illuminating the Road Ahead
Explore Aging Topics
We all face the aging process on different levels, but how can you know what information is useful if you don’t know what questions to ask? Senior Life Source has curated a selection of trusted resources and vetted experts to help you, and those you love, live confidently and prepared. Our panelists can speak to these issues and many more, giving you the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions.
Aging Topics to Explore
AGING SERVICES
CARING FOR FAMILY
AGING IN PLACE
FINANCIAL LITERACY
AGING SERVICES
Trusted Resources
for Providing Care
Family Caregiving Service
Care management, home health care, non-medical personal caregiving, respite care, homemaker/chore services, friendly visits from local volunteers.
Adult Day Care
A non-residential center that supports the social and daily living needs of older adults with professionally trained staff in a group setting.
Home and Congregate Meal Plans
Provides meals and related nutrition services in the home and congregate settings, such as senior centers, which help to keep older adults healthy and prevent the need for more costly medical interventions.
Hospice Care
Services for people who are nearing the end of life, provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Medicare / Medi-Cal Counseling
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program -HICAP- provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, and other health insurance related issues.
Empowering Resources
for Confident Living
Legal Services
Free or low-cost legal services to older adults.
Employment Training
Job training programs for older adults to remain competitive in the modern job market. Care management, home health care, non-medical personal caregiving, respite care, homemaker/chore services, friendly visits from local volunteers.
Help with Technology
Empowering older adults by teaching them how to be tech savvy.
Disability Services
The aging and disability networks are made up of local, state, and national organizations and committed advocates working to support older adults and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.
Certified Age-in-Place Specialist
Understands the unique needs of the older adult population and is knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications.
Specialty Services
for Life Enhancement
Services for Veterans
A broad range of programs to support Veterans.
Senior Centers
Multipurpose centers that offer a wide variety of programs and services for older adults.
Social Services
Social workers specialize in counseling, case management, educating individuals and their loved ones about medical issues and treatment options, and connecting and referring patients to community resources.
Rehabilitation Services
Designed to help those recovering from an injury or serious medical event to reduce pain and improve function..
Transportation Services
Driving services available for older adults who can no longer drive themselves.
CARING FOR FAMILY
Valuable Information
for Quality of Life
Healthy Aging
Developing and maintaining functional ability that enables wellbeing in the extended years.
Social Interaction
Staying connected to community and other individuals to avoid isolation.
Mindful Aging
Take control of how you age to live an authentic life in your extended years.
Understanding the Aging Process
Physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that naturally occur, as well as common disabilities.
Combating Ageism
Learn how to recognize and fight against ageism (stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age).
Falls Prevention
Tips and resources for balance programs and hazards at home.
Life-Changing Resources
for Family Advocates
Communicating with Older Adults
Learn effective communication techniques to build good relationships with older adults.
End of Life Choices
Be fully informed on the different options for end of life care.
Family Caregiving Support Systems
Supports family and professional caregivers through direct services and trainings.
Recognizing Elder Abuse
Learn to spot the warning signs, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse, and what you can do to help an older person at risk.
Adult Protective Services
Investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, or hospitals.
Alzheimer's Disease/ Dementia
Understanding how to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
AGING IN PLACE
Living in the Residence
of Your Choice
Housing Options
Home with HCBS – When you require assistance to stay in your home as you age, there are many home and community based services to help you for as long as possible.
Life Plan Communities (formerly CCRC)
Caters to individuals who don’t want to worry about having to move from one community to another as they age and their needs change. It offers persons 60 years of age or older a long term continuing care contract that provides for independent living units, residential care/assisted living services, and skilled nursing care, in one location for a resident’s lifetime. Staying connected to community and other individuals to avoid isolation.
Independent Living & Retirement Communities
Other housing options if you want to live on your own with some basic assistance, but don’t want to have all the chores that go along with having a home.
Nursing Homes
If someone who needs high level or round-the-clock care, is unable to live alone with a carepartner (ex. Individual can no longer stay at home due to Alzheimer’s Disease and needs a memory care community), find the NH that best fits the needs of you or your family member to avoid transfers to other nursing homes.Physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that naturally occur, as well as common disabilities.
Assisted Living Communities
When independent living is no longer safe, try to anticipate future needs and look for an AL community that can cater to those needs so the individual is not transferred to another care community if the level of care increases.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Understanding Financial Matters
for all Ages and Life Stages
Using a Certified Financial Planner
A Certified Financial Planner ™ is the standard of excellence in financial planning. CFP ® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to serving their clients’ best interests today to prepare them for a more secure tomorrow.
Financial Plans
Learn the best ways to maximize how you save, including financial plans (in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and late life).
Financial planning includes wealth protection, tax management, risk management, retirement planning, and legacy planning.
Assistance with Taxes
Develop strategies to maximize your return through tax deferrals and avoiding unnnesessary taxes.
Caring for a Loved One
Planning for care, as well as being prepared for an illness or death. This could include a non-medical home caregiver, home health, and other needs.
Financing Long Term Care
When you or a family member needs LTC, who will pay for it? Sources include:
Long-term care insurance
Medicare
Medi-Cal
Private Pay
Veteran Benefits
Social Security
Legacy Planning
A loan available to homeowners, 55 years or older, that allows them to unlock part of the equity to supplement their retirement.
Unlock Home Equity
A loan available to homeowners, 62 years or older, that allows them to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash.
Maximizing Benefits
Are you receiving all the benefits you are entitled to? Learn what resources are avialable and how to access them.
for themselves and loved ones.