Foundation for Senior Care and Food Pantry Team Up to Keep Seniors Safe

FOOD FOR SENIORS – The Foundation for Senior Care helps the Fallbrook Food Pantry with much needed grocery deliveries three times a week to seniors in the Fallbrook and Bonsall area. Dale Mitchell (right), Food Pantry president, hands groceries off to Food Pantry Executive Director Shae Gawlak.  At the receiving end are Dr. Robert Pace, Foundation for Senior Care president …

Coronavirus: Letter from the Executive Director

To our Foundation for Senior Care partners, families and clients: In compliance with the State of California’s shelter-in-place directive, our organization is adjusting our programs and services temporarily to meet the urgent needs of the Seniors and those whom we serve in at-risk populations throughout Fallbrook and Bonsall. In recognizing the challenges for Seniors to obtain groceries and personal hygiene …

The Foundation for Senior Care Adds Ashley Hancock to Advocate Team

  Last year, the Foundation for Senior Care saw a 46% increase in Care Advocate services according to Executive Director Rachel Mason. “Hiring an additional Care Advocate was essential to addressing the need that exists in our ever-growing larger senior population,” she said. “And Ashley Hancock, now our third Care Advocate, is the perfect fit wAll Postsithin our agency and …

How Seniors Can Stay in-the-know

High-fire danger months are approaching so it’s critical to prepare now. If there’s a wildfire in your area, the power could be turned off for public safety. Stay informed and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Go to My Account (sdge.com/MyAccount) Click on “Manage My Account” and update your contact information, including email address You can also sign up …

Make and practice your emergency plan

With September being disaster preparedness month, now is the time for seniors to get prepared. If you suddenly had to deal with an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake, would you know what to do? Your safety may depend on how well prepared you are. Here are some resources to help you get started. Learn the basics in our …

Seniors should be aware – new pricing plans based on time of day

It’s time to start thinking about energy differently. To support the statewide commitment to reliable and sustainable energy, time of use pricing plans are now available to you. The plans are different from the current tiered option, which is based on how much energy you use.  New time of use plans look at the time of day you are using …

Lower your home heating costs

During colder months, heating is often the number one energy expense for many people. In fact, heating your home can account for more than half of your total monthly natural gas bill, if you have a natural gas furnace (over 90% of furnaces are fueled by natural gas).  Heating can total over 40% of your electric bill, if your heating …

You may qualify for a discount on your SDG&E bill

SDG&E offers several Assistance Programs to help lower your monthly bill while making your home more comfortable. Read more to determine if you qualify: CARE: With the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program, you can save every month on your bill. Eligibility is based on current household income or participation in certain public assistance programs and the number of …