The San Francisco Public Library offers a host of services, resources and programming to Older Adults and their families and friends. Programs include lectures, films, performances, interactive classes, crafts, and education that reflect the interests of today’s older adults.
Services for Older Adults
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Large Print Books SFPL has a large collection of Large Print Books that includes Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction and more.
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Audio Books - If you prefer to listen to books, check our collection of audiobooks. The library also offers 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive and Axis360. Choose from hundreds of titles that can be downloaded to your home computer or a variety of mobile devices.
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Library by Mail This free service is offered to any resident of San Francisco whose use of the Library's facilities and resources is affected by permanent or long-term disability.
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Home Library Services for San Franciscans who are unable to visit SFPL due to a permanent disability.
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Talking Books and Braille Center Services for people who have no vision, low vision or difficulty holding or reading book.
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Rolling Walker The Main library lends rolling walkers to San Francisco Public Library cardholders for use in the library.
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Hearing Loss Research Guides Resources that can serve as a starting point for research on topics related to hearing loss.
Helpful Sites for Older Adults
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Health
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Medicare How to get started with Medicare. Site includes the current Medicare & You Handbook and information on the New Health Care Law.
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NIH Senior Health NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable online health information.
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Medi-Cal (California Health Insurance for Low Income Elderly) Includes forms, laws and publications from California Department of Health Care Services
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End of Life Care Planning Information provided by the State of California on hospice care, palliative care, pain management, advance care directives and estate planning.
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Finance
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Benefits Checkup Identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
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Caring Connections Information about issues related to the end-of-life. Includes state specific Durable Power of Attorney (Advance Directives) and Living Will forms.
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Social Security Check out your Social Security statement and manage your benefits.
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AARP Nonprofit organization devoted to providing information, resources, discounts and services on subjects related to helping improve the lives of people over 50.
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Government and Legal
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Department of Disability and Aging Services The Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) coordinates services for older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and their families.
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Aging in Place Information on Aging from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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California Department of Aging Information on home and community based services throughout California.
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Nursing Home Compare Provides information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
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California Department of Social Services Provides the public with access to information regarding facilities licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services.
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San Francisco
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Project Open Hand Project Open Hand's vision is that no one who is sick or elderly in our community will go without nutritious meals with love.
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Openhouse Openhouse enables San Francisco Bay Area LGBT seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing housing, direct services and community programs.
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Seniors Meetups in San Francisco Have a look at Senior Meetups around San Francisco.
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