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“Adult Protective Services (APS) responds to reports from individuals, concerned citizens, social service and health providers, and law enforcement representatives about adults with developmental disabilities, physically and mentally disabled adults, and the elderly, who may be physically or financially abused, neglected, or exploited.

Anyone aged 18 to 64 who, because of their mental or physical disability, or who is aged 65 or older and is suspected of being abused or neglected, is eligible for APS without regard to income.”

Notify APS immediately if you suspect elder abuse. To obtain more information or to report adult or elder abuse call APS in the San Francisco Bay area of CA at (510) 577-3500 or toll free at (866) 225-5277 (national number), 24 hours a day and all referrals are confidential.

Phone: (510) 577-3500
Link: Adult Protective Services (APS)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010

“The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.”

Phone: (510) 383-1200
Link: Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010

The California Department of Developmental Services has published a workbook entitled THINKING AHEAD, My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End. This workbook is a simplified version of an Advanced Health Care Directive which can be used by some developmentally disabled persons to plan end-of-life choices.

Specializing in persons with disabilities, autism, mental illness, and dementia, they offer house calls and “The One-Sleep-Visit™”. We’ve heard a glowing report after a first hand experience.

Unconscious sedation involves the use of I.V. sedation or general anesthesia, which produces complete sleep during which you will be free of pain and will have no memory of the procedure.

Phone: (800) 395-1152
Link: Blende Dental Group
Updated: Nov 2009

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Services offered, contact information and some downloadable forms.

Phone: (510) 251-2400
Link: Phillips Bonding Company
Updated: 1 Sep 2009

“The ACBA provides many services for the public, including: Referrals to experienced, pre-screened attorneys through our Lawyer Referral Service; Pro bono legal assistance for those who meet income guidelines; Alternative Dispute Resolution — informal, consensual dispute resolution methods instead of traditional litigation; Assistance in resolving attorney-client fee disputes; and Oversight of the conflicts programs — the Civil & Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Programs — for the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda”

Phone: (510) 302-2222
Link: Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)
Updated: 1 Sep 2009

Information about the Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Link: Contra Costa County Superior Court
Updated: 1 Sep 2009

“The Academy seeks to provide support to other organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. NAELA also examines and advocates on public policy issues facing seniors and people with special needs, but does not provide direct legal services. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact an Elder Law Attorney in your community. You can access a list of our members here.”

Phone: (520) 881-4005
Link: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)
Updated: 1 Sep 2009

“Free legal advice and representation, Medicare health insurance counseling, and community education presentations.”

Phone: (510) 832-3040
Link: Legal Assistance for Seniors
Updated: 1 Sep 2009

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