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FSA Unveils Program to Help Older Adults Age in Place

FSA Unveils Program to Help Older Adults Age in Place

by Marianne McCarthy | Feb 8, 2024 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park, is excited to announce that it is expanding its case management services to help older adults age in place. The...
New Program Helps Seniors Build Skills for Self-Sufficiency, Lead More Active and Rewarding Lives

New Program Helps Seniors Build Skills for Self-Sufficiency, Lead More Active and Rewarding Lives

by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 24, 2023 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

Seniors have a new resource to help them retain their independence, increase social interaction, and improve quality of life. Family Service Agency (FSA) has launched the innovative Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) to enhance older adults’...
COVID-19 Scams Target Seniors

COVID-19 Scams Target Seniors

by De Rosenberry | Jul 1, 2020 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

Unfortunately, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Scam artists are opportunists that exploit the fear, social isolation, and uncertainty fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an emotional time that makes us more vulnerable than...
Tips to Help  Caregivers Survive the Holidays—and Beyond

Tips to Help Caregivers Survive the Holidays—and Beyond

by Marianne McCarthy | Dec 10, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy. “Ideally,...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

by Megan Young | Jun 15, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

A few months had passed since Dyllan saw her elderly neighbor, Bianca. When Dyllan mentioned this to her roommates, they shared that had heard the Bianca’s granddaughter, who had recently moved in with her, yelling at her grandmother and calling her “stupid.” Outraged...
Caregiver Stress? You’re Not Alone

Caregiver Stress? You’re Not Alone

by De Rosenberry | Nov 1, 2018 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services | 0 comments

By DeAnn Rosenberry, MA LMFT      Senior Services Program Manager, Family Service Agency While caring for a senior family member or loved one can be rewarding,  it can also be demanding, difficult, and stressful work. As a family or unpaid caregiver, you may need to...
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Family Service Agency
  • About
    • Leadership Team
    • Board
    • FSA in the News
    • Annual Reports
    • Our History
    • SMVYFC
    • Staff Resources
    • Sliding Fee Discount Program
    • Locations
  • Programs
    • Family Support Services
      • CalFresh
      • Case Management & Referral Services
      • Dedicated Dads
      • Connected Couples, Connected Families
      • Parenting Classes
    • Holistic Defense
    • Little House by the Park
      • Guadalupe Community Changers
      • Family Support Services
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman
      • Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer
      • Mission & History
      • Long-Term Care Resources
    • School Counseling Services
    • Outreach Mentors
    • Senior Services
      • Caregiver Support
      • Elder Abuse
      • PEARLS
      • Aging in Place – Senior Case Management
    • Youth & Family Behavioral Health
      • Mental Health Navigator
      • Office-Based Mental Health Counseling
      • Intensive In-Home
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Blog
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Senior Expo of Santa Barbara
    • Dreams in Bloom – Spring Fundraiser
    • Pickleball Tournament
    • The Gift of Healthy Aging
    • Santa Maria Family Festival – SMVYFC’s 50th Anniversary
  • Careers
  • Support FSA
    • Stories to Lift Your Heart
    • Volunteer
    • Ways to Give
    • Leave a Legacy
      • Legacy Society
      • Contact Information
      • Donor Testimonials
      • Giving Options
      • Legacy Life Insurance
      • Bequest Language