ReVisions Resources:
Providing Answers for Seniors
& Their Caregivers for 20 years

ReVisions Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 by working women who had encountered frustrating barriers while seeking caregiving resources and solutions. After successfully navigating the eldercare territory, we formed this nonprofit to make it easier for others to get help for themselves and their loved ones.

In the past 20 years, we have received a number of foundation grants relating to senior education, health, and outreach. The organization has also provided consulting services to government agencies, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations. Along the way, we have delivered the following innovative programs and services for seniors and family caregivers.

• The San Diego Eldercare Directory. Considered the premiere guide to eldercare services in San Diego, this publication received national media attention and acclaim. Key to the infant directory's success was building a county-wide infrastructure of distributors consisting of 100 agencies and businesses, including SDG&E and the largest hospital in San Diego. After four successful years, it was sold to the publisher of our local daily newspaper, the Union Tribune Publishing Co. Today, 80,000 copies of the directory are printed annually for San Diego County. MORE...

• "Reverse Mortgage Experts." We launched this information program in 2005 to address some of the myths about reverse mortgages in response to a National Council on Aging initiative. Most people want to live independently in their own homes regardless of their health and age. A reverse mortgage can make aging in place possible. The concept is called "use your home to stay at home." MORE...

• Carefree Living. This guide to congregate housing in San Diego was distributed through hospitals and bookstores during our early years.

• Eldercare Options for Everyone. During this two-year educational outreach and media campaign, we focused on aging issues for caregivers in the workplace, seniors, and their advisors. The campaign was funded by Archstone Foundation and resulted in coverage by all major local broadcast and print media, including a two-part feature story in the daily newspaper that used our sources and resources.

• Affordable Senior Housing and "Visions." ReVisions Resources co-developed 91 homes in La Quinta, California with LINC Housing, a nonprofit public benefit corporation. LINC communities are known for excellent design, outstanding management, and life-enhancing services. From 1997-2008, we provided the service component for residents at La Quinta, Visions, which included on-site exercise classes in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation. We also kept residents informed about timely tips for saving money and staying healthy through a monthly newsletter. MORE...

• Senior Housing Decision-Making System. We co-developed an artifical intelligence model with Sapphire Pacific to assist the elderly and their advisors as they navigate the maze of housing and care options. This project was funded through a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Revised: 5-9-2009