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Senior Resources
Socially involved seniors are happier and healthier than those who are isolated. Your loved one’s social life will likely encounter a few changes over the years, especially after retiring or losing his or her spouse. These six strategies can keep older adults socially engaged so they always have somewhere to turn for entertainment or a caring person to talk to about their experiences.
Senior Activities
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to numerous cities and communities, many of which have senior centers or facilities that offer group activities and services for seniors.
Belmont Senior Center
Address: 601 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 802-4384
https://www.belmont.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/adults-seniors
San Carlos Senior Center
Address: 601 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 802-4384
https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/city_hall/departments_and_divisions/parks_and_recreation/active_adults/index.php
San Mateo Senior Center
Address: 2645 Alameda de las Plugas01 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 522-7490
Senior activities Guilds:
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1430/Activity-GuideAging
Services: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/594/Aging-Services
Senior Transportation
In most communities, seniors can call their local office for the aging to arrange for transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping centers, and other locations as required to manage their personal affairs. Seniors who use a wheelchair or have other mobility impairments should call well in advance of their scheduled appointment, to ensure the availability of handicapped-accessible transportation.
San Mateo County Mobility Resource Center
http://www.peninsularides.com/
Senior Services
The California Department of Aging (CDA), part of the Health and Human Services Agency, oversees programs funded by federal and state sources, including the Older Americans Act, Older Californians Act, and Medi-Cal, serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and long-term care residents in California. CDA partners with 33 Area Agencies on Aging to deliver various services supporting independence, healthy aging, and community engagement, as well as caregiver support. Additionally, CDA collaborates with multiple state departments on initiatives such as transportation, housing, wellness, and fraud prevention, aiming to enhance the well-being of all Californians.
https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Home_and_Community_Services/
A wide variety of services exist in most Counties to support the needs of aging adults and their families, and to support independent living.
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/640/Senior-Services
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin