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Independent Living

Many older adults prefer to stay at home as they age. The best way to stay independent is to continue healthy habits and know when and where to ask for help.

Aging in Place

Home Safety Tips

Home Improvement Programs 

Housing Assistance

City and County Resources

Community Resources Resources

Utilities Assistance

Preventing Falls

Falls and other household accidents may change your ability to live independently. The good news is there are many things you can do to prevent these accidents and stay safe, including making simple changes to your home environment, living an active lifestyle and developing strength, mobility and balance.

Resources

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Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub

Good health requires more than just health care. You also need access to resources that support your social health — like food, housing, and more. If you or someone you know needs support, you can count on us to help.​ Search the community resource directory

Driving and Transportation

Getting older doesn't mean your driving days are over. But if you start to notice that your reflexes are slower or your vision is not as good as it once was, you may want to consider some changes in your driving habits, such as driving only during daylight hours. You might also consider asking someone to drive you, taking buses or using community transportation services.

Driving Safety

Local Transportation

  • Access Alameda: Identify and connect with transportation services available to you in Alameda County, including a range of options specifically designed for older adults and people with disabilities.

  • AC Transit: Discounted fares and bus passes for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities

  • BART: Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card

  • East Bay Paratransit: Public transit service for people who are unable to use regular buses or trains, like those operated by AC Transit and BART, because of a disability or a disabling health condition

  • Union City Paratransit: Transportation services required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • San Leandro Paratransit (FLEX RIDES): Transportation services for seniors over the age of 50 and people with disabilities who reside within San Leandro city limits through the FLEX RIDES program.

  • Ride-On Tri-City!: Affordable transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities living in Fremont, Newark and Union City

  • Hayward Operated Paratransit (The HOP): Paratransit and related services to qualified residents of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Unincorporated San Leandro, Ashland or Cherryland

  • Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL): The Mobility & Travel Training Program at CRIL enables people with disabilities and seniors, living in the Southern & Eastern Alameda County, to increase their independence by developing the skills to travel on public transit and paratransit.

Resources and Support Services

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