California: Elder Care Referral Network
For older adults and families seeking guidance around aging, safety, and brain health. This section highlights local professionals and programs that support independence, dignity, and quality of life — from geriatric care managers and fiduciaries to home-care providers and estate-planning experts.
These providers can assist with advance care planning, estate & financial decisions, safety and home assessments, transitions in living situations, long-term care options, and day-to-day support needs.
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Email: info@petersandlove.com
Ph: (310) 405-0885
Web: www.petersandlove.comIn person: Greater Los Angeles, CA Virtual: yes, in CA
AGE RANGE: 65+
SPECIALTY: cognitive impairment, dementia, and a variety of other age-related issues.
Jill offers a complimentary consultation via Zoom
Jill Love is a senior care consultant and geriatric care manager (also known as an Aging Life Care Professional ® ), and she brings clarity and comfort to families as they navigate the world of senior care. She works with older adults and their families to evaluate needs and resources, create care plans, and adjust to changing circumstances. Jill has a master’s degree in Gerontology from the USC Davis School of Gerontology as well as an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She holds an RCFE administrator certificate in California and is a professional member of the Aging Life Care Association.
Jill recently served as the principal investigator for an NIH grant to improve screening for dementia. She also co-leads the South Bay chapter of the Senior Specialists Group, part of the Foundation for Senior Services.
Planning and Care Providers in California
Geriatric Care Managers
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Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys, Fiduciary & Financial Specialists, Real Estate & Transition Specialists, Care Navigation & Support Programs, Benefits & Long-Term Care Advisors
Residential Options for Older Adults
Choosing the right living arrangement is an important part of aging well. Options range from community-based supports that help older adults remain at home to residential settings that offer increasing levels of care and connection. As needs change, from normal aging to more significant cognitive or medical challenges, understanding the range of options helps individuals and families make informed decisions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether the focus is independence, daily assistance, or specialized memory care, these environments are designed to promote comfort, safety, and quality of life at every stage.
Memory Care Communities
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Community-Based Living, Independent Living Communities, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
Aging Support & Community Organizations
Explore statewide and local organizations dedicated to supporting and protecting older adults across diverse communities. These groups promote independence, connection, and access to essential services while also working to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. From advocacy networks and aging service agencies to elder justice programs and protective services, these organizations offer reliable guidance, safety resources, and pathways to dignity and well-being at every stage of aging.
STATEWIDE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
California Adult Protective Services (APS: www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services): Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are physically and/or mentally impaired), when these adults are believed to be in danger due to physical, sexual, financial abuse, isolation, neglect, self-neglect, or at risk of homelessness. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels or hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness.
Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services (https://ad.lacounty.gov/services/adult-protective-services/): LA County Adult Protective Services provides a system of in-person response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Elder Abuse Hotline Call: 1-877-4R SENIORS (1-877-477-3646); Long-term Care Ombudsman Related Reports Call: 1-800-334-9473
California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A: www.c4a.info/):A statewide organization supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging in California.
California Department of Aging (aging.ca.gov): coordinates services, benefits, and local Area Agencies on Aging to support seniors statewide.
California Elder Justice Coalition (www.elderjusticecal.org/): Protects the rights, independence, and safety of older adults through education, policy advocacy, and cross-agency collaboration.
Senior Protection Program & FAST (Council on Aging Southern California) (www.coasc.org/programs/senior-protection-program-fast/) Offers education and volunteer support to prevent financial abuse, working with legal, banking, and elder-care professionals in Southern California.
Senior Protection Program (SPP): The Senior Protection Program offers education and outreach to help older adults and families recognize and prevent financial abuse. SPP provides guidance on red flags, scam prevention, and where to turn for trusted support.
Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST): FAST brings together volunteer experts in law, banking, real estate, elder services, and financial oversight to help resolve complex cases of elder abuse. They assist Adult Protective Services, ombudsmen, law enforcement, and attorneys with consultation and guidance to protect vulnerable older adults.
Village Movement California (villagemovementcalifornia.org/): A peer-led network of villages across the state that helps older adults stay connected, supported, and living in their communities.
Dementia Support & Advocacy Organizations
This section highlights local chapters of national dementia organizations, statewide agencies, advocacy networks, and community programs dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by memory loss or cognitive change.
Whether you’re seeking information, connection, or guidance through the dementia journey, these organizations offer trusted resources and a sense of community along the way.
LOCAL CHAPTERS OF ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Alzheimer’s Association: a nonprofit dedicated to advancing care, support, and research for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s through global research, advocacy, and community programs. The organization offers a free 24/7 helpline, expert guidance, and local chapters that provide education, caregiver resources, and direct support for individuals and families affected by memory loss.
California Southland Chapter (www.alz.org/socal): Covers Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Inyo counties, offering educational programs, support, and care consultations.
Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter (www.alz.org/norcal): Provides support groups, resources, and services across Northern California and Nevada.
Central Coast Chapter (www.alz.org/cacentralcoast): Serves people facing Alzheimer's in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties, focusing on support, advocacy, and research.
California Alzheimer’s Disease Centers: a statewide network of university-based Centers of Excellence dedicated to improving dementia care, training professionals, and advancing research. Each center provides specialized evaluation, culturally responsive care, and community education while helping build the state’s dementia-care workforce through research, training, and outreach. Southern California based locations include the Mary S. Easton Center at UCLA (https://eastonad.ucla.edu/) and the CADC at USC/Rancho Los Amigos (https://ranchomemoryclinic.org/)
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (www.alzheimersla.org/): a nonprofit that provides free programs and support for families and advocates for quality care and a cure.
ALZConnected: ALZConnected (https://alzconnected.org/): a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics
Connect & Next Steps
We’re continually growing our California elder-care network to make support more accessible, coordinated, and person-centered. If you’d like help finding the right provider or program, or if you’re a professional hoping to collaborate, I’d be delighted to connect.