
(213) 736-1334
Check Your Local Senior Center
What's needed?
credit counseling, money management services
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
housing repairs, relief from property tax, help with utility bills
Organization
Phone Number
Focal Point
(310) 320-1300
Info Line (Gas/Energy Assistance Fund)
(800) 339-6993
Love INC
(310) 831-5683
Property Tax Postponement
(800) 952-5661
(310) 999-5050
South Bay Senior Services
(310) 325-2141
What's needed?
low cost housing options
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
tax filing and savings advice
Organization
Phone Number
California Franchise Tax Board
(800) 852-5711
Income Tax Filing Assistance (Torrance)
(310) 618-2930
Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-1040
Renter/Homeowner Tax Assistance
(213) 239-8506
Check Your Local Senior Center
What's needed?
assistance with health insurance issues, with in-home care, prescription drug costs
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
explanation of charges, services, appeal rights, choices and coverage
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
information on long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages
Organization
Phone Number
What's needed?
Medi-Cal / financial information regarding longterm care
Organization
Phone Number
(800) 474-1116
(310) 533-1996
Medi-Cal
(800) 541-5555
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