Helping Hands Adult Day Program is a community Adult Day Care Program licensed by the California Department of Social Services. They offer socialization opportunities, peer relationships, reduction of isolation, group and individual exercise, nutritious meals and snacks, counseling and support, medication assistance, and an individual needs and services plan.

They provide an activity program for dependent adults 18 and older three days (Mon, Tue & Fri) a week for six hours (9am-3pm). Cost is $70/day or any amount one can afford. Participants are dropped off and picked up by their caregiver or can ride the para-transit bus in Nevada County.

Specialized Dementia Care Program for early onset Alzheimer's Disease or other cognitive impairments. Safe Memory Care Patio for outdoor enjoyment and activities.

Contracts are based on a sliding scale for each individual financial profile. Financial assistance is available and no eligible client is turned away regardless of ability to contribute …

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:

• Research
• Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
• Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
• Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Safety services
• Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
• Care consultations
• Education workshops
• Conferences
• Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
• Written and online materials in multiple languages
• Respite grants

Headquarters: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local Office: 1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815


Web pages

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

Connecting Point's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) maintains a registry of independent home care providers.

It also:

• Refers home care providers to seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for In-Home Supportive Services and need assistance with domestic tasks and personal care.
• Refers home care providers to consumers who do not qualify for IHSS through a private pay registry.
• Assists care providers in completing the steps to register as an IHSS provider, including orientation, paperwork, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Assists IHSS providers with timesheets and payroll. Provides health benefits to eligible IHSS providers.
• Offers online and in-person training to care providers, consumers, or anyone interested in improving their skills.

People interested in receiving IHSS have to start the process with Nevada County Adult Services. If approved they are referred to Connecting Point for caregiver enrollment, orientation, etc.

People interested in becoming IHSS caregivers can contact…

Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) provides free services for people with disabilities.  They serves Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties. 

PLEASE NOTE
~ PIRS does not provide any kind of financial assistance.
~ PIRS does not provide direct housing placement. PIRS can provide general information about housing resources and can assist with applications; advises about search strategies and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. No referral or placement services provided.

Services include

• Assistive Technology (AT) Resource Coordination
• Peer Support
• Personal Assistant Referral
• Benefits Counseling
• Transportation and Housing Resource Information and Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Information and Referral
• Individual and Systems Advocacy
• Minor Home Modification
• Transition to Community-based Living
• Diversion from Institutionalization
• Transition to Adulthood for Post-secondary School Youth with disabilities
• Technical Assistance on Disability Access
• Community Education…

One Source – Empowering Caregivers provides cost-free, non-medical support to in-home caregivers and their clients.

This resource is eligible for electronic referral. One Source provides assessments for in-home family caregivers and clients to help create a specific plan to assist the in-home caregiver with respite and other resources.

Web pages

• Home - https://empoweringcaregivers.org/

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. Offers an alternative to out of home care, such as skilled nursing or board and care.

People interested in receiving IHSS have to start the process with Nevada County Adult Services. Call 530-265-1639 or visit the local office to request an IHSS application.

You must be receiving or eligible for Medi-Cal. After Medi-Cal eligibility is determined, a county social worker will come to your home to conduct a needs assessment to determine the IHSS services and hours you need.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/984/In-Home-Supportive-Services-IHSS
  

The Arc of Placer County operates programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Adult Achievement Center (AAC): Offers vocational training, daily living skills, health and fitness activities, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Located in Auburn, the program promotes independence and community engagement.
• On the Go (OTG) & On the Go Youth (OTGY): Provides social recreation programs for adults and transition-age youth. Activities include bowling, sporting events, group dinners, and attending local festivals.
• Roseville Adult Center (RAC): Delivers vocational training, daily living practices, health and fitness, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Participants engage in community volunteer opportunities.
• Studio 700 Center for the Arts: Facilitates artistic development through creating visual art, photography, ceramics, clothing lines, short films, and performances. Artwork is sold to provide income oppor…

Amor Senior Care provides:

• companionship
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• housekeeping
• groceries and meals
• personal care
• veterans services
• transitional care
• respite care
• 24-hour care

Medicare does NOT pay for in-home care. Amor Senior Care takes private pay and Long-Term Care insurance. They also have many VA clients.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/companionship
• Companionship - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/alheimers-dementia
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Care -https://www.amorseniorcare.com/alheimers-dementia
• Housekeeping - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/housekeeping
• Groceries & Meals - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/groceries-meals-1
• Personal Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/personal-care
• Veteran Services - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/veteran-services
• Transitional Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/transitional-care
• Respite Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/respite-care
• 24 Hour Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/24-hour-care