Prenatal & Postnatal
Mission
The Mission of the Department of Health Services Geriatric Special
Services unit is to improve the quality of life of the frail elderly,
and their families, in Los Angeles County through proactive partnership
with the community, private organizations, and governmental entities.
The unit advocates for family-centered, community-based delivery
of a range of quality services that allow older adults to maintain
independence within the least restrictive environment. GSS identifies,
networks, and collaborates with public and private services that
help enhance programs for older adults in the community so they
can continue to be independent and functional. The GSS unit is
also active on various older adult committees and serves as the
liaison to the Department of Health Services and Board of Supervisors
concerning older adult issues.
For more information, please contact Omeria Jefferson at (213)
634-6412 or email at
ojefferson@ph.lacounty.gov.
Program Factsheet
Resource Links:
The Federal Agency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Preparing for the Future: A Report on the Expected Needs of Los Angeles County's Older Population
California Dept. of Health Services, Medical Care Statistics Section
Social Security Administration
AARP
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Alzheimer's Association's CareFinder
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Annual Influenza Campaign
County of Los Angeles, District Attorney Elder Abuse Unit - Protecting Senior Citizen
County of Los Angeles, Department of Social Services, Community and Senior Service
County of Los Angeles, Department of Social Services, In Home Support Services
MediCare - Nursing Homes
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
California Department of Aging
CDA Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
CDA Adult Day Health Centers
Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 4-R-SENIORS or (877) 477-3646
