Government & Community Resources

Government Resources

• Santa Clara County Superior Court — The website for Santa Clara County Superior Court
• Santa Clara County Superior Court: Probate — The Probate Division of Superior Court handles a wide range of issues involving adults and children
• Santa Clara County Superior Court:: Probate Info — Public access case information site
• California Courts — Website for California Judicial Branch
• California Dept. of Health Care Services — California Dept of Health Care Services, Main Med-Cal page
• United States Courts — Website for the United States Federal Court
• United States Social Security Administration — The official website for the United States Social Security Administration
• United States Medicare — The United States government site for Medicare
• United States Information — A government information site on a vast variety of topics

 Resources

• Alzheimer’s Association — The Alzheimer’s Association is a leader in Alzheimer research and support
• American Association of Retired Persons — AARP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the interests of those 50 and older
• American Society on Aging — A nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families
• California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform — California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform: Nursing Home Guide; Long Term Care Advocacy; Lawyer Referral Service; Pension Rights Project; Medi-Cal Estate Planning
• California Caregiver Resource Centers — Information, education, respite, care planning & support for families and friends caring for adults with chronic, disabling health conditions
• Family Caregiver Alliance — For caregivers that provides information, education, services, research & advocacy
• Listing of Nursing Homes in CA — A listing of nursing homes, by county, in California
• Professional Fiduciary Association of CA — This provides information and resources on professional fiduciaries
• Sourcewise  The Sourcewise Information & Awareness program will help to provide referrals and information about what kind of help is available.  They also have a health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program which can help seniors understand their health insurance options. Soursewise also operates a local Meals on Wheels program and provides a Caregiver Network to provide support to family caregivers.
• Breathing Spaces  - This is a local support group for caregivers with weekly group walks, shared resources and overall support.
• Paying for Senior Care- Click on link to get information regarding VA benefits and Long-term care through the VA

Books

Janis Carney is co-author or author of the following informational books:

• Tax-Free Money for Long-term Care!, 2017 California Edition, Co-Authored by Janis A. Carney, AFFC Publications 2017
• Don’t Go Broke In A Nursing Home, 2016 California Edition, Co-Authored by Janis A. Carney, AFFC Publications 2016
• What You Really Need To Know For the Second Half of Life, Co-Authored by Janis A. Carney, South Carolina, Advantage 2015
• Protect Your Family! Don’t Write a Blank Check to the Nursing Home, Second Edition, Co-Authored by Janis A. Carney, South Carolina, Advantage 2015
• You're Not Alone- Living as an Alzheimer's Caregiver 2019
• You're Not Alone- Living with Alzheimer's Disease 2019