Other
Internet/ Technology Technical Support
Tools to maintain your connections online.
- Zoom: A platform for video and audio conferencing
- GrandPad Tablet: Tablets for Seniors
Community Tech Network (CTN)
https://www.communitytechnetwork.org/resources/
CTN offers free online training to San Francisco residents who are 60 years of age or older and in possession of a working laptop or tablet. Digital Coaching provides one-on-one tutoring delivered remotely by a trained Instructor. Tutors are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Please fill out the linked intake application form to apply. For general questions you can email [email protected] or call 855-983-0318.
Virtual computer tutoring with AlwaysActive
www.alwaysactive.org
AlwaysActive is offering virtual drop-in online computer class for elders with all different levels of technology familiarity. Elders can also have a one on one 30 minute appointment to receive tutoring about specific devices they want to learn, ie cell phones, ipads, etc.
Please call for an appointment: Luz Villanueva at 415-550-2265
General Transportation
GoGoGrandparent
855-464-6872
http://www.gogograndparent.com
On demand transportation (Lyft or Uber) that can be accessed & monitored without a smartphone.
Can trial for free online, concierge fee $0.27/ min (not including ride)
iTNAmerica- Whistlestop (Marin)
Phone: 415-456-9062
Transportation: 415-454-1098
Whistlestop is an affiliate of iTNAmerica, based in Marin.
Offers fixed route, shuttle, same-day on-demand, and volunteer driver program transportation service; and information/ referral services
Onward Rides
510-771-7171
https://www.onwardrides.com
Door-to-door assisted rides, round trip or multi-stop, transportation to social activities
SF, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa County
Paratransit
415-351-7000 (General information)
415-285-6945 (Dispatch)
https://www.sfparatransit.com
SF Paratransit is a van and taxi program for people unable to independently use or access public transit because of a disability or disabling health condition. In-person intake form/ picture required
Patient needs to arrange their own transportation for the first appointment.
Silver Ride
415-861-7433
https://www.silverride.com
Medical appointment pick-ups, door-to-door assisted rides, round trip or multi-stop, great for transportation to social activities
Taxi Dispatch Services with/without Wheelchair Access
See PDF created by SFMTA
Veyo Rides
http://www.veyo.com
Non-emergency medical appt transportation, free if covered by insurance or Medicaid/ Medicare Advantage benefits. We recommend that you reach out to your health insurance plan and ask them about your transportation benefits. They will let you know who manages their benefits, and if it is Veyo rides, they can help you schedule transportation.
Yellow Cab
415-333-3333
https://www.yellowcabsf.com
One-time use taxi vouchers available through social workers.
Physical Accessibility
Gurney/Wheelchair Transportation Assistance
Affordable Senior Care
408-559-2810
http://www.affordablesc.com
Serving all the Bay Area counties, Affordable Senior Care provides wheelchair van and gurney services and rates vary based on distance and location.
Ambulance Service
Person only eligible for ambulance transportation if unable to sit at 90 degrees/ is bed-bound
Bay City Medical Transport
415-610-9214
http://www.baycitymedicaltransport.com
Wheelchair transport starts at: ($150.00) round trip plus $4.50 per mile (local)
Gurney transport starts at: ($350.00) round trip
Stair chairs are available but rates vary based on weight, distance, and staffing needs.
Eden Medical Transportation
415-994-1442
http://www.edenmedtrans.com/
Wheelchair, gurney, and stair chairs available. Based in Hayward and mileage rates vary based on distance, weight, and staffing needs
One Access Medical Transport
510-648-2085
http://www.oneaccesstrans.com
Wheelchair and gurney van. Rates and mileage fees vary based on distance and location
Serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Area.
San Francisco Health Plan (transportation in contract with Semax)
415-439-9836
No website available
Complicated system- SFHP pays for transportation but only to medical outpatient appts
Trust Medical Transportation
Contact: Tareq 650-799-9921
http://www.trustmtrans.com
Wheelchair transport, gurneys, and stair chairs also available based on weight, distance, and staffing needs
Mobility and Adaptive Devices
Adaptive Driving Services
Apex Driving Program
415-336-8916: cell of Derrick, the owner.
The Safe Driver
https://www.thesafedriver.com/
650-771-2797
Owner is Marc Samuels. The Safe Driver is based in San Jose, but service San Francisco as well.
Center for Independent Living
510-841-4776
http://www.cilberkeley.org
Provides services, support and advocacy to enhance the rights and abilities of people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and to live self-determined lives.
Assistance with and for: assistive technology, blind/low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, disability and senior support, disability blogs, emergency preparedness, housing, radio, therapy and more.
CHIPPS-City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health
415-581-2415
https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/oprograms/CHEP/Injury/CHIPPS.asp
Home safety assessment and education. All services are free. Eligibility requirements: Attend a home safety presentation. Sign up for home assessment.
Live in San Francisco. Renter or homeowner. 65+ years old.
Home Safety Services
888-388-3811
http://www.homesafety.net/
Committed to making home safer and more accessible thereby reducing the risk of falling and maximizing independence. Certified. and private pay only.
Medical Alert Systems
Life Alert
800-920-3410
http://www.lifealert.com/medical.aspx
Life Station
833-552-1800
http://www.lifestation.com/?SSAID-161088
Medical Guardian
800-668-9200
http://www.medicalguardian.com/about-us#dcLhlwfCxWYbV1u5.97
One Call Alert
800-916-0138
http://www.OneCallAlert.com
Philips Lifeline
855-681-5351
http://www.lifeline.philips.com/safety-solutions
Response Link
866-802-3676
http://www.responselink.com/
Vital Link
800-752-5522
http://www.vital-linkinc.com/
Recares
415-487-5405
https://www.recares.org/
ReCARES began its operations to collect used durable medical equipment, assistive devices, and surplus home care supplies donated by families, hospitals, and assisted living facilities and to then distribute them to people in need.
Safe At Home
415-905-1611
https://rebuildingtogethersf.org/apply/
Provides low income elderly and disabled San Franciscan’s free light home repair and modification services designed to allow them to live more safely and more independently. Services provided include installing/replacing smoke detectors, and installing grab bars and other bathroom safety equipment, such as raised toilet seats and shower chairs.
LGBTQ Resources
Lavender Seniors of the East Bay: LGBTQ+
510-736-5428
https://lavenderseniors.org/
4100 Redwood Rd, Suite 20A #240 Oakland, CA 94619
Lavender Seniors' mission is to improve the quality of life of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Lavender Seniors advances this mission through direct services, outreach, advocacy and education.
Openhouse
415-296-8995
https://openhouse-sf.org/
Openhouse Bob Ross
LGBT Senior Center
65 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Openhouse enables San Francisco Bay Area LGBTQ seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services and community programs.
Donate or Volunteer
Donate or Volunteer money, supplies or your time and energy to these organizations:
- UCSF Health needs and opportunities
- Citizen Science participate via a smartphone
- Volunteer from home and help food banks
- 9 ways to help others during the pandemic while in quarantine by the Idealist
- Letter Against Isolation (LAI) - An organization started by two teenage sisters who started writing cards and letters to their grandparents during Covid. The sisters quickly realized these letters and cards profoundly impacted their grandparents. They then created LAI for everyone to utilize in order to spread the love and end elder isolation. Volunteers can sign up to send cards/letters to any number of recipients in a care facility with different locations around the world.
- SF Government - Be an emergency volunteer
Make a plan in case you get sick, with COVID-19 or anything else
- Three Things You Can Do Now by The Conversation Project
- Proactive Planning for Covid-19 by Respecting Choices
- Help With Breathing, What Are the Options? by Respecting Choices
- Making a Medical Plan During Covid-19 by Prepare for Your Care. For Covid and everything else that matters most: food, medications, medical wishes/medical decision maker, pets, money/bills, what to bring to hospital, whom to contact.
- National Institute on Aging Advance Care Planning: Guidance for patients to complete advance care planning, decision-making, and health-related planning.
- California Advance Healthcare Directive: An easy-to-read, easy-to-understand form for people with limited reading skills and skilled readers alike.
Geriatrics Community Resources webpages managed by: [email protected]