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For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance
at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and |
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End-of-Life Resources
Note: Bereavement Also contact the
agencies listed under "Hospice" for ongoing support groups. AARP End of Life
Program Useful
information and links to help plan for end of life, including discussion of
final wishes, wills and estate planning, hospice, and other topics. See www.aarp.org/families/end_life. AARP Grief & Loss Program Useful information and checklists on financial and legal
actions to take when someone dies, survivors' info on benefits, bereavement. See www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss. Moving On Activity-oriented social support group for widows or women
in divorce. Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs Noon – OASOC – Widow’s Support Group....................................... 463-7885 Support group for widows age 55+. Meets 1st and 3rd Tues Redwood Funeral
Society (RFS) Works to protect and defend individual choice for
dignified, ethical, and fairly priced death care. Consumer information and
education about requirements and options to assist in advanced planning for
after-death arrangements. Volunteer speakers available. One-time
$40 membership fee, but no one refused services. Application available at website www.funeral.org or call office to request. Senior Legal
Hotline Free legal
advice, written information, referrals, and other brief services in all areas
of civil law for Hospice of Ukiah End of life care including nurse, home health aid, and
chaplain home visits for individuals with a terminal diagnosis and declining
health. Volunteers provide transportation, home visits, volunteer
hospice, info. and support, grief support group to individuals with a
life-threatening illness. 100 San Hedrin Cir., Willits..................................................... 459-1818 Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-606-9596 Home health and hospice services for individuals with less
than 6 months to live, including RN, PT, OT, ST, HHA, MSW, chaplain services,
volunteers. By physician referral. Provides symptom and supplemental management and respite at
no cost to families dealing with life threatening or chronic illness. See www.rcms-healthcare.org. |
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