Physical Fitness (Older Adults)
Provider: VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY COUNCIL - BERNARDI MULTIPURPOSE CENTER
The center provides services for older adults age 60 and older who live in the central San Fernando Valley. Services include case/care management, congregate meals/nutrition site, home delivered meals, nutrition education, physical fitness and senior centers. There are geographic restrictions for some services.
The center provides information about and referral to resources that are particularly relevant for seniors; advocacy to assist seniors to obtain benefits to which they are entitled; help with tax forms; podiatry services; educational classes and programs; recreational, social, and volunteer opportunities; nutrition programs; escort services; case management services; and a newsletter. People may come to the center to meet and spend time with other people, to participate in activities, and/or to request specific services. The center provides information and referral for community services and a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Legal assistance is offered at the center through the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and seniors who have all types of legal concerns can request a consultation appointment with an attorney.
People may also attend educational classes and programs which may include language instruction, nutrition and health education, stress reduction, and physical fitness; may participate in a variety of recreational, social, and holiday activities; and may patronize a thrift shop for seniors. Escort transportation is also available by reservation for medical or dental appointments and shopping.
The center provides both congregate and home-delivered meal programs for seniors. A hot lunch is served at the center; frail elderly people who are unable to shop or cook for themselves can request grocery shopping service and/or home-delivered meals. (See the separate entry, San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council Nutrition Program for details).
In addition, case management services are provided for frail elderly seniors who need support services to enable them to continue to live independently and to prevent or delay unnecessary institutionalization. When case management is requested a caseworker visits the senior at home, develops an individualized case plan, and arranges for needed services like transportation, telephone reassurance, in-home support, adult day care and/or counseling. The case plan is monitored and evaluated regularly and services may be provided on a short or long-term basis.
The center's newsletter is published monthly and includes information about current classes, activities, and services.
The center provides information about and referral to resources that are particularly relevant for seniors; advocacy to assist seniors to obtain benefits to which they are entitled; help with tax forms; podiatry services; educational classes and programs; recreational, social, and volunteer opportunities; nutrition programs; escort services; case management services; and a newsletter. People may come to the center to meet and spend time with other people, to participate in activities, and/or to request specific services. The center provides information and referral for community services and a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Legal assistance is offered at the center through the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and seniors who have all types of legal concerns can request a consultation appointment with an attorney.
People may also attend educational classes and programs which may include language instruction, nutrition and health education, stress reduction, and physical fitness; may participate in a variety of recreational, social, and holiday activities; and may patronize a thrift shop for seniors. Escort transportation is also available by reservation for medical or dental appointments and shopping.
The center provides both congregate and home-delivered meal programs for seniors. A hot lunch is served at the center; frail elderly people who are unable to shop or cook for themselves can request grocery shopping service and/or home-delivered meals. (See the separate entry, San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council Nutrition Program for details).
In addition, case management services are provided for frail elderly seniors who need support services to enable them to continue to live independently and to prevent or delay unnecessary institutionalization. When case management is requested a caseworker visits the senior at home, develops an individualized case plan, and arranges for needed services like transportation, telephone reassurance, in-home support, adult day care and/or counseling. The case plan is monitored and evaluated regularly and services may be provided on a short or long-term basis.
The center's newsletter is published monthly and includes information about current classes, activities, and services.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Call or walk in the center for information about all services. Copies of the newsletter are available at the center or can be mailed. Reservations three days in advance are requested for escort transportation. Call the specified number for information about the hot lunch program (congregate meal).
Fees
There is no fee for center membership. Donations are welcomed to help support services and programs. People who wish to receive the monthly newsletter at their homes may do so for an annual donation of $15; for people who pick up the newsletter at the center a $1.00 donation is requested. The suggested donation for the hot lunch at the center is $3.10, however no one is turned away due to inability to pay and the suggested donation for a home-delivered meal is $3.00. The suggested donation for the consultation with an attorney is $10 depending on case.
Many of the center's services and activities are free. The fee varies for trips and some activities.
Many of the center's services and activities are free. The fee varies for trips and some activities.
Language
Spanish, Yiddish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Call for Information, Call to Apply, Walk in For Information, Walk in to Apply Service hours
Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; programs vary, call for information.
Monday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website
www.vic-la.org|
Service/Intake (Senior Meal Program) |
+18186548990
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Service/Intake |
+18187811101
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FAX |
+18187810565
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