It’s no secret that the cloudless, sunlit areas of Palos Verdes and Torrance are gorgeous places to live. The ability for your senior loved one to stay in their own home for the rest of their life in these familiar, balmy areas is a thrilling prospect! Whether your senior loved one is dealing with mobility issues, they can’t drive anymore, or they just need a little help keeping up with the housekeeping, local organizations offer an array of beneficial resources to assist their surrounding senior community – and keep seniors involved and flourishing in their beloved community. You’ll discover it’s possible to help your senior loved one keep more independence (and maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle) when they can find nearby support and assistance.
Here are just some of the available senior resources for Palos Verdes seniors, resources for Torrance seniors:
Community Programs
Healthcare and Elder Law Programs Corporation: H.E.L.P.
H.E.L.P. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that offers counseling and referral services. The H.E.L.P. site states that, “H.E.L.P. is dedicated to empowering older adults and their families by providing impartial information, education and counseling on elder care, law, finances and consumer protection so they may lead lives with security and dignity.”
Palos Verdes Peninsula Village
At The Village, neighbors really do help neighbors. This unique, non-profit membership organization helps seniors living on and near the Peninsula stay independent and age in place. Seniors can stay social by attending holiday programs, health talks, and luncheons.
Volunteers offer help in several categories like:
- Transportation
- Technology
- Handyman Assistance
Volunteers even offer friendly visits and calls. Additional services are added as necessary. Call 310-991-3324 for further information.
Torrance Memorial
Torrance Memorial is a non-profit medical center that not only offers the highest quality of medical care, but it gets seniors involved in support groups, classes, and/or lectures. Resources for Palos Verdes seniors, resources for Torrance seniors include:
- Nutrition
- Cancer Care
- Caregiver Support
- Safety Classes
Call 310-517-4711 to get more information. Watch their prerecorded Miracle of Living Lecture Series from the comfort of home.
Senior Centers and Clubs
Centers and clubs may offer priceless social services resources as well as activities and programs that can keep your loved one active, social, and entertained. Give them a call to see what they may offer:
- Bartlett Senior Citizens Center: 310-320-5918
- Carson Multipurpose Senior Center: 310-835-0212 x1479
- El Segundo Joslyn Center: 310-524-2705
- Hawthorne Senior Center: 310-349-1650
- Herma Tillim Senior Citizens Center: 310-329-1889
- Ken Nakaoka Multipurpose Senior Center: 310-217-9552
- Lawndale Senior Center: 310-973-3270
- Manhattan Beach Senior Services: 310-802-5447
- North Redondo Senior Citizens – Perry Park: 310-374-9421
- Peninsula Seniors: 310-377-3003
- PVE Cares: 310-378-4211
- Recreation Center Senior Citizens: 310-618-6396
- Redondo Beach Senior Citizens Club: 310-374-9168
- Redondo Beach Senior Services: 310-318-0650
- Retired & Senior Volunteer Program: 310-320-3322
- South Bay Senior Services: 310-325-2141
- Walteria Park Senior Citizens: 310-378-3862
- Wilmington Multipurpose Senior Center: 310-518-4533
For further information, visit: https://www.torrancememorialipa.org/ipa/accessing-care/senior-resources/.
Palos Verdes and Torrance are Senior-Friendly Communities
Every community is better when they offer resources for their senior residents. The Palos Verdes and Torrance areas offer a plethora of valuable community resources for elderly residents so they can stay in their cherished homes. Fortunately, most resources for Palos Verdes seniors, resources for Torrance seniors are a click or phone call away!
When you need compassionate, in-home care, A Peaceful Way Home Care may be able to help your senior loved one stay safely and happily in their own home with non-medical services. Call for a free in-home assessment: 310-377-3776. We’ll create a customized plan.