Local & Regional Organizations
Local and Regional Organizations to help the Alzheimer’s / dementia Caregiver navigate the road of caregiving.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION -
CALIFORNIA SOUTHLAND CHAPTER
Offers support to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s with information and referral, safety services, and education and support groups.
Website: www.alz.org/californiasouthland/
Main office: California Southland Chapter
5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: 800-272-3900
Closest satellite office: Greater San Fernando Valley Regional Office
16933 Parthenia Street, Suite 200 Northridge, CA 91343
Tel: 800-272-3900
Education Manager: Aurora Morales aurora.morales@alz.org
Clinical Manager: Maria Bratly maria.bratly@alz.org
ANTELOPE VALLEY CARE CENTER (AVCC)
199-bed Skilled Nursing Facility that offers quality care for dementia/Alzheimer’s and provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
44567 N. 15th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534
Tel: 661-949-5524
Contact: Terry Graves
CALIFORNIA CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS
The 11 California CRCs help those who care for an adult with a brain impairment acquired after the age of 18. Most services are at no cost to the caregiver.
Website: www.californiacrc.org/californiacrc/jsp/home.jsp
H.E.L.P. HEALTHCARE AND ELDER LAW PROGRAMS
Non-profit education and counseling center for older adults and families on elder care, law, finances, and consumer protection. Primarily serves southern California but offers invaluable information for caregiving families across the U.S.
Website: www.help4srs.org
LANCASTER ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE / ALZHEIMER’S DAY CARE RESOURCE CENTER
Provides health and socialization services to elderly and disabled adults. Staffed by trained professionals and covered by MediCal and SCAN and private pay. Caregiver support group meetings (with free respite) every Tuesday from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m.
858 W. Jackman, Suite 101 Lancaster, CA 93534 (Located at Arbor Court)
Tel: 661-948-1228 (main line) 661-886-8146 (direct referral line)
Contact: Rosemary Gordon Email: rfloresgordon@ladhc.org
LOS ANGELES CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, one of the 11 California Caregiver Resource Centers, helps those who care for an adult with a brain impairment acquired after the age of 18. Most services are at no cost to the caregiver.
3120 North Clybourn Ave. Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: 818-847-9141 Email: lacrc@usc.edu
Website: www.LosAngelesCRC.org
S+AGE @ SHERMAN OAKS HOSPITAL
Comprehensive geriatric assessment/management center. Offers an interdisciplinary outpatient assessment program designed to assist older persons, their families, caregivers, primary care physicians and other professionals.
4911 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 100 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: 818-341-7243 (SAGE)
Email: info@sagecares.com
Website: www.SAGECares.com
THE CAREGIVER’S VOICE
The independent voice of family and professional caregivers of adults with brain impairment caused by dementia (such as Alzheimer’s), stroke, related illness, or trauma. The Caregiver’s Voice features a wealth of information to bring knowledge, strength, and joy to caregivers through our Ask The Caregiver’s Voice column, Blog postings, Health & Finance updates, Product and Book reviews, and Resources & Links and Community pages.
P.O. Box 589, Pearblossom, CA 93553-0589 U.S.A.
Tel: 661-944-1130
Contact: BrendaAvadian@TheCaregiversVoice.com
Website: www.TheCaregiversVoice.com
There are THREE HOSPICE agencies in the Antelope Valley.
Attend their support groups to find a suitable one for you.
1. HOFFMANN HOSPICE
The Antelope Valley’s only full-service nonprofit Hospice agency.
Grief support group meets every Tuesday 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
1543 East Palmdale Blvd, Suite N Palmdale, CA, 93550
Tel: 661-272-2355
Website: www.HoffmannHospice.org
2. KAISER HOSPICE
Bereavement meetings twice per week: Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kaiser Palmdale Clinic in Classroom 2 (just inside the door to the clinic). Caregivers and the bereaved welcome. Friday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Kaiser Lancaster Clinic, South Wing, Room B. Open to all (including non-Kaiser). No pre-registration. Free. Just come.
Contact Social Workers, Linda Lane 661-729-7214 or Maple Tyson at 661-729-7175. Contact the Bereavement Director at 818-832-7295.
3. PROCARE HOSPICE
Provides services meeting the needs of individuals experiencing life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Bereavement groups meetings throughout the week.
Meetings held at 42442 10th Street West, Suite E Lancaster, CA 93534
Tel: 661-951-1146 Please call for information.
See website for other locations in Southern California.
Website: www.procarenet.com
Resource List Updated April 2011
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