Connecting Sacramento seniors to vital support

The Agency on Aging Area 4 (AAA4) serves as a central hub for older adults (60+), people with disabilities, and caregivers in the Sacramento region. They provide social services both directly and through a network of local partner organizations.

Their offerings generally fall into several core categories:

1. Information & Connection

ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Connection): Often called the “No Wrong Door” system, this provides a single point of entry for information on all available local services.

• Options Counseling: Personalized support to help individuals understand their long-term care choices and stay in their homes.
• Information & Assistance: Direct referrals to community programs via 2-1-1 Sacramento.

2. Nutrition & Food Security

• Meals on Wheels: Funding and coordination for home-delivered meals and communal “lunch sites” for seniors.
• CalFresh Healthy Living: Assistance with food stamps (CalFresh) applications and nutrition/exercise classes tailored for older adults.

3. Health & Wellness Programs

The agency offers several “evidence-based” workshops to help seniors manage chronic conditions and stay active:

• A Matter of Balance: An 8-week workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels.
• Bingocize: A social program that combines the game of Bingo with physical exercise.
• Diabetes Empowerment (DEEP): Education on managing pre-diabetes or diabetes.
• PEARLS: An in-home counseling program specifically designed to reduce symptoms of depression and isolation.

4. Support for Caregivers

• Respite Care: Coordination of temporary relief for primary caregivers.
• Bridge to Healthy Families: Specialized support and training for those caring for family members with chronic illnesses or dementia.
• Grandparent/Kinship Support: Assistance for older adults who are raising grandchildren.

5. Legal & Advocacy Services

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman: Advocates for the rights of residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, investigating complaints and monitoring care quality.
• HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program): Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Medigap, and long-term care insurance.
• Senior Legal Hotline: Access to legal advice for housing, consumer rights, and elder abuse prevention.

6. Housing & Independence

• Key Connections Co-Living: An innovative program that matches older homeowners who have extra space with individuals seeking affordable housing.
• Residential Repairs: Partnering with organizations like Rebuilding Together to provide minor home modifications (like grab bars or ramps) to improve safety.

Contact Information

If you or a loved one needs immediate assistance, you can reach them through the following channels:

If you or an aging loved one is considering Home Care in South Sacramento, CA, please contact the caring staff at Aging Assistant today at (916) 897-4752

James Ozsvath

Aging Assistant is a locally owned and operated in-home senior care provider, we are dedicated to helping our clients to remain in the home they love for as long as they can. Our caregiving staff are all warm and compassionate professionals, experienced in taking care of seniors in various stages of health. We handle a wide range of services, such as help with shopping, housekeeping, attending doctor’s appointments, and preparing meals. We also provide our clients with limited mobility or more intensive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia with the higher level of personal care that they require. Call our team now if you need help with a loved one's care.

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