Community Resources for Senior Help in Bakersfield
Searching for resources for senior help in the Bakersfield, California region?
As one of Bakersfield’s leading senior placement agencies, Assured Senior Living Solutions provides free referral services to assist families and caregivers in understanding all the options available to their loved ones. Browse our list of preferred community resources and reach out to us for compassionate help. We help families like yours every day.
As we age, there are many complex issues that may arise requiring legal guidance or services. It is critical to have life wishes, assistance, and legal representation in place in order to protect you, your family, health decisions and hard earned, valuable belongings.
Managing a person’s care, finances, and day-to-day responsibility can be overwhelming. A geriatric case manager can help with relieving the burden the caregivers often face when caring for a loved one. Private duty geriatric case managers can help ensure that your loved one is getting the services and care that they need.
As life draws to its end there will be questions, fear, and worry that a family may face. There are often questions regarding choosing the appropriate care setting such as a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living facility, a residential care home (6-bed) or a hospice home. We can help you decide what care options will be best when your loved one is receiving hospice services.
Bakersfield is well equipped to serve the aging population within the community. With a state-of-the-art memory care day program, caregiver support, and advocacy, we truly are stronger together to serve the seniors in Kern County.
Aging in place at home is the best if can be done safely and if the care needs are being properly being met. Kern County has several in-home care agencies in Bakersfield and outlying areas. This is a private pay service and some long-term care insurance policies may cover the cost.
Home Health offers heath and nursing service in your home. These services usually are ordered by the physician following a surgery or a major health condition. This service is usually covered by private insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal.
If you need transportation to and from a hospital, skilled nursing, or to a doctor’s appointment a medical transportation provider can accommodate your customized medical transportation needs.
As we all know staying active is important, and our Bakersfield community is privileged to have several community senior centers. These centers offer activities like line dancing, playing games, and crafting. Lunch is often served at a discounted rate.
Having a connection to a local church for a senior can be very important. This can be a support system to offer prayer, community connection or offer a helping hand. The churches in Bakersfield offer a lot of programs and resources for seniors living in Kern County and outlying areas.
