Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program-Hicap

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• Referral from May 21, 2015
  

  Rik V. asked:

  I need someone to care for my mother so that I can get a respite. Does anyone know of anyone that does elder care locally?

  

  Vivien W. replied:

  Might want to try the county referral program at 1(800) 510-2020. Ask to see if they have a program in Alameda county for family caregiver support. I know that SF does and if qualified, you can get a few days of care for your mother for free. If she has MediCal, she may qualified for In Home Supportive Services that will either be free or for a share of cost but that service will be more routine and regular.

  

  Sheila S. replied:

  Carrie La Mar, do you call that same number for In Home Support Services? 1(800) 510-2020? A friend of mine needs help with her dad, and they can't afford to pay anyone. They barely have enough money for food now, her dad now needs full time care according to his doctor.

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• Referral from October 23, 2014
  

  Sarah J. asked:

  Hello RAOKers, I was wondering if anyone knows of anyone who does remodeling for people who have become paralyzed and need special accommodations made to their homes? Or of any groups/ organizations that one can turn to for help and/ or medical supplies. Thank you in advance.

  

  Michaelene M. replied:

  New Grant Provides Help for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities! The Riverside County Office on Aging and the Aging & Disability Resource Connection of Riverside is offering grants to assist seniors and persons with disabilities to purchase qualifying services and supports. Examples of items which might be covered: Transportation Respite Home Repair and Modification Adaptive Devices (ramps, grab bars, etc.) Food Assistance Utility Payment ….and more! For more information please call the Office on Aging/ADRC for more information at: 1-800-510-2020 or 1-951-867-3800

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• Referral from November 7, 2013
  

  Meaghan S. asked:

  I need someone who can go to my (grandma's) house to cut her hair. She is 94 and it is hard to get her out of the house. Does anyone know someone who can?

  

  Elizabeth G. replied:

  Hey the area Agency on Aging has a info help line for elderly persons they have many support programs help line 800-510-2020 at 646 County Square Drive. #100. Next door where I work. Office # 805-477-7300.

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• Referral from April 7, 2013
  

  Tammi C. asked:

  Hey Fresno: Can anyone recommend a transportation service for the elderly? You know - doc appts, grocery store, etc?

  

  Bonnie E. replied:

  No one makes it easy, just gotta keep on it....income is a very big deal when it comes to getting services...even if you want to pay. Frustrating. Try www.ca.gov/programs....senior info line 800-510-2020. If they are closer to Clovis, they have a service that charges according to packages carried on the bus but I cannot remember the name. Try calling senior residential homes, have seen bus service to Kaiser but cant remember the name offhand. (having senior problems myself I guess.) Now that I am thinking beter.....Convelescent homes have brochures in their lobies with all the info you will need...just walk in. I always thought if I need this info...will know where to get it....then FORGOT!!

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• Referral from October 25, 2012
  

  Sharon P. asked:

  Does anyone know a lawyer that might be willing to help some of our moms draw up guardianship paperwork? It's not something they want to think about - but we don't always get to pick when we go into eternity - and they really should be making arrangements for their children unless they want them ending up in Foster Care. These are VERY low income moms who can't afford to pay for it. Let me know if you know someone who would be willing to help.

  

  Crystal D. replied:

  All I can think of is 211. They're 24 hrs and you always talk with a live person. I think they have an option for senior resources. If not, maybe aging and independent services 800-510-2020. Hope you find someone solid. Will pray.

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