The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence ensures the “independence, safety, and well-being of older persons through fall prevention.” The Center provides leadership, knowledge and programs for seniors and their families.
Contact: 213-740-1364
Fax: 213-740-7069
E-mail: info@stopfalls.org
The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) focuses on reducing cognitive and behavioral impacts of Alzheimer's and dementia among ethnically diverse populations. Ages served: 45 to 54 yes; 55 to 64 yes; 65+ yes.
Contact: 213-740-7777
Email: adrc4U@usc.edu
Memory questions? Do you want to participate in research?
Contact: 323-442-7600
The TOACC Program offers counseling and support groups for families and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and brain disorders and is designed to assist with "issues or problems that may accompany the aging process for older adults and their families."
Contact: 213-740-3493
LACRC offers resources, information, support groups, family consultations, respite, workshops and legal and financial consultations to people providing care at home for an adult with an acquired brain injury, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and TBI. Services help with treating a range of issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of individual and family problems related to care-giving.
Contact: 800-540-4442
Email: lacrc@usc.edu
The Center for Work and Family Life web site lists a number of eldercare-related resources.
Become informed about dependent care flexible spending accounts, a way to set aside money to pay for certain dependent care expenses and save on current taxes.
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