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

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/california/sacramento

The American Lung Association fights threats to lung health (including lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tobacco, and air pollution) through education, advocacy, and research.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.lung.org/

The Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County provides education and training to empower seniors and people with disabilities to reduce their risk of falling. 

This program is operated by the Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County, a program of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Web pages

• Home - https://supportsierranevada.org/fallspreventioncoalition

Geriatric Care Manager Educational Consulting provides pro-bono (or pay forward) education and consulting services for the care of memory impaired elders.

• On-site training and consultations for professionals and family caregivers of memory impaired adults with Alzheimer's disease, related dementia, or movement disorder.
• Trainings for health care professionals and family caregivers in a variety of settings including individual homes, assisted living facilities, caregiver support groups, and hospice settings.
• Facilitation of a monthly Support Group for Families & Friends of People with Memory Loss at The Peace Lutheran Church (Grass Valley) on the first Wednesday of every month from 1-3 pm.
• Free, brief phone consultations to guide people to appropriate resources.

AAA4 Health & Wellness offers information such as seasonal safety and wellness tips, and workshops. Scroll way down the AAA4 Health & Wellness page to find free, informative workshops, including:

• Bingocize
• A Matter of Balance
• Live Strong and Safe
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
• CalFresh Healthy Living workshops

GetSetUp classes are for older adults, taught by older adults who are retired educators or experienced presenters. The classes are free. Topics may include:

• Tai Chi
• Strength Training
• Science of Wellbeing: Sleeping Well
• Make the Most of Your Time
• Seasonal food and wellness classes

Classes available in Spanish and Mandarin

Web pages

• AAA4 Health & Wellness - https://agencyonaging4.org/wellness/

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…

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Agency on Aging \ Area 4 (AAA4) provides a variety of information of possible interest to older adults. Web page has info about and links to specific organizations.


Web pages

• Infor for Older Adults - https://agencyonaging4.org/info/

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds research, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

Services Directory

Agency on Aging \ Area 4 (AAA4) is one of 33 area agencies in California, designated by the State to develop, coordinate, and fund programs designed to help older people maintain their health and independence. AAA4 provides a directory of services for all of the counties it serves: Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. The directory, available in English and Spanish, has contact information for organizations that can provide a variety of services to older adults. Services may vary by county.

Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

AAA4 is a partner in the Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is a collaboration between government agencies and community organizations. Its purpose is to provide a single system for people seeking reliable information about and access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and…

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