At SBSS, we provide a continuum of care that promotes healthy aging, prolongs independence, and enhances the dignity of seniors. Operating from 11 locations in the downtown Los Angeles area, including out multipurpose center, adult day health care center, six congregate meal sites, and three housing complexes, we provide comprehensive nutrition, social, and medical services. As the oldest senior services agency in Los Angeles, SBSS is widely recognized for the community it has built around the innovative programs offered to seniors. Our key programs and services include:

Social Services
SBSS social workers work closely with seniors and their caregivers to assess their needs and to develop an integrated plan of care. Our team of multilingual social workers addresses housing, nutrition, healthcare, socialization and recreation, translation, legal and financial concerns, in-home supportive services, and more. They also make home, hospital, and skilled-care facility visits. Our social workers maintain long-term relationships with our seniors, serving as advocates for them at each critical juncture, and they routinely settle affairs and make final arrangements for them…read more

Nutrition
Nutrition is one of the most fundamental concerns for seniors. isolation and loneliness, along with limited income, often lead to loss of appetite and poor nutrition. This can then trigger other, more serious health conditions. SBSS is committed to ensuring seniors are provided with access to healthy and balanced meals, which we provide to seniors through six congregate meal sites, home delivered meals, and assistance with grocery shopping. Each day SBSS also offers a nutritious, hot lunch to seniors at our multipurpose senior center, where seniors have the opportunity to socialize and take part in other programs and activities…read more

Adult Day Services
SBSS offers three custom care programs through our Adult Day Services designed to improve independence and socialization through activities that strengthen physical and mental ability. These programs accommodate all levels of function, from alert and highly functional to those in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Our multilingual staff provides the highest level of care and they develop close bonds with participants and their loved ones. The programs are housed in our S. Mark Taper Foundation Adult Day Health Care Center, which is open from 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday to accommodate working families. Visit our Adult Day Services page for detailed information about the programs we offer.

Transportation
The transportation program at SBSS empowers seniors to be independent and aids their caregivers. Our team of professional drivers is specially trained to assist seniors and transport them to appointments, medical visits, shopping trips, or simply fun outings. Our drivers always make room for escorts who need to accompany seniors, and our vans are equipped to accommodate wheelchair bound participants…read more

Wellness and Fitness
At the SBSS Multipurpose Center, we offer a rich array of activities and services that keep seniors active and socially engaged. Each week seniors can attend a variety of classes and activities, such as fall prevention, Tai Chi, Zumba, English as a Second Language (ESL), and computer literacy. Seniors can access computers that are programmed in over 200 languages or chat over coffee an pastries, in our award winning Cyber Café. Popular clubs and scheduled Wii games—an interactive videogame simulating various activities such as bowling, golf, and tennis—provide social stimulation and enjoyment. Five days a week SBSS shows a popular movie in our atrium and seniors can access our well-stocked library. Participants can also visit the Medical Clinic housed in our facility, where a certified medical doctor who has specialized in gerontology for over 20 years provides low cost medical care. Find out more information on program offerings and check out our monthly calendar.

Evidence-Based Classes
Evidence-Based programing is central to empowering older adults to take responsibility for their health by making informed health choices and adopting healhful behaviors. These innovative programs have proven results based on clinically tested methods. SBSS offers a variety of Evidence-Based Classes, which range in scope from helping seniors battle depression, to introducing them to new online and computer technology. Check out our program listings for more information on the classes we currently offer.