Website Updated: 5/17/23
It’s May 2023!!!
“One of the Greatest Gifts you can Give is Your Time”
Mission Statement
A Community Leader and Advocate, Alliance on Aging provides services and
resources that address the challenges and opportunities for
older adults in Monterey County.
We are asking for volunteers from the community to make Father’s Day cards with fun, loving and hopeful messages that will be delivered to the facilities on Father’s Day weekend. These cards bring smiles and tears of joy and remind these special men that they have not been forgotten. Cards can be delivered to 247 Main Street, Salinas by June 12, 2023. For questions call (831)655-7564 or email npasculli@allianceonaging.org.
Learn the Basics of Medicare
Join our In-Person Presentation: When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 11:00am (English) and 1:00pm (Spanish) Where: Carmel Valley Branch Library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Click Here
I haven’t gotten my Middle Class Tax Refund yet.
What should I do?
If you think you’re eligible and don’t receive a payment by Feb. 14, 2023, you can contact the FTB customer service line, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 800-542-9332. There’s also an online chat option available at mctrpayment.com.
If you accidentally threw out a debit card or believe it was lost or stolen, you can call Money Network at 800-240-0223 and press 3 for “card replacement.” The cards expire in April 2026, according to the Franchise Tax Board.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
We are happy to announce our newly remodeled office at 247 Main St is open to the public. You can enter through our Alliance on Aging, 247 Main Street entrance or, for your convenience, you can park in the parking lot on Monterey St. and enter through our new HUB entrance at 236 Monterey Street.
We assist our clients in person, via telephone, email, Zoom and by appointment in Spanish and English.
Call us at (831) 655-1334 or (831) 758-4011
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- HICAP/Medicare
- Transportation Assistance
- Benefits Checkup
- Ombudsman
- Senior Peer Counseling
- Tax Assistance
- For information about activities at the HUB Click Here
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Transportation is the #1 need of seniors in our area!
Starting 12-10-2022 MST will be changing its routes!
MST is updating and closing out bus routes! Go to MST.org for the latest information
Bus fares will also be changing!!
Seniors will now pay $1 for a 2-hour trip ($2 for those 19-64 years old
All Day Bus Passes will drop in price!
Seniors $3 Day Pass (65+)
Regular $6 Day pass (64 and under)
MST RIDES will now also be $2
Senior Shuttles: Call at least 24 hours in advance. 1-888-678-287
Provide a Ride, change a Life- Volunteers Needed Now! Alliance on Aging has partnered with the Independent Transportation Network (ITN) in Monterey County to launch a new rural rides program in North and South County. ‘Valley Line’, we will serve ITN members south of Salinas to Soledad AND ‘Valley Line North’ will expand in the northern stretches of our county to Las Lomas.
- Drive at your convenience.
- Most rides are less than 20 minutes.
- Meet interesting people while helping others.
- Earn credits for yourself or a loved one or get mileage reimbursement.
If you are interested in volunteering or being an ITN member, call 831-233-3447 or go to itnmontereycounty.org for any questions and to sign up.
Visitation restrictions IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Federal Disaster Loans
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and Monterey County residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration. U.S. Small Business Administration can lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, which includes their disaster damaged personal vehicles.
U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet
Individuals and Household Program
Food Bank (Schedule):
Food Bank of Monterey County will be distributing foods at the following cities. Please click on link for specific locations and time.
For more information, please call (831) 758-1523 or 211.
RESOURCES & TIPS: For Families With Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
Concerned about your loved ones living in long-term care facilities for seniors being mistreated, abused or neglected? Alliance on Aging’s Ombudsmen can help. Ombudsmen are state certified individuals who resolve the problems of residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities for the elderly. Click here for how we can help. Additional resources:
- Crisis Hotline: English/Spanish
- COVID-19 and Nursing Homes: What Families Need To Know. Spanish.
- Tips for Staying Engaged/Connected in Nursing Homes.
Monterey County Services for Seniors UPDATE
Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) continues to operate during the current COVID crisis. Services include: Adult Protective Services, In Home Supportive Services for seniors and more.
- For more info about their essential services, click: ENGLISH or SPANISH.
- For additional resources: 211 Search
- COVID-19 Senior Resource Guide: For a comprehensive guide lists health services, food assistance, senior shopping hours, housing assistance and more. Click here to access the guide.
DISASTER – RESOURCES
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY:
For CAL FIRE’s fire incidents map updates, click here.
- Click here for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults. Click here for SPANISH.
- Click here for Evacuation Supply CHECKLIST.
- Click here for TIPS on how to get ready to evacuate.
- Click here for family disaster plan TEMPLATE.