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Office of the Public Guardian
The Public Guardian is housed within the L.A. County Department of Mental Health. It provides a vital service to persons unable to care for themselves or who are unable to manage their finances. The service is provided through a legal process known as conservatorship. Persons in need of conservatorship are physically or mentally disabled to the point where they cannot utilize community services and resources. They usually have no family or friends able or willing to help.
(213) 974-0515
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Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman
Administered by Wise and Healthy Aging, the Long Term Care Ombudsman serves as an advocate for residents occupying beds in long-term care facilities in the City and County of Los Angeles. They investigate complaints, provide informal mediation, handle elder abuse reports, and educate residents about their rights under State and Federal regulations. Long Beach-South Bay Regional Office: 5220 Clark Avenue, Suite 415, Lakewoood, CA 90712
(562) 925-2346
5220 Clark Avenue, Suite 415, Lakewoood, CA 90712
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) The Center for Healthcare Rights
The Center for Health Care Rights (CHCR) is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to assuring consumer access to quality health care through information, counseling, education, advocacy, and research programs. CHCR is supported by government and private foundation grants.
(800) 824-0780
520 South La Fayette Place, Suite 214, Los Angeles, CA 90057
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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program helps pay for services provided to low-income elderly, blind or disabled individuals, including children, so that they can remain safely in their own home. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities. Some of the services that can be authorized through IHSS include: housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services (such as bowel and bladder care, bathing, grooming and paramedical services), accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired.
(888) 944-4477
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Alzheimer's Association
24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
(800) 272-3900
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