Informative Resources
Featuring planning guides and informative resources to help guide families choose the right direction in their journey.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Help and support are available for those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Providing a support community with message boards, community solutions and newsletters for families affected by the disease.
Nonprofit organization serving patients with Multiple Sclerosis in the United States by supporting scientific research and promoting education.
Information about Parkinson’s disease, articles from newsletters, on-lines tests for tremor and clinical depression and an Ask-The-Doctor forum.
Nonprofit services, including educational programs and community-based activities in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to all impacted by stroke.
The UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care program is designed to help patients and their families with the complex medical, behavioral and social needs of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Providing resources, training videos, caregiver education and much more. Their Dementia Care Specialists are at the heart of the program and work with your primary care doctor to develop and implement a personalized care plan.
WISE & Healthy Aging is a multi-service, non-profit organization serving older adults and their families and caregivers throughout Los Angeles County. Headquartered in Santa Monica, the team at WISE & Healthy Aging works to promote and improve the well-being, independence and self-esteem of seniors, and to prevent premature institutionalization whenever possible.
The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
CAHSAH is dedicated to being the preeminent source of advocacy, education and information reflecting the full diversity of the home care industry.
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disability or the frailties of aging.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs.
Stimulating daycare for adults suffering from cognitive impairment; caregiver support through counseling; uses educational programs to increase community understanding of memory disorders.
US Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of benefits and services that provide mental health support, quality healthcare services and other forms of assistance to service members, Veterans, their dependents and survivors.
Los Angeles County paratransit program for persons with disabilities who cannot ride or navigate the fixed route buses and trains. Operates seven days a week 24/hours/day in most areas. Shared ride service that is curb-to-curb. See website for more information, including fee schedule.
A paratransit program for individuals who live in the City of Los Angeles who are age 65+ and/or disabled. You may purchase a discounted transit card on a quarterly basis and use the card for taxi or “Dial-a-ride” services.