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Q. I am a
senior who wants to move to Santa Monica.
How can I get help looking for an affordable
place to rent?
A.
Unfortunately, affordable housing is
difficult to find on the west side of Los
Angeles county. In Santa Monica, there are
several affordable seniors buildings, as
well as a range of affordable housing open
to anyone with a qualifying income. Check
the
Housing Division's list of project-based
affordable housing and contact each agency
to learn about their application and
qualifying process.
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Q. I need
services for my mother, who has Alzheimer’s,
and still lives in her home.
A.
WISE &
Healthy Aging,
UCLA 50+ and other local agencies have
resources to assist with everything from a
needs assessment for your mother to having
meals delivered and finding a caregivers’
support group. Additionally, more
information can be found at the
Alzheimer’s
Association of LA website and in the
Disabilities Commission Resource Guide.
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Q. What are
my alternatives if I give up driving- how
can I get around?
A. In
addition to reduced fares for seniors, the
Big Blue Bus’s entire fleet is
accessible to those with a mobility
impairment. They can assist in planning
your trip by calling Customer Service at
(310) 451-5444. The City also operates
curb-to curb van service for seniors and all
adults with a disability. Call the
Transportation Office at
WISE & Healthy Aging to sign up (310)
394-9871. They can also provide you with
information on other transportation options
available in Santa Monica.
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Q. Where can
I find exercise classes for seniors?
A.
Emeritus College, a division of Santa
Monica College, offers classes at several
locations in the City, as does the City’s
Senior Recreation Center
and
Community Programs Division.
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Q. My father
is coming home soon from the skilled nursing
facility where he is recovering from a
stroke. He’ll need bars in the bathroom and
a few other home modifications to live in
his house again. How can I get help paying
for it?
A.
WISE & Healthy Aging Care Management
Program can help you find out if your father
qualifies for free or low-cost home
modifications that are needed because of his
disability and his age.
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Q. Where can
I get information on scams and frauds
directed at seniors?
A.
WISE & Healthy Aging operates a fraud
awareness and information program in
conjunction with local police and the F.B.I.
Contact WISE at (310) 394-9871.
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Q. I have
questions about my Social Security--where
can I get answers?
A.
The
Social Security Administration can be
reached at 1-800-772-1213. If you have
questions about your Medicare coverage, you
can call 1-800-MEDICARE. You can also get
assistance with your Medicare questions by
calling the Health Insurance Counseling and
Advocacy Program (HICAP) at 1-800-434-0222.
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