Safety first. As older adults become more vulnerable, their safety concerns expand. Fall prevention, elder abuse prevention, emergency preparedness, and neighborhood awareness take on greater importance.
Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention – Home Safety Modifications
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region – Home Safety Modifications are provided free of charge to prevent falls for seniors 60 or older. An occupational therapist does an in-home assessment and a contractor completes the work. These are not emergency services. https://www.mowdiabloregion.org
https://www.mowdiabloregion.org/fall-prevention Cost: Free. Available to All Contra Costa Residents
Fall Prevention Education Classes
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region – Fall Prevention Education Classes are provided at different locations throughout Contra Costa. These classes help teach techniques for preventing falls and increasing safety for older adults in the home. https://www.mowdiabloregion.org
https://www.mowdiabloregion.org/fall-prevention Cost: Free. Available to All Contra Costa residents
Elder Abuse Prevention
Elder Abuse Prevention Project is an alliance to end abuse in Contra Costa. The alliance includes Contra Costa Health Services, Family Justice Center, Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, Empowered Aging, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, and the District Attorney of Contra Costa County.
CoCoElderJustice.org
Call: Antioch 925.281.0970; Concord 925.521.6366; Richmond 510.974.7200 To report abuse, call Adult Protective Services 877.837.4347
Emergency Preparedness
Ready Contra Costa – In the summer weather brings new threats for Contra Costa County, like wildfire, smoke, extreme heat, and power outages. In the winter it is important to prepare and keep your loved ones safe for winter storms. Knowing where to find information on sandbags, flooding, power outages, road closures, and community alerts is key. Find tips for emergency preparedness and other helpful guides to mitigate hazards.
Website: News Flash • Ready Contra Costa/ Listos Contra Costa (ca.gov)
Volunteer and Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteers are always welcome at nonprofit organizations. Use the following links to see how you can help:
- Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
Represent Elders
Your voice is needed! You can really help the older adults in your community by serving on Contra Costa County’s Advisory Council on Aging, either as a city representative or member-at-large.
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Disclaimer: This website is meant to be a useful starting point and is not an endorsement for the services listed. The site is not affiliated with ACOA, EHSD, or any other organization.