The Marin County Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) acts as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Marin County, under a framework and funding put forth in the Older Americans and Older Californians Acts. As such, the Area Agency on Aging is responsible to plan, develop, and coordinate services for older adults in Marin County. We serve adults aged 60 and over, and family caregivers to someone aged 60 and over living in Marin County.
The Area Agency on Aging supports a variety of services which are provided directly by the DAAS or by community based agencies which are awarded contracts after competing periodically to receive the funding for the services. Request for proposal information can be found at www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/HH/main/RFPs and more information about the competitive bidding process.
The Board of Supervisors created the Marin County Commission on Aging to advise the Area Agency on Aging on the needs of older adults. It meets on the 2nd Thursday of most months. Visit www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/bs/members/mcbds/Brdpage.cfm?BrdId=49 for more information and meeting agenda/date/locations.
For information about services for older adults and their families in Marin, call the Information & Assistance hotline at (415) 457-4636 (INFO)
Adult Day Healthcare
Day care services for older adults with health care needs.
Provider: Lifelong Medical Care (415) 897-6884
Case Management
Coordination and monitoring of services for older persons and persons with disabilities to maintain independence.
Provider: West Marin Senior Services (415) 663-8148
Employment Services (Senior Community Services Employment Program for Older Adults)
Helping low-income adults aged 55 and older with subsidized community services-based employment and opportunities for placement in regular employment after training.
Provider: YWCA of SF (415) 479-9922
Family Caregiver Support
Emotional support, education, training and respite care for family caregivers and grandparents.
Provider: Marin Caregiver Collaborative (415) 472-4340
Resources for grandparents or older relative caregivers of children can be found by calling (415) 457-INFO (4636).
Health Disease Promotion and Prevention
Medication management screening and education; information regarding diagnosis and prevention and treatment of age related diseases and chronic disabling conditions. By referral only from social services and health related organizations.
Provider: Marin County, Department of Health and Human Services.
Division of Aging and Adult Services. Call (415) 457-INFO.
Health Insurance Counseling
Information and counseling on Medicare, Medi-Cal, managed care and long-term care.
Provider: Call HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 for assistance. Click here for more information.
In-Home Services/Respite Registry
Home care worker referrals to assist older persons to remain in their own homes.
Provider: Marin Center for Independent Living (415) 459-6245
Information and Assistance
To link older adults and their family members to appropriate services by providing information and referrals.
Provider: Marin County, Department of Health and Human Services
Hours of operation for hotline: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday
Division of Aging and Adult Services. (415) 457-INFO (4636)
Legal Services
To provide seniors with legal services and education on older persons’ rights, entitlements and benefits.
Provider: Legal Aid of the Marin at (415) 492-0230.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
To ensure the rights and protection of older persons at risk for abuse, neglect or exploitation living in long-term care facilities.
Provider: Marin County, Department of Health and Human Services
Ombudsman Office at (415) 473-7446.
Nutrition Services
To maintain or improve the nutritional health and social well-being of older persons through appropriate nutrition services, such as home delivered and congregate meals.
Provider: Call (415) 457-INFO for nutrition provider names and contact information.
Outreach Services
To maintain and improve the well-being of Marin’s older adult community through increased access to services, resources, and information on healthy aging, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s.
Provider: Alzheimer’s Association of the North Bay. Call (415) 472-4340
Senior Center Activities Services
Social interaction for older adults engaged in educational, creative and fun activities including trips which enhance both health and well being.
Provider: San Rafael Community Center Goldenaires (415) 485-3341
Transportation Services
Transportation to assist older persons to medical appointments and shopping.
Providers:
Novato Human Needs Center (415) 897-4147
Jewish Family and Children Services – (eligibility requirements, medical appointments) (415) 491-7060
