Relief Efforts in Place for Older Adults Affected by the California Wildfires

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 21, 2025 - PRLog -- The California Chapters of the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) are pleased to announce efforts to assist older adults with clothing, supplies, medical equipment, and other items of need, due to the wildfires affecting Southern California.

"Many of these older adults have lost not just their homes, but all of the items that help them maintain their independence," said Tara Ballman, Executive Director of NAIPC.

Beginning today, donations and supplies for older adults will be accepted at the following locations throughout Southern California:

Westlake Village
Keller Williams Office – Attn Cory Boldroff
2475 Towngate, Suite 160
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Long Beach
Y Realty
5280 2^nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803

Orange County
Always Ageless/Coronado Properties – Attn Valerie Van de Zilver
17461 Irvine Blvd, Suite K
Tustin, CA 92780

Individuals wishing to purchase and ship items may send deliveries to DGM Home Solutions, Attn Stephanie Dumpert, 107 Mission Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010.

The following items will be accepted at donation sites:

Footwear
-          Closed-heel shoes in sizes 8-13 for men and sizes 6-11 for women
-          No heels or sandals

Adaptive Clothing
-          Easy-on pants and tops in men's sizes S-XXL and women's sizes XS – XXL
-          Lightweight sweaters and jackets in men's sizes S-XXL and women's sizes XS – XXL
-          Cotton pajamas in in men's sizes S-XXL and women's sizes XS – XXL
-          Underwear and sports bras in all sizes
-          Regular and compression socks in all adult sizes

Medical and Incontinence Supplies
-          Adult briefs/depends in all sizes
-          Incontinence supplies
-          Shower chairs and transfer benches
-          Medical gloves
-          Bathing wipes
-          Bed rails

Durable Medical Equipment
-          Wheelchairs
-          Walkers and rollators
-          Canes
-          Bidet attachments

Personal Care
-          Dental care supplies
-          Fragrance-free toiletries
-          Reading glasses and magnifiers
-          Medication management supplies
-          Hearing aid batteries

General Needs
-          Blankets
-          Water bottles
-          Pet food and supplies, especially for smaller dogs

For more information or to coordinate volunteer efforts, please contact the following:

Los Angeles County: Stephanie Dumpert at sdumpert07@gmail.com or 818-915-5925
Orange County: Patti Davis at TailoredSeniorTransitions@gmail.com or Valerie Van de Zilver at 714-334-9156 or valerie@valeriev.com.

About The National Aging in Place Council®

NAIPC's mission is to bring professionals and communities together to champion Aging-in-Place through collaboration, education, and advocacy. For 19 years, the National Aging in Place Council has been a resource for service providers, research institutions, caregivers and communities. For more information on NAIPC, visit www.ageinplace.org.