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Older Adult Health Resources
Suggested Links:
Existing Services Benefiting Older Adults
- Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services
- Cancer Institute
- Cardiac Conditioning
- Cardiac Education
- Caring Hands Volunteer Program
- Diabetes Care and Management
- Home Health
- Homemaker Services
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Inpatient Case Management/Social Work
- Neurosciences
- Orthopedic Programs
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Services
- Senior Services Department
- Spiritual support
- Support Groups
- Womens Health Center
- Wound Care Center
Downloads:
Assisting Older Adults, their Families and Those Who Care for Them [192kb pdf file]
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Services
(925) 674-4100 or 800-680-6555*
Comprehensive and flexible inpatient psychiatric services addressing needs of adult patients are provided in the least restrictive environment possible. Intensive day treatment program is provided for adults in need of crisis intervention, short-term stabilization, or those transitioning from inpatient care to home.
Cancer Institute
(925) 674-2521 (Concord Campus)
(925) 947-3250 (Walnut Creek Campus)
As a leading provider of cancer care, John Muir Health provides technologically advanced screening and diagnostic tools, treatment capabilities, and a cancer care team dedicated to individualized care and support. Services are offered on an inpatient and outpatient basis, depending on the needs of the individual. A wide range of cancer-related public services that promote awareness regarding prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer are also available.
Cardiac Conditioning
(925) 674-2200 (Concord Campus)
(925) 947-5254 (Walnut Creek Campus)
(925) 308-8140 (Brentwood Outpatient Center)
Medically supervised cardiac conditioning programs are offered to improve cardiovascular fitness and awareness in individuals who have heart or blood vessel disease and to help those who are at high risk of developing circulatory disease. Physician referral required.
Cardiac Education
(925) 941-7900, option #3
Designed for individuals, families and caregivers of those who have been treated for or are at risk for coronary artery disease or heart failure. Topics include coronary artery disease, treatment, and risk factor modification, general information about heart failure, medications, nutrition, exercise, and support.
Caring Hands Volunteer Program
(925) 952-2999
Assistance, support, respite and referrals are provided to frail, isolated seniors ages 60 and over by matching those in need with screened and trained volunteers for long-term social support, Thereby enabling seniors to maintain independence in their own homes as long as safely possible.
Diabetes Care and Management
(925) 674-2077 (Concord Campus)
(925) 941-5076 (Walnut Creek Campus)
Education is provided to help those with diabetes better manage their disease at Diabetes Centers on both campuses. Programs help individuals learn about diet, oral medication or insulin, glucose monitoring and other management approaches. Diabetes exercise program develops individual exercise plans under guidance of exercise physiologist.
Home Health
(925) 674-2560
A broad array of services including skilled nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work; and home personal care for cardiac, respiratory, wound/ostomy, diabetes and medical surgical patients. Physician referral required.
Homemaker Services
(925) 988-7557
Reliable, compassionate and quality non-medical in-home care provided in central and east Contra Costa County to enhance the quality of life and independence of adults at home. Services available in hourly, sleep-over, and 24 hour live-in shifts at compatible rates. Minimum of two hours, no deposit required.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(925) 947-3212
Treatment in a controlled-pressure chamber of 100 percent oxygen to enhance healing of non-healing wounds, crush injuries, acute thermal burns and cerebral edema.
Inpatient Case Management/Social Work
Licensed professionals assisting patients and family members with discharge plans and care resources following inpatient hospitalization. Work specifically with spouses and caregivers of older adults to ensure comprehensive discharge plans meet special needs.
Neurosciences
(925) 941-5050
- Neuropsychology/Memory Clinic
Comprehensive, outpatient clinical evaluations of cognitive functioning to identify areas of cognitive deficits and strategies for coping. Assists in patient and family education in their response to disability.
- Brain Injury Program
Specialized, multidisciplinary rehabilitation staff provide a continuum of care and treatment to patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Stroke Program
Emergency diagnosis and treatment of stroke, including intravenous clot-busting drugs. Monthly stroke support group for individuals recovering from stroke, family members, and caregivers.
Orthopedic Programs
(925) 941-5010
- Spine Surgery Classes
(925) 952-2736
Classes to answer questions for people schedule to have spine surgery. Provides an overview of the preparation and recovery process.
- Total Joint Replacement Surgery Education Classes
(925) 674-2505 (Concord Campus)
(925) 952-2736 (Walnut Creek Campus)Class to answer questions for people scheduled to have total hip or total knee replacement surgery. Provides an overview of the preparation and recovery process.
Osteoporosis Screening
(925) 941-7990
Advanced bone densitometry screenings available to determine bone density and need for preventive treatment. Osteoporosis Center provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Resource center with educational materials is available.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
(925) 674-2351
Six-week program offering comprehensive outpatient care and support for people with chronic lung disease and their families. Goals of the program are to help participants improve their quality of life and decrease emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Rehabilitation Services
(925) 947-5300
Helping patients regain their maximum rehabilitative potential is the focus of these diverse inpatient and outpatient services. Services include inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy for rehabilitation following strokes and joint surgery. Programs benefiting older adults include:
- Adaptive Driving
Behind-the-wheel assessment and training is offered for individuals with physical, visual, perceptual, and cognitive deficits.
- Back Classes
Two-hour class reviewing good movement patters for home and work with opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations.
- Balance Improvement Class
For patients who have mild balance impairments and want to continue exercising with skilled supervisions. Information also provided for caregivers.
- Bladder Training
Education, Behavioral Management, and Therapeutic Exercises for Urinary Incontinence.
- Hand Therapy
Individualized, comprehensive upper extremity treatment for repetitive strain injuries, trauma, and general hand injuries and conditions.
- Lymphedema Program
Treatment to reduce swelling of arms and legs that may occur following surgery or cancer treatment.
- Neurological Team Rehabilitation
Coordinated treatment involving physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology and Neuropsychology to achieve functional improvement for patients. Specializing in strike and traumatic brain injury.
- Swallowing Therapy
Evaluation and treatment by a licensed speech pathologist of swallowing dysfunction that may result in choking or aspiration.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Evaluation and treatment for vestibular and balance dysfunction. Treatment directed towards improving balance in daily functional activities. Individualized home program available.
Senior Services Department
(925) 947-3300 or (925) 674-2586
Offers wide range of educational programs, resource information, and assessment services.
- Information and Referral
Information and referrals provided for Health System and community services related to:
- Caregiver support
- Care at home
- Alzheimers/Dementia
- Medicare/MediCal
- Meal programs
- Housing Options
- Health Insurance
- Senior Centers
- Legal Resources
- Adult Day Programs
- Advance Health Care Directive
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Transportation
- Geriatric Care Coordination
Licensed, experienced coordinators assists older adults, families, physicians and other health care professions with concerns related to aging and health. Comprehensive assessment of the social, psychological, medical, environmental, and functional factors affecting the individuals independence and ability for self-care are provided.
- Prescription Medication Assistance
Assist qualifying low-income Medicare patients obtain medications from pharmaceutical company outreach programs or through discount drug programs.
- Health Insurance Counseling
Trained volunteers offer assistance with Medicare and other health insurance issues.
- Support Groups
Facilitates A.L.S., Grief, and Stroke support groups.
- Educational Seminars
Monthly seminars on variety of health-related topics.
- Wellness Screening
Monthly blood pressure screenings at seven community sites and referrals for hearing screenings.
- Memory Screening
A clinically tested screening tool is used to determine if additional medical testing is needed for memory loss. Offered in conjunction with Neurosciences Institute.
- Driver Safety Classes
Co-sponsors monthly AARP Driver Safety Training classes.
Support Groups
(925) 947-3300
Support groups for the following medical conditions are provided: A.L.S. (Lou Gehrigs Disease), asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, leukemia/lymphoma/multiple myeloma, lymphedema, liver disease, sleep apnea and stroke. Other support groups include: mental illness family and caregiver support, and grief support.
Spiritual support
(925) 674-2133 (Concord Campus)
(925) 947-5281 (Walnut Creek Campus)
Pastoral care services are available to patients, families, and staff members for spiritual support.
Womens Health Center
(925) 941-7900
Offers a variety of programs devoted to the needs of women including educational classes, mammography and osteoporosis screening, resource center, and the Wig Source for cancer patients. Menopause programs and support include a menopause education consultation.
Wound Care Center
(925) 945-6644
Offers technologically advanced care for chronic wounds that dont respond to traditional medical treatment. Registered nurses provide foot screenings, using a monofilament, to test for loss of protective sensations.