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The Heart of Ida<br />
SUMMER/FALL <strong>2019</strong> | FREE MAGAZINE<br />
AGEWELL<br />
LONG BEACH<br />
What Makes an<br />
Age-Friendly<br />
University?<br />
GO BEACH!<br />
ISSUE<br />
Aging and Nutrition<br />
With commentary from<br />
Rachel Blaine D.Sc., M.P.H., R.D.<br />
SPOTLIGHT:<br />
Interview with Dr. Maria Claver<br />
CSULB Director of Gerontology<br />
RESOURCE GUIDE for Older Adults • Families • Caregivers<br />
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AGEWELL<br />
LONG BEACH<br />
RESOURCE GUIDE<br />
for<br />
Older Adults<br />
Families<br />
Caregivers<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Aging and Nutrition | 6<br />
SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Maria Claver | 8<br />
The Pursuit of Happiness at the LifeFit Center | 12<br />
What Makes and Age -Friendly University? | 14<br />
Parkinson’s Wellness Program | 16<br />
OLLI at California University Long Beach | 18<br />
Successful Aging in Long Beach | 20<br />
Classes | 24-26<br />
Elder Abuse |27<br />
Food Assistance | 28<br />
Fraud Help and Prevention | 29<br />
Health Care | 30<br />
Hearing Assistance | 31<br />
In-Home Resources | 31<br />
Hospital Centers/Classes | 32<br />
Hospitals/Urgent Care | 32-33<br />
Neighboring Hospitals | 33<br />
Helplines & Hotlines | 34<br />
Housing | 35<br />
Long Beach Libraries | 36-37<br />
Surrounding Libraries | 38<br />
Legal and Taxes | 39<br />
Long Beach City Numbers | 41<br />
Low Vision | 41<br />
Long Beach Senior Centers<br />
and Community Centers | 42<br />
Utilities | 42<br />
Neighboring Senior Centers | 43<br />
Medical Equipment | 43<br />
Medicare/Healthcare | 44<br />
Medicare Fraud | 44<br />
Check your Mental Wellness | 45<br />
Mental Health | 46<br />
Mortuarys/Cemeteries | 46-47<br />
Transportation | 47<br />
Volunteer and Advocacy | 48-49<br />
Check your Risk for Falling | 50-51<br />
Long Beach City Government | 40<br />
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Executive Director’s Note<br />
Dina Berg, MPA / Founder<br />
Thank you to everyone that contributed to this issue of<br />
AgeWell, especially Dr. Mary Marshall’s CSULB Gerontology<br />
students for highlighting the plethora of classes and<br />
resources available to older adults at the university. Finally,<br />
a very special thanks to the Employees Community Fund of<br />
Boeing for being such a wonderful community partner. With<br />
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Dina Berg, MPA<br />
Founder/Volunteer<br />
Keri Reich<br />
Contributing Writers<br />
Dr. Mary Marshall’s Gerontology<br />
Students from CSULB<br />
(picture on page 22)<br />
Spotlight<br />
Dr. Maria Claver | CSULB Director of<br />
Gerontology<br />
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with Rachel Blaine D.Sc., M.P.H., R.D.<br />
By: Regan Hansen, Irene<br />
Cervantes, Leilani Sato, and<br />
Juan Sanchez<br />
Muscle and Metabolism<br />
As people age, metabolism slows down<br />
and muscle mass is lost. That means that<br />
while diet can stay the same, people will<br />
still be gaining weight thoughout the years.<br />
After the age of 50, six to seven pounds<br />
of lean muscle mass are lost every decade<br />
(Hetherington, M., 1998). Older adults<br />
should get 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic<br />
exercise weekly (Staff, F.E., 2017). Exercises<br />
to help build muscle mass and burn calories<br />
include taking walks, lifting weights, using<br />
resistance bands, and doing body-weight<br />
exercises such as push ups and sit ups (Staff,<br />
F.E., 2017).<br />
Here is what Dr. Blaine says: “Muscle mass<br />
is an important part of our metabolism. So<br />
if you’re losing that muscle mass, you’re<br />
losing 10% of your metabolism every<br />
decade. That’s why we really recommend<br />
older adults stay active and try to do weight<br />
bearing exercises. I recommend strength<br />
training, or even just resistance against the<br />
ground, and things that are going to keep<br />
their muscles healthy and engaged.”<br />
Appetite Gone Astray?<br />
Loss of appetite is a common issue for older<br />
adults as they age.<br />
• Between 15% - 30% of older adults<br />
experience a decline in their appetite<br />
• Loss of appetite can result in health<br />
implications due to the lack of<br />
nutritional intake that it causes.<br />
• Physical activity can help improve<br />
appetite. Dr. Rachel Blaine says, “The<br />
best activity for older adults is just being<br />
outside and walking every single day,<br />
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and that can boost appetite.”<br />
• For seniors who may be homebound, Dr.<br />
Blaine suggests the local food delivery<br />
program, Meals on Wheels.<br />
Here is what Dr. Blaine says: “I think there<br />
are a few ways older adults can approach<br />
improving their appetites. One of them<br />
is to try to eat with other people as much<br />
as possible, whether through lunch dates,<br />
social groups, and church clubs. There<br />
is definitely evidence that eating with<br />
other people can boost the amount of<br />
food somebody eats and it also is a more<br />
pleasurable experience.”<br />
Disease-Deterring Diet<br />
Through nutrition and diet, many diseases<br />
are preventable. While genetics play<br />
a factor in health conditions, what a<br />
person intakes can affect their quality and<br />
longevity of life.<br />
• Walnuts and fatty fish are proven to<br />
improve long-term brain and cognitive<br />
health (Blaine, <strong>2019</strong>).<br />
• Older adults should be conscious of<br />
portion size due to their decrease in<br />
metabolism.<br />
• Healthy calories are important. A great<br />
way to start a better diet is substituting<br />
high-calorie, low-nutrient drinks and<br />
snacks with foods that are more filling<br />
(Blaine, <strong>2019</strong>).<br />
• Dr. Blaine suggests eating fruits,<br />
vegetables, nuts, and beans. These<br />
foods provide nutrients through<br />
vitamins and minerals.<br />
• According to Dr. Blaine, “People who eat<br />
fewer animal products live longer... and<br />
have less chronic disease. People should<br />
try to eat more plant-based foods.” She<br />
suggested trying Meatless Monday!<br />
Switching out meat for plant-based<br />
foods once a week can reduce heart<br />
disease by almost 30%, studies show.<br />
Here is what Dr. Blaine says: “A big change<br />
would be switching the kind of fat someone<br />
is eating and having more heart-healthy<br />
fats like olive oil, avocados, fatty salmon<br />
or fish can really change somebody’s<br />
risk. Even if someone didn’t have the best<br />
lifestyle when they were younger, they can<br />
definitely lengthen their life and lengthen<br />
their quality of life. For a lot of people in<br />
the United States, the types of diseases<br />
that we’re seeing people get in old age<br />
really are preventable diseases. People<br />
don’t have to be dying from heart disease.”<br />
OLDER ADULTS CAN TAKE<br />
THEIR HEALTH INTO THEIR<br />
OWN HANDS. A HEALTHIER<br />
LIFESTYLE CREATES A QUALITY<br />
LIFESTYLE.<br />
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When did your interest in gerontology<br />
start?<br />
I believe it began when I was about 14<br />
years old. My great-grandfather was able<br />
to live at home until his last two weeks<br />
of life, at which time his care became too<br />
intensive for family to handle. He went to<br />
a nursing home and there was a situation<br />
where I had to strongly advocate for him. I<br />
wondered what happened for those older<br />
adults that didn’t have advocates. I think<br />
that is when the seed was planted. I didn’t<br />
think too much about it until I started as an<br />
undergraduate at UCLA. My very first class<br />
I took was a gerontology class.<br />
What does the word “elderly” mean to<br />
you?<br />
How long have you been a part of CSULB?<br />
(Faculty or Otherwise)<br />
I started teaching at CSULB in 2007. I<br />
became the Gerontology Program Director<br />
in 2016.<br />
What are your degrees and where did you<br />
receive them from?<br />
All of my degrees are from UCLA (go<br />
Bruins!). I received a BS in Psychology in<br />
1997, an MSW (Social Welfare) in 2001<br />
and my PhD in Social Welfare in 2006.<br />
For my graduate degrees, I specialized in<br />
older adults. My dissertation for my PhD<br />
was about frequent emergency room use<br />
among older veterans.<br />
The language we use in this field is SO<br />
important. The term preferred by most<br />
people is “older adults,” because it gives<br />
the connotation of continued vibrancy and<br />
quality of life. “Elderly” gives the sense of<br />
illness and frailty. As an aside, I have started<br />
advocating for the term “care partner”<br />
rather than “caregiver” because again, it<br />
honors the role of the actual older adult,<br />
even if he/she needs assistance.<br />
What are some of the ways CSULB is<br />
considered an age-friendly campus?<br />
There are actually quite a few ways<br />
that CSULB is age-friendly. We have<br />
wonderful resources such as the Osher<br />
Lifelong Learning Institute and Center<br />
for Successful Aging that not only meet<br />
the needs of older adults, but INCLUDE<br />
them in all aspects of their programs.<br />
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SPOTLIGHT<br />
Interview with CSULB Director of<br />
Gerontology Dr. Maria Claver<br />
By: Nick Ortega, Jack<br />
Kuller, and Devin Leff<br />
The topic of aging has been named as<br />
one of the four primary interest areas<br />
for the College of Health and Human<br />
Services and the university as a whole has<br />
recognized the importance of including<br />
the older population in research, planning<br />
and teaching. In November 2018, CSULB<br />
became the third university in California<br />
to join the international Age-Friendly<br />
University Network, which originated out<br />
of Ireland. My current research will focus<br />
on identifying the needs of older students<br />
and digging deeper into how the university<br />
already serves older adults (and how<br />
they could do an even better job). Lastly,<br />
I want to mention that gerontology/aging<br />
is covered in many classes across campus<br />
– not just the ones with the GERN prefix.<br />
We have a group called the Gerontology<br />
Faculty Interest Group of about 80 faculty<br />
members across campus that teach the<br />
topic in their classes or include older adults<br />
in their research or service.<br />
If you could add an age-friendly program<br />
to CSULB, what would it be and why?<br />
Creating new courses is one of my favorite<br />
things to do. A year ago, a colleague and I<br />
created a class called “Women and Aging:<br />
Lessons from the Golden Girls.” It has<br />
been so fun to teach. I think a goal could<br />
be creating modules that other professors<br />
could include in their courses to get even<br />
more students exposed to the topic. It’s<br />
also a goal to let more students know that<br />
we have a minor, certificate and Master’s<br />
degree.<br />
What advice would you give to an elderly<br />
individual who wants to continue their<br />
education but may have reservations due<br />
to their age?<br />
GO FOR IT! The age span of our students<br />
in the Gerontology Program is early 20s to<br />
mid-60s, so we are no strangers to students<br />
returning to school. Intergenerational<br />
classes (as well as other types of diversity<br />
in the classroom) provide for richer<br />
discussion.<br />
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65 million older adults are<br />
affected by depression<br />
Two-thirds of older<br />
adults experiencing<br />
depression do not<br />
receive the treatment<br />
they need.<br />
Exercising the mind<br />
and body is key to<br />
maintainina wellness.<br />
Source:UFESenTor Services<br />
Source:National Council on Aging<br />
Getting help early<br />
matters to maintain<br />
physical and mental<br />
wellness.<br />
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The Pursuit of Happiness<br />
at the LifeFit Center<br />
By: Deleine Chavez, Allysa DeGuzman,<br />
Allison Edquid, Gio Hernandez, and<br />
William Yeo<br />
Whether you have exercised your whole<br />
life or haven’t thought of fitness in the<br />
last 30 years, LifeFit at Cal State Long<br />
Beach will get you feeling better than<br />
ever! Living a healthy lifestyle is always<br />
important, especially in old age. Caring,<br />
compassionate, and driven students assist<br />
in designing programs to fit your individual<br />
needs. There is no need to worry if you<br />
have had a previous medical condition,<br />
LifeFit has the resources to get you in a<br />
fitness rhythm. Why not live a healthy<br />
lifestyle surrounded by like-minded<br />
individuals? We did an interview with Ayla<br />
Donlin, Ed.D, who is the director of the<br />
LifeFit Center and Angela Avery, who is<br />
a member and participant of the center<br />
to find out what LifeFit is and why older<br />
adults should join.<br />
What is LifeFit?<br />
The LifeFit Center is a health and fitness<br />
facility for individuals in the Long Beach<br />
community ages 49 and up. Cardio,<br />
resistance training, balance, palates, and<br />
yoga are some of the core classes they<br />
offer1. The facility includes services such<br />
as an open floor gym and personal training.<br />
Older adults at the LifeFit center are of<br />
all skill levels! Some people have been<br />
working out most of their lives and some<br />
have just decided to start now. No matter<br />
the fitness level, the LifeFit center creates<br />
personal programs based on your health<br />
and certain risk factors that may affect<br />
what you are able to do.<br />
Why join?<br />
The best part of the LifeFit program is<br />
that you are not alone! Ayla, who is the<br />
director of the Lifefit Center, prides herself<br />
on creating a community atmosphere,<br />
getting to know people by name and<br />
building meaningful relationships. Studies<br />
show that strong social activity is just as<br />
important to a longer lifespan as fitness<br />
activities. Social relationships weaken<br />
as we age, with our kids growing up and<br />
friends moving away to focus on their own<br />
families. That’s why it’s beneficial to create<br />
relationships with the people around you.<br />
Having a friend to work out with also<br />
motivates you to get your fitness on, so<br />
stop by the LifFit center anytime during<br />
our hours below to start your journey.<br />
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"Move More. Live Longer ."<br />
LifeFit Center @ The Beach<br />
California State University, Long Beach<br />
1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840<br />
Phone: (562) 985-2015<br />
Email: LFCBeach@csulb.edu<br />
Pricing:<br />
Community Member-$30/month<br />
OLLI Member- $20/month<br />
Hours:<br />
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:30am-2pm<br />
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm<br />
Weekends: CLOSED<br />
Interview with Angie Avery<br />
Alumni of Cal State Long Beach / LifeFit Member of 6 years<br />
How often do you come to the center?<br />
Three or four times a week.<br />
Do you participate in fitness classes that<br />
they offer or do you exercise alone?<br />
I am in a small group training program. I<br />
signed up for it, enjoyed it and kept coming.<br />
The group is called “strength for living,”<br />
and feels like personal training. There are<br />
12 people in the class and is led by a group<br />
instructor.<br />
Have you built relationships at the center?<br />
Do you feel comfortable?<br />
Yes, I know a lot of people. I know all the<br />
staff and they fluctuate from semester to<br />
semester because of student interns. But,<br />
you get to know them over the course of<br />
the semester. However, the core group of<br />
staff have been there for a while.<br />
I find it really cool to see everyone all the<br />
time. Everyone is motivated and they<br />
want to take care of themselves. I built<br />
relationships when I didn’t think I would in<br />
the beginning. Over time you see the same<br />
people and it’s also good because we all<br />
have a lot in common. It then becomes FUN.<br />
How has the life center changed your life?<br />
Well, I feel very healthy for my age. I am<br />
going to be 65 soon. So I have been doing<br />
this since I was 59. I can do things now that<br />
I couldn’t do before when I was working. I<br />
am stronger, healthier, and my balance is<br />
great. I agree that I don’t do as much when I<br />
am away from the center. It just feels better<br />
when you are at the center because you<br />
have your group.<br />
What does successful aging mean to you?<br />
Successful aging means that I can do things<br />
that I used to do when I was younger. That<br />
I don’t use age as an excuse. That I am<br />
motivated.<br />
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What Makes an Age-Friendly<br />
University?<br />
By: Nick Ortega, Jack Kuller, and Devin Leff<br />
When some people think about a college campus, they may think it only full of students<br />
between 18 and 22 years old. But that is not true, college campuses serve people across<br />
many age ranges within the community surrounding the campus. More universities today<br />
are setting out to be age-friendly campuses, and in this issue of AgeWell we are going to<br />
discuss what makes CSULB one of those campuses. Just last year CSULB joined the Age-<br />
Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, becoming the third university from Southern<br />
California to join, following USC and Fielding Graduate University . What this means is<br />
that CSULB satisfies the ten principles for being an AFU by providing many educational<br />
programs and opportunities for older adults.<br />
An article from Stanford University lays out ten principles for age-friendly universities to<br />
follow, and one of those is to enhance access for older adults to the university’s range of<br />
health and wellness programs. The LifeFit Center at CSULB provides a great opportunity<br />
to engage in these kinds of programs. Monthly membership ranges from just $4-$26<br />
while offering group fitness programs, personal training, and small group programs.<br />
Classes at the LifeFit Center are also geared toward specific categories such as weight<br />
training, cardio, pilates, and much more.<br />
Within the College of Health and Human Services is also the Osher Lifelong Learning<br />
Institute (OLLI) at CSULB. This institute holds 80-95 various non-credit classes and<br />
operates in four sessions of eight weeks per year. If there has ever been a particular topic<br />
or subject that you have wanted to learn more about or are simply interested in, give one<br />
of the classes a try. There are no academic prerequisites for any of the classes; OLLI just<br />
asks that you come with a desire to learn!<br />
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LifeFit Center Kranking Class<br />
Another program at CSULB that is doing a good job at making the<br />
campus more suitable for older adults is the Center for Successful Aging.<br />
As explained on the CSULB website, “A primary focus of the Center is<br />
promoting social connectivity by linking generations, developing positive<br />
associations with aging, and preparing the workforce for increasingly large<br />
cohorts of older adults.” What’s unique about the Center for Successful<br />
Aging is that they rely on scientific research and evidence with their<br />
decision making, using that to develop creative solutions to bridging the<br />
gap between generations. One way that the Center for Successful Aging is<br />
helping the older adult community, is by holding the annual Donald P. Lauda<br />
wellness lecture series which addresses the concept of mental health.<br />
This lecture consists of various topics covering the field of wellness from<br />
speakers, “selected to educate, challenge, and inspire us with the latest<br />
theory, research, philosophical, and practical innovations in attaining,<br />
maintaining, and promoting health throughout the lifespan.”<br />
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Parkinson’s<br />
Wellness Program<br />
By: Kevin Bello, Darlene Gonzalez,<br />
Debbie Rivera, and Jonathan Valdez<br />
John Saldano<br />
Approximately 930,000 people will be<br />
diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease by the<br />
year 2020 . Although there are no known<br />
cures for this disease, there are a number<br />
of ways individuals can slow down the<br />
progression of their symptoms. One way is<br />
through physical exercise, which has been<br />
shown to effectively contribute towards<br />
the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease<br />
and can be used as a preventative and<br />
maintenance role in physical fitness and<br />
mental health.<br />
One particular program that is available<br />
to the public is the Parkinson’s Wellness<br />
Program held by PT@ the Beach at<br />
California State University- Long Beach .<br />
Patients have the option of attending either<br />
of the two hourly-long sessions held on<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00-3:00pm or<br />
3:00-4:00pm. Sessions are held inside the<br />
LifeFit center on campus with a convenient<br />
parking lot in front. Those who choose<br />
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to participate in this program will get a<br />
comprehensive assessment completed<br />
every 6 months to track progress and<br />
set goals. During the session, patients<br />
perform aerobic exercises for 45 minutes<br />
continuously on either a stationary bicycle<br />
or on a treadmill. Patients are encouraged<br />
to attend both sessions per week and the<br />
LifeFit center offers a discounted rate<br />
for spouses to use the equipment in the<br />
facility. For additional information or if you<br />
are interested in getting involved, PT@<br />
theBeach can be contacted at (562)985-<br />
8286 or CHHS-PTBeach@csulb.edu.<br />
We had the opportunity to interview one of<br />
the regular attendees of the program, John<br />
Saldano. John suffers from the early stages<br />
of Parkinson’s Disease and actively seeks<br />
out various ways to treat his illness. He was<br />
kind enough to share some of his personal<br />
experiences with Parkinson’s Disease.
INTERVIEW<br />
with John Saldano<br />
Interviewer: When did you notice<br />
your symptoms for Parkinson’s<br />
Disease?<br />
John: I noticed them 6 months ago. I<br />
woke up one day and I noticed there<br />
was a slight tremor in my right hand<br />
that I could not stop. I was scared<br />
because I’ve seen it before in other<br />
people.<br />
Interviewer: How has this disease<br />
affected your daily living?<br />
John: Not much. I still live a normal<br />
life and I can still do the things I love.<br />
I’m generally a happy person. The<br />
only thing that bothers me is when<br />
people feel obligated to treat me<br />
differently. I want to be independent<br />
and not reliant on others.<br />
Interviewer: Do you feel like the<br />
Parkinson’s Wellness Program has<br />
helped you at all?<br />
John: Absolutely! Even though I have<br />
Parkinson’s Disease, I still feel strong<br />
and healthy because I am exercising<br />
multiple times a week. The reason<br />
why I agreed to this interview is to<br />
spread the awareness of Parkinson’s<br />
Disease and this program.<br />
Long Reach Time Exchange<br />
The Long Beach Time Exchange is a network for<br />
sharing skills and services with neighbors, friends,<br />
and fellow residents as well as other organizations.<br />
Instead of money, we use our time.<br />
Phone: (562) 786-6081<br />
Email: lbtimeexchange@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.lbtimeexchange.com<br />
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OLLI at California State<br />
University Long Beach<br />
By: Josef Babia, Davis Stewart & Hunter Rhode<br />
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)<br />
at California State University Long Beach<br />
offers generous support to provide quality<br />
educational opportunities throughout a<br />
lifespan. OLLI is located in the College of<br />
Health and Human Services and is operated<br />
by volunteers. Classes are held Monday<br />
through Saturday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM<br />
and typically meet one day a week. OLLI<br />
offers 80-95 different courses of interest to<br />
persons 50 years of age or older. Rebecca Low,<br />
an office administrator at OLLI, states:<br />
“We hope to provide educational<br />
opportunities for seniors as well as socializing.<br />
They get to come and meet other people, chat,<br />
and get out of the house—all while learning.<br />
There are activity classes such as Tai Chi,<br />
yoga on a chair, or longevity stick. We have<br />
jewelry making, painting, watercolor and art.<br />
Our biggest growth has been in music so we<br />
started out with a choir and now we have a<br />
ukulele class and even offer guitar lessons.<br />
We also have jam sessions where individuals<br />
get together and play good old sixties songs.<br />
Classes also cover topics such as Shakespeare<br />
and even astronomy. We have upcoming<br />
classes such finance and because every teacher<br />
is a volunteer, the possibilities of any class<br />
are endless. If a volunteer comes in and says<br />
they want to teach crochet, then we will try<br />
and open a crochet class. Anybody who has a<br />
passion and wants to teach can simply sign up<br />
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— it can’t get any easier than that.”<br />
Education is an important part of life and we<br />
believe any person, regardless of age, should<br />
have equal opportunities to learn new things<br />
and ideas. Why is continued education and<br />
learning so important in old age? Lifelong<br />
learning and continued education can help<br />
older adults maintain relevance in society by<br />
keeping up with both educational material<br />
and physical activities. The goal is to maintain<br />
the quality of their lives. Healthy practices<br />
include enhancing their self-reliance, selfsufficiency,<br />
and coping strategies in the areas<br />
of physical, health, and social relationships.<br />
Learning in later life may include individual<br />
reflection and life review that takes place in an<br />
unstructured and spasmodic way, but which<br />
may lead to greater self-understanding and<br />
individual insight.<br />
OLLI is an important part of the Long Beach<br />
community as it opens a door for older<br />
adults and gives them endless amounts of<br />
opportunity for learning and growth. Studies<br />
show that older adults benefit from learning<br />
new things. It is therefore imperative to seek<br />
to prolong the lives of the adult population<br />
through various types of education to enable<br />
them to cope with retirement and the aging<br />
process. Aging education should be made<br />
available to all citizens to increase awareness<br />
and respect for the older adults in our society.
The contribution that one makes in adulthood<br />
can be followed up in their old age through<br />
sources of appropriate education to update<br />
and upgrade their knowledge about their<br />
capabilities and about society.<br />
OLLI at California State University Long<br />
Beach is a wonderful foundation for the<br />
community as it is led by a hardworking and<br />
encouraging administration and staff. It gives<br />
those who may not have had an education<br />
growing up an opportunity to witness<br />
firsthand how it feels to learn new ideas, tricks,<br />
and even a chance to love new hobbies that<br />
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LLI<br />
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Early last year, California State University,<br />
Long Beach relaunched its Center for<br />
Successful Aging, headed by Dr. Iveris<br />
Martinez. The purpose of the center<br />
is to promote a positive view towards<br />
aging, propel research that addresses<br />
issues within our aging communities, and<br />
prepare the future workforce for the<br />
caring and servicing of elderly adults. With<br />
the support of the Archstone Foundation<br />
and the American Gold Star Manor, the<br />
center aims to promote healthy aging<br />
within the Long Beach community and<br />
across the U.S.<br />
The center already has several programs<br />
to address issues facing our older<br />
population. Some of the work the center<br />
does to create increased awareness of<br />
successful aging includes:<br />
A Fall Prevention program which looks<br />
into ways to prevent injuries primarily<br />
through exercise programs that focus on<br />
creating balance and mental sharpness.<br />
A Walking Program partnered with the<br />
American Gold Star Manor, which aims to<br />
get older adults out in the community,<br />
Successful Aging<br />
in Long Beach<br />
By:<br />
Santos Galeas<br />
Melinda Nelissen<br />
Cyrille Juimo Noubisse<br />
Tuva Owre<br />
California State University, Long Beach<br />
Gerontology 400 Section 04<br />
Dr. Mary Marshall<br />
March 14, <strong>2019</strong><br />
ensure that adults of any generation have<br />
the opportunity to learn about the aging<br />
process and what we can do to improve<br />
wellbeing for older adults.<br />
Why is studying <strong>fall</strong> prevention important?<br />
Lately, there has been a focus on physical<br />
health amongst all age groups; however, it<br />
is of particular importance for adults over<br />
50. Most research involving exercise for<br />
promote wellbeing and exercise, and<br />
give members of our community an<br />
opportunity to re-engage with the city.<br />
Studies on Gerontology and aging to<br />
older adults focuses on alleviating health<br />
issues or preventing them altogether.<br />
For example, a study conducted in 2014<br />
looked at improving gait asymmetry<br />
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through balance and weight training. Gait<br />
asymmetry is a condition where one leg<br />
becomes dominant while the other starts<br />
to drag behind. Some severe conditions<br />
prevent adults from being able to lift their<br />
leg, which leads to a higher risk for slips<br />
and <strong>fall</strong>s. The study found that balance<br />
and weight training, in addition to aiding<br />
the severity of the gait, increased overall<br />
strength and also improved posture and<br />
balance.<br />
Why is walking important?<br />
Walking has many health benefits for older<br />
adults. It builds strength, coordination,<br />
and energy; reduces risk for <strong>fall</strong>s and<br />
fractures; improves mood; and relieves<br />
depression. The Center’s walking program<br />
has a primary focus to get older adults back<br />
into the community. The program sets up<br />
walking routes throughout the city that<br />
allow older adults to reach businesses,<br />
parks, and services that cater to them.<br />
It also allows for a more passive form<br />
of exercise that improves mobility and<br />
independence. It is no secret that walking,<br />
biking, and any other aerobic activity can<br />
improve your quality of life, but it is rare<br />
for communities to actually promote this<br />
idea. As the older adult community is<br />
already more than a quarter of the Long<br />
Beach population, the need for improving<br />
access to services has never been of higher<br />
importance for the city.<br />
When we interviewed Dr. Martinez, the<br />
director of the Center for Successful<br />
Aging, to ask her questions about the<br />
center and its affiliates, it became clear<br />
that they are very passionate about, and<br />
Dr. Iveris L. Martinez<br />
take pride in, the work they do. We asked<br />
about her greatest accomplishment, to<br />
which Dr. Martinez responded, “As a team,<br />
the Center for Successful Aging (CSA)<br />
prides itself in the progress made towards<br />
connecting university and community<br />
partners to better assess and evaluate<br />
the needs and services needed for an<br />
improved quality of life among local older<br />
adults.” We asked Dr. Martinez what she<br />
thinks is the greatest factor contributing to<br />
quality of life in older adults and what kind<br />
of research is being conducted to spread<br />
Center for<br />
Successful Aging<br />
Location:<br />
Foundation Building,<br />
Room 150.<br />
Hours:<br />
Monday- Friday<br />
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Website:<br />
csulb.edu/aging<br />
Email:<br />
CHHS-Aging@csulb.edu<br />
Phone:<br />
562-985-2079<br />
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Successful Aging in Long Beach (Cont.)<br />
awareness of this. Dr. Martinez stated the<br />
center believes that “social connectivity is<br />
strongly related to quality of life,” and that<br />
“there is currently developing research on<br />
the negative impacts social isolation has<br />
on health and quality of life.” The programs<br />
CSA offers, such as the Fall Prevention<br />
program and the Walking Program, tackle<br />
issues of social isolation, as the programs<br />
encourage older adults to become a greater<br />
part of their community and engage in<br />
social activities that can benefit their<br />
overall health. Lastly, we asked Dr. Martinez<br />
what resources she recommends for older<br />
adults to become more involved in the Long<br />
Beach community, to which she answered,<br />
“The CSA fully supports student and<br />
older adult volunteer opportunities. We<br />
are currently overseeing four projects at<br />
American Gold Star Manor, a senior living<br />
community in West Long Beach, involving<br />
residents and offering opportunities for<br />
student volunteers to work with aging<br />
populations. Training students across<br />
professions to work with aging populations<br />
through intergenerational experiences is<br />
one of our top priorities.” Additionally, she<br />
discussed how she encourages university<br />
and community members to attend the<br />
colloquium series they host once a month,<br />
where they present “current research<br />
and other initiatives on aging taking place<br />
on campus, many in collaboration with<br />
community partners.”<br />
We are glad to have had the opportunity<br />
to interview with Dr. Martinez and learn<br />
more about the Center for Successful Aging<br />
and the resources they offer to the older<br />
community. If you want more information<br />
about the Center for Successful Aging<br />
and their upcoming events their contact<br />
information is included below.<br />
Students from Dr. Mary Marshall’s<br />
Gerontology class at CSULB. The<br />
Heart of Ida thanks you for putting<br />
together all of the CSULB articles for<br />
the <strong>summer</strong> issue of AgeWell.<br />
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Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine<br />
Senior Water<br />
Exercise Classes<br />
Seniors 50+ are free with a Senior Fitness Pass.<br />
Fun, fast paced, low impact Water Exercise classes will shape you up with<br />
little or no stress on your knees or back. The resistance and buoyancy of<br />
water conditions muscles and promotes cardiovascular fitness.<br />
Belmont<br />
Plaza Pool<br />
4320 East Olympic Plaza<br />
562.570.1807<br />
• Shallow Water Exercise<br />
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 11-11 :50 a.m.<br />
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:10 - 8 p.m.<br />
• Deep Water Exercise<br />
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 10-10:50 a.m.<br />
Silverado<br />
Pool<br />
1540 West 32nd Street<br />
562.570.1721<br />
• Shallow Water Exercise<br />
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 11 -11 :50 a.m.<br />
• Deep Water Exercise<br />
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 10-10:50 a.m.<br />
King Park<br />
1810 Lemon Avenue<br />
562.570.1718<br />
• Deep Water<br />
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30-7:20 a.m.<br />
• Shallow Water<br />
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 • 8:50 a.m.<br />
• Shallow Water<br />
Monday, Wednesday:<br />
6 - 6:50 p.m.<br />
Visit www.lbparks.org<br />
for more information.<br />
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CLASSES, SPECIAL INTEREST,<br />
& OTHER<br />
Senior Centers<br />
Long Beach Senior Center<br />
1150 E 4th St.<br />
(562) 570-3500<br />
Fitness Gym. Friendly Café, Monday-Friday,<br />
8am-2pm. HSA lunch, Monday - Friday, $2.25.<br />
OC Food Bank. Food Finders. Game Room with<br />
billiards, games, table tennis. CalFresh (food<br />
stamps) sign-ups, Tuesday, 9am. Library with<br />
magazines and books. Thrift Store. Gift Shop.<br />
Special events, speakers, and occasional vendor<br />
tables. Red Hat Society. Long Beach Gray<br />
Panthers meet first Saturdays at 10:30am.<br />
Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meets 3rd<br />
Wednesday of the month at 9am.<br />
Silverado Park<br />
1545 W. 31st St.<br />
(562) 570-1675<br />
Small lunch, $1, Monday - Friday, 11:30am-<br />
1:30pm. Aerobics • Health Lectures • Bingo<br />
• Card Games • Crochet • Arts & Crafts •<br />
Dances • Floral Arranging • Longevity Stick •<br />
Card Games • Tech Talk • Jewelry Class<br />
El Dorado Park West<br />
2800 Studebaker Road<br />
(562) 570-3225<br />
HSA lunch, Monday-Friday Registration<br />
needed, (562) 429-4283)<br />
Hula • Bell Dancing • Bingo • Book Club •<br />
Card Making • Mini-Craft • Flower Arranging<br />
• Longevity Stick • Light Chair Stretching •<br />
Big Band Concert & Dancing • Senior Fitness<br />
• Bridge • Cronit Club • Card Games • Zumba<br />
Gold Toning • Quilters • Ballroom Dancing •<br />
Line Dance • Almost Ballet • Crochet & Knit.<br />
Houghton Park<br />
6301 Myrtle Ave.<br />
(562) 570-1640<br />
Light-Chair Aerobics • Tai Chi • Bingo •<br />
Call for details such as schedules and registration.<br />
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Quilting • Beg. Computer (English & Spanish)<br />
• Mini Craft • Spanish 1 & 2 • Jewelry Class.<br />
HSA Lunch, $2.25, Monday - Friday.<br />
Cesar Chavez<br />
401 Golden Ave.<br />
(562) 570-8890<br />
Game room, billiards, ping-pong, fitness room.<br />
Crochet, painting, and arts & crafts.<br />
California Rec. Center<br />
1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.<br />
(562) 570-1605<br />
HSA lunch program, $2.25, Monday - Friday.<br />
Game room with billiards, games, table tennis,<br />
TV. Tai Chi • Bingo • Crafts • Line Dancing •<br />
Quilting • Tech Help (cell phones, cameras,<br />
email, social media) • Exercise Class • Music<br />
Appreciation<br />
Expo Arts Center<br />
4321 Atlantic Ave.<br />
For schedule of senior activities, call Council<br />
District 8 at (562) 570-6685.<br />
longbeach.gov/district8/<br />
The Salvation Army Al and<br />
Faye Taylor Senior Center<br />
3000 Long Beach Boulevard,<br />
Long Beach, CA, 90807<br />
Call for classes (562) 247-3539<br />
The LGBTQ Center<br />
2017 E. 4th St.<br />
(562) 434-4455<br />
Centerlb.org.<br />
Social support groups, seminars and events.<br />
Alpert Jewish Community Center<br />
3801 E. Willow St.<br />
(562) 426-7601<br />
alpertjcc.org<br />
Silver Sneakers Fitness Program<br />
Call for information. The Barbara Alpert<br />
Warm Water<br />
Exercise<br />
Ability First<br />
3770 E. Willow St.<br />
(562) 426-6161<br />
abilityfirst.org<br />
Arthritis Swim,<br />
Arthritis Swim Plus,<br />
Open Swim,<br />
Water Exercise.<br />
Pools of Hope<br />
6801 Long Beach Blvd.<br />
(310) 537-2224<br />
caaquatictherapy.com<br />
City Pools with<br />
Exercise Classes:<br />
Long Beach<br />
Lakewood<br />
Carson<br />
Compton<br />
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CLASSES, SPECIAL INTEREST, & OTHER (Cont.)<br />
Chorus, Wednesdays at 10:30, strong singing<br />
voice not required. Questions? Call Dr.<br />
Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601 x 1721 or<br />
smathieu@alpertjcc.org.<br />
The Happiness & Humor Group, free, monthly<br />
group that helps find the positive side of<br />
life. All senior adults are invited, bring your<br />
friends, and be ready to laugh. Coffee and light<br />
refreshments served. For more information,<br />
call Dr. Susan Mathieu at (562) 426-7601, ext.<br />
1721. Weekly senior lunches, Wednesdays at<br />
noon $5-6<br />
CSULB<br />
Life Fit Center at CSULB<br />
1250 N. Bellflower Blvd.<br />
(562) 985-2015<br />
For Long Beach residents ages 49+.<br />
Membership: $4-26 per month. Additional<br />
fee for parking and Alter-G Anti-Gravity<br />
treadmills.<br />
Fit & Fun, Krank Circuit, Bodyweight &<br />
Balance, Building Strength, Pilates, Flexibility,<br />
Mindfulness & Gratitude, Yoga, Aqua Fitness,<br />
Fit Camp, Krank Fusion, Xcel Fitness, SIT: Spin<br />
Interval Training, In-Trinity Flow, Strength For<br />
Living, Personal Training, Beach TV Yoga, Fit &<br />
Fueled, and much more!<br />
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute<br />
Four locations. (562) 985-8237<br />
Call for special events.<br />
Annual membership for adults ages 50+: $40<br />
(covers full academic year, September to<br />
September). Tuition: $10 per lecture class. $35<br />
per computer class. Additional fee for parking<br />
permit.<br />
LBCC Long Beach Community College<br />
Lifetime Learning Program for older adults.<br />
Pacific Coast Campus, 1305 E. PCH., FF-108.<br />
(562) 938-3048<br />
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lbcc.edu/seniorcenter<br />
Tours and Classes. Call for more information.<br />
Long Beach<br />
Health & Human Services<br />
Locations vary<br />
(562) 570-4499<br />
longbeach.gov/health/<br />
Call or visit their website for Diabetes<br />
Prevention & Management Program, Healthy<br />
Active Long Beach events & programs,<br />
workshops, and health fairs, plus mental health<br />
and healthcare resources.<br />
Primetime Players<br />
Seniors who enjoy singing, dancing, acting and/<br />
or stage work are encouraged to audition.<br />
Contact Jim Meyer, (714) 269-7496 or<br />
Barbara Klein. byrdbud2@verizon.net<br />
YMCA<br />
Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit.<br />
Los Altos, 1720 Bellflower Blvd<br />
(562) 596-3394 Fairfield, 4949 Atlantic Ave.<br />
(562)423-0491; and Lakewood, 5835 E. Carson<br />
St. (Lakewood), (562) 425-7431.<br />
lbymca.org<br />
Heart of Ida<br />
(562) 570-3548<br />
HeartofIda.com<br />
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance<br />
Book Club, plus occasional classes, <strong>fall</strong>prevention<br />
awareness, <strong>fall</strong>-risk screenings,<br />
classes and events.<br />
Pathways<br />
(562) 531-3031<br />
4645 Woodruff Avenue,<br />
Lakewood 90713
ELDER ABUSE<br />
Report elder abuse<br />
or neglect.<br />
Elder Abuse Hotline<br />
(877) 477-3646<br />
If it is immediate<br />
(happening right<br />
now) or life threat-ening<br />
— Call 911<br />
Ageless Alliance<br />
agelessalliance.org<br />
LA County District<br />
Attorney Victim-Witness<br />
Assistance<br />
(800) 380-3811<br />
da.co.la.ca.us<br />
California Attorney<br />
General Bureau of<br />
Medi-CalFraud & Elder<br />
Abuse<br />
(800) 722-0432<br />
oag.ca.gov/bmfea<br />
Domestic Violence<br />
Hotlines:<br />
National DVH<br />
(800) 799-7233<br />
DVH Socal in 13 languages:<br />
(800) 978-3600<br />
Jewish Family Service<br />
Violence Project<br />
(818) 505-0900<br />
Aging & Adult<br />
Protective Services<br />
(888) 202-4248<br />
(877) 477-3646<br />
aging.lacity.org<br />
Conducts investigation of all<br />
situations involving elders<br />
(age 65+) and dependent<br />
adults (physically or<br />
mentally impaired aged<br />
18-64) who are reported to<br />
be endangered by physical,<br />
sexual, or financial abuse,<br />
abandonment, isolation,<br />
abduction, neglect or selfneglect,<br />
or hazardous living<br />
conditions.<br />
Long-Term Care<br />
Ombudsman<br />
(800) 334-9473<br />
(800) 231-4024<br />
After hours/crisis<br />
wiseandhealthyaging.org<br />
A free and confidential<br />
service that maintains and<br />
improves the quality of life<br />
for residents in long-term<br />
care facilities.<br />
Elder Abuse<br />
Occurs in<br />
Many Forms<br />
PHYSICAL<br />
SEXUAL<br />
EMOTIONAL<br />
FINANCIAL/<br />
MATERIAL<br />
EXPLOITATION<br />
NEGLECT<br />
ABANDONMENT<br />
SELF-NEGLECT<br />
Stand Up &<br />
Speak Out.<br />
It Matters.<br />
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FOOD ASSISTANCE<br />
Food Stamps<br />
(Cal Fresh)<br />
Sign-ups, call for days/times:<br />
Long Beach Senior Center<br />
(562) 570-3500<br />
Long Beach Dept. of Health<br />
& Human Services<br />
(562) 570-4315<br />
longbeach.gov/health/<br />
Alpert Jewish<br />
Community Center<br />
Senior Lunches $6-7<br />
Wednesdays at noon<br />
(vegetarian and Kosher<br />
options)<br />
3801 E. Willow St.<br />
(562) 426-7601 x 1721 or<br />
smathieu@ alpertjcc.org.<br />
Human Services<br />
Association (HSA)<br />
Meals Program<br />
(562) 570-3520<br />
Lunch Program for ages<br />
60+. Suggested donation<br />
of $2.25; any donation is<br />
appreciated, but no one<br />
will be turned away due to<br />
inability to donate.<br />
Locations include:<br />
California Rec. Center,<br />
Cerritos Senior Center, El<br />
Dorado Park, Houghton<br />
Park, and Long Beach Senior<br />
Center. Phone numbers<br />
and location addresses are<br />
found page 42.<br />
Meals on Wheels LB<br />
$8 per day for two meals -<br />
dinner & lunch. Meals are<br />
delivered Monday - Friday<br />
between 10:30 am - 12:30<br />
pm by volunteers. Sign up<br />
on their website or over the<br />
phone.<br />
(562) 439-5000<br />
mowlb.org<br />
FOOD BANKS<br />
- Call for locations, pickup<br />
times, & more.<br />
American Red Cross<br />
(562) 595-6341<br />
Long Beach Community<br />
(213) 251-3432<br />
Food Finders<br />
(562) 283-1400<br />
Foodbank of So. Cal.<br />
(562) 435-3577<br />
Grateful Hearts Storehouse<br />
(562) 431-0880<br />
Long Beach Rescue<br />
(562) 591-1292<br />
Salvation Army<br />
(562) 436-7637<br />
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FRAUD HELP AND PREVENTION<br />
Credit Card Fraud<br />
Help with identity theft,<br />
create a freeze on new<br />
accounts from being opened<br />
in your name, and credit<br />
report disputes.<br />
Experian<br />
experian.com<br />
(888) 397-3742<br />
Equifax<br />
equifax.com<br />
(866) 349-5191<br />
TransUnion<br />
transunion.com<br />
(800) 680-7289<br />
Free annual credit report:<br />
(877) 322-8228<br />
annualcreditreport.com<br />
Mail Fraud &<br />
Prevention<br />
US Postal Inspection<br />
Service to report mail fraud:<br />
(877) 876-2455<br />
postalinspectors.uspis.gov<br />
Opt-out from insurance<br />
offers, pre-approved credit<br />
card, & unsolicited mail<br />
(888) 567-8688<br />
Direct Marketing<br />
Association Inc.<br />
Remove your name from<br />
mailing lists and e-mailing<br />
lists:<br />
www.dmachoice.org<br />
Telephone Fraud<br />
Federal Trade<br />
Commission (FTC)<br />
Report telemarketing fraud/<br />
identity theft:<br />
(877) 382-4357<br />
Do Not Call Registry - Stop<br />
telemarketers from calling.<br />
(888) 382-1222. www.<br />
donotcall.gov<br />
Internet Crime / Spam<br />
Internet Crime complaint<br />
center: www.ic3.gov<br />
Other Issues<br />
Financial Industry<br />
Regulatory Authority<br />
(FINRA) check the<br />
background of a broker or<br />
brokerage<br />
(800) 289-9999<br />
California Department of<br />
Consumer Affairs to make<br />
sure licenses of physicians,<br />
nurses, and other health<br />
care professionals are<br />
current: dcs.ca.gov, (800)<br />
952-5210<br />
California Department of<br />
Insurance<br />
(800) 927-4357<br />
insurance.ca.gov<br />
California Department of<br />
Real Estate<br />
(213) 620-2072<br />
dre.ca.gov<br />
California Public Utilities<br />
Commission for utility<br />
complaints<br />
cpuc.ca.gov/puc<br />
(800) 649-7570<br />
LA County Department of<br />
Consumer Affairs<br />
for landlord/tenant issues,<br />
housing discrimination,<br />
home-buyer issues,<br />
consumer complaints: dca.<br />
(800) 593-8222<br />
lacounty.gov<br />
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HEALTH CARE<br />
Alzheimer’s Greater Los<br />
Angeles Adult Day<br />
Services Help Line<br />
(844) HELP.ALZ<br />
alzgla.org<br />
ALS Association<br />
als.org<br />
American Heart<br />
Association and<br />
American Stroke<br />
Association<br />
(213) 291-7000<br />
heart.org<br />
American Diabetes<br />
Association<br />
(800) 342-2383<br />
diabetes.org<br />
California Association of<br />
Adult Day Services<br />
caads.org<br />
California Dept. of<br />
Health Care Services<br />
dhcs.ca.gov<br />
California Dept.<br />
of Social Services<br />
ccld.ca.gov<br />
Facility Resources<br />
A Place for Mom<br />
(844) 731-8137<br />
aplaceformom.com<br />
Assisted Living Locators<br />
(310) 853-8282<br />
assistedlivinglocatorssla.<br />
com<br />
Connections Care<br />
Home Referrals<br />
(800) 330-5993<br />
carehomefinders.com<br />
Nursing Home Compare<br />
medicare.gov/<br />
NHCompare/Home<br />
CalQualityCare<br />
calqualitycare.org<br />
Genesis Program<br />
Mental health<br />
Assessments for<br />
people age 60+.<br />
(213) 351-7284<br />
IMAlive Crisis Network<br />
imalive.org<br />
Friendship Line<br />
24-hour, for people<br />
60+.<br />
(800) 971-0016<br />
LA Warmline<br />
10pm - 6am<br />
Crisis Line<br />
(855) 952-9276<br />
spanish available<br />
The Warm Line<br />
Non-Crisis line.<br />
M-F, 5-10pm<br />
Spanish<br />
(888) 448-4055<br />
English<br />
(888) 448-9777<br />
Ombudsmen<br />
State of CA Crisis Line<br />
(800) 231-4024<br />
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HEARING ASSISTANCE<br />
Ascent Hearing Center<br />
4085 Atlantic Ave., Ste. D<br />
(562) 206-1983<br />
ascenthearinglongbeach.<br />
com<br />
Beltone S. California<br />
2865 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 225<br />
(714) 672-9445, beltone.<br />
com<br />
Connect Hearing<br />
(562) 494-7374<br />
Screenings: locations vary<br />
connecthearing.com<br />
Clear Captions<br />
Free phones.<br />
clearcaptions.com<br />
Hearing Loss Association of<br />
America (HLAA)<br />
Long Beach/Lakewood<br />
Chapter<br />
(562) 438-0597<br />
hlalongbeachlakewood.org<br />
Chapter meets on 2nd<br />
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Free Hearing Assistive<br />
Technology (HAT) Demos -<br />
call for schedule. Meeting,<br />
classes, and demos at<br />
Weingart Senior Center,<br />
5220 Olivia Ave., Lakewood.<br />
Jay’s Hearing Aid Center<br />
3740 E. 7th St.<br />
(562) 433-6701<br />
jayshearingcenterlb.com<br />
Sonus Hearing Care<br />
2530 Atlantic Ave., Ste. D<br />
(562) 426-2137<br />
sonushearing.com<br />
IN-HOME RESOURCES<br />
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)<br />
Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)<br />
(888) 944-4477<br />
dpss.lacounty.gov<br />
IHSS Ombudsman<br />
(888) 678-4477<br />
Senior Links Program<br />
For Resources/Services<br />
(562) 570-3555<br />
1150 E. 4th St.<br />
(Inside Long Beach Senior Center)<br />
Long Beach Department of Health and<br />
Human Services outreach program<br />
provides a help line, and wide range of<br />
services & resources.<br />
SCAN<br />
Independence at Home<br />
(866) 421-1964<br />
www.scanhealthplan.com<br />
For people 55+, programs provide<br />
wide variety of supoort through social<br />
workers, gerontologists, mental-health<br />
professionals, pharmacists, health<br />
educators, and volunteers. No charge.<br />
Available in Spanish and other languages.<br />
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HOSPITAL CENTERS/CLASSES<br />
Dignity Health - St. Mary’s<br />
Medical Center<br />
Bazzeni Wellness Center<br />
for older adults 50+.<br />
1050 Linden Ave.<br />
(562) 491-9811.<br />
dignityhealth.org<br />
Membership, free - $25<br />
annually.<br />
Free classes:<br />
Balance Assessment •<br />
Community Referrals •<br />
Health Education Classes.<br />
Fee-Based Classes (lowcost):<br />
Falls Prevention •<br />
Yoga • Senior Fit Class<br />
• T’ai Chi • Stepping<br />
On • Book Club • Trips<br />
• Passages Outpatient<br />
Therapeutic Support for<br />
55+ • More<br />
Long Beach Memorial<br />
MemorialCare Senior Plus<br />
program for older adults<br />
ages 55+.<br />
2801 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
(562) 933-1650<br />
memorialcare.org<br />
$25 annual fee.<br />
Call for details.<br />
HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE<br />
Hospitals<br />
Dignity-St. Mary’s<br />
Medical Center<br />
1050 Linden Ave.,<br />
(562) 491-9000<br />
dignityhealth.org<br />
Long Beach Community<br />
1720 Termino Ave.,<br />
(562) 498-1000<br />
memorialcare.org<br />
Long Beach<br />
Memorial Hospital<br />
2801 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
(562) 933-2000,<br />
memorialcare.org<br />
VA Long Beach<br />
5901 E. 7th St.,<br />
(562) 826-8000<br />
longbeach.va.gov<br />
Neighboring<br />
Hospitals<br />
Harbor-UCLA<br />
Medical Center<br />
1000 W. Carson St.<br />
(310) 222-2345<br />
harbor-ucla.org<br />
Los Alamitos<br />
Medical Center<br />
3751 Katella Ave.,<br />
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Los Alamitos<br />
(562) 598-1311<br />
losalamitosmedctr.com<br />
Lakewood Regional<br />
Medical Center<br />
3700 E. South St.,<br />
Lakewood<br />
(562) 531-2550<br />
lakewoodregional.com<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
25825 Vermont Ave.,<br />
Harbor City<br />
(800) 780-<br />
1230<br />
St. Francis Family<br />
Health Center<br />
457 S. Long Beach Blvd.,<br />
Compton<br />
(310) 761-8461<br />
stfrancis.verity.org<br />
Urgent Care<br />
Centers<br />
Urgent Care Plus<br />
555 Ocean Blvd.,<br />
Ste. 110<br />
(562) 285-5050<br />
lburgentcare.com<br />
Reddy Urgent Care<br />
123 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
(562) 726-1383<br />
reddyuc.com<br />
Long Beach Urgent Care<br />
6553 E. PCH<br />
(562) 596-8700<br />
remedemd.com<br />
Medpost Urgent Care<br />
2010 E. Carson St.<br />
(562) 424-5450<br />
medpost.com<br />
MemorialCare Medical<br />
Groups Urgent Care Center<br />
2110 N. Bellflower Blvd.<br />
(562) 346-2222<br />
memorialcare.org<br />
Long Beach Comprehensive<br />
Healthcare<br />
1333 Chestnut Ave.<br />
(562) 599-2153<br />
NEIGHBORING HOSPITALS<br />
Los Alamitos<br />
Medical Center<br />
3751 Katella Ave.,<br />
Los Alamitos<br />
(562) 598-1311<br />
losalamitosmedctr.com<br />
Classes and lectures.<br />
Lakewood Regional<br />
Medical Center<br />
3700 E. South St.,<br />
Lakewood<br />
(562) 531-2550<br />
lakewoodregional.com<br />
Classes and lectures.<br />
Kaiser Permanente<br />
25825 Vermont Ave.,<br />
Harbor City<br />
(800) 780-1230<br />
healthy.kaiserpermanente.<br />
org<br />
Classes (KP members only)<br />
St. Francis Family<br />
Health Center<br />
457 S. Long Beach Blvd.,<br />
Compton<br />
(310) 900-7340<br />
55+. Events, wellness<br />
classes, health screenings,<br />
health fairs,<br />
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HELPLINES & HOTLINES<br />
911 Emergency Police/Fire<br />
911<br />
211 Los Angeles<br />
211<br />
Suicide Hotline &<br />
Vet Crisis Line<br />
(800) 784-2433<br />
Suicide Prevention<br />
for LGBTQ<br />
(866) 488-7386<br />
Poison Control<br />
(800) 222-1222<br />
Elder Abuse Hotline<br />
(877) 477-3646<br />
National Sexual Assault<br />
Hotline<br />
(800) 656-4673<br />
Los Angeles Aging & Adult<br />
Services<br />
(888) 202-4248<br />
Disabled Transport<br />
(Access Eligibility)<br />
(562) 591-8753<br />
Domestic Violence<br />
(800) 799-7233<br />
Center for Health Rights<br />
(213) 383-4519<br />
Emergency Shelter<br />
Hotline<br />
(800) 548-6047<br />
LA County<br />
Mental Health<br />
Access<br />
(800) 854-7771<br />
Legal Aid of Los Angeles<br />
601 Pacific Ave.<br />
(562) 435-3501<br />
Long Beach Gas & Oil<br />
Emergency (562) 570-2140<br />
Utility (562) 570-5700<br />
So Cal Edison<br />
(800) 655-4555<br />
LIHEAP<br />
(Low-Income Emergency<br />
Assistance with Utilities)<br />
(866) 675-6623<br />
Wise & Healthy Aging<br />
Long Term Care<br />
Ombudsman<br />
(800) 334-9473, After<br />
hours, (800) 231-4024<br />
Medicare<br />
(800) 633-4227<br />
Multi-Service Center<br />
1301 W. 12th St.<br />
(562) 570-4500<br />
Poverty assistance.<br />
Friendship Line<br />
(800) 971-0016<br />
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HOUSING<br />
Affordable Living<br />
for the Aging<br />
(323) 650-7988<br />
alaseniorliving.org<br />
Eviction Defense Network<br />
(213) 385-8112<br />
Fair Housing Foundation<br />
(562) 989-1206<br />
Forever Active<br />
(888) 705-7441<br />
foreveractivemed.com<br />
Housing Rights Center<br />
(800) 477-5977<br />
hrc-la.org<br />
Housing Authority Bureau<br />
for the City of Long Beach<br />
(562) 570-6985<br />
HUD Senior Resources<br />
hud.gov/groups/seniors/cfm<br />
LA County Housing<br />
Resource Center<br />
(877) 428-8844<br />
housing.lacounty.gov<br />
LBRE -Long Beach<br />
Residents Empowered<br />
(562) 444-5147<br />
Renter’s rights & legal<br />
workshops, bi-monthly<br />
meetings & more<br />
LGBTQ+ Seniors & Allys<br />
LBGTQHousingLB@gmail.<br />
com<br />
(562) 294-6040<br />
Menorah Housing<br />
Foundation<br />
(310) 475-6083<br />
Neighborhood<br />
Improvement<br />
- Free graffitt removal &<br />
paint and use of cleanup<br />
tools, and other resources.<br />
longbeach.gov/cd/<br />
neighborhood_services<br />
(562) 570-6866<br />
Rebuilding Together<br />
Long Beach<br />
(562) 490-3802<br />
Stayhome Safe<br />
(626) 792-0070<br />
stayhomesafe.com<br />
US Dept of Housing &<br />
Urban Development<br />
(800) 955-2232<br />
See CA State Property Tax<br />
Postponement Program on<br />
Page 39.<br />
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LONG BEACH LIBRARIES<br />
HOURS:<br />
Monday: Closed<br />
Tuesday: Noon – 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday: Noon - 6 p.m.<br />
Thursday: Noon – 7 p.m.<br />
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.<br />
Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.<br />
(Bay Shore, Burnett, El Dorado, & Michelle Obama libraries only)<br />
Main Library<br />
200 W. Broadway,<br />
(562) 570-7500<br />
Alamitos<br />
1836 E. Third St.,<br />
(562) 570-1037<br />
Book club for adults on the second<br />
Saturday of each month at 2:30pm<br />
Ruth Bach<br />
4055 N.<br />
Bellflower Blvd.,<br />
(562) 570-1038.<br />
Mystery Readers Discussion Group<br />
2nd Friday, 11:30am - 12:30pm<br />
Bay Shore<br />
195 Bay Shore Ave.,<br />
(562) 570-1039<br />
Book Club 2nd Thursday, 6:30pm<br />
Brewitt<br />
4036 E. Anaheim St.,<br />
(562) 570-1040<br />
Book Club for adults<br />
First Saturday, 10:00 am<br />
Burnett<br />
560 E. Hill St.,<br />
(562) 570-1041<br />
Computer classes focusing on social<br />
media, Saturday, 12:00 pm, and beginning<br />
computer classes Saturday at 2 pm.<br />
Dana<br />
3680 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
(562) 570-1042<br />
Tech Friday, by appt.<br />
El Dorado<br />
2900 Studebaker<br />
Road, (562) 570-3136<br />
Book Club 50+ 1st Tuesday, 1-2:30pm,<br />
Long Beach Sewing Guild Group, 2nd<br />
Thursday, 5 pm.<br />
Bret Harte<br />
1595 W. Willow St.,<br />
(562) 570-1044<br />
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Movie, 2nd Saturday 2pm<br />
Los Altos<br />
5614 E. Britton Dr..<br />
(562) 570-1045<br />
Coloring Club<br />
Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm, Writing<br />
Workshop, every other Tuesday, 4:30pm,<br />
Book Club, 2nd Saturday, 10:00am,<br />
Shakespeare Aloud, every other Saturday,<br />
1:00 pm.<br />
Mark Twain<br />
1401 E. Anaheim St.,<br />
(562) 570-1046<br />
One on one computer instructions by<br />
appointment only. Dance for Life (Senior<br />
program co-sponsored with the United<br />
Cambodian Community. Low impact,<br />
light aerobic, line and box step dancing to<br />
traditional Cambodian and contemporary<br />
music, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am<br />
to noon); Spanish Language Support Group,<br />
Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm<br />
(LA County Dept of Mental Health,<br />
co-sponsored with Latinos in Action-<br />
Discussion and support group for Spanish<br />
speaking adults)<br />
Michelle Obama<br />
5870 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
(562) 570-1047<br />
Gardening Group Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 am,<br />
Computer Basics, call to make an<br />
appointment.<br />
Call locations to confirm listed programs,<br />
plus, ask about classes & workshops,<br />
online tutorials, databases & specialized<br />
collections.<br />
Homebound readers services, (562) 570-<br />
6959, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-5pm.<br />
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SURROUNDING LIBRARIES<br />
Bellflower<br />
(562) 925-5543<br />
9945 E. Flower St.<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Carson<br />
(310) 830-0901<br />
151 E. Carson St.<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Compton<br />
(310) 637-0202<br />
240 W. Compton Blvd.<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Rancho Dominguez<br />
(310) 632-6193<br />
4420 E. Rose St.<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Hawaiian Gardens<br />
(562) 496-1212<br />
11940 Carson St<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Lakewood<br />
4990 Clark Ave.,<br />
(562) 866-1777<br />
6600 Del Amo Blvd.<br />
(562) 421-8497<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Los Alamitos/Rossmoor<br />
(562) 430-1048<br />
12700 Montecito, Seal<br />
Beach, ocpl.org<br />
Paramount<br />
(562) 630-3171<br />
16254 Colorado Ave.<br />
colapublib.org<br />
Seal Beach<br />
(562) 431-3584<br />
707 Electric Ave<br />
ocpl.org<br />
Signal Hill<br />
1780 E. Hill St.,<br />
(562) 989-7323<br />
http://bit.ly/2sppCMG<br />
First Friday (of the month)<br />
Book Club, 11:30am. Book<br />
Sale, October 6, 1-4pm;<br />
Oct. 7, 10am-3pm. 25¢<br />
paperbacks; $1 CD/DVD.<br />
Willmington<br />
(310) 834-1082<br />
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LEGAL AND TAXES<br />
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br />
(877) 434-7598<br />
aarp.org<br />
Search Tax Aide and Tax Aide locator.<br />
Bet Tzedek Legal Services<br />
(323) 939-0506<br />
bettzedek.org<br />
California State Attorney General<br />
(800) 952-5225, oag.ca.gov<br />
California Elder Law Center<br />
(562) 377-7710<br />
5220 Clark Ave. Lakewood<br />
calelderlawcenter.com<br />
Veterans Seminar & Health Benefits<br />
Clinic - Weds. at 2 p.m.<br />
Schomer Law Group<br />
Free seminars. (562) 346-3209<br />
schomerlawgroup.com<br />
California State Property Tax<br />
Postponement Program<br />
Property tax deferement availble for some<br />
CA homeowners who are seniors, blind, or<br />
have a disability. Search “PTP” at sco.co.gov<br />
or call (800) 952-5661.<br />
Center for Health Care Rights LA<br />
(213) 383-4519<br />
HELP - Health Care & Elder<br />
Law Programs<br />
(310) 533-1996<br />
help4seniors.org<br />
LA County Public Administration Public<br />
Guardian, (213) 974-0515<br />
Legal Aid Foundation of LA<br />
(800) 399-4529<br />
lafla.org<br />
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys<br />
naela.org<br />
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LONG BEACH CITY GOVERNMENT<br />
Long Beach City<br />
Mayor & Council<br />
Districts<br />
Mayor Robert Garcia<br />
(562) 570-6801<br />
longbeach.gov/mayor<br />
longbeach.gov/officials<br />
Council District 1<br />
(562) 570-6919<br />
Council District 2<br />
Jeannine Pearce<br />
(562) 570-2222<br />
Council District 3<br />
Suzie Price<br />
(562) 570-6300<br />
Council District 4<br />
Daryl Supernaw<br />
(562) 570-4444<br />
Council District 5<br />
Stacy Mungo<br />
(562) 570-5555<br />
Council District 6<br />
Dee Andrews<br />
(562) 570-6816<br />
Council District 7<br />
Roberto Uranga<br />
(562) 570-7777<br />
Council District 8<br />
Al Austin<br />
(562) 570-6685<br />
Council District 9<br />
Rex Richardson<br />
(562) 570-3319<br />
Neighboring<br />
City Halls<br />
Bellflower<br />
(562) 804-1424<br />
bellflower.org<br />
Carson<br />
(310) 830-7600<br />
ci.carson.ca.us/<br />
Compton<br />
(310) 537-8000<br />
comptoncity.org<br />
Hawaiian Gardens<br />
(562) 420-2641<br />
hgcity.org<br />
Lakewood<br />
(562) 866-9771<br />
lakewoodcity.org<br />
Los Alamitos<br />
(562) 431-3538<br />
cityoflosalamitos.org<br />
Paramount<br />
(562) 220-2225<br />
paramountcity.com<br />
Seal Beach<br />
(562) 431-2527<br />
sealbeachca.gov<br />
Signal Hill<br />
(562) 989-7300<br />
cityofsignalhill.org<br />
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LONG BEACH CITY NUMBERS<br />
Abandoned Shopping Carts<br />
(800) 252-4613<br />
Gas Dept. Emergency<br />
(562) 570-2140<br />
Broken Curb<br />
(562) 570-2770<br />
Leaking Fire Hydrant<br />
(562) 570-2390<br />
Damaged Sewer<br />
(562) 570-2440<br />
Abandoned Vehicles<br />
Code Enforcement<br />
Weed Abatement<br />
(562) 570-2633<br />
Large Trash Pickup<br />
(free, twice a year)<br />
Alley Cleaning<br />
Trash Not Picked up<br />
Trash in Street<br />
Overflowing Trash Can<br />
(562) 570-2876<br />
Standing Water<br />
in Gutters, Tree<br />
Trimming, Potholes<br />
Storm Drains<br />
(562) 570-2700<br />
Noise Complaints<br />
(562) 570-4126<br />
Broken Traffic Light/Meter<br />
(562) 570-3264<br />
Graffiti<br />
(562) 570-2773<br />
LOW VISION<br />
St. Mary Medical Center<br />
Low Vision Center<br />
1050 Linden Ave.<br />
(562) 491-9275<br />
https://dignityhlth.<br />
org/2rEr4HA<br />
Lions Club Sight Programs<br />
Downtown Long Beach<br />
Lions<br />
(562) 477-3286<br />
longbeachlions.org<br />
LensCrafters OneSight<br />
(877) 753-6727<br />
lenscrafters.com/<br />
onesight#sd<br />
Outside Long Beach<br />
The Braille Institute<br />
Los Angeles<br />
741 N. Vermont Ave.<br />
(323) 663-1111<br />
Anaheim<br />
527 N. Dale Ave.<br />
(714) 821-5000<br />
(800) 272-4553 (BRAILLE)<br />
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LONG BEACH SENIOR CENTERS<br />
AND COMMUNITY CENTERS<br />
Long Beach<br />
Senior Center<br />
1150 E 4th St.<br />
Monday - Friday<br />
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday, 10am. - 4pm<br />
Reception:<br />
(562) 570-3500<br />
Info. & Assistance:<br />
(562) 570-3533<br />
Senior Fitness Room:<br />
(562) 570-3515<br />
Friendly Cup Cafe:<br />
(562) 570-3546<br />
Heart of Ida<br />
(562) 570-3548<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Filipine/American<br />
Senior Civic Center Club<br />
(562) 570-3543<br />
Senior Links<br />
(562) 570-3555<br />
California Recreation<br />
Center<br />
1550 Martin Luther King Jr.<br />
Ave.<br />
(562) 570-1605<br />
Monday - Friday,<br />
9am - 2pm<br />
Cesar Chavez<br />
401 Golden Ave. (562) 570-<br />
8890<br />
Monday - Friday,<br />
9am - 1:30pm<br />
El Dorado Park West<br />
2800 Studebaker Road<br />
(562)<br />
570-3225<br />
Monday - Friday,<br />
9am - 5pm.<br />
Houghton Park<br />
6301 Myrtle Ave.(562) 570-<br />
1640<br />
Monday - Friday,<br />
9am - 2pm<br />
Silverado Park<br />
1545 W. 31st St. (562) 570-<br />
1675<br />
Monday - Friday,<br />
9am - 2pm<br />
Expo Arts Center<br />
4321 Atlantic Ave.<br />
Council District 8 at<br />
(562) 570-6685.<br />
longbeach.gov/district8/<br />
~<br />
--· y<br />
Long Beach Gas & Water<br />
333 W. Ocean Blvd.,<br />
Long Beach<br />
(562) 570-5700<br />
longbeach.gov/<br />
utilityservices<br />
SoCal Edison Assistance<br />
Plans<br />
sce.com/billhelper<br />
Energy Assistance Fund<br />
(800) 205-8596<br />
Energy Savings Assistance<br />
(800) 736-4777<br />
SoCal Gas<br />
(The Gas Company)<br />
Emergency,<br />
(800) 427-2200<br />
(877) 238-0092<br />
socalgas.com<br />
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NEIGHBORING SENIOR CENTERS<br />
Bellflower<br />
(562) 866-8614<br />
Thompson Park Senior Club,<br />
14001 Bellflower Blvd.<br />
Tuesday, 9am - noon.<br />
Carson<br />
(310) 830-7600<br />
3 Civic Plaza<br />
Compton / Rancho<br />
Dominguez<br />
(310) 605-5688<br />
Dollarhide Center, 301<br />
Tamarind Ave.<br />
Mon. - Fri., 830am-5pm<br />
Hawaiian Gardens<br />
(562) 420-2641<br />
Senior Center, 21815 S.<br />
Pioneer Blvd. Mon. - Fri.,<br />
9am-4pm.<br />
Lakewood<br />
Weingart, 5220 Olivia St.,<br />
(562) 630-6141<br />
Burns, 5510 Clark Ave.,<br />
(562) 925-7512. Mon.-Fri.,<br />
7am-6pm; Sat., 8am-noon<br />
Los Alamitos<br />
Senior Club, (562) 431-<br />
3538. Community Center,<br />
10911 Oak St. Lunch<br />
programs with activities,<br />
grocery program & home<br />
delivered meals.<br />
Paramount<br />
Paramount Park, 14400<br />
Paramount Blvd.<br />
55+ . Monday - Friday, 8am -<br />
5pm, (562) 220-2090.<br />
Signal Hill<br />
(562) 989-7330,<br />
cityofsignalhill.org<br />
Social Club, 2nd<br />
Thursday, 10am -<br />
noon, meets at<br />
Signal Hill Library, 1780 E.<br />
Hill St.<br />
Seal Beach<br />
(562) 431-2527<br />
707 Electric Ave.<br />
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT<br />
Choice Home Medical<br />
Supplies<br />
800 E. Wardlow Road, Ste. A<br />
(562) 256-9961<br />
choicemedsupplies.com<br />
Disabled Resource Center<br />
2750 E. Spring St., Ste. 100<br />
(562) 427-1000, drcinc.org<br />
Medical equipment loans.<br />
Home Medix<br />
3811 Atlantic Ave.<br />
(562) 595-1153<br />
homemedix.com<br />
Mozena Medical Supplies<br />
3935 E. Anaheim St.<br />
(562) 498-2500<br />
mozenamedical.com<br />
Mobul -<br />
The Home<br />
Mobility<br />
Store<br />
2153 N.<br />
Bellflower<br />
Blvd., (562)<br />
343-7333,<br />
mobulstore.<br />
com<br />
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MEDICARE/HEALTHCARE<br />
Medicare<br />
(800) 633-4227<br />
www.medicare.gov<br />
Sign up, change plans, review costs, what<br />
is covered, drug coverage, supplements,<br />
claims/appeals, forms and resources.<br />
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy<br />
Program (HICAP)<br />
- Medicare counseling<br />
(800) 434-0222<br />
cahealthadvocates.org/hicap<br />
Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman<br />
(888) 452-8609<br />
National Council on Aging<br />
Benefits Check-up<br />
benefitscheckup.org<br />
CA Dept. of Insurance Consumer Hotline<br />
(213) 897-8921<br />
(800) 927-4357<br />
MEDICARE FRAUD<br />
Senior Medicare Patrol<br />
California Fraud<br />
Hotline<br />
(855) 613-7080<br />
smpresource.org<br />
cahealthadvocates.org<br />
Center for Health Care<br />
Rights<br />
(213) 383-4519<br />
Telephone counseling by<br />
appointment; in-person<br />
also available under special<br />
circumstances.<br />
US Health and Human TIPS<br />
Hotline to report Medicare<br />
Fraud<br />
(800) 447-8477<br />
oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud<br />
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CHECK YOUR MENTAL WELLNESS<br />
Could you be depressed?<br />
The Geriatri c Depress ion Scale is a valuable and reliab le measurement<br />
tool used in clinical<br />
prac t ice and research programs. If yo u susp ect you are suffering from depressi o n, you can<br />
answer the questions yourself. If you have a score of 5 or more points, you should contact<br />
your health care provider for further evaluation.<br />
1. Are you basically satisfied with your life?<br />
2. Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?<br />
3. Do you feel that your life is empty?<br />
4. Do you often get bored?<br />
5. Are you in good spirits most of the time?<br />
6. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?<br />
7. Do you feel happy most of the time?<br />
8. Do you often feel helpless?<br />
9. Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing<br />
thing s?<br />
10. Do you feel that you have more problems with memory than<br />
most?<br />
11. Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?<br />
12. Do you feel worthless the way you are now?<br />
13. Do you feel full of energy?<br />
14. Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?<br />
15. Do you think that most people are better off than you are?<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Scoring: Score one point if you answered NO to Questions 1, 5,<br />
7, 11, 13. Score one point if you answered YES to Questions 2,<br />
3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15. Total your points. If you have a score<br />
of 5 or more points, you should contact your health care provider for<br />
further evaluation.<br />
TOTAL<br />
Author: Jerry Yesavage, M.D., Department of Psychiat ry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University<br />
Medical Center. Reference: Yesavage JA, Brink TL, Rose TL, Lum 0 1<br />
Huang V, Adey MB, Leirer VO:<br />
Development and validation of a geriat ric depression screening scale: A preliminary repor t . Journal of<br />
Psychiatric Research. 17: 37-49, 1983.<br />
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MENTAL HEALTH<br />
Suicide Hotline<br />
(800) 273-8255<br />
suicidepreventionlifeline.<br />
org<br />
Chat available.<br />
Dignity - St. Mary<br />
Medical Center<br />
Trauma - 1045 Atlantic Ave.<br />
Ste. 801, (562) 491-7977.<br />
Long Beach Police<br />
Dept. Mental Health<br />
Evaluation Team<br />
(562) 435-6711<br />
Long Beach Mental<br />
Health Center<br />
2900 Redondo Avenue<br />
(562) 256-2900<br />
dmh.lacounty.gov<br />
Long Beach Asian<br />
Pacific Islander Family<br />
Mental Health<br />
4510 E. PCH, Ste. 600<br />
(562) 346-1100<br />
Mental Health America<br />
Village ISA<br />
456 Elm Ave., (562) 437-<br />
6717. mhavillage.org<br />
C.A.R.E.<br />
1045 Atlantic Ave.,<br />
Ste. 1016,<br />
(562) 624-4900<br />
careprogram.org<br />
Telecare La Casa<br />
Mental Health Urgent Care<br />
6060 Paramount Blvd.<br />
(562) 634-9534<br />
Walk-in services only,<br />
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.<br />
Los Angeles County<br />
Dept. of Mental Health<br />
(800) 854-7771<br />
dmh.lacounty.gov<br />
MORTUARYS & CEMETARIES<br />
Adams Funeral Home<br />
501 E. Palmer, Compton<br />
(323) 636-9864<br />
Affordable Burial<br />
and Cremation Services<br />
6510 Cherry Ave.<br />
(888) 932-3286<br />
affordableburial.net<br />
All Souls Mortuary<br />
4400 Cherry Ave.<br />
(562) 424-8601<br />
catholicmortuaries.com<br />
Dignity Memorial /<br />
Stricklin<br />
Snively Mortuary<br />
1952 Long Beach Blvd.<br />
(562) 426-3365<br />
dignitymemorial.com<br />
Dignity Memorial / Whites<br />
Funeral Home<br />
9903 E. Flower St.,<br />
Bellflower<br />
(562) 867-2741<br />
dignitymemorial.com<br />
Forest Lawn<br />
1500 E. San Antonio Drive<br />
4471 Lincoln Ave., Cypress<br />
(888) 204-3131<br />
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forestlawn.com<br />
Harrison-Ross Mortuary<br />
426 E. Compton Blvd.<br />
Compton<br />
(310) 667-4052<br />
harrisonross.com<br />
Long Beach Colonial<br />
Mortuary<br />
638 Atlantic Ave.<br />
(562) 436-1601<br />
longbeachcolonial.com<br />
Luyben / Dilday Mortuary<br />
5161 Arbor Road<br />
(562) 425-6401<br />
luybendilday.com<br />
McKenzie Mortuary<br />
3843 E. Anaheim St.<br />
(562) 961-9301<br />
mckenziemortuary.com<br />
Sunnyside Cemetery<br />
(Historical)<br />
1095 E. Willow St.<br />
(562) 595-9392<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
AARP Driver Safety Course<br />
50+. Online course at aarp.com<br />
AAA Defensive Driving Course.<br />
Online courses, tips and evaluations.<br />
seniordriving.aaa.com<br />
Rancho Los Amigos National<br />
Rehabilitation Center- Driving Simulations<br />
7601 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey.<br />
(562) 401-7111<br />
http://goo.gl/wO9iOQ<br />
Long Beach Transit<br />
- Bus System Passengers that qualify for<br />
Medicare, are 62+, and/or have disabilities,<br />
bus fare is 60 cents. Passengers who<br />
are blind or use a wheelchair, bus fare is<br />
free. Find bus schedules at lbtransit.com/<br />
services<br />
Disability Transportation Services<br />
Must register prior to use. Dial-A-Lift<br />
through Long Beach Transit, (562) 591-<br />
8753; and Access Paratransit Services,<br />
(800) 883-1295, fees apply.<br />
Taxi and Mobile Ride Share<br />
ButterFLI<br />
(855) 267-2354<br />
gobutterfli.com<br />
On-demand assisted transportation.<br />
Long Beach Yellow Cab<br />
(562) 435-6111<br />
Uber and Lyft access services offer<br />
additional assistance to seniors and people<br />
with disabilities. To use services, Uber<br />
and/or Lyft apps are required on a mobile<br />
device.<br />
For Uber services, open the app slide to<br />
Assist or WAV and set location.<br />
For Lyft services, open the app, go to the<br />
“Settings” menu, tap on “Services,” tap on<br />
“Access” to enable, then request a ride.<br />
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VOLUNTEER AND ADVOCACY<br />
Alpert Jewish<br />
Community Center<br />
Retired and Senior<br />
Volunteer Program<br />
(RSVP) - (562) 506-2801<br />
American Red Cross<br />
3150 E. 29th St.<br />
(562) 595-6341<br />
redcross.org/ca/longbeach<br />
Cambodian Association<br />
of America<br />
2390 Pacific Ave.<br />
(562) 988-1863<br />
Carpenter Performing<br />
Arts Center<br />
(562) 985-4274<br />
carpenterarts.org<br />
Christian Outreach<br />
in Action<br />
515 3rd St.<br />
(562) 432-1440<br />
coalongbeach.org<br />
Free medical clinic, Tues.<br />
and Thurs., 8am-4pm. Food<br />
and clothing bank. Water<br />
station during the <strong>summer</strong><br />
months. Food for pets,<br />
during food bank, Thursday,<br />
9am-noon.<br />
Community Action<br />
Partnership (LBCAP)<br />
(562) 216-4600<br />
lbcap.org<br />
Disabled Resource Center<br />
2750 E. Spring St., Ste. 100<br />
(562) 427-1000<br />
drcinc.org<br />
Food Finders<br />
(562) 283-1400<br />
foodfinders.org<br />
Gray Panthers Long Beach<br />
First Saturday, 10:30 a.m.<br />
at the Long Beach Senior<br />
Center<br />
1150 E. 4th St.<br />
facebook.com/<br />
longbeachgraypanthers<br />
Heart of Ida<br />
(562) 570-3548<br />
heartofida.org<br />
Long Beach Health<br />
& Human Services<br />
Public Health 24 Hour<br />
Advisory Info Line<br />
(562) 570-4499<br />
Main: 2525 Grand Ave.<br />
(562) 570-4000<br />
Independence at Home<br />
by SCAN<br />
(866) 421-1964<br />
independenceathome.org<br />
Justin Rudd Community<br />
Action Team<br />
justinrudd.com/cat.html<br />
LBRE - Long Beach<br />
Residents Empowered<br />
(562) 444-5147<br />
Renter’s rights & legal<br />
workshops, Housing Action<br />
Meeting bi-monthly.<br />
LGBTQ Center LB<br />
2017 E. 4th St.,<br />
(562) 434-4455<br />
centerlb.org<br />
Long Beach Fire<br />
Ambassador<br />
(562) 570-2519<br />
http://bit.ly/2rTeQiv<br />
Long Beach Heritage<br />
(562) 493-7019<br />
lbheritage.org<br />
Long Beach Playhouse<br />
(562) 494-1014<br />
lbplayhouse.org<br />
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Long Beach Rescue<br />
Mission / Lydia House<br />
Samaritan House<br />
1335 Pacific Ave.<br />
(562) 591-1292<br />
lbrm.org<br />
Long Beach Senior<br />
Police Partners (SPP)<br />
http://bit.ly/2t7P07A<br />
Lutheran Social Services<br />
Community Care Long<br />
Beach<br />
1611 Pine Ave.<br />
(562) 599-1321<br />
lsscommunitycare.org<br />
Meals on Wheels<br />
Long Beach<br />
(562) 439-5000<br />
mealsonwheelsoflongbeach.<br />
org<br />
Multi-Service Center<br />
for People Experiencing<br />
Homelessness/Poverty<br />
1301 W. 12th St.,<br />
(562) 570-4500<br />
Neighborhood<br />
Resource Center<br />
(562) 570-1010<br />
100 W. Broadway #550<br />
http://bit.ly/2cqGbNX<br />
Access to fax machines,<br />
computers, printers,<br />
Internet, resource materials<br />
and more.<br />
PFLAG Long Beach<br />
(562) 248-6010<br />
lbpflag.org<br />
Second Wednesday<br />
meetings at Temple<br />
Isreal, 269 Loma; 7pm<br />
Rancho Los Alamitos<br />
(562) 431-3541<br />
rancholosalamitos.com<br />
Rancho Los Cerritos<br />
(562) 206-2040<br />
rancholoscerritos.org<br />
Salvation Army<br />
Family Services<br />
3092 Long Beach Blvd.<br />
(562) 426-7637<br />
salvationarmylbc.org<br />
Senior Corps<br />
(800) 942-2677,<br />
nationalservice.gov/<br />
seniorcorps<br />
Senior Links - Public Health<br />
(562) 570-355<br />
inside Long Beach Senior<br />
Center, 1150 E. 4th St.<br />
Social Security<br />
(800) 772-1213<br />
2005 Long Beach Blvd.,<br />
ssa.gov<br />
St. Luke’s Long Beach<br />
(562) 436-4047<br />
stlukeslb.org<br />
Urban Community<br />
Outreach<br />
(562) 582-1000<br />
ucodic.org<br />
US Vets Long Beach<br />
usvetsinc.org<br />
Hospitals<br />
Long Beach Community<br />
and Memorial Care<br />
Long Beach<br />
http://bit.ly/2rlZUoP<br />
Dignity Health -<br />
St. Mary’s Medical<br />
Center<br />
https://dignityhlth.<br />
org/2t7LVnQ<br />
VA Hospital - Long Beach<br />
(562) 826-5715<br />
longbeach.va.gov/giving<br />
Villages at Cabrillo<br />
2001 River Ave.,<br />
(562) 200-7300<br />
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Averigiie cual es su riesgo de tener una caida<br />
Si (2)<br />
No (0) I He tenido una caida en el ultimo ano.<br />
Si (2) No (0) Uso o me han recomendado que usara baston o un<br />
caminador para desplazarme con seguridad.<br />
I<br />
Si (1) No (0) A veces siento que no tengo estabilidad al caminar.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Me sostengo de los muebles para estabilizarme cuando<br />
camino en casa.<br />
Las personas que han tenido una caida tienen probabilidades<br />
de volve r a caerse.<br />
Las personas a qu ienes se les ha recomendado usar un<br />
baston o un caminador posib leme nte ya te ngan mas<br />
probabilidades de t ener una cafda.<br />
La falta de estabilidad y sentir la necesidad de apoyarse al<br />
caminar son senales de falta de equi librio.<br />
Esto tambien es serial de falta de equilibrio.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Me preocupa caerme.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Necesito ayudarme con las manos para levantarme de<br />
una silla.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Tengo algo de dificultad para subir el borde de la acera.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Frecuentemente tengo urgencia de llegar al bario.<br />
--<br />
Si (1)<br />
-<br />
No (0) He perdido un poco de sensibilidad en los pies.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Torno medicamentos que a veces me hacen sentir aturdido<br />
o mas cansado de lo normal.<br />
-<br />
Si (1) No (0) Torno medicament os para ayudarme a dormir o para<br />
I mejor ar el estado de animo.<br />
Si (1) No (0) Con frecuencia me siento triste o deprimido.<br />
Las personas que t ienen preocupaciones de caerse tienen<br />
mas probabilidades de tener una cafda.<br />
Esta es una serial de debi lidad muscular en las piernas , una<br />
de las principales causas de cafdas.<br />
Esto tambi en es serial de deb ilidad muscular en las piernas.<br />
Correr para llegar al bario, especia lmente dur ante la noche ,<br />
aumenta las probab ilidades de caerse.<br />
Tener los pies entumecidos puede hacer que se tropiece y se caiga.<br />
A veces, los efectos secundarios de los medicamentos<br />
pueden aument ar sus probabilidades de caerse.<br />
Estos medicamentos a veces pued en aumentar sus<br />
probabilidades de caerse.<br />
Los sfntomas de depresion, como no sentirse bien o sentirse<br />
aletargado, se relacionan con las cafdas.<br />
Total~-<br />
Sume la cantidad de puntos para cada respuesta de "si" . Si obtuvo un puntaje de 4 o mas, es posib le que este en<br />
riesgo de tener una cafda . Hable con su medico acerca de este fo lleto.<br />
*Esta lista fue elaborada por el Greater Los Ange les VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center y sus afiliado s y es una herramienta validada<br />
de autoeval uaci6n de riesgo de caidas (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011 :42(6)493-499). Adaptado con aut orizaci6n de los autores .
Check Your Risk for Falling<br />
Please circle “Yes” or “No” for<br />
each statement below<br />
Why it matters<br />
Yes (2)<br />
No (0)<br />
I have <strong>fall</strong>en in the past year. People who have <strong>fall</strong>en once are likely to <strong>fall</strong> again.<br />
Yes (2)<br />
Yes (1)<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
No (0)<br />
No (0)<br />
I use or have been advised to use a cane or<br />
walker to get around safely.<br />
Sometimes I feel unsteady when<br />
I am walking.<br />
I steady myself by holding onto furniture<br />
when walking home.<br />
People who have been advised to use a cane or<br />
walker may already be more likely to <strong>fall</strong>.<br />
Unsteadiness or needing support while walking<br />
are signs of poor balance.<br />
This is also a sign of poor balance.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
I am worried about <strong>fall</strong>ing. People who are worried about <strong>fall</strong>ing are more<br />
likely to <strong>fall</strong>.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
I need to push with my hands to stand up<br />
from a chair.<br />
This is a sign of weak leg muscles,<br />
a major reason for <strong>fall</strong>ing.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb. This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
I often have to rush to the toilet. Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases<br />
your chances of <strong>fall</strong>ing.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
Yes (1)<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
No (0)<br />
No (0)<br />
I have lost some feeling in my feet. Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and<br />
lead to <strong>fall</strong>s.<br />
I take medicine that sometimes makes me Side effects from medicines can sometimes<br />
feel light-headed or more tired than usual. increase your chance of <strong>fall</strong>ing.<br />
I take medicine to help me sleep or improve<br />
my mood.<br />
These medicines can sometimes increase your<br />
chance of <strong>fall</strong>ing.<br />
Yes (1)<br />
No (0)<br />
I often feel sad or depressed. Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well<br />
or feeling slowed down, are linked to <strong>fall</strong>s.<br />
Total<br />
Add up the number of points for each “yes” answer. If you scored 4 points or more,<br />
you may be at risk for <strong>fall</strong>ing. Discuss this brochure with your doctor.<br />
This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates and us a<br />
validated <strong>fall</strong> risk assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011:42(6)493-499. Adapted with permission of the authors.<br />
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