Resources

We have included contact information for some of these organizations here, but feel free to call any of our sites if you need additional help in determining which service best fits your needs.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a national research-based organization. They are a great resource for information about Alzheimer’s disease. They also provide support groups (some in conjunction with ASEB), and they may be a good choice for families outside of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Alzheimer’s Association has offices all over the country. You can find a local office on their we site. Or you can cal their 800 number to be directed to a local office.

(800) 660-1993
Lafayette Office: (925) 284-7942
Mountain View Office: (650) 962-8111
http://www.alz.org

Over 60 Health Center

The Over 60 Health Center in Berkeley provides a variety of health care services.
(510) 601-6060
Health Center Web Site

CEI

The Center for Elders Independence program is specially designed to offer an alternative to those elders who prefer to remain in their own home, but whose medical problems make it impossible for them to live at home without assistance from doctors, nurses, social workers, and other caregivers.
(510) 433-1150
http://cei.elders.org/index.html

CalQualityCare.org

CalQualityCare.org is a service of the California HealthCare Foundation which provides listings of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities by organized by zipcode with quality Ratings.

Pioneernetwork.net

Pioneernetwork.net is the national organization devoted to changing the culture of long-term care. Its site contains many useful links.

Calculturechange.org

Calculturechange.org is the state coalition affiliated with the Pioneer network. Its site contains a useful checklist of questions to ask when selecting a nursing home.