Aging Impacts Us All
Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help.
Learn about the free services we offer older adults and their families in your community. The Council on Aging – Southern California has been a trusted nonprofit organization since 1973. We provide unbiased information, programs, and services to more than 100,000 seniors and disabled adults annually across Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.
OUR PROGRAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
REMARKABLE LIVES
Join us May 12, 2026, for the Remarkable Lives Speaker Series featuring Rita Moreno as she reflects on a life defined by courage, creativity, and reinvention. Remarkable Lives: Aging with Rhythm and Style offers an inspiring reminder that purpose, joy, and self-expression evolve—and deepen—at every stage of life.
AN EVENING OF COMEDY
Our largest fundraising event. A night filled with laughter, auctions, opportunity drawings, and special surprises.
SMILEMAKERS PROJECT
Participate in our holiday wrap event! Over a two week period we collect and wrap 6,500+ gifts to be delivered to older and disabled adults.
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
View our community support group calendar for activities near you.
FROM OUR BLOG
Laugh for a Cause: An Evening of Comedy Returns October 3
Get ready to laugh for a cause! Join Council on Aging – Southern California on October 3 for An Evening of Comedy, featuring headliner Don McMillan with Fritz Coleman and Frances Dilorinzo. Enjoy dinner, auctions and plenty of laughs while supporting COASC and the SmileMakers Holiday Gift Project.
Council on Aging – Southern California Receives $500,000 CalOptima Health Grant to Expand Community Enrollment Services for Medi-Cal and CalFresh
Council on Aging – Southern California received a $500,000 CalOptima Health grant to expand Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment assistance in Orange County.
Pacific Life Awards $1.5M to Council on Aging – Southern California
Pacific Life Foundation awards Council on Aging – Southern California $1.5 million to expand vital services for vulnerable seniors in Orange County.
Continuing a Career of Advocacy
Discover how Long-Term Care Ombudsmen support seniors, protect resident rights, and help families navigate nursing homes and assisted living.
Honoring Tradition and Renewal: Lunar New Year 2026 in OC
The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and Orange County has a fantastic lineup of events to help you celebrate! There's something for everyone, from vibrant festivals to cultural parades and lantern displays. Here’s your guide to the top Lunar New Year activities happening in the community.