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CONTENTS/55+ Santa Cruz County’s Senior Guide / August 2013
GIVING BACK 6 Foster Grandparents help local students
Publisher Ron Slack
HEALTHCARE 8 Navigating changes to Medicare
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Editor Elizabeth Limbach
CULTURE 12 elcome to Good Times Weekly's first edition of 55+, a special publication dedicated solely to Santa Cruz County residents ages 55 and up. In the following pages, we hope you find useful information on everything from volunteering opportunities and food resources to local healthcare services. If you would like to see a local resource, business or program listed in the directory in the next edition of 55+, please let us know by sending an email with the subject line "55+" to letters@gtweekly.com or by writing to us at Good Times ATTN: 55+, 1205 Pacific Ave., Ste. 301, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.
g Contributors Joel Hersch Zoe Gregozek Brendan Howe
Santa Cruz Follies features talented seniors
FINANCE 16 Advice on money management
LIFELINE 18 How one device can save lives
LISTINGS 20-33 A guide to resources for seniors
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Incoming first graders Jonathan Daniel Morales (left) and Ameeliyah Morales (right) work with foster grandparent Fran McKeough during summer school at Bay View Elementary.
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GIVING BACK
Back to School Foster Grandparents make a difference in local classrooms
hen seniors tell Chris Greenwood, of the Seniors Council, that they miss their grandchildren who live far away, she responds, “Don’t worry— I’ll give you 30.” Greenwood is the program coordinator for the Foster Grandparent program, which has been placing senior volunteers in Santa Cruz County classrooms since 1993. Last year, 71 foster grandmas and grandpas helped at 36 preschools and elementary schools countywide, serving nearly 300 students who needed extra attention. By providing one-on-one mentorship for children who need it, the program
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aims to put challenged students on the path toward graduating high school. But the heart of the program, says Greenwood, is creating a beneficial experience for seniors. “Many volunteers who come into the program are widowed, living alone, or feeling isolated,” she says. “Volunteering gives them something to contribute back to the community. That time with kids is so valuable for them—
knowing they are making a difference in a child’s life is huge. I’ve had people tell me that this is why they get out of bed in the morning, and that this program has saved their life.” She believes seniors are especially well suited for giving back in this way. “Seniors, in particular, have something really special to offer the community because of their life experience and wisdom,” she says.
Fran McKeough, 77, is entering his third year of volunteering in teacher Kathy Mitchell’s first grade classroom at Bay View Elementary in Santa Cruz. A friend of his daughter’s recruited McKeough, who has six grown grandchildren. “I wasn’t sure at first because I had never done anything like this before in my life,” he says, standing outside of the classroom door one day during summer school. “I was in
“The kids are fun. I like first grade—it’s just pure innocence, and they really want to learn.” —Foster Grandpa Fran McKeough
Last year, 71 foster grandmas and grandpas helped at 36 preschools and elementary schools countywide, serving nearly 300 students. retail sales for 35 years, and going into a classroom setting was interesting.” But once he was placed, he hit it off with Mitchell— the reason he signed up for summer school this year— as well as the students. “The kids are fun,” he says. “I like first grade—it’s just pure innocence, and they really want to learn.” Mitchell decides which students McKeough will
focus on helping, and he dedicates time to aiding them with math and communication skills. “Gosh, every day is a learning experience for me, too,” he says. “It’s a good thing for me and for the kids.” In addition to improved academic performance, the program builds meaningful intergenerational and, often, multicultural rela-
tionships between the volunteers and children. “Just creating that relationship is important,” says Mitchell. “When Mr. Fran came back for his second year last year, the second graders were so excited to see him again.” Volunteers currently range in age from 55 to 92, with an average age of 76, says Greenwood. According to the program’s 2011-2012 Fiscal Impact Report, participants live on average monthly incomes of $1,000, which can be tough in expensive Santa Cruz County. The Foster Grandparent program’s $2.65 per hour stipend is usually put toward needs such as utilities or prescriptions, says Greenwood. “It goes to help them to
GIVING BACK continue to live in our community,” she says. With most foster grandparents volunteering 20 hours a week, five days a week, all school year, it “can become like a second career,” says Robert Campbell, Seniors Council program director. He adds that interest in the program keeps growing—there is a waiting list of people wanting to become foster grandparents for the first time in its history. “It’s really a win-win for everyone,” says Greenwood. —Elizabeth Limbach
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HEALTH CARE
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Medicare?
The Healthcare Hustle ith many of the most important components of the politically charged Affordable Care Act (ACA) scheduled for implementation in January of 2014 and more and more baby boomers reaching 65 years old (the age of eligibility for Medicare), lots of people are concerned about how the new law will affect their healthcare. In short, not very much is changing, according to Louise West, a counselor for the Santa Cruz County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Nevertheless, working through the “alphabet soup” complexities of Medicare enrollment can be overwhelming, which is why seeking counsel is a great way to get it right the first time and avoid unnecessary costs and penalties, says Beth Hyytinen, program manager for HICAP. West explains that the zero co-pay for preventive services under Medicare— such as doctors visits, X-
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rays and outpatient treatments—has already been implemented. The only remaining changes concerning Medicare will affect Parts C and D, scheduled to take effect in January 2014. Here’s what it will look like: Part A, which covers hospitalization, and Part B, which covers doctor visits and preventive care, will go unchanged. People are still eligible for the Initial Enrollment Period in Medicare’s Parts A and B during the sevenmonth window, which begins three months before their 65th birthday. If they missed Initial Enrollment, they can join during the General Enrollment Period between Jan. 1 and March 31 each year. Once someone enrolls in Part A, they will be automatically enrolled in Part B
as well, which covers 80 percent of basic doctor services and outpatient treatments approved by Medicare. Enrollment in Part B requires that enrollees pay a monthly premium, which is currently $104.90, and is typically deducted directly from the enrollee’s monthly Social Security payments. There is still an option for beneficiaries to opt out of Part B and the associated premiums, but unless they have similar coverage provided by a current employer or employed spouse, failure to enroll in Part B and pay the premiums will result in a penalty when they do decide to join. West advises against opting out of Part B in order to avoid penalties down the line. But if someone is considering opting out, she suggests
that they seek counsel on the potential consequences. Part C of Medicare provides beneficiaries an alternative to Medicare’s Parts A and B “original” coverage. Once someone enrolls in Parts A and B, they can shop for Part C private insurance, called Medicare Advantage. Advantage programs cover the same benefits as Parts A and B, but have additional coverage, often including prescription medication. The cost and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans vary greatly depending on the provider, according to Healthfoundation.org. “Before choosing either original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, ask your providers if they accept the form of coverage you want,” advises West.
Working through the complexities of Medicare enrollment can be overwhelming. Seeking counsel is a great way to get it right the first time.
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HEALTH CARE Because Advantage programs are more costly, enrollees must pay additional premiums directly to the insurer. The Medicare trust fund pays the Advantage insurers additional premium amounts, which have generally been greater than the costs associated with basic Medicare coverage. Beginning in January 2014, the ACA will begin reducing the amounts paid to Advantage insurers out of the Medicare trust fund with the aim of making the amounts paid out to those providers equivalent to the
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amounts paid out for basic Medicare coverage, also according to Healthfoundation.org. Because the coverage provided by Part C plans vary so greatly, West encourages people to consider each plan’s description closely before settling. Part D, which covers prescription medications, remains as complicated as ever, she says. West says the most important thing for beneficiaries to know about Part D is that there is no “one-sizefits-all plan.” “Before signing up, I recommend that new beneficiaries contact HICAP to request a personalized drug plan search in order to come up with the best one,” she says. Premiums, deductibles,
and co-pays depend on what prescriptions the beneficiary needs and what pharmacy they use, West says. In January 2014, the ACA changes Part D coverage by reducing the costs for prescription drugs in cases in which beneficiaries are enrolled in plans that increase the costs of their prescription after reaching set spending caps. This has come to be known as the infamous “Donut Hole,” which leaves the beneficiaries to pay additional costs out of pocket. The ACA helps to close that gap by maintaining the 50 percent discount the manufacturers offer and increasing what Medicare drug plans cover on prescription costs. The “Donut Hole” will be minimized over the next several
years and closed entirely by 2020, according to Medicare.gov. Hyytinen recommends that Medicare beneficiaries conduct new research each year during Open Enrollment because coverage plans as well as an individual’s prescriptions can change, resulting in new premiums and co-pay amounts. If beneficiaries choose to change their plan during Open Enrollment, those adjustments will go into effect the following year. HICAP will hold educational forums for seniors on Medicare during Open Enrollment months, and by then, Hyytinen says she expects more information to surface about the developments in Medicare. —Joel Hersch
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Santa Cruz Follies gears up for its annual musical revue Santa Cruz Follies (from left to right) Barbara Wright, Ivan Dodson, CeCe Dettle, Steve Hendricks, Joann Keener, and Dee Sargent rehearse for the upcoming annual musical revue, "Magical Musical Memories."
arri Miller has show business in her blood. The 65-year-old local resident grew up in North Hollywood, where her father worked as John Wayne’s stunt double and her mother served as the diving double for movie star and competitive swimmer Esther Williams. Miller’s stepmother, Yvonne De Carlo, played matriarch Lily Munster on the classic sitcom The Munsters. It was a natural fit, then, that Miller obtained a theatre arts and dance degree from San Jose State University and went on to direct children’s, church and school musicals. “I really have always enjoyed being able to put a
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show together and see it come to life,” says Miller. But opportunities for performers and directors dwindle after a certain age. Even local productions have only the rare role for an older actor, says Miller. Which is where Santa Cruz Follies comes in. In 1956, a “get-upand-sing-a-solo” endeavor called Seniorama was started as a fundraiser for Santa Cruz’s first senior center, Senior Citizens Opportunities (SCO), says Follies member Dee
Sargent. Over the years, the event evolved into a more professional annual musical revue and, in 2000, took on the name Santa Cruz Follies. The eldest of the 40 volunteer cast members is Ethel Lewis, at 83 years old, and the average age of participants is 68, says Sargent. Several Follies have been involved for a long time, but Ivan Dodson takes the prize for the longest at 25 years. “When you get to be over 50 and you have talent, there aren’t many
outlets,” says Miller. “The Follies is a place for those who have had careers in show business and those who have always wanted one and have talent singing and dancing.” Performances of the 2013 revue, themed “Those Magical Musical Memories (Remembering Moments That Time Can’t Erase),” take place Sept. 11 through 14. As in past years, Miller picked a theme that allows for a show chock-full of nostalgic numbers.
“The Follies is a place for those who have had careers in show business and those who have always wanted one.” —Barri Miller, director
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CULTURE “Our audiences really like to reminisce,” explains Miller, who is directing the Follies for the seventh time this year, “so I pick songs knowing it’s important to the audience to hear songs that take them back.” But what senior performers and audience members want to hear has changed in the years since Miller, who started as a performer and also choreographs shows that she directs, came on board in the late 1990s. “A lot of what the Follies did back then was
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Big Band music,” she says. “But a lot of us now are [baby] boomers, and we’ve sort of moved past the Big Band era.” This year’s revue is a celebration of music from the ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s, including songs by John Denver, The Mamas and The Papas, Judy Collins, and Elvis Presley. The current generation of Follies—and the type of performances they put on—stops short of the “point where bands were smashing guitars,” jokes Miller. “That will be another director’s challenge, when the group and music gets to the Grateful Dead era,” she says. On top of dishing up enjoyable singing and dancing performances for
you’re in a show, you become like a family, the difference is that this family stays together, it doesn’t disperse when the show’s over. There’s always next season.”
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audiences (who come from far and wide to attend), the Follies provide local seniors with a tight-knit community and endless opportunities for fun. “It’s work—memorizing music and choreography, but it is also always fun,” says Miller. “It provides a lot of seniors who are by themselves with a family. And while anyone who does theater knows that when
The Santa Cruz Follies will have matinee performances at 1 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz, Wednesday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 14, with one evening performance on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call SCO/Market Street Theatre at 423-6640, or contact the Civic box office at 420-5260. Tickets will be available before each performance. Cost is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old.
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FINANCE
Managing Money Financial tips for seniors from Robin Lauber, owner of The Bill Payers and More, a Boulder Creek-based daily money management company specializing in senior services. 55+: Why is money management challenging for some seniors? Robin Lauber: Think of all the day-to-day tasks that involve your money, from paying the bills and balancing the checkbook to giving to charity, filing insurance claims, managing investment income, organizing tax documents, property tax payments and more. It’s too much for many seniors, especially when you factor in memory issues, arthritis, failing eyesight and hearing, or maybe [that] you are busy having too much fun. What help is available? If you are having trouble paying bills and managing life’s paperwork for any reason, hiring a daily money manager (DMM) or asking a loved one to help might help maintain your independence—and protect 16 l 55+
nest eggs, too. The best time to begin planning for future help is before you need it. When is a Daily Money Manager a good idea, and how does one find one? In most cases, when elders need help managing money, adult children or relatives step in. Yet, when adult children live far away or have busy lives that make daily, hands-on money management difficult or impossible, DMMs provide adult caregivers relief from some or all daily money management tasks. Ideally, the elder’s children or relatives should oversee the DMM’s performance. To find a daily money manager or bill paying service go to aadmm.com and click on the “DMMs & You” tab. Type in your ZIP code and view a list of people in your area. Or call( 877) 326-5991.
WHERE TO START: Lauber offers these six tips for thinking about your financial future. Need Help and How 1. Much Help You Need Determine if You
Talk to your family members about a plan: will they manage your finances or will you hire someone that specializes in daily money management for seniors? Talk about what will happen if and when you will need help. What do you think will be some triggers or clues? Try to think about the safe and secure feelings you will have when you go to sleep at night knowing that your bills are paid on time. You may want to begin slowly—maybe begin with utility bills, like some seniors do.
2. Paperwork
Organize Bills and
In order to track and not forget bill payments, elders should place bills and bank statements in one place, such as a basket or folder, so that if the elder has help to pay bills, they will be easy to locate. If they are centralized in one spot this will help avoid missed bills, eviction, foreclosure, utility shutoffs, and other debt trouble because your bill payer will be able to organize them.
3. Insurance Records
Maintain Financial and
It is very important to consolidate all of your financial information in one place. Create a file with important information such as Social Security numbers, birth date, email, property tax ID, bank accounts, credit union accounts, pension funds, credit card accounts, mortgage or loan numbers,
lock box and key locations, insurance policy numbers (property, car, life, collectibles, umbrella, liability, long term and Medicare). List your team, such as your lawyer, insurance broker, bank representative, and investment advisor, CPA, mechanic, physicians and caregiver.
4. Against Scams Protect
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, the elderly can fall prey to financial abuse, telemarketing and mail marketing scams and identify theft. Review bank and credit card statements, looking for signs of abuse or fraud, such as large, unexplained withdrawals of money, checks written to charities or other groups in unreasonably large amounts, or any other
suspicious activity. Some bill paying services offer fraud protection by firms such as Lifelock as part of their service. Consider contacting the National Do Not Call Registry, 1-888-382-1222. Take yourself off of mail marketing lists (or have your DMM help with that).
5. Independence Help Maintain
Studies show that bill-paying services help seniors remain in their homes longer and avoid costly nursing home
care. DMMs ensure that bills get paid on time, checks are deposited, and taxes get paid. This helps avoid eviction, foreclosure, utility shutoffs, and other debt trouble. Consider online bill payment with automatic payments sent out of your checking account—it’s likely your loved one or DMM is familiar with this method. Reports can be generated and sent to you and anyone you approve to receive the report. Clients have their bills sent to their bill payer or DMM, which pays them out of the client’s checking account. If there are insufficient funds in the account, DMMs notify the client beforehand..
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Financial Power of
Finally, and very importantly, with a financial power of attorney you give another
FINANCE person legal authority to act on your behalf. Usually the document gives the designated “agent” or “attorney-infact” broad powers to handle your financial affairs. However, a power of attorney can also limit the agent’s authority to only certain actions, such as paying monthly bills, preparing annual tax returns, or making investment decisions.
Learn more about The Bill Payers and More at thebillpayersandmore.com, 246-2561, or by emailing robin@thebillpayersandmore.com.
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Companion for Life gives Santa Cruz County seniors peace of mind
Lives on the Line fter Francine Lerner, a retired grade school teacher, had heart surgery in 1997, her doctors were worried about her safety while living alone. They recommended she sign up for a service called Lifeline, which provides a button worn as a pendant or bracelet that, when pushed, sends a call for help. She didn’t see the value at first. “There I was,” she says, “I had been paying for about three months, and I said, ‘Who needs this?’ And then I fell, and I said, ‘Oh! I do!’”
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The accident happened when she bent over to pick up a newspaper without using her walker for support. “I fell right on my face. Bent my glasses—the whole works. And then in comes the fire department,” Lerner, now 84, giggles. “I ended up with an enormous shiner. I mean, I really looked like someone beat me up. My next door neighbor said I should tell people, ‘You
should see the other guy!’” In Santa Cruz, Lifeline is run by a company called Companion for Life, which provides installation and service calls. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, it was started in 1988 by two members of the Seniors Council who recognized the need for such a service. “People would fall and lie there for three days or have a heart attack and have no way to
connect,” says Linda Hoeger-Thompson, current director of Companion for Life. “There was a woman who went to take the trash out in her backyard and she fell as a storm was coming and lay outside for three days. No one knew. Because it was stormy, and the neighbors’ windows and doors were closed, no one heard her.” Neighbors eventually noticed a lack of activity at
“I had been paying for [the service for] about three months, and I said, ‘Who needs this?’ And then I fell, and I said, ‘Oh! I do!’” —Francine Lerner, Companion for Life customer
There are currently around 550 seniors across Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties with Companion for Life response systems. the woman’s house and checked on her. The woman, who survived the ordeal, went on to subscribe to Companion for Life’s service. The company started small. With limited capital, the founders bought equipment—about 60 units to start with—from the alreadyestablished Santa Clara Lifeline and paid them off over time. Since then, Companion for Life has
expanded its reach considerably—there are currently around 550 seniors across Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties with their response systems. Some use the service often, while for others it’s a “just in case� reassurance. “There are months when I don’t need it at all,� says Lerner,� and then there was a period when I fell six times in a month. The last
one, the fireman looked down at me and said, ‘You are going to the hospital,’ and I said, ‘I know!’ It was clear he was not taking any arguments. Anyhow, I’m beginning to get to know the local fire station. I even met someone who is married to a former student of mine.� For the majority of clients, the installation fee is $60 and monitoring and equipment is $35 a month. However, with its increased size, the company has introduced a sliding scale price for eligible customers, aiming to allow elderly of all income levels access to this technology. “We are committed to our community,� says Hoeger-Thompson. “If a person has a problem, we’re there. That’s how we offer a
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personal service.� In the future, Companion for Life hopes to expand its services by providing units with GPS, which will be able to make emergency calls outside the home. “Our hope is that the GPS equipment will be available to us soon because we have a big active senior community and they want to be out doing things, not stuck at home,� says Hoeger-Thompson, adding that this may be available by the end of the year. —Zoe Gregozek
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SENIOR GUIDE Advocacy & Protection
and Senior Assemblymember Chuck Molnar (molnar_2001@yahoo.com).
Adult Protective Services
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect at UC Irvine
454-4101, (866) 580-4357, cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1298.htm. 24-hour hotline to report elder abuse.
Advocacy, Inc. 5274 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. 203, Scotts Valley, 429-1913, advocacy-inc.org.
California Department of Aging 1300 National Drive, Ste. 200, Sacramento, (916) 419-7500, TDD: (800) 735-2929, aging.ca.gov.
California Senior Legislature 1020 N. Street, Room 513, Sacramento, (916) 552-8056, 4csl.org. Local representatives: Senior Senator George “Bud” Winslow (budwin@gmail.com)
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(714) 456-6466, centeronelderabuse.org.
Central Coast Center for Independent Living 1350 41st Ave., Ste. 101, Capitola, 462-8720, 462-8729 (TDD), cccil.org.
County of Santa Cruz Human Services Agency, Adult and Long-term Care Division 1400 Emeline Ave., Bldg. K, Santa Cruz, 454-4101, TTY: 763-8828, santacruzhumanservices.org.
ElderCare Locator (800) 677-1116, eldercare.gov.
>Santa Cruz County Seniors Commission For decades, the Seniors Commission has served as an advisory body to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. With 10 appointed members, including two local representatives from the California Senior Legislature, the commission works to protect isolated and vulnerable seniors through policy work and advising. In 2013, the commission succeeded in encouraging the Board of Supervisors to proclaim June 15, 2013 Elder Abuse Awareness Day, as declared by the United Nations. This issue hits home locally: there were 603 reports of elder abuse in Santa Cruz County in the county’s 2012-2013 Fiscal Year, according to the commission, and only one in 23 instances of abuse is reported. 701 Ocean St., Room 30, Santa Cruz, 454-2355, co.santa-cruz.ca.us/departments/personnel/commissions/seniorscommission.aspx.
Elderday Adult Health Center 100 Pioneer St., Ste. E, Santa Cruz, 458-3481, splg.org.
Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) for Santa Cruz County co.santa-cruz.ca.us.
Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee
In-Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Commission
1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 460-3200, sccrtc.org.
12 W. Beach St., Watsonville; mail: P. O. Box 1300, Santa Cruz, 454-4036, santacruzinhomecare.org.
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Santa Cruz County Commission on Disabilities 701 Ocean St., Room 30, Santa Cruz, 454-2355, scccod.net. COURTESY DOMINICAN OAKS
Santa Cruz County Seniors Commission See blurb on page 20.
Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties / Area Agency on Aging 234 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos, 688-0400, seniorscouncil.org.
Senior Network Services 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 462-1433, seniornetworkservices.org.
>Dominican Oaks Dominican Oaks is a retirement living community that allows its residents to maintain an independent lifestyle while providing the benefits and resources of a group living situation, including weekly housecleaning, full-time security, transportation, and a plethora of health services. 3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, 462-6257, dominicanoaks.com.
Assisted Living & Residential Facilities
Senior Roundtable of Santa Cruz County 469-4900, seniorroundtable.com.
The Senior Coalition P.O. Box 303, Soquel, 684-8172, seniorcoalition.org.
There are many types of senior housing options, ranging from residential facilities and assisted living homes, to independent living and retirement communities. Learn more about the differences and
search for options near you at eldercare.gov (800-677-1116) or seniorfacilityfinder.com.
Capitola Manor
Aegis of Aptos
Cresthaven Nursing Home
125 Heather Terrace, Aptos, 706-2977, aegisliving.com.
740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-3812.
Alexandria Victoria
Darwin House
226 Morrissey Blvd., Santa Cruz, 429-9137.
707 Darwin St., Santa Cruz, 457-9091.
1098 38th Ave., Santa Cruz, 477-0329.
Assisted Living and Memory Care Dedicated to providing quality care in a home like environment for the needs of your loved ones. Our home is designed to care for elderly people who need assistance in everyday activities. We also offer safe support and care for those facing or diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related conditions. We are a gated facility to help protect those who may wander. Valley Haven III Valley Haven II Valley Haven I Lic# 445202401 Lic# 445202367 Lic# 445201148 2266 Chanticleer Ave. 591 Arlene Dr. 157 Herman Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076 Watsonville, CA 95076 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Paradise Villa 2177 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 475-1380, paradisevillaelderlycare.com.
Sunshine Villa 80 Front St., Santa Cruz, 459-8400, sunshinevillaseniorliving.com.
Twin Lakes Manor 777 Volz Lane, Santa Cruz, 477-1100, twinlakesmanor.net. KEANA PARKER
Valley Haven 2266 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 471-8236, valleyhavencare.com.
>Santa Cruz County Parks’ Adult & Senior Program The Parks Department provides year-round access to a variety of affordable classes and activities for seniors. Programs include the Mall Walk, a year-round group based at the Capitola Mall, Spanish language classes, and aquatic fitness classes. Additionally, many day trips are scheduled to visit places like Port Chicago and the Berkeley Botanical Gardens. 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 454-7901, scparks.com./adult_senior.html.
Dominican Oaks
La Posada
See blurb on page 21.
609 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, 429-9230, laposadaretirementcommunity.com.
Golden Age Convalescent Hospital 523 Burlingame Ave., Capitola, 475-0722.
Hanover Guest Home 813 Hanover St., Santa Cruz, 426-0618, hanoverguesthome.com.
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Maple House 410 Pennsylvania Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-6347, themaplehouse.com.
Maple House II 2000 Brommer St.,
Santa Cruz, 476-6366, themaplehouse.com.
Oak Tree Villa 100 Lockewood Lane, Scotts Valley, 438-7533, brookdaleliving.com.
Pacific Coast Manor 1935 Wharf Road, Capitola, 476-0770, covenantcare.com.
Valley Heights 925 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 722-4884, valleyheights.com.
Classes & Activities Bridge Of Hope P.O. Box 576, Soquel, 464-2362, bridgeofhopefoundation.org.
California Classic Sail 493 Lake Ave., Santa Cruz, 706-8574, californiaclassicsail.com.
55+/ SENIOR GUIDE City of Capitola Recreation Department 4400 Jade St., 475-5935, Capitola, capitolarecreation.com.
City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department 323 Church St., Santa Cruz, 420-5270, cityofsantacruz.com.
Dominican Hospital’s Personal Enrichment Program 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-7709, dominicanhospital.org.
Santa Cruz County Parks Department See blurb on page 22.
Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 454-7929, scparks.com.
Watsonville Community Hospital
>Project SCOUT A program of the Seniors Council for more than 30 years, Project SCOUT offers seniors free tax assistance and counseling available in-home or by appointment. After taxes are complete, the organization helps seniors respond to and understand letters from the IRS. 114 E. 5th St., Watsonville, 724-2606, seniorscouncil.org./project_scout.html.
Counseling Services
AA Family Groups
Adult Protective Services
462-1818, ncwsa.org./district-23.html.
Project SCOUT
Adult Mental Health Services
(Human Services Department) 1400 Emeline Ave., Bldg. K, Santa Cruz, 454-4101, santacruzhumanservices.org.
See above blurb.
75 Nielson St., Watsonville, 724-4741, watsonvillehospital.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Watsonville Parks and Recreation Department
5732 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 475-5782, aasantacruz.org. 24-hour hotline.
231 Union St., Watsonville, 768-3240, watsonvillerec.com.
Santa Cruz: 1400 Emeline Ave., Bldg. K, Santa Cruz, 454-4170; Watsonville: 1430 Freedom Blvd., Ste. 100 Watsonville, 763-8990, santacruzhealth.org.
Catholic Charities Mental Health Department 217 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, 722-2791.
Conflict Resolution Center 1414 Soquel Ave., Ste. 218, Santa Cruz, 475-6117, crcsantacruz.org.
• 13 exercise classes weekly • art classes
• line dancing • movies & popcorn
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Family Service Agency of the Central Coast Santa Cruz: 104 Walnut Ave., Ste. 208, Santa Cruz; Watsonville: 114 E. Fifth St., Watsonville, 458-5300 (24hour multi-lingual crisis line), fsa-cc.org.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Senior Network Services 1777A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 462-5510, seniornetworkservices.org.
Scotts Valley, (888) 374-1164. At Sutter Hospital – Sutter Room: 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz.
Dientes Community Dental Clinic
Cabrillo Community College
1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, 464-5409, dientes.org.
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 479-6100, cabrillo.edu.
Santa Cruz Vets Center
Salud Para La Gente
Davenport Resource Service Center
1350 41st Ave., Ste. 104, Capitola, 464-4575, santacruzhumanservices.org, va.gov.
204 E. Beach St., Watsonville, 728-0222, splg.org.
100 Church St., Davenport, 425-8115.
TheraPilates, Physical Therapy Clinic
Smile Dental Care, Dr. Fernandez
Disability Resource Center
1588 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 476-5995, usasmiledent.com.
1156 High St., Santa Cruz, 1000 Bldg, Room 1073, 479-6379, TDD: 479-6421.
920-A 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, 476-3100, therapilates.com.
Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Women’s Crisis Support ~ Defensa de Mujeres
940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, 430-3000, hospicesantacruz.org.
Santa Cruz: 1685 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, 425-4030; Watsonville: 233 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, 722-4532, (888) 900-4232 (crisis line), wcs-ddm.org.
Mental Health Client Action Network 1051 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, 469-0462, mhcan.org.
Narcotics Anonymous
Dental Care
429-7436, scnapi.org. 24-hour hotline.
Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Narcotics Anonymous Family Groups
6500 Soquel Drive, Room 611, Aptos, 479-6431, cabrillo.edu/academics/dentalhygiene/clinic.
At Aptos Christian Fellowship: 7200 Freedom Blvd., Aptos. At Camp Recovery Center: Bison Meeting Room 3192 Glen Canyon Road,
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Denti-Cal (800) 322-6384, denti-cal.ca.gov.
Education & Social Services AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) 1-800-424-2277, aarp.org.
Caregiver Training Series Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 708-8576, cabrillo.edu/services/extension/healthcare.html. Offered each semester, Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cabrillo College Stroke & Disability Learning Center See blurb on page 25.
The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 425-5422, diversitycenter.org.
Mountain Community Resources 6134 Hwy. 9, Felton, 335-6600, communitybridges.org/ mountaincommunity.htm.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Santa Cruz 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, 459-4968, ucsc-osher.wikispaces.com.
Santa Cruz Adult Education 319 La Fonda Ave., Santa Cruz, 429-3966, adultedreg.com/santacruz.
55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Be one of our Santa Cruz Public Libraries 117 Union St., Santa Cruz, 427-7717, santacruzpl.org.
Scotts Valley Center of Cabrillo College 104 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley, 477-3550, cabrillo.edu/services/ scottsvalley.
Senior Computer Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, 420-6180, seniorcomputer.org.
786-4700, cabrillo.edu/services/watsonville.
Employment Services California State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation 1350 41st. Ave., Ste. 101, Capitola, 465-7100, dor.ca.gov.
Santa Cruz, 462-1433, seniornetworkservices.org./ respite-care-registry.
Human Resources Department 809 Center St., Santa Cruz, 420-5040, cityofsantacruz.com./index. aspx?page=210.
Shoreline Santa Cruz Neighborhood Career Center 350 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, 423-8611, shorelineworks.org.
Social Security
Employment Development Department Capitola Career Center
169 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, (800) 593-8523, ssa.gov.
2045 40th Ave., Capitola, 464-6286.
Watsonville Career Center
Watsonville Center of Cabrillo College
Home Help for Seniors Respite Care Registry
18 W. Beach St., Watsonville, 763-8700, santacruzhumanservices.org.
318 Union St., Watsonville,
1777-A Capitola Road,
Wonderful Volunteers ¡Sea uno de nuestros Maravillosos Voluntarios! Community Bridges
This post-rehabilitation education program is where “dis-abilities become new abilities through education.” As part of the Cabrillo Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), the Stroke and Disability Learning Center has helped more than 10,000 Santa Cruz County residents since opening in 1975. Those interested in enrolling in the program (which includes classes like Mobility and Fitness and Speech and Communication) can call 477-3300 for a phone consultation. Visit strokecenter.com for more information or email Director Debora Bone at debone@cabrillo.edu or call her at 477-3303. 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Workforce Investment Board 1000 Emeline Ave., 454-4873, cwib.ca.gov, santacruzhumanservices.org/ WIBofSantaCruz.aspx.
Food & Nutrition Agri-Culture
JEREMEY BOT
141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, 95076, 722-6622, agri-culture.us.
Beach Flats Community Center 133 Leibrandt Ave., Santa Cruz, 420-6125, beachflatscommunitycenter.org.
Carnation Cafe Senior Lunch at Louden Nelson Community Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, 427-0901, cityofsantacruz.com.
Cindy’s Celebrations, Inc. P.O. Box 1637, Capitola, 479-7509, cindyscelebrations.org.
Community Bridges Adult Care Food Program 236 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos, 688-8840, communitybridges.org.
>California Grey Bears Grey Bears is a nonprofit organization that aims to help seniors and those in need by reusing and recycling clothing and other resources. It runs thrift stores and recycling centers, organizes community events, and helps distribute food to seniors through the Brown Bag Program, which provides affordable fresh groceries to more than 4,000 seniors every week. 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 479-1055, greybears.org. thefoodbank.org. Food hotline: 662-0991.
Elena Baskin Live Oak Senior Center
Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County
1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 475-7177, liveoakseniorcenter.com.
Familia Center
Contact Community Bridges for meal times, locations and drop-off information: 464-3180, communitybridges.org/meals.
711 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 423-5747, communitybridges.org/familiacenter.html.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Highlands Senior Dining Center at the Senior Center of San Lorenzo Valley
800 Ohlone Pkwy., Watsonville, 722-7110,
8500 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond, 336-5366.
California Grey Bears See above blurb.
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Human Services Department 1020 Emeline Ave., Bldg. B, Santa Cruz/18 W. Beach St., Watsonville, 1-888-421-8080, santacruzhumanservices.org.
La Manzana Community Center 521 Main St., Ste. Y, Watsonville, 724-2997.
Live Oak Family Resource Center 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 476-7284.
Mountain Community Resources 6134 Hwy. 9, Felton, 335-6600, communitybridges.org/ mountaincommunity.htm.
Pajaro Rescue Mission 111 Railroad Ave., Royal Oaks, 722-9410, teenchallengemontereybay.org./prm.html.
Scotts Valley Senior Center 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 438-8666.
Valley Churches United Missions Drop-off: 9400 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond; mail: P.O. Box 367, Ben Lomond, 336-8258, vcum.org.
Watsonville Senior Center 114 E. 5th St., Watsonville, 724-2024.
Healthcare & Health Resources Advantacare Medical 2121 41st Ave., Capitola, Ste. 303, (800) 481-4662, advantacare.net.
Alzheimer’s Disease Care Center at Elderday 100 Pioneer St., Ste. C, Santa Cruz, 458-3481, splg.org.
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association (408) 977-4950, americanheart.org.
American Kidney Fund (800) 638-8299, kidneyfund.org.
American Liver Foundation (212) 668-1000, liverfoundation.org.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (800) 232-4636, cdc.gov.
Center for Lifestyle Management Program
(800) 586-4872, lungusa.org.
457-7077, dominicanhospital.org/Classes_ And_Events/index.htm.
American Red Cross 2960 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 462-2881, sccredcross.org.
Arthritis Foundation Great West Region
American Chronic Pain Association
657 Mission St., Ste. 603, San Francisco, (888) 391-9389, arthritis.org.
American Council of the Blind
100 North Winchester Blvd., Ste. 250, Santa Clara, dhs.ca.gov/cancerdetection.
American Lung Association
(800) 227-2345, cancer.org.
P.O. Box 850, Rocklin, (800) 533-3231, theacpa.org.
Cancer Detection Program: Every Woman Counts Central Coast Regional Contractor: Community Health Partnership
Cabrillo Caregiver Training Series
(800) 424-8666, acb.org.
708-8576, cabrillo.edu/services/extension/healthcare.html.
American Diabetes Association
Cabrillo College Stroke & Disability Learning Center
(408) 241-1922, diabetes.org.
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 477-3300, strokecenter.com.
Central California Alliance for Health 1600 Green Hills Road, Ste. 101, Scotts Valley, 430-5500, ccah-alliance.org.
Community Connection Santa Cruz 300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz, 425-8132, ccsantacruz.org.
Diabetes Health Center 85 Nielson St., Ste. 201, Watsonville, 763-6445, pvhealthtrust.org.
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“We went in last week and we were so impressed by the food and the spectacular view of the bay while we ate.” Blake W. · Santa Cruz, CA · 6/9/2013
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Seven days a week! 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appetizers 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Happy Hour 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
history “My husband and I went to breakfast here on Sunday because of a recommendation of a friend. We were told the food was incredible and that it was not a well known place because most people think it’s just for the golfers or just don’t know it exists, like us. We cannot wait to go back!! The view of the golf course was incredible but didn’t compare to the view beyond all the way to Monterey. How did we not know about this place sooner? The food was just as good as the view.” Sandy B. · Santa Cruz, CA · 4/9/2013
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Dominican Hospital
Health Projects Center
Horsnyder’s Pharmacy
1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-7700, dominicanhospital.org.
1537 Pacific Ave., Ste. 300, Santa Cruz, 459-6639, hpcn.org, delmarcaregiver.org.
1226-A Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 423-2315, horsnyder.com.
EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program (877) 887-6327, eyecareamerica.org.
Hearing Aid Helpline (800) 521-5247 ext. 2, ihsinfo.org.
The Hearing Foundation Frank’s Pharmacy 7518 Soquel Drive, Aptos; 1433 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 685-1100, franksrx.com.
Front St., Inc. 2115 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, 420-0120, frontst.com.
Hanger Inc., Prosthetics & Orthotics 700 Frederick St., Ste. 101, Santa Cruz, 460-9245, hangar.com.
(800) 327-8077, hearingfoundation.org.
Hearts & Hands, Post Acute Care & Rehab Center 2990 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 479-9000.
Homeless Persons Health Project 115-A Coral St., Santa Cruz, 454-2080, santacruzhealth.org.
Katz Cancer Resource Center at Dominican Hospital See below blurb.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 675 N. First St., Ste. 1100, San Jose, (408) 271-2873, lls.org.
Lincare, Inc. 444 Airport Blvd., Ste. 105, Watsonville, 724-1211, lincare.com.
New Motion (formerly ATG Rehab) 446 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, 724-5544, atgrehab.com.
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>Katz Cancer Resource Center The Dominican Hospital-based Katz Cancer Resource Center offers free events, classes, and support groups to cancer patients and their families. All nurses are certified in oncology and are capable of helping patients devise a personalized step-by-step program for their healing process. 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-7770, dominicanhospital.org./cancercare.
CALL TODAY TO GET YOUR FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION (831) 469-4900 www.lifespancare.com 600 Frederick St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 gtweekly.com l 55+ l 29
55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Medi-Cal
Santa Cruz AIDS Project
18 W. Beach St., Watsonville, 763-8500, medi-cal.ca.gov. Also, see Central California Alliance for Health.
542 Ocean St., Ste. 1, Santa Cruz, 427-3900, scapsite.org.
Medicare
Santa Cruz Host Lions Club Eyeglass Fund
(800) 633-4227, medicare.gov.
PO Box 377, Santa Cruz, 4 58-9766, santacruzlions.org.
Mended Hearts Support Group
Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group
(888) 432-7899, mendedhearts.org.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
1555 Soquel Drive, Education Bldg., Santa Cruz, 462-7770, scprostate.org.
(925) 356-0114, mdausa.org.
Soquel Hearing Aid Center
National Kidney Foundation of North America
2901 Park Ave., Ste. C2, Soquel, 498-9890, soquelhearingaidcenter.com.
(415) 543-3303, kidneynca.org.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter 1700 Owens St., Ste. 190, San Francisco, 415-230-6678, nmss.org.
Ostomy Support Group of Santa Cruz County 230 Larita Drive, Ben Lomond, 336-8683.
Overeaters Anonymous Support Group P.O. Box 698, Santa Cruz, 429-7906, santacruzoa.org.
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 477-2200, pamf.org./supportgroups.
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 413 Laurel St., Santa Cruz, 458-9766, vistacenter.org.
Watsonville Community Hospital 75 Nielson St., Watsonville, 724-4741, watsonvillehospital.com.
Pacific Pulmonary
Watsonville Pharmacy Medical Supplies and Gifts
440 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, 722-3001, ppsc.com.
1433 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 728-1818, watsonvillepharmacy.com.
Parkinson’s Support Group in Santa Cruz
Westside Pharmacy Medical Supplies and Gifts
477-9412, 479-4485, parkinsons.stanford.edu.
1401 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 423-7175.
Philips Lifeline
WomenCARE
(800) 579-3341, lifelinesystems.com.
2901 Park Ave., Ste. 1A, Soquel, 457-2273, womencaresantacruz.org.
Radiology Medical Group 476-7711, rmgsc.com.
>Safe At Home Senior Care This company provides in-home care and companionship in order to promote independence while at the same time making everyday life easier for the elderly and for those who care for them. Services include meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and bathing assistance. Needs can vary from a few hours a week to live-in care. 820 Bay Ave., Capitola, 462-3500, safeathomeseniorcare.com.
Housing
The Shelter Project of the Community Action Board
Bay Avenue Senior Apartments
501 Soquel Ave., Ste. E, Santa Cruz, cabinc.org./TSP.
750 Bay Ave., Capitola, 464-6435.
In-Home Services
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. 21 Carr St., Ste. D, Watsonville; Santa Cruz: 458-1089, Watsonville: 724-2253, crla.org.
Donald Dimitruk, Reverse Mortgage 464-6464, donald@countrysidefinancial.com.
Homeless Services Center
3143 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, 476-8316, carefromtheheart.net.
ComForcare Home Care 100 Doyle St., Ste. F, Santa Cruz, 427-1553, comforcare.com.
115 Coral St., Santa Cruz, 458-6020, scshelter.org.
Companion for Life/Lifeline Project
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz County
1570 Soquel Drive, Ste. 2, Santa Cruz, 475-2778, companionforlifelifeline.com.
2931 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 454-9455, hacosantacruz.org.
Mobile Home Commission 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 454-2772, sccounty01.co.santacruz.ca.us/mhc/index.html.
Mobile Home Ombudsman’s Office (800) 952-5275, hcd.ca.gov.
Portola Property Management
Dominican Home Health 8030 Soquel Ave., Ste. 104, Santa Cruz, 465-7988, dominicanhospital.org.
Helping Hands Senior Home Repair Program scvolunteercenter.com./ programs/elderlydisabled/helping_hands.
Home Helpers
1210 Brommer St., Santa Cruz, 475-1355, portolarentels.com.
343 Soquel Ave. #100, Santa Cruz, 477-6265, homehelpers.com.
Santa Cruz County Counsel
Home Instead Senior Care
701 Ocean St., Room 505, Santa Cruz, 454-2040, co.santa-cruz.ca.us.
Senior Housing Finder seniornetworkservices.org.
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Care from the Heart Home Service
3912 Portola Drive, Ste. 3, Santa Cruz, 476-9500, homeinstead.com.
Heartland Hospice 824 Bay Ave., Ste. 40, Capitola, 373-8442, heartlandhospice.com.
55+/ SENIOR GUIDE
>Senior Citizens Legal Services For 30 years, Senior Citizens Legal Services has strived to protect the rights of the elderly, especially to proper healthcare, security, and to be free of discrimination. All services provided by this organization are free and available to those 60 years or older. Common issues are elder abuse, health insurance, and Social Security. 501 Soquel Ave., Ste. F, Santa Cruz, 426-8824; 114 East Fifth St., Watsonville, 728-4711, seniorlegal.org.
ARE YOU OVER 55 AND WITHOUT DENTAL INSURANCE? We are locally owned and part of the community. Enjoy the benefits IT’S EASY TO ENROLL One Payment. Once a Year of our new NO DEDUCTIBLE NO CLAIM FORMS
Hospice of Santa Cruz County 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, 430-3000, hospicesantacruz.org.
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In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority 1400 Emeline Ave., Bldg. K, Santa Cruz; 12 W. Beach St., Watsonville; 763-8800, santacruzhumanservices.org/ AdultLongTermCare/InHomeSupporti veServices.aspx.
Lifespan Care Management Agency 600 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, 469-4900, lifespan.com.
Safe At Home Senior Care See blurb on page 30.
Santa Cruz Senior Home Care
Coverage
smile Dental Care
477-6265, santacruzseniorhomecare.com.
Senior Network Services Registry 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 462-0880, seniornetworkservices.org.
Visiting Angels 5274 Scotts Valley Drive, (800) 365-4189, visitingangels.com./santacruz/home.
Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Santa Cruz County
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55+/ SENIOR GUIDE Elena Baskin Live Oak Senior Center 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 476-3272.
Louden Neslon Community Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, 427-0901, nelsoncenter.com.
Market St. Senior Center (Senior Citizens Opportunities, Inc.) 222 Market St., Santa Cruz, 423-6640, santacruzfollies.net.
KEANA PARKER
Mid-County Senior Center
>Mid-County Senior Center Included on the lengthy list of the MCSC’s activities are weekly yoga classes, Mah Jongg, and gardening. Special events such as the Choraliers’ Show (pictured) and the Big Band Dance also occur regularly. The center is used by hundreds of people each week—East Coast Swing Dance lessons, or the Ranch Breakfast on the fourth Sunday of each month, anyone? Locals rent out the center for conferences, anniversaries, and more. The center is for use by adults 50 and older. 829 Bay Ave., Capitola, 476-4711, mid-countyseniorcenter.com.
Legal Services Advocacy Inc. 5274 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. 203, Scotts Valley, 429-1913, advocacy-inc.org.
California Rural Legal Assistance Santa Cruz: 501 Soquel Ave., Ste. D, Santa Cruz, 458-1089; Watsonville: 21 Carr St., Watsonville, 724-2253 or 688-6535, crla.org.
California Victim Compensation Program
Consumer Affairs
Pacific Gardens Chapel
701 Ocean St. Room 20, Santa Cruz, 454-2050, datinternet.co.santa-cruz.ca.us, dca.ca.gov.
1050 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, 423-5721, pacificgardenschapel.com.
Deborah A. Malkin, Attorney at Law
370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 438-8666.
Senior Center of San Lorenzo Valley 8500 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond, 336-8900.
Watsonville Senior Center 114 E. Fifth St., Watsonville, 722-1333.
Transportation American Cancer Society Transportation for Patients (800) 227-2345, cancer.org.
See blurb on page 31.
Senior Legal Hotline
Community Bridges Lift Line
(800) 222-1753, seniorlegalhotline.org.
See blurb on page 33.
District Attorney 701 Ocean St., Room 200, Santa Cruz; 275 Main St., Ste. 202, Watsonville, 454-2400.
State Department of Insurance
761-3122.
(800) 927-4357, insurance.ca.gov.
Greyhound Bus Lines
Courtesy Cab/Watsonville
Law Offices of Moira Leigh
PO Box 3036, Sacramento, (800) 777-9229, calvcp.ca.gov.
Catholic Charities Immigration Services
Lawyer Referral Service 425-4755, lawyerreferralsantacruz.org.
Victim-Witness Assistance Program 454-2010.
Senior Centers Senior Computer Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, 420-6180, seniorcomputer.org.
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Scotts Valley Senior Center
2425 Porter St., Ste. 3, Soquel, 462-9100.
740 Front St., Ste. 150, Santa Cruz, 454-0226, santacruzattorney.com.
217 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, 722-2675, dioceseofmonterey.org.
Senior Citizens Legal Services of Santa Cruz
See blurb.
425 Front St., Santa Cruz, 423-1800, greyhound.com.
Metro ParaCruz 425-4664, scmtd.com./ metro-paracruz.
Santa Cruz Metro Center 920 Pacific Ave., Ste. 21, Santa Cruz, 425-8600, scmtd.com.
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Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Transportation Santa Cruz: 427-3435, Watsonville: 722-6708, Ben Lomond: 336-9387, scvolunteercenter.com./prog rams/elderly-disabled/volunteer-transportation.
California Grey Bears 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, 479-1055, californiagreybears.org.
Dominican Hospital Volunteer Services 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, 462-7740, dominicanhospital.org.
Santa Cruz Yellow Cab 423-1234, santacruzyellowcab.org.
Volunteering Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz 1500 41st Ave., Capitola, 464-8691, bbbs.org.
Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries PO Box 8472, Santa Cruz, 420-5798, fscpl.org.
Suicide Prevention Service PO Box 1222, Santa Cruz, 459-9373, fsa-cc.org.
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program 1010 Emeline Ave., Bldg. C, Santa Cruz, 427-5070; 12 Carr St., Watsonville, 722-6708, scvolunteercenter.org.
Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties 234 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos, 688-0400, seniorscouncil.org.
GOOD TIMES Senior Resource Guide For Santa Cruz County A comprehensive guide providing vital information for seniors and for those who have senior family members. If your business or service deals with Santa Cruz County seniors, you want your message in this publication.
>Lift Line Lift Line provides affordable door-to-door transportation for the elderly and disabled, to both in-county and distant destinations five days a week. Rides to medical appointments and for veterans are free. Same-day transportation to places such as Stanford Hospital and the Veterans Clinic is also available for medical emergencies. 236 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos, 425-1558, 688-8840, communitybridges.org.
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HEALTH TIPS
Six Steps to a Healthy Diet 1. Strive for five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Shop the rainbow and, when possible, buy brightly colored local, organic produce.
2.
Reduce your intake of animal fats and substitute healthy fats, such as olive oil, flaxseed, avocado, unsalted nuts and nut butters.
3. Go with the whole
grain. Be “carb smart”
and choose whole grains, which are higher in fiber, and not over processed or refined like white flour. Examples of whole grains include brown rice, oats, spelt, barley and quinoa.
4. Eating at home can
be cheaper and more nutritious. Pre-plan your meals and snacks in advance. When you do eat out, split a meal with someone or take half of the meal home with you.
5. Stay well hydrated with six to eight cups of fluid a day. Soda and caffeinated drinks don’t count.
6. Be sure to get your
daily intake of B-12 (2.4 mcg). B-12 helps keep our nerve and blood cells healthy. After age 50, the stomach produces less gastric acid, making it difficult to absorb vitamin B-12. Sources include fish, shellfish, fortified breakfast cereals, or vitamin supplements.
drop your Five Ways to 2. Make exercise enjoy- to healthy habit. Do you enjoy Make Exercise able. walking on the beach? 4. Cross training or Stick including a variety of Trying something new, activities in your exer1. Start slow and build like Tai Chi? Hiking in cise program can gradually. If it’s been months, years or decades since your last athletic endeavor, be honest with yourself and acknowledge where you are today. Follow the 10 percent rule to allow your body time to gradually adjust to a more active lifestyle. To reduce risk of injury, frustration and burnout, avoid increasing the time, intensity or frequency of activity by more than 10 percent per week.
Wilder Ranch State Park? Sweating to the Oldies? There are hundreds of activities that can improve your health. The key is to find one that works for you. Find an activity that excites you. Make exercise feel more like a reward, rather than a punishment.
3. Choose to exercise with a friend or in a group, and you’ll be seven times less likely
reduce the risk of overuse injuries and help prevent boredom and burnout.
5. Honor your exercise
time as if it were a doctor appointment. Set aside specific days and times for exercise and then put them on your schedule. Chances are if you keep your exercise appointments, you won’t have to see your doctor quite as often.
Tips courtesy of Eric Hand, supervisor of Dominican Hospital’s Center for Lifestyle Management. Dominican’s Personal Enrichment Program (or PEP) offers classes including aquatic rehabilitation and exercise, senior strength and conditioning, Steady on Your Feet balance class, Tai Chi and yoga, among others. Sign up for a class at dominicanhospital.org (choose “Classes and Events”) or call the PEP Department at 462-7709. 34 l 55+
Celebrating 25 years of Excellence.
Thank you Santa Cruz, for 25 years of community support! – The staff and residents of Dominican Oaks
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