Help for Topanga Seniors
By Lynn Dickhoff
It is often said that growing old is not for sissies. Many of the 1.4 million seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Los Angeles County find it takes a lot of effort to keep up with daily activities and needs under the best of circumstances. It becomes an added challenge when one lives in Topanga due to the isolated nature of the area. With a few phone calls, or clicks of a mouse, a wide range of programs can be accessed. A good starting place is with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). Information about their In Home Supportive Services can be obtained by phone at 1-(888)-944-4477 or online at www.ladpss.org. DPSS's goal is to enable eligible persons over 65, legally blind or disabled adults and children to remain safely in their home.
In Home Supportive Services can help with household chores, personal care, protective supervision, paramedical services and accompaniment to medical appointments. Community and Senior Services (CSS) also offers a wide range of services for frail seniors 60-years and older, plus disabled individuals and spouses in the same home. They can put you in touch with Congregate and Home Delivered Meals, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy, Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center, Effective Nutritional Health Assessment and Networks for Elderly.
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SOURCE: Topanga Messenger
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