Helpful Web Links
Local Resources
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading national voice for people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families and caregivers.
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center provides many services to caregivers such as respite care, support groups, workshops, as well as legal and financial counseling.
Metro Para Cruz provides transportation to disabled and older adults with special transportation needs; including wheelchair accessible vans.
Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County enhances the lives of older adults by offering quality meals and caring human contact.
Network of Care improves and efficiently coordinates long-term care services locally. This resource is for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.
Senior Network Services provides Santa Cruz County senior citizens and persons with disabilities with information, guidance and assistance in coordinating existing resources to promote independence and the highest quality of life.
Senior Citizens Legal Services provides free legal advice and representation for seniors.
Santa Cruz: 426-8824
Watsonville: 728-4711
Advocacy, Inc. provides rights protection and advocacy for residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities. They receive and investigate complaints; including reports of elder abuse in long term care facilities. They also maintain a list of local facilities.
National Resources
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers provides a complete listing of all members in the U.S. The Association will also research/locate information regarding standards of practice and ethics.
Eldercare Locator provides referrals to local senior information and referral agencies.
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. has a national registry of all members in the U.S. It provides information regarding ethical standards and standards of practice.
American Society on Aging provides free publications on various issues related to aging. It also provides educational conferences on a periodic basis.
Care Minds is a free public search tool for all types of elder care service providers. It lists home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, adult day care, hospice and home health care by location.
Paying for Senior Care is a free public search tool for those in need of elder care services. Their listingings include financial planners, geriatric care managers, assisted living residences, and adult day care centers. They also have helpful information about costs for senior care, types of senior care, and options for paying for senior care.
