A Directory for Older Adults
Peninsula Edition
Spring 2021
From the Editor … DEAR READERS, Welcome to the inaugural issue of Born to Age Peninsula, Spring 2021. We are proud to present this quarterly directory for the elder care industry and hope that you find it informative and enjoyable. San Mateo County is a great place to live, work and age. We would like to take this time to acknowledge all those who Annamar ie Buonoc work in the elder care industry. ore Editor/P ublisher This last year was an extremely difficult time, and we appreciate all the heroes who did a great job helping our seniors and their families with health, financial and life challenges. We owe a great deal of gratitude to those in our community who have supported this publication with writing, artwork and advertising. This edition would not be possible without you. This directory is filled with resources for all needs, from health to financial to home improvement. There is something for every professional and every community member. Aging is a natural and beautiful part of life, and this directory celebrates that for our community through engaging editorial content and effective marketing. We hope you enjoy the articles and benefit from the resources listed. As we continue to publish this directory on a quarterly basis, we hope that you will join us with your writing, resources and events. We also welcome you to subscribe to our publication and to share your feedback on articles herein. Please contact me at Annamarie@borntoage.com.
Here is to a great spring season!
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The Peninsula Directory for Older Adults P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 504-8549, Fax (650) 358-9254 Publisher ................Annamarie Buonocore Managing Editor ...........Vickie Buonocore Designer/Editor ..... Third Avenue Graphics Columnists .......... Patricia Player-Maxwell, Judy Schwartz, Pamela Glasner, Advertising Sales ............. Alyssa Plotnick Business matters, advertising and editorial concerns should be addressed to Born to Age, P.O. Box 5402, San Mateo, Calif. 94402 or by calling (650) 504-8549, fax (650) 358-9254. Born to Age Peninsula is not responsible for any action taken by any person as a result of reading any part of any issue. The pieces are written for information, entertainment and suggestion – not recommendation. The pursuit of making healthcare decisions or any action reflected by this magazine is the responsibility of the individual and not of this magazine, its staff or contributors. Opinions expressed are those of the individual author and not necessarily those of Born to Age. The publisher reserves the right to edit and rewrite, as necessary, all copy submitted for publication. All editorial and advertising matter in this edition is copyrighted. Reproduction in any way is strictly prohibited without written permission of the publisher. ©2021 Born to Age - Peninsula
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On the Cover: A panoramic view of the Peninsula south of San Francisco, courtesy of Colleen McFerrin and John Esplana with Compass Real Estate, experts in the preparation and sale of your family’s home. See ad on back cover.
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Activities …………………………………… 3 Advanced Directive for Health Care A ordable Housing Resources Attorneys …………………………………… 4 Care/Management Planning Certi ed Senior Advisor Placement Agents Congregate Meals …………………… 4 & 5 (Contact each location for menu terms, hours of operation, and information about their programs) Conservators/Trustees …………………… 6 Consumer Advocacy Counseling Services Driving Courses & Driving Concerns …… 8 Education Emergency Preparedness Estate & Financial Planning Services Fall Prevention Food Pantry Home Energy Assistance ……………… 10 Home Improvement/Repair Home Rehabilitation Loan Program Home Sharing Home Counseling Independent Living Information & Assistance Insurance Counseling Legal Services Long-Term Care Insurance Counseling Long-Term Care/Medi-Cal Planning Market Days ………………………… 10 & 12 Real Estate ……………………………… 12 Reverse Mortgage Senior Centers Senior Government Utility & Weatherization Assistance (See listing under Home Energy Assistance)
Adult Day Health Care ………………… 13 Adult Protective Services Alzheimer’s Information Referral & Education Assisted Living – Board & Care Assisted Living – Communities Assisted Living — Complaints Assisted Living: Alzheimer’s/Dementia/ Memory Care Caregiver Resources & Support Caregivers for Hire …………… 13 & 14 Caregiver Training Services ………… 14 Chiropractic Care Chore Services ………………………… 15 Dentures & Dental Care Assistance Dinner Delivery Program Disaster Assistance Elder Abuse Advocacy Elder Advocacy Family Caregiver Support Services Friendly Visitors Guide Dogs/Service Animals Health & Medical Supplies Hearing Aid Collectors (Used) Home Health Care Services … 15 & 16 Home-Delivered Meals/ Congregate Meal Locations ……… 16 In-Home Supportive Services Medical Equipment Medical Transportation Membership Services Mental Health Nursing Home Complaints/Litigation Nursing Homes Palliative Care ………………………… 17 Pharmacies
Physical Therapists Placement Services ………… 17 & 18 Recycled Health & Medical Supplies.. 18 Respite Care Out-Of-Home Shopping/Errand Services Support Groups ……………… 18 & 19 Telephone Reassurance ……………… 19 Transportation & Escort Services Veterans Services Visually Impaired Services Wheelchair Transportation Wound Care
final wshes Body & Organ Donation ……………… 20 Burial Cremation & Funeral Services Grief Support Groups Hospice Palliative Care Trust/Probate Administration At the time of publishing, due to COVID-19, most onsite activities have been halted. Some are offering online, virtual activities. Please call the activity/group you’re interested in for further information, as details listed may have changed. A NOTE TO OUR READERS … Efforts were made to ensure that all entries were current at the time of printing. Please be aware that changes may occur. Response to information contained in this directory, including any corrections or updated information, should be directed to: Born to Age Peninsula 650-358-9908 annamarie@borntoage.com
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activities City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation cityofsanmateo.org/ parks-and-recreation 650-522-7400 2001 Paci c Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94403 Daly City Department of Parks and Rec dalycity.org 327 Recreation 650-991-8001 111 ake erced Blvd. aly City, CA 94015 Foster City Village fostercityvillage.clubexpress.com 650-378-8541 fcvillage94404 gmail.com 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404 Hiller Aviation Museum hiller.org 650-654-0200 601 Skyway Rd. San Carlos, CA 94070 Los Altos History Museum losaltoshistory.org 650-948-9427 51 S. San Antonio Rd. os Altos, CA 94022 Millbrae Department of Parks and Rec ci.millbrae.ca.us departments-services recreation 650-259-2360 621 agnolia Ave. illbrae, CA 94030 Oakland Aviation Museum oaklandaviationmuseum.org 510-638-7100 252 Earhart Rd. akland, CA 94621 Redwood City Department of Parks and Recreation redwoodcity.org/departBORN
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ments/parks-recreation-and-community-services 650-780-7311 1120 Roosevelt Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061
Meet the Pros at Compass — John & Colleen
San Mateo County Historical Association historysmc.org 650-299-0104 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 San Mateo Elks Lodge sanmateoelks1112.org 650-345-4886 229 W 20th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
advance directive for health care California Medical Association Call: 00- 2-1262 To order a kit! San Mateo County Ombudsman ossmc.org 650-780-5707 711 evada St. Redwood City, CA 94061
affordable housing resources Casa De Redwood ow Income Senior Housing 650-369-4819 12 0 eterans Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo housing.smcgov.org 650-802-3300 264 Harbor Blvd., #A Belmont, CA 94002
Colleen and John at Compass Real Estate (see ad on back cover) have been representing home sellers and buyers for more than 15 years. Together, they help their clients strategize to make successful real estate and lifestyle decisions. Full-time, Top Producing Agents, they consistently rank in the Top 5 percent in the San Francisco Bay Area, both in volume and client satisfaction. They consider their clients’ personal and financial situations and educate them on how the real estate, mortgage and escrow process all work together. True to their “full-service” ethic, Colleen and John offer practical and creative ideas to maximize a client’s investment. They get a buyer the best value and terms on a property or
a seller to receive the highest possible price. Their unbiased advice is so thorough that they have been known to advise buyers against a property and counseled sellers to wait for better market conditions. With an emphasis on caring and understanding, they have helped many families transition longtime family homes into successful sales for top dollar. Their services also include moving years of belongings where the family desires, orchestrating cleanup, and updating the home for a quick sale. Colleen and John always serve their clients’ best interests and personalize every real estate transaction with strategy and advocacy, which culminates in winning results and happy clients every single time.
Lesley Terrace lesleyseniorcommunities.org 650-593-1818 2400 Carlmont r. Belmont, CA 94002
Peninsula Del Rey (Ask about Senior Apartments ) srgseniorliving.com 650-741-1537 165 Pierce St. aly City, CA 94015
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attorneys Cookman Law Ellen Cookman, Esq. cookmanlaw.com 650-690-2571 2100 Geng Rd., Ste. 210 Palo Alto, CA 94303
e: Contact each location for menu items, hours of operation, and information about their programs. e n win Pines Senior and Community Center 20 win Pines ane 650-595-7441
Dolan Law Firm PC dolanlaw rm.com 415-619-5204 143 arket St. San rancisco, CA 94102 a
Offices er ar in 650-342-6315 630 San ateo r. San Mateo, CA 94401 ee ara c i Erika . Haraguchi, Es . Estate and rust Planning leeharaguchi.com 650-918-7865 611 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 120 So. San rancisco, CA 940 0 e a r loewlawgroup.com 650-397-8700 1650 Borel Pl., Ste. 123 San Mateo, CA 94402 San a e n ar ss cia i n smcba.org 650-369-4149 333 Bradford St., #200 Redwood City, CA 94063 n ns ss cia es Don Sweet, Esq. Estate Planning and egal Services rodnunskylaw.com 650-285-5400 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, #154 San Mateo, CA 94403 r se a r ra i n Pamela Bobowski, Es . 4
Bay Area GMC Estate Planning Attorney trustedlc.com 650-504-1995 951 ariners Island Blvd., Ste. 300 San Mateo, CA 94404
care management planning a rea bayareagcm.net 650-654-1510 503 Seaport Ct., Ste. 106 Redwood City, CA 94063 ar are ss cia es clarkcareassociates.com 650-879-9030 325 Sharon Park r., Ste. 40 enlo Park, CA 94025 aen i ss cia es faen iassociates.com 650-401-6350 327 San ateo r., # San Mateo, CA 94401 a e Seni r are Services maxwellseniorcare.com 650-373-2145 1611 Borel Pl., #200 San Mateo, CA 94402
certified senior advisor/ placement agents are a r San a e n Sue ibson, CSA carepatrol.com 415-236-1753 sgibson carepatrol.com i ri s ace en Services tndplacements.com 415-816-5183 Seni r are ri enins a Annamarie Buonocore, CSA seniorcare-sanmateo.com 650-504-8549 1040 S. Claremont St. San Mateo, CA 94402 abuonocore seniorcareauthority.com
a i oelger Senior Center 101 ake erced Blvd. 650-991-8012 incoln Park Community Center 901 Brunswick St. 650-991-8018 as a East Palo Alto Senior Center 560 Bell St. 650-329-5900 s er i oster City Recreation Program 650 Shell Blvd. 650-286-2585 a n a Senior Coastsiders 925 ain St. 650-726-9056 en ar Peninsula olunteers, Inc. ittle House 00 iddle Ave. 650-326-2025 enlo Park Senior Center 110 erminal Ave. 650-330-2280
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Safeguard Your Health and Happiness …
Who Will Take Care of Me when I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age
BY JOY LOVERDE According to the Journals of Gerontology, “one in three baby boomers falls into the category of separated, divorced, widowed, or never married.” Millennials are also following this trend; a recent Gallup poll indicates that 59 percent of the 73 million Millennials are single and have never married. Adding fuel to the fire is the caregiver crisis – the decline in the number of people available to provide in-home care, including family members. Longevity, singledom and isolation is a recipe for disaster. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age by Joy Loverde is a step-by-step guide to living the life you want for as long as possible. Loverde, the author of the best-seller The Complete Eldercare Planner, has received excellent reviews from experts in the field. Bob Blancato, chairman of the American Society on Aging, stated her new book is a “clear, practical, relevant, vital… this book engages readers to create their own customizable plan for aging. An excepBORN
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tionally worthwhile read.” According to Sherrill Wayland MSW, manager of national project SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBT elders, “[Her] book is the support many are looking for.” Dilip V. Jeste, M.D., director, Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging, University of California, San Diego, said, “This book effectively chal-
lenges the notion that aging means disability and with that, stigma of being old.” According to David Schless, president, American Seniors Housing Association, Washington, D.C., Loverde’s book “...thoughtfully discusses a wide range of crucial life issues with deep understanding, complete candor, and inspired guidance for all.” Loverde has spent a lifetime interacting with thousands of true experts — the elderly. Using their advice as a blueprint, Loverde outlines five sections to think about and get in order when planning for old age:
personal readiness, housing, relationships (including beloved pets), chronic illness and health, and end of life. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? includes: •Making friends in later life and creating a support network •Customizable checklists and worksheets •Making a home age-friendly and exploring alternate home options •The fierce urgency of money •Planning for livable neighborhoods and living-inplace •Essential questions to ask professionals •LGBTQ+-friendly and dementia-friendly communities •Just shoot me is not a plan •Trends, resources, and websites Joy Loverde is a consultant, keynote speaker, and spokesperson for the mature-market industry. Her work has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the CBS Early Show, NPR, and in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. The book is available in paperback, kindle, audio, and large print. To order, contact jloverde@elderindustry.com, elderindustry.com, or other online book sellers.
congregate meals cont’d. aci ca Paci ca Senior Services 540 Crespi r., Hwy. 1 650-738-7350 Redwood City air aks Adult Activities Center 2600 iddle eld Rd. 650-780-7525 Redwood City eterans morial Senior Center 1455 adison Ave. 650-780-7259
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San Bruno San Bruno Senior Center 1555 Crystal Springs Rd. 650-616-7150 San Carlos San Carlos Adult Community Center 601 Chestnut St. 650-802-4384 San Mateo City of San ateo Senior Center 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas 650-522-7490 City of San ateo artin uther King Center 725 onte iablo 650-522-7490 Self Help for the Elderly 50 East 5th Ave. 650-342-0822 South San Francisco agnolia Senior Center 601 rand Ave. 650-829-3820
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conservators/ trustee San Mateo County Public Guardian/Conservatorship Program smchealth.org/servicesaging-and-adult 800-675-8437 225 37th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
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Better Business Bureau of San Mateo County goldengate.bbb.org 866-411-2221 Born to Age Peninsula borntoage.com 650-504-8549 annamarie@borntoage.com California Department of ns er airs dca.ca.gov 800-952-5210
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San Mateo County Cons er an a i airs Smchealth.org/contact/ o ce-consumer-andfamily-a airs 800-388-5189
Caminar for Mental Health (Support services for individuals with mental health disorders) caminar.org 650-372-4080 Christian Counseling Centers San Mateo christiancounselingcenters.org 650-570-7273 Family Caregiver Alliance caregiver.org 800-445-8106 HICAP Self-help for the elderly hicap.org 800-434-0222 Continued on page 8
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Aging LifeCare Associates …
Who They Are and What They Do BY PATRICIA PLAYER MAXWELL Formerly referred to as Geriatric Care Managers, Aging LifeCare Associates are “specialized case workers who focus on holistic geriatric care management. Like a social worker, an Aging LifeCare professional can be an excellent resource for both family caregivers and isolated older adults, providing help and advocacy across a variety of disciplines.” Aging LifeCare Associates generally, but not always, have a background in nursing, social work, or gerontology. They provide a holistic client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Aging LifeCare Associates provide answers, support and advocacy at times of uncertainty and – in short – peace of mind. Care Managers become the project manager in the life of the individual needing care and support. They have the ability to fulfill almost all the needs an elder will want in their aging journey. The LifeCare Associate will also work to find the most cost-effective path to quality care, taking into consideration the client’s insurance and a myriad of other possibly available resources. Care Managers can become a trusted advisor in helping to navigate the BORN
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intricate web of different needs to provide quality of life in the later years, always mindful of their client’s financial resources and abilities. There are many Aging LifeCare individuals now in the field. Choosing the
remaining in home, moving to an independent living facility, or seeking out skilled nursing or memory care. The associate may also provide in-home support and monitoring of the care and services provided, help with socialization and exer-
Good “chemistry” between the client and care giver is key. right one is a major concern and should be done with care. You should look for the expertise, relevant experience, and background provided by members of the Aging LifeCare Association. It is always wise to request references, interview more than one candidate, and check out the potential Care Manager’s website. Good “chemistry” between the client and the one chosen is also key. There is no set cost for the associates’ services, with costs in the greater Bay Area running from a range of $90 an hour to almost $300. One should also keep in mind that a good Care Manager can help save expensive mistakes when planning and paying for geriatric care. They can provide recommendations for sound, ethical, well-tried resources to do everything from down-sizing, rendering geriatrics-focused medical care, and selecting the residential situation best suited to a client’s needs – be it
cise, and advise or mediate when family conflicts arise. Hiring an Aging LifeCare Associate should always be accompanied by the signing of a formal agreement clearly delineating the services provided. You will also have to sign a HIPAA form to allow the Care Manager free access to the client’s medical, dental and medication records. Expect also to provide a list of current medications and dosages, as well as a list of the medical professionals involved with the client’s care. A comprehensive recent medical history will also be required, as will designation of a favored pharmacy.
For in-home care, the associate will request a safety check done by a qualified professional to determine what changes, if any, are needed to facilitate the client’s care and mobility. In the case of those with potentially fading memory or capacity capabilities, a professional assessment is often requested. All requests serve to provide knowledgeable, focused and compassionate quality-of-life client care. Often, too, the Care Manager will recommend individuals or companies provide other necessities, such as gardening, housekeeping and shopping. The manager may even recommend appropriate financial and legal services to help pay bills, structure a trust, or preserve a client’s assets. Hiring an experienced LifeCare Associate can provide family and friends with peace of mind, knowing the care of their friend or loved one has been entrusted to a compassionate, caring professional.
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emergency preparedness American Red Cross San Mateo Area Redcross.org 650-259-1750 1710 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 San Mateo County Regional Operations Center publicworks.smcgov.org 650-363-4000 501 Winslow St. Redwood City, CA 94063
estate & financial planning services CA Healthcare Associates
driving courses & concerns AAA Mwg.aaa.com 650-216-3100 510 Veterans Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 AARP Smart Driver Course/ AARP Driver Safey aarp.org/auto/driver-safety 888-687-2277 Beyond Driving with Dignity Annamarie Buonocore 650-504-8549
education San Mateo Adult Education sanmateoadulted.org 650-558-2100 789 E Poplar Ave. San Mateo, CA 94401 8
Continuing Community Education communityed.smccd.edu 650-574-6149 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd. Bldg. 1 Room 207 San Mateo, CA 94402 AARP Classes learn.aarp.org Project Read Literacy Program (Redwood City Library) projectreadredwoodcity.org 1044 iddle eld Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063 Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center caregiver.org 800-445-8106 info@caregiver.org
fall prevention Bay Grab Bar Will install grab bars to prevent falls at home Bill: 707-509-8222 HomeExcept App-based emergency alert system great for those prone to falling homeexcept.com Annamarie: 650-504-8549 Philips Lifeline San Mateo County philips.lifeline.com The famous life-alert system that noti es authorities in case of a fall or other emergency Annamarie: 650-504-8549
(See attorneys for estate planning attorneys) Hecker Fiduciary Iris Hecker hecker duciary.com 650-361-9703 1511 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061 Lassahn Fiduciary Tirzah Lassahn 650-578-9030 2075 Pioneer Ct. San Mateo, CA 94403 Pettinelli Partners Waddell & Reid Financial Services Pettinellifp.com 650-595-4600 555 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 100 Redwood City, CA 94063 Waddell & Reed, Inc. waddell.com 650-389-1030 1777 Borel Pl., Ste. 1000 San Mateo, CA 94402
food pantry Food Distribution Center San Mateo County 650-685-5880 No. Peninsula Food Pantry fooddc.org 650-994-5150 31 Bepler St. Daly City, CA 94014 Samaritan House of San Mateo County samaritanhousesanmateo. org 650-347-3648 4031 Paci c Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94403 Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley shfb.org 650-610-0800 1051 Bing St. San Carlos, CA 94070 Continued on next page 10 BORN
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Elder Justice …
Abuse Prevention and Reporting Older adults are a valuable and vital part of our society and deserve to be treated fairly and with dignity. According to the Elder Abuse Task Force of Santa Clara County, the economic and social can be significant, leaving them more at risk for financial, physical and emotional mistreatment, neglect and abuse. Elder justice is important to all of us, and everyone is encouraged to report known or suspected abuse and neglect. Most professionals who work with the elderly are required by law to report any signs of abuse. Under current California law, professionals required to report elder or dependent
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adult abuse and neglect include care custodians, health practitioners, clergy members, officers and employees of financial institutions, broker-dealers and investment advisers, Adult Protective Services staff, and law enforcement agencies, among others. Types of abuse include: Physical Abuse Direct physical harm Lack of medical care or over-medication Sexual exploitation Unreasonable physical or chemical constraint Prolonged deprivation of food or water Financial Abuse Theft (including identity theft)
Misuse of funds, assets or property Extortion Duress Fraud (including mortgage or real estate fraud) Undue influence Forgery Neglect/Self-Neglect (denial of basic needs) Failure to provide basic needs Lack of personal hygiene Signs of malnutrition or dehydration Abandonment (by caregivers or custodians) Unreasonable desertion or willful neglect Isolation Acts that prevent receipt of mail, phone calls or visitors false imprisonment
Other Treatment (Resulting in Physical Harm or Mental Suffering) Threats Harassment Intimidation Creating emotional distress Withholding of goods and necessary services Elder Abuse Task Force of Santa Clara County thanks everyone for helping identify and report suspected abuse and neglect to help protect our valuable elder and dependent adults. Filing a Report Filing a report of abuse is not limited to professionals. Anyone may make a report if any type of abuse or neglect is reasonably suspected by calling 9-1-1, especially if someone is in immediate danger. For suspected adult abuse NOT occurring in a Santa Clara County longterm care facility, call Adult Protective Services (408-975-4900 or 800-4142002), or visit sccgov.org. In any long-term care facility, call Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (408-944-0567 or 800-231-4024), or visit catholiccharitiesscc.org/ long-term-care-ombudsmen For suspected elder and abuse occurring outside Santa Clara County, visit cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services for a list of telephone numbers by county. In any long-term care facility, call 800-231-4024. 9
Planning Index Cont’d. … Peninsula Del Rey (See listing under A ordable Housing Resources) 650-741-1537 The Villa at San Mateo thevillaatsanmateo.com 650-212-4400 4000 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403
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home energy assistance Peninsula Clean Energy Save big on energy costs! peninsulacleanenergy.com 866-966-0110 info@peninsulacleanengergy.com
home improvement/ repair Rebuilding Together Peninsula rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org 650-366-6597 841 Kaynyne St. Redwood City, CA 94063 Department of Housing 650-802-5050
home rehabilitation loan program Daly City: 650-991-8068 Redwood City: 650-7807229 So. San Francisco: 650829-6620 10
home sharing HIP Housing hiphousing.org 650-348-6660 800 S Claremont St., #210 San Mateo, CA 94402 WellNest For information on building accessory dwelling units or nding one for rent wearewellnest.com
home counseling Housing Leadership Council San Mateo County hlsmc.org 650-242-1764 2905 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403
independent living Brookdale Redwood City brookdale.com 650-366-3900 485 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061
Aging & Independence Services cidsanmateo.org 650-645-1780 2001 Winward Way, Ste. 103 San Mateo, CA 94404 SMC Connected Care smchealth.org/connectedcare 650-573-2601 hieoptions@smcgov.org
insurance counseling San Mateo County HICAP Office Cahealthadvocates.org 650-627-9350 1710 S. Amphlett Blvd., Ste. 100 San Mateo, CA 94402
800-474-1116 650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County legalaidsmc.org 650-558-0915 330 Twin Dolphin Dr., Ste. 123 Redwood City, CA 94065
long-term care insurance counseling San Mateo County HICAP Office Cahealthadvocates.org 650-627-9350 1710 S. Amphlett Blvd., Ste. 100 San Mateo, CA 94402
long-term care/medical planning a Office Sa er man 650-242-9800 1900 S Norfolk St. San Mateo, CA 94403 Sensible Senior Planning Tzivya Green sensibleseniorplanning.com 855-975-2664
legal services Aging and Adult Protective Services 800-675-8437 Bay Area Legal Aid baylegal.org 888-382-3406 1735 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94612 California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CAHNR)
market days Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 601-699 Gilman St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 San Carlos Farmers’ Market Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1001 Varian St. San Carlos, CA 94070 Continued on page 12 BORN
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market days cont’d. San Mateo Farmers’ Market Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. College of San Mateo 25th Ave. Farmers’ Market Tuesday afternoons 194 W 25th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
real estate Four Bridges Real Estate Group at Compass John Esplana fourbridgesre.com 650-315-5968 Keller-Williams Silicon Valley (Dmitriy Kruglyak) 650-329-0397
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Mike Roza Compass Realtors mikeroza.com 650-888-1778 mike@mikeroza.com
reverse mortgage Laura Biche Retirement Mortgages laura@biche.com 650-922-0824 Fare Reverse (Richard Wood) richard.wood@FAReverse.com 650-750-5032 Reverse Only (Judy Schwartz) judy@reverseonly.com 650-591-4430
RFS Lends (Kathy A eltranger) ka eltranger rfslends.com 650-299-9477
senior centers Avenidas 650-289-5400 450 Bryant St. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Doelger Senior Center 650-991-8012 101 Lake Merced Blvd. Daly City, 94015 Redwood City Senior Center 650-780-7270 1455 Madison Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 San Mateo Senior Center 650-522-7490 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo, CA 94403
senior government San Mateo County Commission on Aging Anna Sawamura 650-713-8610 Senior Citizens Commission (City of San Mateo) Call Parks & Rec: 650-5227400
utility & weatherization assistance (See listing under Home Energy Assistance)
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adult day health care Coastside Adult Day Health Center coastsideadultdayhealth.org 650-726-5067 925 Main St. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 cadhc@coastside.net Mills Peninsula Senior Focus sutterhealth.org/mills/services/senior-geriatric 650-696-3660 1501 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 Rosener House Adult Day Care Penvol.org 650-322-0126 500 Arbor Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025
adult protective services Aging and Adult Services Call 800-675-8437 to speak to a trained sta member San Mateo County District rne s Office 650-363-4000
alzheimer’s information referral & education Alzheimer’s Association alz.org/norcal 408-372-9900 2990 N 1st St., #101 San Jose, CA 95131 Alzheimer’s Foundation Hotline 866-232-8484 BORN
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assisted living board & care East West Board & Care 650-438-5584 1749 Maryland St. Redwood City, CA 94061 Encina Care Home 650-364-1657 354 Encina Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 Heritage House 650-520-9475 43 e erson Ct. San Mateo, CA 94401 Flying Cloud Care Home 650-349-2943 197 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City, CA 94404
Absolute Senior Solutions
assisted living complaints
Nobis Care Home 650-589-4338 505 Palm Ave. So. San Francisco, CA 94080
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc. 650-780-5707 711 Nevada St. Redwood City, CA 94061
assisted living communities
San Mateo County Human Services 650-599-3811 2500 iddle eld Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063
Atria Daly City 650-878-5111 501 King Dr. Daly City, CA 94015 Atria San Mateo 650-378-3000 2883 S Norfolk St. San Mateo, CA 94403 Brookdale Redwood City 650-366-3900 485 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061 Sunrise Palo Alto 650-326-1108 2701 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306
assisted living alzheimer’s/ dementia/ memory care Kensington Place 650-363-9200 2800 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 Meadow Gardens 650-322-4100 800 Roble Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 Palm Villas 650-369-3197 1931 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061
Silver Oaks Memory Care 650-322-2022 16 Colman Pl. Menlo Park, CA 94025
caregiver resources & support Area Agency on Aging 650-713-8610
caregiver for hire Care Indeed careindeed.com 650-627-7901 102 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94401 Home Helpers homehelpershomecare.com 650-532-3122 Home Instead homeinstead.com 650-314-9660
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Majestic Residences …
Top Senior Housing Provider to Watch Residential care homes are a significant part of the senior living market. In the state of California alone, there are 8,100 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly, and more than 90 percent are licensed for six or fewer beds. Small-home senior living might gain even more popularity in the wake of Covid19, and Majestic Residences wants to be able meet that demand. Phoenix-based Majestic was founded in 2020 by Gene Guarino, who runs the Residential Assisted Living Academy, and Chuck Bongiovanni, founder and former CEO of senior living and care placement service CarePatrol. He stepped down in June 2020 to start the Majestic Residences venture. “We want to organize our homes on one page and under one brand to be a force in the market and get residential care homes recognized,” Bongiovanni said. “They’ve been around for-
ever, but they’re not always recognized as part of the senior care continuum.” Small-format senior living has been gaining steam in recent years, through efforts like Bill Thomas’ Minka model and the rise of pocket neighborhood communities. And Covid-19 might supercharge interest
Small-format senior living has been gaining steam… in small-home senior living, which is easier to manage from an infection-control standpoint than a large building. What distinguishes Majestic from other providers pursuing small homes is that the company operates on a franchise model. Going the franchise route is an attempt at preserving the entrepreneurial spirit of small-home senior living owners and operators while giving them access to more resources and other benefits of scale.
Bongiovanni has significant franchise experience. CarePatrol is a franchise company that was acquired by private equity firm The Riverside Company and is now part of the Best Life Brands platform of integrated companies serving older adults, including home care and estate sales. Franchise-based senior living is a growing trend, and one that could push the industry in new directions. There are several options for how to join the Majestic Residences brand, including converting an existing small-home operation into a franchise or operating a small-home business under a lease arrangement with a separate owner. So far, the company appears to be attracting interest. In its first month, the company awarded 12 franchises, it has more than 40 franchises in the pipeline, and expects to hit 200 by the end of 2022, according to Bongiovanni. Placement agents can earn $3,000 by recommending current Residential Care Homes that would make great franchise partners. For more information, visit majesticresidences.com.
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Live Well at Home Livewellathome.com 650-291-0009 1875 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 Synergy Home Care Synergyhomecare.com 650-703-6087 1710 S Amphlett Blvd., #128 San Mateo, CA 94402
caregiver training services Center for Caregiver Training Caregiving101.org 415-563-9286 1320 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94115
chiropractic care Dr. Michael Luu In nity Spine Center goin nityspine.com 415-758-2970 950 Ralston Ave. Belmont, CA 94002 Dr. Scott Nissenbaum drniss.com 650-226-8348 o ce drniss.com 1100 Laurel St., Ste. D San Carlos, CA 94070 Dr. Meg Spicer Spicerchiro.com 650-513-0797 161 W 25th Ave., Ste. 104 San Mateo, CA 94403
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chore services Seniors at Home San Mateo Seniorsathome.org 650-931-1860 2001 Winward Way San Mateo, CA 94404
dentures & dental Care Assistance
San Mateo County Human Services 650-599-3811 2500 iddle eld Rd. Redwood City, CA 94063
Bay City Medical Supplies baycitymedicalsupplies.com 650-367-6900 1040 Brewster Ave. Redwood City, CA 94062
elder advocacy
Bowman Medical Supply bowman-medical-supply-business.site 650-654-5525 285 Old County Rd., #4 San Carlos, CA 94070
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc. 650-780-5707 711 Nevada St. Redwood City, CA 94061
Smile Dental Specialists smiledentalspecialists.com 650-377-0159 216 De Anza Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94402
family caregiver support services
NewEnamel Keith Harband, Founder & President Keith@NewEnamel.com c: 925.286.6465 NewEnamel.com 1025 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Ste. #232 Belmont, CA 94002
Area Agency on Aging 650-713-8610
dinner delivery program Free meal delivery for seniors at risk 800-675-8437
disaster assistance American Red Cross 650-259-1750 1710 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010
elder abuse advocacy Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc. 650-780-5707 711 Nevada St. Redwood City, CA 94061 BORN
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friendly visitors Visiting Angels visitingangels.com 650-344-2178 1126 Broadway, #7 Burlingame, CA 04010
Health By Heidi agoodvitamin.com 650-572-7100 1212 W Hillsdale Blvd., #G San Mateo, CA 94403
hearing aid collectors (used) California Hearing Center calhearing.com 650-342-9449
88 N San Mateo Dr. San Mateo, CA 94401 Eartone Hearing Aid Center eartonehearingaids.com 650-627-6114 2907 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403 Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Miracle-ear.com 650-999-8974 1230 El Camino Real, Ste. A San Bruno, CA 94066
home health care services Companion Care Services companioncareservices.net 650-993-2345 1455 El Camino Real Belmont, CA 94002 Continued on page 16
guide dogs/ service animals Service Dog Tutor servicedogtutor.com 650-593-9622 servicedogtutor@gmail.com
health & medical supplies Bay City Medical Supplies baycitymedicalsupplies.com 650-347-6606 1465-A Chapin Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010
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Long-Term Healthcare …
Is it Worth it to you? During our working years, many of us have access to employer-sponsored health insurance plans, either through your or your spouse’s company. After retirement, though, we typically rely on Medicare, plus a Medicare supplement, to cover the ever-increasing cost of healthcare. Unfortunately, though, Medicare doesn’t cover one of the most significant categories of healthcare costs as we age: long-term care. Long-term care is coverage you need while you’re recovering from injury or illness. As we age, we rarely go from acutely sick to perfectly well in a day or two. While Medicare will cover the acutely sick part, it could take weeks or months to get back to a level of wellness in which self-care is possible. The out-of-pocket cost for this type of care can range from $19 an hour to $229 a day*, depending on the level of care you need. That means your retirement nest egg could be gobbled up by just one health crisis re-
quiring long-term care. So what do you do to protect yourself, especially since the federal government’s Administration on Aging tells us that MOST Americans ages 65 and older will in fact need some kind of long-term care?** Long-term care insurance is designed to cover the gap between Medicare and your retirement funds. The younger and healthier you are when you apply, the less expensive the coverage is likely to be. Some insurance companies offer hybrid long-term care/life insurance policies, or long-term care policies that can be shared by spouses. Even if you’re young, healthy and independent today, it’s a great idea to check out long-term care options to determine if such a policy would be of value to you. If you need help evaluating long-term care policies that might support your financial success in retirement, contact us at Pettinelli Financial Partners.
home health care services Cont’d. Firstlight Home Care rstlighthomecare.com 1622 San Carlos Ave. San Carlos, CA 94070 Health Professionals, Inc. healthproinc.net 650-997-3200 7216 ission St. aly City, CA 94014
home-delivered meals/ congregate meal locations (See Congregate eals under Planning Index)
in-home supportive services San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) 00-675- 437
medical equipment Sutter Safe at Home (Personal alert systems and hospital beds) ills-Peninsula edical Center 650-696-4 23, ption 2 (See Health plies)
*longtermcare.acl.gov/the-basics/ **Kemper, Komisar, and Alecxih (2005)
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Assisted Medical Transportation 650-350-1037 17 ista Ave. San ateo, CA 94403
Serra Medical Transportation, Inc. Serramedicaltransportation.com 650-340-9999 1299 ld Bayshore Hwy. Burlingame, CA 94010
membership services Foster City Village fostercityvillage.clubexpress. com 650-37 - 541 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd. oster City, CA 94404
mental health Caminar for Mental Health caminar.org 650-372-40 0 2600 S El Camino Real, Ste. 200 San ateo, CA 94403
nursing home compaints/ litigation (See Assisted iving Complaints)
nursing homes Brookside Skilled Nursing brooksidenursing.com 650-349-2161 2620 lores St. San ateo, CA 94403 Carlmont Gardens Skilled Nursing carlmontgardens.com 650-591-9601 2140 Carlmont r. Belmont, CA 94002 Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center devonshireoaksnc.com 650-366-9503 3636 e erson Ave. Redwood City, CA 94062 Continued on page 17 BORN
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palliative care
Reverse Mortgage …
Hope is Not a Strategy It’s the beginning of April. Tax season is upon us. Looking back, most of us say 2020 has been well… “What a year!” And looking forward, we need to think about our financial goals and develop an action plan to accomplish those goals. Would you like to find a way to increase cash flow? Did you have a large, unexpected tax bill – perhaps cashed in your 401(k)s without understanding the tax implications? Are you wishing you could downsize from MegaMansion to Cozy Cottage? Would you like to be able to assist your children? Wouldn’t it be nice to have financial peace of mind?
If you are a homeowner 60 or older, financial assistance may lie within the four walls of your home. Homeowners can use a financial tool that allows access to some of the equity in their home without any
A tremendously powerful tool for financial peace of mind … monthly mortgage payments. That tool is a Reverse Mortgage. Loan proceeds can be used for any reason whatsoever, after the Reverse Mortgage pays off your current loans and judgments. You can remodel your home (so that you can safe-
ly “age in place”), pay for in-home care or outside care for a loved one, or gift funds to family members who may need assistance. AND a Reverse Mortgage can even be used to purchase a new home. A Reverse Mortgage loan is a tremendously powerful financial tool. But it is not right for everyone and not everyone will qualify. So do the work — hope is NOT a strategy. For the straight scoop — fact from fiction — and a no obligation review of the details to see if a Reverse Mortgage could benefit you, please contact me. Judy Schwartz, 650-5914430, 800-707-7370, or visit ReverseMortgagesOnly.com.
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Mission Hospice & Home Care missionhospice.org 650-554-1000 66 Bovet Rd., Ste. 100 San Mateo, CA 94402 Sutter Care at Home San Mateo Hospice sutterhealth.org 650-685-2830 1700 S Amphlett Blvd., #110 San Mateo, CA 94402 Vitas Healthcare vitas.com 650-350-1835 3190 Clearview Way, #100 San Mateo, CA 94402
pharmacies Ted’s Village Pharmacy stores.healthmart.com 650-349-1373 29 W 25th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
physical therapists Rehab Go Rehabgotherapies.com San Mateo County Lori Yu 650-224-6886 Synergy Home Care Synergyhomecare.com 650-703-6087 1710 S Amphlett Blvd., #128 San Mateo, CA 94402
placement services Care Patrol San Mateo County Sue Gibson, CSA carepatrol.com 415-236-1753 sgibson@carepatrol.com
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Senility not the Only Target for Exploitation …
Vulnerability Is Not Limited to Mental Impairment BY PAMELA S. K. GLASNER A Wall Street Journal blogger posted a brief article on June 14, 2012, entitled “Financial Abuse of Elderly: Getting Worse.” She said, in part, “Medical professionals can play an important role when they are trained to spot and report the warning signs of elderly investment fraud or financial exploitation. The Investor Protection Trust has trained 3,000 medical professionals so far to spot the impaired mental capacity that can leave older adults vulnerable to financial abuse.” That’s all well and good, but with all due respect to the article’s author and those conducting the survey, the answer is just not that simple. In fact, the matter of vulnerability is addressed quite extensively in my documentary, Last Will and Embezzlement. Mental impairment is far from the only, or even primary, reason an elderly person gets financially abused. My mother, who was at the foundation of the documentary’s creation, did not have any such impairment. She had a whole different set of issues. I grew up in a pleasant, middle class neighborhood in Queens, New York City, and my parents did what most of the parents in that neighborhood did: they
waited for their kids to graduate from high school and then moved to Florida. But, eventually, what started off as an escape and
a dream became a prison and a nightmare. As my parents and their neighbors aged in place, geographical areas where empty-nesters tended to cluster became the perfect hunting grounds for the vultures who profit from preying on the elderly. My mother, an elderly woman of 89 at the time, had two children (my brother and me), but we lived 130 miles and 1,300 miles away, respectively. My dad, the 90-year-old love of her life, whom she’d been with for literally 80 years, was permanently moved into a nursing home, leaving her suddenly on her own. She was a proud and intelligent woman with a history of being what my brother and I used to describe as “the best business person we’d ever known.” But a bout with glaucoma left her unable to drive, so she had to rely on the good will of others. And in an
instant, alone for the first time in her life, she was transformed from “strong and independent” to “the perfect vulnerable victim.” Mom never let on that there was a problem, and there was no reason for either my brother or me to presume to keep a watchful eye on her finances or on whom she chose as friends and associates. We’d never been involved with financial exploitation and had no notion of what was happening until it was way past too late. Ethel Glasner was not mentally impaired. She was 89, alone and lonely and, for the first time in her life, physically dependent; therefore, she was the perfect target. This is not to say that what the Investor Protection Trust is doing has no value (far from it), but there are probably as many ways to financially exploit the elderly as there are elderly people to exploit. Vulnerability comes in all shapes and sizes, and it’s vital that we, as a society, start learning what those shapes and sizes look like, and what the signs are. Vulnerability is absolutely NOT limited to mental impairment, and it is dangerous to assume that diminished capacity is the perpetrator’s only (or even primary) avenue in.
Pamela S. K. Glasner is a published author and filmmaker. More information about “Last Will and Embezzlement” and Ms. Glasner can be found at lastwillandembezzlement.com and youtube.com/watch?v=AB1JmA88KMM&t=48s. Work Cited: Greene, Kelly. “Financial Abuse of Elderly: Getting Worse.” Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., June 14, 2012, blogs.wsj.com/totalreturn/2012/06/14/financial-abuse-of-elderly-getting-worse/. 18
Dmitri’s Placement Services tndplacements.com 415-816-5183 Senior Care Authority Peninsula Annamarie Buonocore, CSA seniorcare-sanmateo.com 650-504-8549 1040 S. Claremont St. San Mateo, CA 94402 abuonocore@seniorcareauthority.com
recycled health & medical supplies ReCARES homecares.org 63 Dorland St. San Francisco, CA 94110
respite care out-of-home (See Assisted Living Communities)
shopping/ errand services My House Cleaning & Errand Services 650-918-0354 24 E 25th Ave., #2 San Mateo, CA 94401
support groups For Alzheimer’s support groups, visit alz.org For cancer support groups, visit cancer.org or call 650508-8186
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support groups Cont’d. Women’s Caregiver Support Group San Mateo, CA 94403 650-445-0748 For other support groups, visit sutterhealth.org/services/health-education/ support-groups
telephone reassurance Eskaton Telephone Reassurance Program eskaton.org/post/telephone-reassurance 866-375-2866
transportation & escort Services Absolute Senior Solutions abseniorsolutions.com 408-610-9997 4125 Blackford Ave., Ste. 140 San Mateo, CA 95117 Get Around San Mateo 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo, CA 94403 Get Up & Go Senior Transportation 650-378-2750 800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404
veterans services San Mateo County Veterans Services Offices has.smcgov.org 650-802-6598
visually impaired services Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired vistacenter.org 650-858-0202 2500 El Camino Real, Ste. 100 Palo Alto, CA 94306
wheelchair transportation (See Medical Transportation)
wound care SMC – Advanced Wound Care Center 650-991-6780 1500 Southgate Ave., #115 Daly City, CA 94015 Stanford Advanced Wound Care Center 650-721-8800 450 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063
Even Elderly Homes Need Some TLC …
The Historic Smith House in Los Altos Built from 1901 to 1905 by Oregon native, J. Gilbert Smith, this craftsman-style farm house typifies the early orchard homes of the local area. Originally situated on 14-plus acres of prize-winning apricot orchards, the Smiths lived in the home from 1901 until 1973. In 1954, the City of Los Altos purchased the property, including the house and the 10.44 acres of apricot orchards, as the site for the Civic Center with the Smiths retaining lifetime residency of the house and a surrounding acre. Upon Mrs. Smith’s death in 1973, the home and one acre reverted to the City. Since completed in 1905, the house has been refurbished with an outside stairway and retrofitted for earthquakes and fire. The house was designated a historical landmark in 1981. Pre-COVID, students were able to visit the house on field trips, and visitors could take docent-led tours. At present, the house remains temporarily closed to the public, but self-guided room-toroom 3-D tours, created by VirtualEyes Media, are available on the museum’s website. “We’ve been wanting to create a 3-D tour of the Smith House for a long time, but the pandemic made this project much more urgent,” said Dr. Amy Ellison, the Museum’s exhibition curator. “Since we weren’t able to have docent-led tours or class field trips this year, we knew we had to find a different way for people to experience the museum. It’s been incredibly exciting to use technology to make our historic house more accessible to visitors.” VirtualEyes Media shot photos of the house similar to how real estate companies show houses online. Members of the Smith House and Education committees also provided content, including stories about the Smith Family, the architecture of the home, and references to the 1930s. Visitors can “walk” through the house and click on the stories they want to read or access audio and video clips. “We’re so excited to offer a new way to experience this iconic Los Altos landmark. And, while it can’t replace visiting the Smith House in person, we hope it provides greater access to the house and helps to preserve the Smith Family’s history for future generations,” said Ellison. To view the 3-D tours, visit losaltoshistory.org/SmithHouse. The Los Altos History Museum is located at 51 S. San Antonio Road in Los Altos; phone 650-948-9427. BORN
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Final Wishes Index …
body & organ donation Brain Support Network, Inc. 650-814-0848 P.O. Box 7264 Menlo Park, CA 94026 California Transplant Donor Network 1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 600 Oakland, CA UC San Francisco Willed Body Program San Francisco, CA
burial, cremation & funeral services Crippen and Flynn Woodside Chapel crippenandflynnchapels.com
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Belmont: 650-595-4103 Redwood City: 650-369-4103 Neptune Society of Northern California neptune-society.com 650-592-9880 1645 El Camino Real Belmont, CA 94002 Skylawn Memorial Park skylawnmemorialpark.com 650-227-3142 Hwy. 92 at CA-35 San Mateo, CA 94402 Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service ssofunerals.com 650-343-1804 977 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94402
grief support groups (Check with any local hospice agency below) Visit sutterhealth.org Kara Grief kara-grief.org 650-321-5272 457 Kingsley Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301
hospice Mission Hospice & Home Care missionhospice.org 650-554-1000 66 Bovet Rd., Ste. 100 San Mateo, CA 94402
Sutter Care at Home San Mateo Hospice sutterhealth.org 650-685-2830 1700 S Amphlett Blvd., #110 San Mateo, CA 94402 Vitas Healthcare vitas.com 650-350-1835 3190 Clearview Way, #100 San Mateo, CA 94402
palliative care (See Hospice above)
trust/probate administration (See Attorneys in the Planning Index)
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