Resource Groups That Deal With the Aged
The Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Hotline, (800) 992-1660, operates 24 hours a day and accepts calls regarding elder abuse from victims, concerned citizens and potential or actual abusers. Calls can be made anonymously and are referred to local Adult Protective Services offices.
For information or referral, Los Angeles County’s Area Agency on Aging can be reached at (213) 857-6466, Los Angeles City’s Area Agency on Aging at (213) 485-4402.
If you aren’t sure which services you need, start by calling INFO-LINE, a 24-hour information and referral service about human service agencies in Los Angeles County: (800) 242-4612.
A Los Angeles County publication, “Caring for Older Adults: Meeting the Challenge,” can be ordered by calling (818) 572-5753 or (818) 572-5772.
For information or referrals about Alzheimer’s disease, call the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Assn. at (800) 621-0379 or (213) 938-3379.
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