Adopt An Elder Foundation

The “Adopt-an-Elder” Foundation is an all-volunteer non-profit subsidy program offering assistance to low-income elders in the greater Sacramento area who cannot afford alternative care options. Some low-income, frail elderly are being diverted into skilled nursing facilities prematurely due to the shortfall of a few hundred dollars per month that would afford them assisted living options. Our program provides the funds that help fill that gap so that seniors can afford a more independent, dignified lifestyle in a home-like environment. We work with assisted living communities to help meet seniors’ needs through a combination of Accepting a lower rate A small subsidy by our organization Utilizing any possible community resources to assist with the senior’s care, e.g., Adult Day Health Center. ?