Resources For Staying In Your Home

In addition to the grab bars, handrails and bannisters we provide, we also maintain this list of local resources that may be able to help support your continuing to live in your own home. They are on this list because I can either refer them personally or because I believe them to be reputable and worth considering.

MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS

  • Vital Link Pendants etc (Asher Hoffman) 510 338-3466

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

  • Bay Medic Transportation  925 689-9000

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

  • In Home Physical Therapy (Lynn Whelan) 925 930-8749
  • Wellspring Fitness+Balance Training (Kaylynn Schreve) 925 680-8100
  • John Muir Home Health (Sara Kelly MSW) 925 674-2560

SENIOR CARE ADVISORS

  • Advisors On Aging (Lauren Eppinger LCSW) 925 876-6902
  • Always Best Care (Bill Kammerer) 925 210-0323
  • Better Care Choices (Linda Wurth) 925 932-8749

SENIOR RESOURCE SERVICES

  • CCC Information & Assistance Programs (Nhang Luong) 925 602-4190
  • Episcopal Senior Communities (Patt Schroeder) 925 956-7396

IN HOME NON-MEDICAL CARE PROVIDERS

  • The link below gives you access to all of the providers that have been in business in Contra Costa County for at least five years (2017). Each has a local office in Contra Costa County and is a licensed Home Care Organization.
  •  Contra Costa County Home Care Collective Brochure.

IN HOME MEMORY CARE

  • Senior Helpers (Jenny Lind) 925 677-2150

IN HOME PERSONAL LIFTS

  • Indeelift  (David Cronin)  925 708-2981

MEDICAL SUPPLY STORES

  • AllStar Medical  1930 Mt Diablo Blvd W.C.  (Mike O’Mailor) 925 932-3100
  • Diablo Medical Supply, 1147 Alpine Rd. W.C. (Matt Larsen) 925 947-6099
  • Concord Medical Supply 3375 Port Chicago Hwy. (Paul Keaton) 925 682-7722

CARE MANAGEMENT

  • Lani Hernandez, OTR/L, CAPS 925 699-5987

Lani can evaluate the safety & accessibility options in your home.

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

  • Emily Thompson : Wills, Trusts, and Elder Care 925 935-5566
  • Horizon Elder Law & Veteran Benefits (Julie Fiedler, RN,LL.M) 925 244-1185

MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME

  • Chateau III Pleasant Hill   925 935-1001
  • Meals On Wheels  925 937-8311

COMPANIONSHIP

  • Senior Helpline Services Phone Friend 925 284-6161
  • Meals On Wheels 925 937-8311

MEDICARE COVERAGE ASSISTANCE

  • HICAP (Ruth Atkin LCSW) 925 602-4161
  • United Healthcare Medicare Solutions (Mindy Moros)  925 202-7522

STAIRCHAIRS & LIFTS

  • Acme Home Elevator  (Zach Brannon)       800 888-5267
  • Accessible Home Lift Co.                           510 521-9526
  • Complete Construction (Mark Feinman CEAC) 510 528-8800

LICENSED CONTRACTORS

  • Chris Ridenour Construction  925 550-9497

WALK-IN & WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BATHING

  • Tub-cut (Paul Uskevicz) 714 746-8455

DRIVING

  • AARP Senior Driving Certificate — An online class (about $15) that is a good refresher on factors to be aware of as you drive. A big PLUS is that the completed certificate usually qualifies you for a significant discount from your auto insurance carrier.

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