Alzheimer’s Association
Information and resources for those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Access to a free 24/7 care consultant via the helpline. 24/7 helpline 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Association Website 
Home Safety Checklists

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.
National Toll-Free Help Line: 866.232.8484
Resource Page 

Cedar Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Secure senior care community with space for 58 people.
408.356.5636
15245 National Ave., Los Gatos
Cedar Creek Website

Dementia Society of America
Learn about dementia definitions, types, resources, how to help someone with dementia, and helpful tools.
800.336.3684
Dementia Society of America Website 
Aware and Share Wallet Cards 
Operation Keep Safe ID 

Dementia Friends USA – Get Certified Online!
Become a certified dementia friend. Learn about dementia, how to recognize the signs of dementia and simple actions you can take.
Dementia Friends USA Website 

Tami Anastasia – Dementia Guidance and Support
Consultant and educator offering a variety of services to people whose lives have been touched by dementia.
408.377.4716
Tami Anastasia’s Website 

Saratoga Adult Day Program
Assists less independent seniors (65+) remain physically and mentally active while offering opportunities for socialization and personal growth in a stimulating, safe, and caring environment.
Must be accepted into the facility’s ADP and listed on the official participant enrollment list and meet the income thresholds to qualify.
408.868.1254
SASCC Website 

Live Oak Adult Day Services
Provides socialization and cognitive stimulation to our seniors and support our family caregivers in their efforts to maintain their senior dependent loved one in the family home.
111 Church Street Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.4782
losgatos@liveoakadultdaycare.org
Live Oak Adult Day Website
Live Oak Calendar

Hearts and Minds Adult Activity Center
Engaged facilitators trained to provide social, cognitive, and personal care for individuals with dementia.
2380 Enborg Lane, San Jose
408.279.7515
info@hearts-minds.org
Hearts and Minds Adult Activity Websiter
Caregiver Resources

Clear Captions
Free caption service, for anyone with hearing loss, is available however you make and receive calls: Internet Phone, Landline, or Mobile.
866.868.8695
Clear Captions Website

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Assisting and empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired through evaluation, counseling, education, and training.
650.858.0202
info@vistacenter.org
Vista Center Website

PG&E Medical Baseline
Application required for an assistance program for PG&E customers who depend on power for certain medical needs.
1-800-743-5000
PG&E Medical Baseline Website

Sourcewise – Digital Connections Program
Fill out a survey to loan an iPad and receive technical assistance. Eligibility includes living alone, Santa Clara Country Resident, and 60+ years old.
669.699.2245
tech@mysourcewise.com
Sourcewise Digital Connections Website

Best Home Health & Hospice Providers
Quality home health services utilizing the best nursing and therapy practices in the industry.
510.783.4468
Best Home Health & Hospice Providers Website
hospiceinfo@besthhp.com

CANHR – California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Non-profit offering resources and services: Counselling, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Family Council Organizing, Lawyer Referral Service, Legal Services Support
415.974.5171
Nursing Home Fact Sheets 

Cancer CarePOINT
Cancer CAREpoint provides personalized counseling, assistance, resources and education to all Silicon Valley cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers at no cost.
2505 Samaritan Dr., Suite 402 San Jose, CA 95124
408.402.6611
Cancer Carepoint Website 

Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments. Services include assessment, care planning and skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
800.445.8106 toll-free | 415.434.3388 local
Family Caregiver Alliance Website
Annual Caregivers Count Conference Website
Resources Documents and Webinars 

FirstLight Home Care of Silicon Valley
Private compassionate home care services.
1475 S. Bascom Ave. Ste 203 Campbell, CA 95008
650.472.5066
FirstLight Home Care of Silicon Valley Website

Homecare California
Provides in-home hourly, live in, overnight, and specialized Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stroke and Cancer Care.
Case Manager: 408.351.8118
Homecare California Website

Home Instead
In-home care services. Cost based on services used.
408.721.1896
Home Instead Website

In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Can help pay for services such as: housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care, and more for people 65 and over, or disabled, or blind provided to you so you can remain safely in your own home.
408-792-1600
SCC Social Services Website
IHSS Website

Long Term Care Ombudsman
Assists residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences.
408.944.0567
Long Term Care Ombudsman Website

PACE – Program for All-Inclusive Care for Elderly
Works towards helping the elderly live independently in the community and out of long-term care. Coordinates all–inclusive medical and social services that meet the particular needs of eligible seniors. PACE provides in–home care services in addition to transportation to adult day health care centers where participants can receive medical care, rehabilitative therapies, and social services.
PACE Fact Sheet 

Stepping Stones
The quality of life and end of life advocacy non-profit
408.409.5122 | 408.409.5765
Email: stepping.stones.care19@gmail.com
Stepping Stones Website
Additional Resource Page

The Key (formerly Home Care Assistance)
Quality in-home care supporting older adults with a wide range of needs and age-related conditions.
408.912.1518
The Key Website 

VA Caregiver Support
Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system through education, resources, support, and services.
855.260.3274
VA Caregiver Website 

All About Eyes Optometry
654 N Santa Cruz Ave., Ste A, Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.399.3909
All About Eyes Optometry Website

Dentist James Lin DMD
14777 Los Gatos Blvd, Ste 103, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408.358.2161
Los Gatos Dentist James Lin DMD Website
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm

Los Gatos Audiology
15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd., Suite B, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408.652.8455
Los Gatos Audiology Website

Los Gatos Eye Care
15563 Union Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408.377.2020
eyes@lgeyecare.com
Los Gatos Eye Care Website

Los Gatos Foot and Ankle
15047 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite #100, Los Gatos, 95032
408.356.2774
Los Gatos Foot and Ankle Website

Los Gatos Podiatry Group, Inc
14651 S. Bascom Ave. Suite #215, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
408.358.2250
Los Gatos Podiatry Group Website

Total Vision Los Gatos
233 N Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
408.560.7679
LosGatosVisionCare@totalvisionllc.com
Senior Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams

Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation
Supporting families through the grief journey and helping create the tribute of a lifetime. Website includes resources for planning ahead and managing grief.
12341 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Saratoga, CA 95070
408.257-6262
alamedafamily@funeralcremation.com
Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation Website

Byrgan Cremation & Burial
6 N. Santa Cruz Avenue Suite 107 Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.6200
Byrgan Cremation & Burial Website

Colma Cremation and Funeral Services
Traditional full-service funeral home offering: burials, cremations, witness cremations, funeral and graveside services.
111 N Market St Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113
408.755.9101
Where to begin – resource within hours/days/weeks
Pre-Planning Checklist
Greif Support
Social Security Benefits

Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills
Providing funeral home, burial, and cremation services.
615 N. Santa Cruz Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.7740
Darling & Fischer Website
Plan Ahead

Los Gatos Memorial Park
Providing cemetery, funeral home, burial, and cremation services.
2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95124
408.356.4151
Los Gatos Memorial Park Website

Centre for Living with Dying Grief Support Groups– Bill Wilson Center
Individual and group grief support groups. Registration Required.
408.850.6145
Bill Wilson Centre Website

Kara Grief Support
Includes in-person and telehealth support services to provide personal support.
650.321.5272
Kara Greif Support Website
457 Kingsley Ave.Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sutter Health – Hospice of the Valley Center for Grief and Loss
Individual and group support services for all ages with trained bereavement counselors.
408.559.5614
Sutter Health Website
12930 Saratoga Ave a2, Saratoga, CA 95070

Pathways Hospice – Grief Support
Bereavement services to help people as they navigate this new territory without their loved one.
408.773.4329
Pathways Hospice Website
bereavement@pathwayshealth.org
North Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085

County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services
Grief Support in Santa Clara County
County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Website

Beacon Light Doulas
Provide support for Late-Life Transitions and End of Life Support.
Beacon Light Doulas Website

Avenidas Rainbow Collective
Offers support services, social activities, and special events for LGBTQ+ older adults.
650.289.5417
lgbtq@avenidas.org
Avenidas Rainbow Collective Website

Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center
408.293.3040
Provides an opportunity for social interaction, educational programs, and outings for LGBTQ+ Seniors as well as seminars and workshops.
DeFrank Center Website
DeFrank Center Vintage Program

The Trevor Project
Provides 24/7 crisis support services for young people.
866.488.7386
Resource Center

SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders)
A national advocacy and services organization that has been looking out for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. Provides support, learning opportunities, and services to those in the older LGBTQ+ Community.
877.360.LGBT(5428)
Hotline Link
Phone buddy program

Live Oak Senior Nutrition and Service Center
Provides hot lunch for $3 (suggested donation) Monday through Friday from 11:00am-12:30pm to adults over the age of 60.
111 Church St, Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.0707
Live Oak Nutrition Website

Chefs for Seniors/strong>
Personal chef to create healthy and delicious meals tailored to your preferences.
408.944.5973
Chefs for Seniors Website

House of Hope
Community food pantry and grocery pickup by appointment.
16286 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
805.399.0149
House of Hope Website

Meals on Wheels
Food service is available to homebound individuals 60+ who due to illness or disability, are unable to purchase or cook meals for themselves or have someone else assist on a consistent basis.
Santa Clara County
408.350.3200, select option 4
Santa Clara Meals on Wheels Website
Santa Cruz County
831.464.3180 ext 100
Santa Cruz Meals on Wheels Website

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Get the food and nutrition you need through Brown Bag program, CalFresh, or home delivery.
Food Connection Hotline: 1.800.984.3663
Second Harvest Website
Brown Bag Program – Free Food for Seniors
Bi-monthly bag of groceries provided to low-income seniors at various distribution sites throughout Santa Clara County.
CalFresh Eligibility & Application
CalFresh EBTcards can be used to buy groceries and fresh produce at participating stores and farmers’ markets.

Senior Nutrition Program
Provides Meals for adults 60+, registration required.
408.755.7680
snp@ssa.sccgov.org
Senior Nutrition Program Website

St. Luke’s Pantry Program
Provides food, companionship, and clothing on Tuesdays to serve the people who are homeless in Los Gatos.
20 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.354.2195
St. Luke’s Pantry Program Website

Learn More About Nutrition and Healthy Eating
National Institute on Aging
USDA My Plate- Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Community Meals in San Jose

9-8-8 Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.
9-8-8
9-8-8 Website

Behavioral Health- Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC)
Is a walk-in outpatient clinic for Santa Clara County residents who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and need help.
408.885.7855

Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Provides support for individuals and families who are in crisis, considering suicide, or are struggling with mental illness or substance use.
800.704.0900

Catholic Charities Older Adult Behavioral Health Service
Serving low-income older adults living with acute behavioral illness to assist with treatments, housing, appointments, finances and more.
408.325.5127
Catholic Charities Website

Suicide Prevention Program – County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services
Call or Text 988
800-704-0900
BHS Website
BHS Resource Guide

Crisis Text Line
Uses Familiar and trusted media sources, offers free 24/7 crisis support to anyone seeking mental health resources
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line Website

Domestic Violence Hotline
Speak to a highly trained expert for free and confidential support, information, education, and referral services.
800.799.7233
Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Friendship Line
24/7 crisis intervention hotline and outgoing wellbeing check in calls for older adults 60+ and disabled adults.
800.971.0016
Friendship Line Website

Friendly Voices
Free, regular, proactive weekly phone calls made to isolated seniors. A valuable resource to help alleviate older adult loneliness through meaningful conversation, emotional support, and friendship.
650.395.8017
laura@friendlyvoices.org
Friendly Voices Website

Senior Wellness Check (Operation C.A.R.E – Caring About Resident Elders)
Offered through the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department, this is a free daily check-in telephone service for Seniors living alone with a health condition that may require emergency treatment.
408.354.8600
Senior Wellness Check

TRUST Field Response Program
Serving low-income older adults living with acute behavioral illness to assist with treatments, housing, appointments, finances and more.
800.704.0900 and press 1
988 and ask for the TRUST Team
TRUST Field Response Program Website

Veteran’s Administration
VA provides information and support for a variety of mental health conditions.
Mental Health: 800.455.0057
Veteran’s Administration Website

Veteran’s Crisis Line
Is a resource for Veterans in crisis to reach caring qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
9-8-8 and Press 1
Text 838255

Hand N’ Hand Senior Placement
Concierge-style, confident senior placement at no cost! Helping families discover the best senior living communities for you.
408.513.7838
info@handnhandsp.com
Hand N’ Hand Senior Placement Website

Managing Moves & More
Experienced professionals to help downsize, pack, sort, transport goods, clear out an estate, provide temporary accomodations or storage.
844.204.5619
Managing Moves & More

Next Chapter: Senior Transitions
Free Senior Placement Services in Silicon Valley. If you are considering a move into a senior care community consultant will help you find a good match!
650.308.9232
Next Chapter: Senior Transitions Website

SAIL Health Concierge
Consultant assessment of your home to help prevent falls and create a home for lifelong living and can help you prepare a medical plan.
669.259.8886
Jeannie@sailhealthconcierge.com
SAIL Health Concierge Website

Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital
Full service veterinary medical facility.
Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital Website
17480 Shelburne Way, Los Gatos, California, 95030
408.354.6575
lgdc@losgatosvet.com

MedVet
24/7 Emergency Pet Care
905 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
408.371.6252

Rover
Get loving pet care in your neighborhood.
Rover Website

Pet Care
If you have a pet, consider who will care for them if you have a medical emergency or after you die.
Creating a Pet Trust
Financial Assistance and Rehoming Resources

Pet End of Life Resources:
Humane Society Website
Humane Society End of Life Resources
Humane Society Resources
Caring pet Service

Humane Society Animal Loss Support Group
Website

California Department of Aging
Programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the state.
916.419.7500
Programs and Services
California Department of Aging Website  

Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program – In person appointments available through the 55+ office to help you navigate Medicare and understand your options.
800.633.4227
Medicare Website

National Institute of Aging
Research Institute researching to help better understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
800.222.2225
niaic@nia.nih.gov
National Institute of Aging Website

Social Security Administration
Assistance in navigating and understanding Social Security.
800.772.1213
Social Security Website 
Retirement Benefits
Medicare Benefits

Local Health Care Organizations
El Camino Health
ECH Older Adult Resources
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kaiser Santa Clara
Vasona Creek Healthcare

Go Go Grandparent
Order rides, groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more.
Improves the reliability and usability of Uber, DoorDash, Instacart & others, smartphone not required.
855.464.6872
Go Go Grandparent Website

Reach Your Destination Easily (R.Y.D.E)
Curb-to-curb transportation for adults 65+. Fees are fixed based on the number of miles you travel to a destination.
408.892.9739
RYDE Website
RYDE FAQs

The Safe Driver
Facilitating independence through driver safety. Driver Rehabilitation Services starts with an assessment, clinical evaluation, and behind-the-wheel assessment, to assess the actual skill performance while operating a vehicle.
650.771.2797
marcsamuels@thesafedriver.com

VTA ACCESS Paratransit
Service is provided to eligible individuals with disabilities or based on functional ability, who cannot use conventional accessible bus and light rail transit service due to their physical, visual or cognitive disabilities.
VTA Customer Service: 408.321.2380
ACCESS Eligibility: 408-321-2381
ACCESS Paratransit Mainline: 408-321-2380 (reservations and dispatch)
Paratransit Riders Guide

VTA Senior Mobility Guide
Provides information on public transportation, local shuttles, community and private transportation services, driver safety resources, community information, and assistance programs.
408.321.2300
VTA Senior Mobility Guide Website
Guide

Additional Resources for Older Drivers Driving Safety
Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV Senior Guide for Safe Driving
DMV Driver Self-Assessment Questionnaire
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/older-drivers
www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/driving-safely-while-aging-gracefully
AARP Safe Driver Course – sign up for a course at our Adult Recreation Center 408.354.1514