Information on Fresno Senior Resources
Agewell Fresno is a locally operated online senior resource center and print magazine. We connect seniors to services. We provide information on aging and senior issues in California’s Central Valley. We believe information should be readily available, easy to access, and easy to understand. We also provide information on local events, workshops, conferences, activities, and volunteer opportunities which support older adults and their families.
In order to strengthen and support services for older adults, Agewell Fresno is involved in local advocacy.
Here is where you will local Fresno providers, organizations, and groups that serve our older adult community. Information on In-Home Supportive Services, the Fresno Alzheimer’s Association, Valley Caregiver Resource Center, the Fresno Public Library Senior Resources, and Elder Paws Senior Dog Foundation.
Community Resources lists local news, events, conferences, and resources such as the ombudsman program, support groups, medication disposal sites, and other helpful information for accessing services.
Check out the community events calendar.
Healthy Living contains articles on health, and ways to promote health in later life. Check out the information on nutrition and Alzheimer’s.
Financial Resources includes information on property taxes, utilities, and legal assistance for older adults.
Before You Go. Talking about end-of-life is difficult for most people. Find out about advanced health care directives and ways to approach talking about death.
Understanding Senior Services
Navigating senior services can be challenging. Read about the different services providers offer, and learn about questions you should ask to make the best decisions for care.
When you need help at home, home care services and home health help older adults live as independently as possible in their own home. Information on these services and the various providers is found here.
Adult Day Programs provide a safe and enriching environment for older adults who need social interaction, or memory care, or have physical frailty. Older adults participate in the program by day, and return home in the late afternoon.
Assisted living homes and skilled nursing facilities provide different levels of care for older adults who no longer wish to or cannot remain at home.
