Stay safe... and save money! Registration has begun for the library’s popular senior driving program! Conducted by the California Highway Patrol, this seminar will take place on Tuesday February 11 from 12:30 to 2:30pm at Castro Valley Library. The seminar will include: Compensating for Age-Related Changes, Tune-Up Your Driving Skills, Rules of the Road, Safe Driving Tips; and more! Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE course which may lead to an insurance discount.  You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required for this FREE program.  To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system and is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. The Library is wheel chair accessible.  An ASL interpreter will be provided with ten days’ notice.  For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.

Stay safe…and save money! Registration has begun for the library’s popular senior driving program! Conducted by the California Highway Patrol, this seminar will include: Compensating for Age-Related Changes, Tune-Up Your Driving Skills, Rules of the Road, Safe Driving Tips; and more! Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE course which may lead to an insurance discount. You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900.

Do you need help with your medical costs? Medi-Cal is a government program that pays for health and medical care for adults aged 65+ or disabled individuals who have low income and limited resources. If eligible, Medi-Cal can help pay for ambulance services, dental care, doctor visits, hospice care, hospital and nursing home care, medical equipment and more.

Would you like to receive care and stay in your own home? The HCBS Waiver program recognizes that many individuals at risk of being placed in medical facilities can be better cared for in their homes and communities, preserving their independence and ties to family and friends.

At this FREE program, we’ll learn about:

• Medi-Cal eligibility for specific programs serving individuals
65 and older, and for individuals with disabilities
• Home and Community Based Services benefits covered by Medi-Cal
• Medi-Cal Recovery rules and exemptions

The program is FREE and no reservations are required. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible.

AARP Tax Assistance at the Castro Valley Library

Wednesdays & Thursdays, February 05 - April 10, 2025

AARP Tax-Aide returns to the Castro Valley Library for appointment-only, on-site tax preparation on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting February 5, 2025 through April 10, 2025. No walk-ins are permitted. The Library will start taking appointments on Monday, January 13, 2025, by phone or in person. AARP will only be preparing taxes for tax years 2023 and 2024. Other exclusions apply.

Please contact the library to learn about exclusions to tax preparation for the tax year 2024.

Appointments are limited.

Seniors lose billions of dollars every year to scams. Learn how to avoid getting reeled in by scams aimed at seniors at this FREE presentation by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors. Topics that will be covered include:

• Common scams and frauds that target seniors
• Practical tips on how to recognize scams and protect yourself
• Resources

Join us for this FREE informational program. No registration is required.

The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.

HOW TO AGE IN PLACE
at Castro Valley Library
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

There may come a time when you require help to safely remain in your home. Learn how to hire and work with a caregiver at this FREE presentation by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors. Topics covered include:

• Skilled vs. personal care
• Available payment sources
• Tips for success, and
• Resources for how to hire and maintain employment of a caregiver.

Join us for this FREE informational program. No registration is required.

The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.

Countywide Area Plan for Older Adults Public Forum - District 4. 1/12/24, 3 PM. Join Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, County staff, and special guests to help shape the next four years of services to older adults in the County. In-person: Eastmont Town Ctr, 1st FL, Sobrante Park Room
Oakland, CA 94605/Online: Link will be posted at
https://bit.ly/AC-AAA
Advance Registration (Optional) HTTPS://CWAP-FORUM-D4.EVENTBRITE.COM

If there is a single unsolved problem in the retirement plans of many middle- and upper-middle-income adults, it's what to do about long-term care costs later in life. At this presentation, you’ll learn about:

• What long-term care is and what Medicare and Medi-Cal cover.
• Different ways to getting long-term care and financing options.
• The features, pros and cons of long term care insurance.
• Guidelines for purchasing long term care insurance.

This is a FREE presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors.

Join us for this FREE informational program. No registration is required.

Be prepared for Medicare’s annual enrollment! This year the enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7. At this FREE presentation by Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors, you'll learn about:

• Changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans and Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans for 2024
• Eligibility, costs, benefits, and changes in Medicare Parts A and B
• Options for supplementing Medicare and getting help with medical costs (including the Extra Help program)

The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheel chair accessible. For more information, call the Library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.