Older Adult Services
JFCS East Bay’s highly skilled geriatric social workers provide personalized aging consultation and assessment for older adults and their families.
Our social workers can save our clients time, money, and frustration with their deep knowledge of community resources.
Services include:
- Evaluating social connection, family support, and home safety. Making referrals to physicians as needed.
- Working with families to create a care plan, outline recommendations, and provide resources to address an older adult’s particular challenges.
Aging Consultation Services
JFCS East Bay provides the following aging consultation services depending on each individual’s needs. They are charged by the hour, based on a sliding scale. Clients may also be interested in our Home Care program, which includes care management support from social workers at no additional charge.
Transition Planning
- Hospital discharge to home or facility
- Skilled nursing discharge to home
- Home to facility
Home Care Support
- Assess care needed for aging in place
- Assess care needed in long-term settings
- Assess care needed for recovery
Long-Term Planning
- Referrals for legal and financial services
- Review options for aging in place
- Review choices for senior residences
Dementia Care and
Family Support
- Referrals for medical care and evaluation
- Referrals for adult day care and respite
- Recommendations and problem-solving for managing challenging behaviors
Palliative and
End-of-Life Care
- Emotional and practical support
- Assistance with advanced care planning
- Education and information about hospice and palliative care
Family Caregivers Support Program in Contra Costa County
- Assessment of the caregiver’s situation
- Counseling for family caregivers
- Case management for family caregivers
- Support groups
- Respite for family caregivers’ self-care
