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Area Agency
on Aging |
Responsible
for identifying unmet needs of older
adults and functionally-impaired adults
as well as planning, coordinating,
and implementing programs that promote
the health, dignity, and well-being
of the County's residents. |
http://dcss.co.la.ca.us/AAA/AAA.htm |
Center
for Healthy Aging |
Provides
and promotes progressive health and
human services and programs to enhance
healthy aging. |
www.centerforhealthyaging.org./ |
L.A. City Department
of Aging |
Community based
senior programs that are comprehensive,
coordinated and accessible, and to
advocate for the needs of older citizens. |
http://www.lacity.org/doa/index.htm |
L.A.
Community Development Commission |
Seniors
have a number of services available
to them, made possible through partnerships
established between the CDC and Los
Angeles County Departments, cities
located within the County and community-based
organizations. |
www.lacdc.org/services/senior.shtm |
CL.A.Caregiver
Resource Center |
To help families
and communities master the challenges
of caring for adults with brain impairing
conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease,
Stroke, Parkinson's and Traumatic
Brain Injury. |
www.usc.edu/dept/gero/lacrc/index.htm |
LA
4 Seniors.com |
This
Web site features organizations who
are willing to work cooperatively
with other agencies to solve problems
or create resources for the benefit
of seniors in our community. |
http://www.la4seniors.com |
Multipurpose
Senior Centers (MSCs) |
These community-based
agencies have the resources and expertise
to assess the needs of seniors. |
http://www.la4seniors.com/los_angeles_senior_centers.htm |
ONE
- Organization for the Needs of Elderly |
Offers
programs and services for active seniors
who are interested in living life
to the fullest, learning skills needed
to cope with life's changes, staying
involved with the world and socializing
with other seniors in the community. |
http://www.one4seniors.org/ |
Social Security
Administration |
Social Security
Online has numerous online resources
that will help you understand the
current program and to frame the discussions
of the future of Social Security. |
http://www.ssa.gov |
| St. Barnabas
Senior Services |
St. Barnabas
is a nonprofit, nonsectarian professional
social service agency providing emergency
and supportive assistance to the urban
elderly. |
http://www.la4seniors.com/st_barnabas.htm |
WLCAC - Senior
Citizen Program |
Operates the
largest senior citizens program in
the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Two multi-purpose centers, one in
Watts and one near downtown Los Angeles,
provide recreational activities, educational
programs, health screenings, field
trips, day care, and hot meals to
the elderly. |
http://www.wlcac.org |
