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| Click on the publication to download | Description |
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General Info  | Central Coast Senior Resource Guide - This is a comprehensive directory of information on services and resources for seniors in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County areas. The guide is updated every two years to reflect changes in services and information.  |
Caregiver Information | Caregiver Resource Guide Santa Maria Valley- This is a guide for services and resources for caregivers who provide informal (non-paid) in-home and community care to an older individuals (over 60) in the Santa Maria Valley area. Whether you are new to the role of caregiver or need a quick reference for resources available, we hope you will find this information helpful. |
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. |
In Home Care | Home Care Services Information List 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 services available, contract requirements, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses. |
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 services available, contract requirements, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses. |
Legal | Senior's Guide to Legal Terms - This guide provides plain English definitions of common legal terms. |
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. |
| 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. |
Care Facilities | Residential Care (Assisted Living)- 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. |
| Care Facilities | Residential Care (Assisted Living) 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. |
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. |
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. |
Housing | Subsidized Housing List San Luis Obispo County This list provides information on Subsidized Housing Options (including low income housing facilities and senior apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers ). The list provides information on cost, amenities available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses. |
Housing | Subsidized Housing List Santa Barbara County This list provides information on Subsidized Housing Options (including low income housing facilities and senior apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers ). The list provides information on cost, amenities available, and more. These lists are updated based on information provided by the businesses. |
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. |
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. |
Legal | Advanced Health Care Directive This is a do-it-yourself advanced health care directive form. It is not available for download. Physical copies can be ordered online for a small fee through the Five Wishes website: www.fivewishes.org. |
Employment | Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers Produced by the N4A, this publication provides helpful advice and tips for older people seeking employment. |
Care Planning | Hospital to Home: Plan for a smooth transition Produced by the N4A, this publication provides information for planned and unplanned hospitalizations. It is a great guide for family members who are looking to help with care planning and direct care for seniors facing surgery or who will be coming home after a hospitalization. |
Financial | Reverse Mortgage: Is it right for you? This publication provides general information to help seniors better understand reverse mortgages. It is great for someone who is beginning to research reverse mortgage options. |
Substance Abuse | Senior Substance Abuse This publication addresses myths about substance abuse, how to recognize signs of substance abuse in seniors and tools for having conversations with others about the topic. |
Advanced Health Care Directive | Advanced Health Care Directive An advance health care directive is a legal document that allows you to specify your health care preferences if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. It can also name a person to make decisions on your behalf. |
POLST | Physicians Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment Form (POLST) Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) is a form that gives seriously-ill patients more control over their end-of-life care, including medical treatment, extraordinary measures (such as a ventilator or feeding tube) and CPR. Printed on bright pink paper, and signed by both a doctor and patient, POLST can prevent unwanted or ineffective treatments, reduce patient and family suffering, and ensure that a patient's wishes are honored. |
Vial Of Life Cards | Vial of Life Medical Information Inserts Order replacement cards for your Vial of Life Container. Containers not available for order on live. Call 805-928-2552 for community pick up locations. |