California Department of Aging

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 CDA is dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of older adults, people with disabilities & caregivers. Mental health is essential to overall health at every stage of life. #CalAging #CaliforniaForAll #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

This Older Californians Month, have positive, proactive conversations about aging well. When we start the conversation, we can better connect people to the support & services they need. Start the conversation & explore resources today at aging.ca.gov.

Older Americans Month celebrates the contributions of older adults and reaffirms our commitment to supporting healthy aging in every community. Visit acl.gov/oam for graphics, tools, and other materials to help you celebrate! #OlderAmericansMonth

👩🏽‍💻 Too old to learn new things? Think again. Older adults are embracing lifelong learning and staying connected online. Let’s talk tech access—so everyone has the tools and support they need. CDA resources: 🔗 bit.ly/4jtt9Qh

CDA honors California’s AANHPI caregivers! 🛡️✨ These dedicated individuals bridge generations with compassionate care, helping older adults and people with disabilities thrive. We celebrate their resilience and vital community impact. #CaliforniaForAllAges #AgingWell #AANHPI

📅 #SaveTheDate Next Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. (PT). Join the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee as they discuss opportunities to embed dementia care navigation in California's no wrong door system. Join via Zoom: bit.ly/4stAF1C

🍽️🚶‍♀️ The meal that opened the door. After losing her eyesight, Brenda found stability and community at Spectrum’s congregate meal site in San Leandro—and joined Walk with Ease right after lunch. 🔗 bit.ly/4ubWyEH #OCM2026 #CalAging #OlderAmericansMonth

Este mayo celebramos el Mes de las Personas Mayores de California. Mantente conectado, cuida tu bienestar y prepárate con tiempo para el futuro. Empieza la conversación en aging.ca.gov #OCM2026 #CalAging #OlderAmericansMonth

💠 Older Californians Month highlights the importance of staying connected, supporting health and wellness, and planning ahead for care needs. Start the conversation. Explore resources at aging.ca.gov #OCM2026 #CalAging #OlderAmericansMonth

CDA testified before the Senate Select Committee on Older LGBTQ+ Adults. Deputy Director Sarah Steenhausen shared findings from CA’s first statewide study of LGBTQIA+ older adults—highlighting resilience & gaps in affirming care & connection. Learn more: bit.ly/41QL6Ra

@CaliforniaDOR helps people of all ages with disabilities find jobs & live independently. Explore Hot Jobs with DOR's business partners, committed to workplace diversity. With 80 field offices & 28 Independent Living Centers, support is nearby. Visit: dor.ca.gov/Home/HotJobs.

Older Adults in Placer County: By the Numbers (2025 data) ✨ 120k older adults (60+) live in Placer County ✨ 28% of the population is 60+ ✨ 21% live alone Local services or support: 🔗 Programs & services: bit.ly/4h9Wdvk 🔗 County profile: bit.ly/3CchW6T

Older Adults in Placer County: By the Numbers (2025 data) ✨ 120k older adults (60+) live in Placer County ✨ 28% of the population is 60+ ✨ 21% live alone Looking for local services or support? 🔗 Programs & services: bit.ly/4h9Wdvk

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱💚 Did you know “green noise” can help you feel calmer and more focused? Enjoy these peaceful California nature scenes—turn the sound up & take a deep breath. 🕊️🔊 Learn about evidence-based health promotion programs in your community: bit.ly/48spdMP

Older Adults in Nevada County: By the Numbers (2025 data) ✨ 39k older adults (60+) live in Nevada County ✨ 40% of the population is 60+ ✨ 22% live alone Looking for local services or support? 🔗 Programs & services: bit.ly/42rXRnN

It’s National Volunteer Week! 🤝 Huge thanks to the 5 members of our AD-LEAB for using their lived experience to improve services for all Californians. Read their stories: 🔗 bit.ly/4tRqiWs #NationalVolunteerWeek #CalAging #CaliforniaForAllAges

🏆🍽️ Community-powered care, recognized. Ramona Senior Center was named Ramona Nonprofit of the Year—serving 80,000+ meals each year through onsite dining and home delivery since 1974, with no older adult turned away for lack of funds. 🔗 Full story: bit.ly/4ubWyEH

California is making progress on housing for older adults, but more work remains. A new Capitol Weekly op-ed highlights what it will take to help older Californians age safely & affordably, with coordination across housing, health and social services. 🔗 bit.ly/4tbMw5C

📢 #Reminder Tomorrow, April 17 at 10 a.m. (PT) The purpose of CA’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection Advisory Committee is to engage stakeholders in identifying strategies for the ADRC/No Wrong Door model in CA & more. Register via Zoom: bit.ly/4bUkx4f

Modoc County Profile Older Adults in Modoc County: By the Numbers (2025 data) ✨ 2.8k older adults (60+) live in Modoc County ✨ 34% of the population is 60+ ✨ 22% live alone Looking for local services or support? 🔗 Programs & services: bit.ly/4aymAJ9