For Caregivers
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You are not alone!
Many resources are available to assist you in taking care of a loved
one. |
The Multipurpose Senior
Center (MSC) in your area is your primary source of
assistance for:
 | Care management |
| Senior services |
| Caregiver support group |
| Home care referrals |
| Housing search & referrals |
| Local long term care referrals |
| Applying for benefits |
| Adult Day Services |
| Respite care |
The Multipurpose Senior Centers (MSCs) are selected and funded by the City or the
County Department of Aging. They provide comprehensive services to seniors and
their families. These community-based agencies have the resources and
expertise to assess the needs of seniors and can assist you in designing a
care plan for your loved one.
If you are trying to solve a problem, the MSC Case Manager is an expert
who has probably encountered a similar situation before.
Because the MSCs are community-based, they are familiar with the local
agencies serving seniors. MSCs usually do not have commercial ties and may
give you a sincere referral based on their experience with the agency
involved. 
To find the Multipurpose Senior Center (MSC)
closest to you:
| In Los Angeles County, go to our
Senior Centers page. |
| In Los Angeles County, during business
hours call the County of Los Angeles Area Agency on
Aging at (213) 738-4004.
Be prepared to provide a Zip Code. |
| In Los Angeles County, INFO-LINE can provide information and referrals 24 hours a day in
many languages.
(800) 339-6993; TDD (800) 660-4026. |
| Nationwide, the following web
site may assist you in locating a senior center:
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The Alzheimer's Association
The Los Angeles Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association is one of over 220 Chapters which make up the
National Alzheimer's Association. It is a non-profit charitable
organization made of 3000 members, health care professionals, and friends
who have joined hands to fight this silent epidemic through:
| Advocacy |
| Education |
| Helplines |
| Research |
| Support groups |
If you need help in Los Angeles County, call HELPLINE at:
Los Angeles (800) 660-1991
Nationwide (800) 272-3900
For more information see the Web site at
http://www.alzla.org/
Choosing a Nursing Home
Go to our Long Term Care page for
information on finding and selecting a nursing home. A lot of information
is available on the Internet 24 hours a day to assist you with your
research.
Solving a Problem
You may be trying to solve a problem or help a senior who is at risk.
Our Solve a Problem page addresses many
difficult problems including:
| Elder abuse - Physical & fiduciary |
| Self neglect & caregiver neglect |
| Hoarding |
| Abuse in a long term care facility |
| Staying independent |
| Consumer fraud |
| Denial of benefits |
| Eviction of a senior |
| Safety concerns |
| Crime against seniors |
In the central Los Angeles City area, your local Multipurpose Senior
Center is part of a problem-solving team: the Los
Angeles City Attorney Elders at Risk Task Force. Agencies meet every
month to solve complex problems
affecting seniors and dependent adults that no single agency can resolve.
07/28/2004
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