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Free blood pressure screenings are available on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Anyone, regardless of age, is encouraged and welcome to have their blood pressure taken. Screenings are done by a trained volunteer who maintain records, which allows a history of each participant to be made. If blood pressure is unusually high or low, the volunteer will screen for “normal” blood pressure of individual and make appropriate referrals for follow-up care.

Services are available for adults 60 years and over who need assistance to remain safely in their homes. The Care Manager becomes a personal advocate who assists in defining needs and arranging solutions for specific problems in clients’ lives. A variety of services can be obtained at low or no cost to qualifying individuals at risk of being placed.

Care management also provides referrals to agencies that can provide assistance in such areas as food, transportation, in home help, legal and medical issues and much more. Advocacy is provided with public agencies, doctors, HMO’s and private companies as needed.

Assistance is also available to caregivers who need help caring for a family member, 60 years of age or older or caregivers who are 60+ caring for a child less than 18 years of age, who lives with them and is related by blood or marriage.

A representative of the Los Angeles County Assessment Office of Appeals assists the community with property tax appeals on a quarterly basis. Please call the office at: (626) 580-2210 for upcoming dates.

FLU SHOT CLINIC:

Each year, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers flu vaccines at no charge to people who don't have health insurance or whose healthcare provider does not offer flu vaccines. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older, including healthy adults.

The Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center hosts the flu shot clinic annually. Please call us for our upcoming clinic: (626) 580-2210.

The Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center offers assistance in filing simple federal and state income tax returns. Trained, certified volunteers assist seniors in completing the required forms from February through April 15. Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking volunteers are available. Please call (626) 580-2210 for an appointment.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services visits the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center periodically to provide free legal advice to individuals 60 years of age or older. Bet Tzedek’s services cover most legal areas except divorce, criminal law, immigration, living trusts or personal injury. Those wishing legal advice must live in Los Angeles County and preference will be given to those with low income.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:

Field representatives from the offices of Senator Gloria Romero, Assemblyman Mike Eng and Congresswoman Judy Chu visit the Center periodically. If you need assistance with state issues such as taxes, consumer rights, Veteran’s benefits, environmental issues, health services or housing, this is your opportunity to let your elected officials know. No appointment is required.