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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.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Answers

Answers

Available in print and online, Answers has information on healthcare, caregiving, finance/legal, housing and more.

Friendly Visitor Program

Friendly Visitor
Program

Provides companionship and social support to isolated, frail older and disabled adults in Orange County.

Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)

Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)

Free, unbiased counseling to help you understand your Medicare benefits and options.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Advocates for the rights of older and disabled adults living in skilled nursing and residential care facilities.

ReConnect Program (EISOA)

ReConnect Program
(EISOA)

Assists adults aged 60+ to manage and improve their emotional health and overall well-being.

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PEARLS OC

The Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS) is a late-life depression care management program for older adults.

Senior Protection Program and FAST

Senior Protection Program and FAST

Educational seminars to help you avoid financial predators and limited consultation on matters of abuse.

 SmileMakers Guild

SmileMakers
Program

Mobilizes community support and provides holiday gifts to over 6,500 residents in long-term care facilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PICKLEBALL SLAM

We’re serving up some fun! Join us Thursday, June 22 and help the Council on Aging – Southern California’s continuing efforts to support frail, vulnerable and forgotten seniors in our community.

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AN EVENING OF COMEDY

Our largest fundraising event. A night filled with laughter, auctions, opportunity drawings, and special surprises.

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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.

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

View our community support group calendar for activities near you.

FROM OUR BLOG

2024 Impact Award Honoree Behr Cares

During 'An Evening of Comedy,' an Impact Award is presented to a company, organization, or individual for their exceptional community service. The 2024 Impact Award will honor Behr Paint Company for their corporate philanthropy program, Behr Cares, and steadfast support of our SmileMakers Program over the years.

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Alternative Mental Health Care

The ReConnect EISOA program strives to incorporate the whole person approach to deliver integrative mental health services to older adults in Orange County. The program employs holistic strategies alongside traditional therapeutic and psychiatry interventions to improve the overall wellbeing of participants.

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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends March 31

Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options? Each year, there’s a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 – March 31.

GENERATION TO GENERATION
LEGACY SOCIETY

Support the mission and values of the Council on Aging with a planned gift that will endure beyond your lifetime for the benefit of others.

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