Provides an adult day care facility that is licensed with the State of California. Offers 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. Offers referrals to local support groups for caregivers.

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

Also offers support and training for caregivers on a one-to-one basis.  

Websites:

• Main website - https://nchelpinghands.com/

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

Home office is located: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local office is located:  1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815

Maintains a registry of independent home care providers. 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 the Connecting Point IHSS departmen… [read more]

This resource is eligible for electronic referral. Provides in-home assessments for caregivers and loved ones to help create a specific plan to assist the in-home caregiver with respite and other resources.

Provides volunteer respite caregivers at no cost.

There are regular trainings for volunteers to become Respite Care Specialists. Call for details. 530-205-9514.

Offers outside referral recommendations to caregiving assistance organizations in the community.

Nevada County Adult Services (NCAS) 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.

Works with Connecting Point to provide a list of contracted IHSS care providers including community care providers, friends, neighbors, and relatives. Services provided could include: household chores, personal care services, transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments, protective supervision, paramedical services as ordered by a physician, help with mobility inside and outside the home, and other services per State guidelines.

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. https://connectingpoint.org/home-care/ihss/

People interested in becoming IHSS caregivers… [read more]

The Arc of Placer County offers 5 distinctive programs to adults with special needs residing in Placer County communities and surrounding areas.

The agency serves nearly 400 individuals every day. Services are provided at no cost to the individual or the family.