The Multipurpose Senior
Centers (MSC) are the primary source of
assistance for Seniors and their families. The MSCs are selected and funded by the City or the
County Department of Aging. These community-based agencies have the resources and
expertise to assess the needs of seniors.
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
other 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. 
Many resources are available to seniors and
their families through the Multi-Purpose Senior Centers:
 | Assistance
to remain independent
 | In-house supportive services |
| Homemakers for people on Medical or SSI |
| Aides to the elderly |
| Companionship and telephone calls |
| Adult day care
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| Food
| Food stamps |
| Food distribution |
| Nutrition Centers, Senior Lunch Sites |
| Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors
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| Health & mental
health
| Assessment and health screening |
| Medical Services |
| Social Security & Medicare information |
| Alzheimer's Association |
| Assistance for caregivers |
| Suicide intervention |
| Adult care program if mentally impaired |
| Support groups |
| Braille Institute, low vision clinic |
| Diabetic support |
| Mobility & orientation assessment |
| Deaf & disabled services
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| Transportation
| For meals, medical services, activities, etc... |
| Escort |
| Lift-van program |
| MTA passes |
| Taxi coupons
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| Interpretation
& translation
| Services available in many languages to assist Monolingual
seniors
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| Personal
Security
| Home security checks |
| Installation/change/repair of locks |
| Installation of grab-bars & handrails |
| Safety devices |
| Emergency registry & response system |
| Telecheck - daily telephone calls |
| Child proofing available
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| Legal services
& advocacy
| Legal assistance |
| Advocacy for tenants' rights, rent control, etc... |
| Health insurance counseling |
| Dispute resolution |
| Discounts |
| Energy, telephone, rent assistance
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| Recreation
| Activities, tours, trips, classes, games, dancing |
| Library services |
| Volunteers to deliver books if homebound
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| Employment-Volunteer
opportunities
| Assessment and orientation |
| Career planning workshops |
| Information, referrals, resume bank |
| Part-time work
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| Housing
| Alternate living - Co-op living |
| Low income housing and subsidized housing |
| Nursing & retirement homes |
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| Los Angeles Funeral
Society
| Assistance with mortuaries |
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