Welcome to Area 12

Free information about services for seniors and their families.

Senior Living Advisory Council Senior Living Senior Services Senior Fitness

We pride ourselves on being the senior specialists in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties. Whether you are a senior yourself, a family member of a senior, or just a concerned person, we are here to help. Our website has been developed to provide you with the most current information about services and programs available for older adults (60+) and their caregivers.

Click on the links at right to learn more about the programs available from Area 12 Agency on Aging and our contract providers. Please add our website to your list of favorites! Visit us often for the latest information about available services, programs, events and news of interest to seniors. Or contact us directly using the information shown above.

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Stanford Chronic Conditions Program*
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If you are a senior with a chronic condition who would like to learn to live a healthier, more comfortable life, this program is for you.

Developed by the Stanford School of Medicine, "Seniors Take Charge: Stanford Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program" will help you more effectively manage fatigue, pain, anger, and depression. The six-week program also supports eating healthier and developing and maintaining a manageable exercise routine. The program meets once a week for six weeks. Two offerings are currently scheduled:

  • Wednesdays, April 3 through May 8 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays, May 16 through June 20 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

"We are very excited about partnering with Tuolumne County Public Health to bring this wonderful program to our local seniors," says Pauline White, Executive Director of Area 12. "Studies show that program participants experience less fatigue, generally feel healthier and need fewer doctor and hospital visits up to three years after they take the classes."

The program is offered free, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to reserve your space, call program coordinator Joan Jackson at Practical Dreamer (209) 588-1835 or e-mail jacksonjo@aol.com. If you are interested, but these class dates don't work for you, please call Joan and let her know.

*Free for Tuolumne County Seniors

Navigating the Medicare system
HICAP

Health Insurance Counseling
and Advocacy Program

Counseling Services are FREE

Call NOW
to schedule your appointment
(800) 434-0222 -or- (209) 532-6272

Medicare Classes
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Free Medicare Classes

Third Tuesday of the Month — 2 PM
Classes held at Area 12 Agency on Aging

February 19, 2013
Medicare 101

March 19, 2013
Medicare Supplements

April 16, 2013
Medicare Part D

May 21, 2013
Medicare 101

June 18, 2013
Medicare Supplements

July 16, 2013
Medicare Part D

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
(800) 434-0222