Call Institute on Aging Connect: 415.750.4111
Institute on Aging Connect is your direct line to Institute on Aging and a starting point for all types of help with concerns about aging and disability. It is a central resource for the community.
Call Institute on Aging Connect . . .
If you or someone you know is facing issues related to aging or disability
Call Institute on Aging Connect if any of the following apply to you or someone you know . . .
- has dementia, frailty, or a disability but wants to avoid a nursing home.
- spends too much time alone.
- makes too many trips to the ER.
- may be a victim, or at risk, of abuse—physical, psychological or financial.
- can no longer manage routine finances, medications or daily tasks.
- has a low income and health problems that are not being addressed.
- still wants to be active but has no outlet.
- has reason to grieve.
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, frailty or a disability
Call Institute on Aging Connect if you . . .
- are exhausted from the workload and stress.
- work outside the home and don’t want to leave your loved one alone.
- are experiencing family disagreements about what to do.
- are facing difficult decisions alone.
- need help or information but don’t know who to ask.
If you are a professional working with older or disabled adults
Call Institute on Aging Connect if you are a health care or social services professional, family attorney or accountant, public official or law enforcement officer and you . . .
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wish to make a professional referral for Institute on Aging services.
- wish to be part of an Institute on Aging client’s multi-disciplinary team.
- have a question about one or more of Institute on Aging’s many programs.
- wish to enhance your knowledge and skills in geriatrics.
- represent an organization that may wish to partner with Institute on Aging.
Even if you think we can’t help you, call Institute on Aging Connect.
If we can’t help you directly with Institute on Aging’s own services, we’ll do our best to help you find someone in the community who can. The answers aren’t always easy but we’ll work together to find them.
