Overview

Institute on Aging (IOA) provides services and advocacy to help Bay Area seniors maintain independence and safety as they age. It runs home care and case management, Elder Abuse Prevention, The Friendship Line (a 24-hour suicide prevention warm line for seniors), adult day care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which combines medical care, physical therapy, and enrichment activities. IOA also offers CONNECT, a free community referral service for elder needs. Operating in San Francisco and surrounding regions (SF, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, East Bay, the Peninsula, and parts of Riverside/San Bernardino), IOA differentiates itself through its integrated, community-based approach that combines direct care, crisis support, preventive programs, and navigation services to help older adults stay independent safely at home as long as possible.