The Hyper-Local Senior Resource Guide for Reseda & the San Fernando Valley
Navigating the world of senior services can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find the right support for a loved one while managing work, family, and daily life. The good news is that Reseda and the broader San Fernando Valley are home to a rich network of local programs, nonprofits, and community organizations dedicated to helping older adults live safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
Whether you’re a family caregiver searching for resources or a senior looking to stay connected and independent, this guide is designed to be your go-to starting point. We’ve compiled some of the most valuable hyper-local resources available right here in our community.
Nutrition & Meal Programs
Proper nutrition is foundational to healthy aging, and several local programs make it easier for seniors to access nutritious meals, whether at home or in a social setting.
ONEgeneration Homebound Meals
ONEgeneration offers delivered meals every weekday to seniors 60 and older living within the Southwest San Fernando Valley. [1] These hot prepared meals are delivered Monday through Friday by friendly drivers, at no cost, though a $3.00 per meal contribution is appreciated. [1] ONEgeneration also operates weekday lunch sites in Van Nuys, Reseda, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Northridge, North Hills, and the City of San Fernando, serving hot balanced lunches in a social congregate setting. [2]
Meals on Wheels (Los Angeles County)
For homebound seniors across Los Angeles County, the LA County Home-Delivered Meals Program is designed specifically for homebound individuals aged 60 and older. [3] This program not only delivers a nutritious meal on a daily basis, but also serves as a mechanism to check up on clients, providing an additional safety check and supporting their ability to remain at home. [3] For more information, call 1-800-510-2020.
Hope the Mission
Hope the Mission provides food distribution in the San Fernando Valley and can be reached at 818-392-0020. [4]
Transportation Resources
Getting to medical appointments, grocery stores, and social activities is critical for seniors’ independence. Here are key transportation options available in the area.
Access Paratransit (Access Services)
Access is the ADA complementary paratransit service for functionally disabled individuals in Los Angeles County. [5] Access Paratransit operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day in most areas of Los Angeles County, and is a shared ride service that is curb-to-curb, utilizing a fleet of small buses, minivans, and taxis. [6] Fares are distance-based and range from $2.75 to $3.50 for each one-way trip, and personal care attendants may ride with the qualified rider free. [6]
CityRide Program
The CityRide Program provides accessible transportation services within the City of Los Angeles and select areas of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley. [7] This program offers reduced fares for curb-to-curb transportation services via CityRide Dial-A-Ride and City of Los Angeles permitted taxicab rides. [7]
LA Metro Reduced Fares
Discounted Metro monthly passes are available to adults ages 62 and older, people with disabilities, and students who live in LA County. [8] Additionally, LA Metro bus lines run frequently along Reseda Boulevard and offer reduced fares for those over 65. [9]
New Freedom Volunteer Driver Mileage Reimbursement (VDMR)
The LA County Aging & Disabilities Department’s New Freedom Volunteer Driver Mileage Reimbursement Program provides transportation services to eligible clients for needs such as medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, or life-enriching activities. [10] Clients can claim up to 150 miles per month to reimburse their volunteer driver. [10] Call 1-888-863-7411 for more information.
Adult Day Programs & Senior Centers
Adult day programs and senior enrichment centers provide structured activities, social connection, and supervised care during daytime hours, a lifeline for both seniors and their family caregivers.
ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center (Reseda)
Located at 18255 Victory Blvd. in Reseda (818-705-2345), ONEgeneration’s Senior Enrichment Center is a nationally accredited center for active older adults, hosting classes and programming beneficial to their health and well-being. [11] ONEgeneration also offers an Adult Day Health Care program in Van Nuys at 17400 Victory Blvd. (818-708-6625), a medically supervised day program for adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke disabilities, memory impairment, and other long-term illnesses. [12]
Valley Intercommunity Council (VIC)
The Valley Intercommunity Council has been serving older adults in the San Fernando Valley for over 60 years, providing nutrition, exercise, wellness, classes, activities, and social interaction to those who need it most. [13]
San Fernando Valley Senior Services Directory
The 2025 San Fernando Valley Senior Services Directory is a comprehensive resource covering adult day care, food and grocery services, medical equipment, mental health services, transportation, elder law attorneys, veteran services, caregiver support groups, and much more. [14] It’s an excellent printed and online reference for families navigating the local care landscape.
Dementia & Memory Care Support
For families navigating Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, local support is available through several dedicated organizations.
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles provides free education and support for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their caregivers, including social work services, support groups, and workshops. [4] They can be reached at 844-435-7259.
In the San Fernando Valley, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles facilitates in-person dementia caregiver support groups in communities including Burbank and Sherman Oaks. [15] Support group facilitators are experienced and trained staff or volunteers, and benefits of joining include receiving practical advice, learning about community resources, improving coping skills, and gaining a sense of control. [15]
Alzheimer’s Association – Greater San Fernando Valley Service Center
Located at 16933 Parthenia St. in Northridge, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater San Fernando Valley Service Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [16] Their 24/7 helpline is available at 800-272-3900.
ONEgeneration Adult Day Health Care
ONEgeneration’s Adult Day Health Care program provides care for adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke disabilities, memory impairment, and other long-term illnesses. [17] Participants can receive medication management, restroom assistance, physical and occupational therapy, and meals alongside recreational therapy and social worker assistance. [17] Services are covered by Medi-Cal Managed Care, Regional Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, long-term care insurance, and private pay. [17]
Medicare & Insurance Counseling
Understanding Medicare can be confusing. Fortunately, free, unbiased help is available.
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program)
HICAP provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. [18] Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options, and HICAP also offers free educational presentations to groups of Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and providers on a variety of Medicare and other health insurance-related topics. [18] HICAP is run through the California Department on Aging, and their statewide hotline is 1-800-434-0222. [18]
Caregiver Support
Family caregivers are the backbone of senior care, but they need support too. Informal family caregivers provide 80% of the care in our nation today, and caregiver burnout is all too common. [19] Many informal caregivers do not know that help is available. [19]
In the San Fernando Valley, caregiver support groups are available at multiple locations, including:
- Los Angeles Jewish Health (Reseda) – 855-227-3745 [20]
- Leeza’s Care Connection (Burbank) – 818-847-3686 [20]
- USC Family Caregiver Support Center (Sylmar) – 855-872-6060 [20]
These support groups provide a viable, easily accessible venue to reinforce and support caregivers on their journey. [19]
Free Medical Equipment Loans
Convalescent Aid Society
The Convalescent Aid Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free loans of durable medical equipment, including hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, bathing and toileting aid equipment, and more, to anyone living in the San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley. [21] They ask for no financial or insurance information, and getting equipment is simple: go to their website and sign up. [21] They have been operating since 1923 and have over 30,000 pieces of equipment currently on loan to more than 15,000 people. [21]
Geriatric Health Services
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC)
CCHC offers geriatric services specially designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of older adults throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. [22] As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), they offer affordable, multilingual, and patient-centered care that honors the dignity of every senior they serve. [22] Services include annual wellness visits, vaccinations, screenings, chronic disease management, medication reviews, and cognitive assessments. [22]
Northridge Hospital Medical Center & Providence Tarzana Medical Center
Reseda is well-positioned for healthcare access. Northridge Hospital Medical Center specializes in emergency care and senior orthopedics, and Providence Tarzana Medical Center is known for cardiology and stroke treatment, both within a 5-10 mile radius of Reseda. [23]
How Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care Reseda Can Help
While the community resources above are invaluable, many families find that their loved one needs consistent, day-to-day support that goes beyond what programs and centers can provide. That’s where Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care Reseda comes in.
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care Reseda provides compassionate, relationship-driven in-home senior care to families throughout Reseda and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities. The mission is to help older adults maintain independence, dignity, and comfort while continuing to live safely in the homes they love. Meaningful care begins with genuine human connection, which is why caregivers focus on companionship, trust, and reliability in every interaction.
A unique part of the approach is that caregivers are seniors themselves, people who bring not just professional skill, but lived experience, empathy, and understanding to every home they enter. Whether your loved one needs help with daily routines, mobility, light housekeeping, meal preparation, or simply a friendly face to share the day with, the team is there to provide attentive and respectful care.
For families balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, and daily life, Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care Reseda offers peace of mind that comes from knowing a loved one is in caring, capable hands right in the community they call home.
Ready to learn more? Visit locations.seniorshelpingseniors.com/ca/reseda/60.html or reach out to the Reseda team today to discuss support options.
Quick Reference: Key Local Senior Resources
| Resource | Phone | Service |
|—|—|—|
| ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center (Reseda) | 818-705-2345 | Adult day programs, meals |
| ONEgeneration Homebound Meals | 818-705-2345 | Home-delivered meals |
| Meals on Wheels / LA County | 800-510-2020 | Home-delivered meals |
| Access Paratransit | 800-883-1295 | Accessible transportation |
| CityRide (LADOT) | 808-7433 | Reduced-fare rides |
| Alzheimer’s Los Angeles | 844-435-7259 | Dementia support and education |
| Alzheimer’s Association (SFV) | 800-272-3900 | Support groups, 24/7 helpline |
| HICAP (Medicare Counseling) | 800-434-0222 | Free Medicare counseling |
| Convalescent Aid Society | 626-793-1696 | Free medical equipment loans |
| LA County Senior Services | 800-510-2020 | General senior services |
| Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care Reseda | See website | In-home companion care |
This guide is intended as a starting point. Program availability, hours, and eligibility requirements may change. Always call ahead to confirm current details.
Citations
[1] https://www.onegeneration.org/homebound-meals/
[2] https://www.onegeneration.org/
[3] https://lacounty.gov/residents/older-adults/food-nutrition/
[4] https://mapscharities.org/for-seniors/
[5] https://accessla.org/riding_access/overview.html
[6] https://accessla.org/about_us/overview.html
[7] https://jaynolan.org/transportation-resources-la/
[8] https://lacounty.gov/residents/older-adults/transportation-and-mobile-services/
[9] https://ultimateseniorresource.com/states/california/reseda
[10] https://lacounty.gov/residents/older-adults/transportation-and-mobile-services/
[11] https://www.seniorservicessfv.org/adult-day-care/
[12] https://www.onegeneration.org/
[13] https://www.vic-la.org/
[14] https://www.seniorservicessfv.org/
[15] https://www.alzheimersla.org/for-families/services/support-groups/
[16] https://locator.lacounty.gov/lac/Location/3047244/alzheimers-association—greater-san-fernando-valley-service-center
[17] https://assistedlivinglocatorsla.com/los-angeles-dementia-and-alzheimers-resource-guide-2023-2024
[18] https://cahealthadvocates.org/hicap/
[19] https://www.seniorservicessfv.org/chapter-18-caregiver-support/
[20] https://www.seniorservicessfv.org/chapter-18-caregiver-support/
[21] https://sfvmaps.org/local-services/
[22] https://cchccenters.org/services/geriatric-care/
[23] https://ultimateseniorresource.com/states/california/reseda