Area Agency on Aging Programs & Community Partners
Formed in 1977 as the Area Agency on Aging, the Division of Aging is responsible for the overall planning, program development and coordination of services for older adults, with the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act as its guiding framework. The Older Americans Act provides funding for services that will:
- Allow older individuals to secure and maintain
independence and dignity in their homes;
- Remove barriers to personal and economic independence;
- Provide a continuum of care for vulnerable older
persons;
- Secure the opportunity for older individuals to
receive managed in-home care and community-based long-term care
services.
The Division of Aging supports a variety of services that are provided by a network of local non-profit organizations and governmental agencies throughout Marin County. Every four years the Division issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) for open, competitive bid to agencies interested in applying for grant awards.
For information about services for older adults and their families in Marin, call the Information & Assistance hotline at (415) 457-4636 (INFO)
Adult Day Healthcare
Day care services for older adults with health care needs.
Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center
Appropriate day care services for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Case Management
Coordination and monitoring of services for older persons and persons with disabilities to maintain independence.
Employment Services (Senior Community Services Employment Program for Older Adults)
Helping low-income adults aged 55 and older with subsidized community services-based employment and opportunities for placement in regular employment after training.
Family Caregiver Support
Emotional support, education, training and respite care for family caregivers and grandparents. Click here for more information.
Health Insurance Counseling
Information and counseling on Medicare, Medi-Cal, managed care and long-term care. Call HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 for assistance.
In-Home Services/Respite Registry
Home care worker referrals to assist older persons to remain in their own homes. Call the Marin Center for Independent Living (415) 459-6245for a referral.
Information and Assistance
To link older adults and their family members to appropriate services by providing information and referrals. Call (415) 457-4636 for assistance.
Legal Services
To provide seniors with legal services and education on older persons’ rights, entitlements and benefits. Call Legal Aid of the North Bay at (415) 492-0230 for assistance.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
To ensure the rights and protection of older persons at risk for abuse, neglect or exploitation living in long-term care facilities. Call the Ombudsman Office at (415) 499-7446 for assistance.
Medication Management
Targeted education programs to educate older adults how better to manage sometimes complicated medication regimens.
Multicultural Services
To assist older persons of color through the provision of outreach and other services in the community. We support outreach programs to the Asian, Latino and African-American communities in San Rafael and Marin City.
Nutrition Services
To maintain or improve the nutritional health and social well-being of older persons through appropriate nutrition services, such as home delivered and congregate meals and Brown Bag supplemental grocery services.
Preventive Health Care
To improve physical health through educational forums on how to take preventive measures before health conditions occur.
Project Independence
Trained volunteer advocates providing support to adults at discharge from local hospitals. Contact Rita Widergren for more information by email or at 415-507-2836.
Senior Center Activities Services
Social interaction for older adults engaged in educational, creative and fun activities including trips which enhance both health and well being.
Transportation Services
Transportation to assist older persons in obtaining services.
Volunteer Programs
Tax free stipend volunteer opportunities for older adults to spend time with children and other older persons in need..
Our Service Providers
- Alzheimer’s Association - Northern California
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Jewish Family & Children’s Services
- Legal Aid of the North Bay
- Lifelong Medical Care
- Marin Center for Independent Living
- Marin Community Food Bank
- Marin County Division of Health Services, Public Health Nursing
- Marin Meals on Wheels
- National Council on Aging
- Northern California Presbyterian Homes & Services
- Novato Human Needs Center
- San Rafael Community Center - Goldenaires
- Senior Access
- Senior Advocacy Services (Sonoma County)
- West Marin Senior Services
For links to these and other agencies' web sites, click here to visit our Aging Marin resource page.
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