Aging & Independence Services offers more than 30 programs to aid seniors,
persons with disabilities, abused adults and other groups, who would
be at risk of institutionalization:
28,250 income- and
need-eligible aged, blind and disabled residents received In-Home
Supportive Services (IHSS) including personal care and homemaker
assistance, avoiding institutionalization
9,933 Adult Protective Services
investigation of elder and dependent adult abuse were completed. (NEW)
1,758 older adults were
connected with volunteer opportunities
117 Cool Zone sites were
established from June to October and staff handled over 471 phone calls, distributed 168 fans and an equal number of
CARE applications for SDGE bill assistance to keep residents cool
580,620 congregate meals were
provided in 38 senior nutrition
sites throughout the County, and 527,638 home delivered meals were
provided to homebound seniors
Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator (PA/PG/PC)
provides services to protect and manage the estates of decedents and
at-risk individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves:
1,700 referrals were
investigated by PA/PG/PC
Veterans Services helps veterans and their families secure benefits
and other assistance:
6,946 veterans obtained
assistance with college tuition waivers
29,459 veterans assisted with
access to service-related compensation and other benefits