THE SAN DIEGO / IMPERIAL
GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER
A Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Community Resources
REGIONAL RESOURCES - (SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES)
Caregiver Focused Resource Library and iCare Portal:
(800) 827-1008
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Aging & Independence Services (San Diego County Area Agency on Aging): (800) 339-4661
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Imperial County Area Agency on Aging
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(442) 265-7000 or 1-800-510-2020
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Dementia Care Division: 442-265-7040
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Long-term care Ombudsman: 442-265-7031
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Caregiver Coalition of San Diego : (858) 505- 6300
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Caregiver Handbook, Caregiver Coalition of San Diego ​
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Alzheimer’s Association – San Diego/Imperial Chapter
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UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center: (858) 822-4800
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VA San Diego Healthcare System Caregiver Support : (858) 642-1215
​TRANSPORTATION
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San Diego County Volunteer Driver Coalition: (888) 924-3228
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MENTAL HEALTH
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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
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EARLY-STAGE ACTIVITIES
PROGRAMS OF All-INCLUSIVE
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
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Family Health Centers of San Diego PACE : (619) 515-2445
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St. Paul’s PACE Program : (619) 677-3800
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San Ysidro Health Center PACE Program : (619) 662-4100
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HOME CARE REGISTRIES
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MEMORY CARE LIVING
COMMUNITIES
SAFETY
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Adult Protective Services : (800) 510-2020
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SD County Sheriff’s “Take Me Home” Program and “You Are Not Alone” Program
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SUPPORT GROUPS
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Alzheimer’s Association – San Diego/Imperial Chapter
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IN HOME SERVICES
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San Diego County Aging & independence Services : (800) 510-2020
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ElderHelp : (619) 284-9281
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Jewish Family Services: (858) 637-3388
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RESPITE PROGRAMS
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Southern Caregiver Resource Center (TogetherCare Program) : (800) 827-1008
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Coast Care Partners : (888) 667-9237
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Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers : (619) 543-4700
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Respite Support Programs: Southern Caregiver Resource Center: (800) 827-1008
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Respite Voucher Program offers matching funding, funded by AIS: (858) 492-4400
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Falls Prevention
4 Ms Resources
from The John a. Hartford Foundation
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MyHealthPriorities.org: An online tool from Patient Priorities Care to help you identify what matters most to you, your health priorities
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Conversation Starter Kit: A guide to talking with your family about what matters to you at the end of life (available in multiple languages)
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Prepare for Your Care: A step-by-step program with video stories to help you put your medical care wishes in writing (also in Spanish)
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Prepare for Their Care: To support you as you help other people with their medical planning and decisions
MEDICATION
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Health in Aging Tip Sheet: Ten Medications Older Adults Should Avoid Or Use With Caution (also in Spanish)
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National Institute on Aging: Tracking Your Medications Worksheet
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Alzheimer's Association: Live Well with Alzheimer’s: Taking Care of Yourself
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HealthinAging Tip Sheet: Managing Delirium In Older Adults
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National Institute of Mental Health: Older Adults and Depression: Learn the signs and find treatment
MOBILITY
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National Institute on Aging resources: Go4Life Exercise and Physical Activity
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HealthinAging Tip Sheet: Home Safety Tips For Older Adults
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National Council on Aging: Falls Free CheckUp
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Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Move Your Way tools, videos and fact sheets