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General Info  | Santa Barbara County Senior Resource Directory - This is a comprehensive directory of information on services and resources for seniors in the Santa Barbara County area. The Directory is updated every two years to reflect changes in services and information. 
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General Info | San Luis Obispo County Senior Information Guide- This is a comprehensive directory of information on services and resources for seniors in the San Luis Obispo County area. The Guide is updated every two years to reflect changes in services and information.
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In Home Care | Hiring In Home Help Guide - This guide provides information on how to make decisions about paid in home care options. It contains list of questions to ask, information about low cost options, how to hire and fire caregivers, and more. It is available on our website and can be mailed to your home upon request.
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In Home Care | Home Care Services Information List North Santa Barbara County This is a listing of businesses that provide in home care services. There is a separate list for each county. The list provides information on cost, services available, contract requirements, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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In Home Care | Home Care Services Information List SLO County This is a listing of businesses that provide in home care services. There is a separate list for each county. The list provides information on cost, services available, contract requirements, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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In Home Care | Home Care Services Information List South Santa Barbara County This is a listing of businesses that provide in home care services. There is a separate list for each county. The list provides information on cost, services available, contract requirements, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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Legal | Senior's Guide to Legal Terms - This guide provides plain English definitions of common legal terms.
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General Info | Santa Maria Valley Community Guide - A quick reference for services available in the Santa Maria Valley. Resources are listed for persons of all ages. |
Grandparent Caregivers | Grandparents Guide to Parenting SLO County - This is a guide for services and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren in the San Luis Obispo County area. Whether you are new to the role of grandparent caregiver or need a quick reference for resources available, we hope you will find this information helpful.
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| Grandparent Caregivers | Grandparents Guide to Parenting Santa Barbara County - This is a guide for services and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren in the Santa Barbara County area. Whether you are new to the role of grandparent caregiver or need a quick reference for resources available, we hope you will find this information helpful.
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Care Facilities | Residential Care (Assisted Living)-Ā Facilities List SLO County. This list provides information on Licensed Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (including Assisted Living and Board & Care facilities). The list provides information on cost, services available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses and Community Care Licensing.
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| Care Facilities | Residential Care (Assisted Living)Ā Facilities List Santa Barbara County. This list provides information on Licensed Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (including Assisted Living and Board & Care facilities). The list provides information on cost, services available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses and Community Care Licensing.
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Care Facilities | Skilled Nursing Facilities List. This list provides information on Licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The list provides information on cost, services available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the facilities and the California Department of Public Health.
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Housing | Senior Apartments List. This list provides information on Senior Rental Options (does not include low income housing options) for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The list provides information on cost, amenities available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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Housing | Subsidized HousingĀ List San Luis Obispo County This list provides information onĀ Subsidized Housing Options (includingĀ low income housing facilities and senior apartments that acceptĀ Section 8 vouchersĀ ). The list provides information on cost, amenities available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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Housing | Subsidized HousingĀ List Santa Barbara County This list provides information onĀ Subsidized Housing Options (includingĀ low income housing facilities and senior apartments that acceptĀ Section 8 vouchersĀ ). The list provides information on cost, amenities available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses.
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Financial | Annuities and Elder This guide provides unbiased information to help seniors understand annuities and similar life insurance products that are heavily marketed towards seniors.
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Fitness | Fit After Fifty Fit After Fifty is a home based exercise program designed for seniors. The routine is simple and focuses on developing and maintaining strength and balance. The exercises only require a chair and an exercise band.
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