How can we help you?
At New Wave Home Care, our goal is to provide our clients with the best home care possible. We accomplish this by providing a wide range of premium services, each designed to best fulfill your needs. Browse our services below and click to learn more about how we can help you.
→ US Department of Justice
Offers guidance on identifying, reporting, combating, and preventing elder abuse.
→ Neighborhood Map
“Neighborhood Map” helps locate resources for the elderly in California.
→ National Center on Elder Abuse
Provides information on identifying and dealing with elder abuse.
→ LA County District Attorney
Provides information on elder abuse, as well as resources for combating elder abuse.
(877) 477-3646 (LA County Elder Abuse Hotline)
→ National Aging in Place Council
Provides information, articles, and blogs on aging in place, in addition to connections to local aging in place services.
→ Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery service for home-bound seniors who need access to food. Provides services throughout the United States, with matches to local services via location search function.
→ Alzheimers.gov
Federal website provides information and resources for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
→ National Institute on Aging
Provides details on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, in addition to information on caregiving, treatment, and support for dementia patients
→ Psychology Today
List of Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups in LA County.
An online community for Alzheimer’s & dementia patients & caregivers, with Alzheimer’s news, advice, stories, and support.
→ Center for Applied Rehabilitation Technology
Provides assistive technology and AT training for individuals with disabilities.
7601 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-6800
→ National Library Service
Comprehensive list of up-to-date reading-assistance applications for the blind and visually impaired.
Eldercare Locator–Assistive Technology:
Provides information on an array of assistive technology services for seniors. Lists resources for payment assistance.
→ American Optometric Association
Provides information on cataracts, including testing for cataracts, prevention, treatment, and surgery.
→ Vision Aware
Provides information on cataracts, including Frequently Asked Questions, and a locator guide to finding nearby cataract services.
LA COVID Call Center:
(877) 777-5799
→ Other COVID Lines by County
CA Department of Public Health General:
(916) 328-3605
→ Institute on Aging
IOA’s “Friendship Line” is a 24-hour crisis line specializing in suicide prevention and outreach for lonely adults and seniors.
(800) 971-0016
→ US News
Helps locate a geriatric psychiatrist by state.
→ American Psychological Association
Provides information on depression and suicide in elderly adults.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
→ National Eye Institute
Indicates diagnosis for the condition with a dilated eye exam, which can be done at any local eye doctor.
→ UCLA Health
on the symptoms, causes, diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
→ Addiction Center
Provides background information on addiction and substance abuse in senior citizens. Includes common factors contributing to addiction, dangers, tips on identifying addiction, and treatment suggestions.
(855) 826-4464
→ FreeRehabCenters.org
Comprehensive list of free addiction treatment resources in California by city.
(800) 780-2294
→ National Council on Aging
NCOA’s “Falls Prevention” program raises awareness for preventing falls, provides tips for elderly adults on how to best prevent falls through health practices and safety measures.
→ LA County Public Health
Directory provides contact list of fall prevention resources in LA County.
→ National Council on Aging
→ Social Security Administration
→ LA County Department of Public Social Services
Pasadena: 955 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
(818) 701-8200
(626) 569-1399
San Gabriel Valley: 3351 Aerojet Ave. El Monte, CA 91731
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
(626) 569-1399
(310) 258-7400
More office locations and contacts
Search options allow the public to find what benefits they are eligible for. All sites provide an array of information on financial services available to elderly individuals based on their circumstances and location.
→ US Department of Health & Human Services
Interactive map allows users to browse federal, state, and county benefits available to them based on their area.
→ LA County Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive list free physical activity and wellness resources available to seniors in Los Angeles County.
→ Senior Clubs
“Senior Clubs” page allows users to search free local senior clubs by zip code.
→ Vaccines.gov
Lists recommended vaccines for adults over the age of 65.
→ Department of Health and Human Services
General guidelines of physical activity approaches for adults over 65.
→ Glaucoma Research Foundation
Provides comprehensive information on glaucoma, including details on surgery, medication, as well as help finding support resources.
→ Treatment
Helps locate financial assistance programs.
→ National Eye Institute
Includes information on glaucoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, types, and treatment.
→ National Guardianship Association
Organization the promotes ethical and compassionate guardianship of seniors, providing education and support for guardians.
(877) 326-5992
→ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A guide for financial caregivers on the responsibilities of managing someone else’s money, and decision making when granted power of attorney or guardianship.
→ LA Care
Locator tool allows users to find nearby health centers that provide free hearing screenings with zip code entry.
→ National Institute of Health
Provides information on age-related hearing loss, including scientific background on hearing loss, a self-assessment, and treatment guidelines.
→ Department of Housing and Urban Development
Information on housing security and other housing resources for seniors in California.
See Aging in Place for more information on in-home resources for seniors.
→ AARP
Application for pro-bono legal defense for the elderly.
→ American Optometric Association
Provides information on macular degeneration, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Doctor locator helps find local optometrists by zip code.
→ Mayo Clinic
Provides information on diagnosing macular degeneration. Includes macular degeneration grid test, allowing for an at-home self-assessment for the condition.
→ LA County Public Health
Lists local resources for help paying for medication.
→ United Way
General information on assistance with medical costs.
211 (hotline)
→ Eldercare Locator
Find elderly care services through the US Administration on Aging with zip code search.
(800) 677-1116
→ Medicare.gov
“Find a nursing home” search function allows users to search for nearby nursing home services based off of zip code.
→ How hospice works
The hospice page on Medicare.gov offers information on hospice care, as well as a locator tool to find hospice services based on zip code.
See Alzheimer’s & Dementia for more information on memory care.
→ Caregiver Action Network
Provides information and support for family and community caregivers.
(855) 227-3640
8:00am-7:00pm
→ Workforce Development–Aging & Community Services
Program providing support for unpaid caregivers in LA County
→ Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides contacts for caregiving support programs in California based on caregiver’s location.
→ US Department of Health and Human Services
Basic guidelines on disaster preparedness and planning for elderly adults.
→ US Fire Administration
Instructions on fire safety for older adults.
→ LA County Public Health
Guidelines on how to plan for emergencies within communities and neighborhoods.
Emergency preparedness office: 600 S. Commonwealth Ave, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 637-3600
→ Taxpayer Assistance Locator
Providing zip code will allow users to locate nearest IRS office, as well as contact them via phone.
→ Tax Information for Seniors and Retirees
→ Volunteer Tax Help (IRS)
Pasadena: Pasadena City College, 1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Friday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
(more locations listed on site)
IRS pages provide tax information for seniors and retirees, as well as resources for local tax help volunteer programs.
→ US Dept. of Transportation
Information page for older drivers provides a self-assessment guide on determining when it is safe to keep driving while aging, including a list of conditions that can make driving unsafe, and information on adapting vehicles for older drivers.
→ CityRide LA
Transportation service in LA County providing rides to individuals in need over the age of 65.
201 North Los Angeles St. #16, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
(213) 808-2273
Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm (walk ins)
6:30am-7:00pm (phone assistance)
9:00am-6:00pm (phone assistance)
→ Utility Assistance in LA County
Zip code locator tool provides local charities and social services that provide utility payment aid.
→ American Academy of Ophthalmology
Provides free eye exams, payment programs for medication, and comprehensive information on eye health.
(877) 887-6327
→ National Institute on Aging
NIH’s page on wills and advance directives provides guidance on legal end-of-life preparations.
→ California Courts
Offers basic information on state rules and regulations of wills and estates.
→ AARP
Search function and articles provide job suggestions and opportunities for retired individuals and adults over 65.
→ US Department of Labor
Provides information on accessing accommodations for elderly adults and individuals with disabilities who need modifications to a job or work environment.
→ Accommodation Request
ADA Accommodation request for LA County citizens
→ LA County Job Center
Senior Community Service Employment Program provides part time work with community service organizations for LA County adults over the age of 55.
→ Pasadena Senior Center
Volunteer application for Pasadena Senior Center. >