- I want to know more about support groups and services for caregivers. How do I find out?
- Answer: There are several resources that can help support family members who are caregivers. A good place to start is the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services (CSS). Contact information for CSS is: (213) 738-2600, Web site: http://css.lacounty.gov/.
- I am interested in meal programs for my elderly parent, who should I call to find out more information?
- Answer: There are various meal programs for older adults in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services (CSS) is a good place to start to find out more about these programs. CSS also provides other social services. Contact information for CSS is: (213) 738-2600, Web site: http://css.lacounty.gov/.
- If I suspect elder abuse, who do I call to report this?
- Answer: If elder abuse is suspected, there is an elder abuse hotline that you can call to report or discuss the case. The number for the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Reporting Hotline is (877) 4-R-SENIORS or (877) 477-3646.
- I want to know more about nursing homes near where I live. How do I find out about this?
- Answer: There are several Web sites and data sources which have information on nursing homes in your area, including information on each facilitys inspection history and quality of services. A good place to start is the Web site of the Health Facilities Inspection Division in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/hfd/index.htm
