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A Matter Of Balance
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A Matter of Balance (AMOB) is an evidence-based, fall prevention program, developed by Boston University and MaineHealth . Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65 and older falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of death and injuries for older Americans. Falls are complicated, and costly...
Community Services Program
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The Community Services Program provides support to senior centers and Ethnic Community Services Programs to assist them with: Organized social, art, recreational, health and nutritional services Outreach and education, including cultural and citizenship issues Commodities support such as food items, emergency cash assistance, travel vouchers Translation services For more information...
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2017 South County Senior Summit
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2017 South County Senior Summit Friday, May 12, 2017 “Financial Planning For Your Golden Years” "Keynote Speakers Presentation" Nakia Thierry Manager, Office on Aging OC Community Resources "Delivering Information & Referral Services to Seniors" David Little Certified Financial Planner Eclectic Associated, Inc . "What to Expect From Your Financial Planner"...
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Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions Program
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The Healthy Living (or Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) is a FREE evidence-based program developed by Stanford University and has been shown to improve the health and well-being of older adults with chronic conditions. For more information about this program, please contact our call center at (714) 480-6450. Who Can Participate...
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week evidence-based education program for family caregivers that will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. “After taking this class I am a more confident caregiver! Having tools to resolve problems is...
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Senior Citizen Legal Advocacy Program
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The legal advocacy program provides seniors residing in Orange County with free counseling, referrals, and representation in administrative and civil cases. The program helps with: Government Benefits: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Health: Medicare, Medi-Cal, HMO’s, and Nursing Home Issues Housing: Landlord-Tenant, Eviction Defense and Mobile Home and...
About Us
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Orange County’s Office on Aging serves as the lead advocate for approximately 780,000 older adults aged 60 years and older residing in the county, with a specific focus on low-income ethnic minorities. As an advocate, the Office on Aging is responsible for understanding the needs of Orange County’s older adults...
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Information & Assistance Information and Assistance (I & A) provides older adults, their families, and caregivers with information, referrals, and access to agencies and programs that can help them with senior-related services. Along with the website, I & A is a focal point for the dissemination of information by the...
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Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST)
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The Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) is a partnership of public and private multidisciplinary professionals who volunteer their time to facilitate comprehensive services to victims of financial elder abuse. Financial abuse is in some ways a hidden crime - one that no one likes to talk about because it often...