May 2023 Newsletter
As most of you know, we began our in-person meetings in March! We just had our second meeting and had the pleasure of hearing from two speakers. Meghan Velasquez with Valley Caregiver Resource Center and David Reed with Assured Senior Living Solutions.
Meghan spoke about the resources available through Valley Caregiver Resource Center which serves the Central Valley from Merced to Bakersfield. Some resources available are:
Age in Place Services - resources to help keep seniors at home longer
Medicare - assistance with navigating Medicare options
Ombudsman - client rights advocates
Oasis - adult day care program
Meghan is the director at Oasis Adult Day Program which is available to seniors with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. It serves as a safe option when someone can’t be left alone due to their condition. It also provides respite for caregivers who need to leave their loved ones. The clients who attend make friends, have fun, engage in activities and games in a safe environment.
The cost is $10/hour as opposed to $40/hour for in-home care. A commitment of 8 hours/week is required. This can occur in one full day or two half days. They are flexible to meet the families needs. The program is licensed through the state so certain medical information is required. Guest passes are available to caregiver and client to visit the program.
To learn more about the program, please call (559)224-9121 or email mvelasquez@valleycrc.org. Website: www.valleycrc.org.
David Reed with Assured Living Solutions also spoke on the services they offer:
Help with planning for future needs of seniors at no cost.
Assist with unplanned or unforeseen urgent changes in care needs.
Having a plan and being aware of resources available can help stressful times go more smoothly when a transition in care need arises.
He also spoke on the different levels of care available including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Residential Care Homes and more.
To learn more about these services: Call (559) 283-2566. Website: www.assuredsls.com