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Stanislaus County Agencies

• Stanislaus County
• Community Services Agency Adult Services
• Stanislaus County Aging & Veterans Services
• IHSS Advisory Committee
• National Council on Aging

Union Representation of In-Home Supportive Services Providers

• United Domestic Workers
  Link to the union that represents IHSS Providers.
• United Domestic Workers MOU

Caregiver Resources and Support

• Caring Connections
  A website for caregivers, offering support and information on caregiving.
• Valley Caregivers Resource Center
  Include information on HICAP, Older Adult Social Services, and caregiver support.
• Community Hospice
  Our local hospice agency, which provides care to those with a terminal illness.
• Alzheimer’s Aid Society
  Support for those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s
• Red Cross of Stanislaus County
  The local Red Cross offers classes to the community, how to prepare for emergencies and other helpful tips

IHSS Providers Insurance Information

• Safeguard
  A link to the members page, where you can find information regarding your medical coverage (if you have enrolled through Link2Care)
• Pacificare Medical
  A link to the members page, where you can find information regarding your medical coverage (if you have enrolled through Link2Care)

Recipient Information and Resources

• Elder Care Locator
  A government resource to help connect seniors and their families to services available.
• Lifeline
  An emergency response system – press a button and help is on it’s way. This is the main website. Local service is also available through Doctors Medical Center.
• Senior Citizens Center
  Click on the "Seniors" link on this page to see what is taking place at the Senior Center. They have regular activities, such as dancing and games, and they also have special activities throughout the year.
• Attorney General’s Crime and Violence Prevention Center
  Information about the Elder Abuse Campaign for California.
• AARP
  A membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service
• Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
  Identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling
• Healthy Aging Association
  To help older Americans live longer, healthier, more independent lives by promoting increased physical activity, and sound health and nutrition practices
• Home Safety Council Resources
  Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing home related injuries
• National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
  National program to reduce injury, disability, death, and costs associated with injuries outside the workplace

Meals / Food Programs

• Meals on Wheels
  So no senior goes hungry. This is the national website for information. The local agency can be reached at 668-5242.
• United Samaritans
  The schedule for local meal delivery from United Samaritans.

Transportation

• Modesto Area Express
  Information on MAX, Modesto’s Bus System
• Stanislaus Regional Transit
  Information on StaRT, Stanislaus County’s Bus System.
• Dial-A-Ride
  Transportation for rural, elderly and disabled persons.
• Dial-A-Ride Information
  Dial-A-Ride Service Area
• ROTA Dial-A-Ride
  Riverbank, Oakdale, and portions of North Modesto
• Valley Medical Transport
  Serves outlying areas, and will transport between Merced and Stanislaus County