California Department of Aging

🍽️🎶 Meals delivered with dignity—and a little joy. Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley brings nutritious meals, friendly check-ins, and the award-winning “Arts & About” sidewalk serenades to older adults across the community. 🔗 Read full story: bit.ly/4ubWyEH

🌮 These cauliflower tacos are quick, easy, and full of good-for-you crunch—perfect for a busy day (or a “what’s for dinner?” moment). Celebrating #HealthyAgingMonth. 👉 Find the recipe: bit.ly/40v3dfQ

Happy first official day of Spring! 🌸 Sometimes a fresh start is as simple as a new season. Whether you’re planting new goals or looking for a little extra support, CDA is here to help you bloom. 🌷 #CaliforniaForAllAges #AgingWell #Spring2026

🍓 Shop Fresh & Local—For Free Income-eligible older adults can receive vouchers to buy fresh fruits and veggies at farmers’ markets across California. Eat well while supporting local farmers. 🔗 Find services near you: bit.ly/4hHUyNL

🔥 Disaster Scams Targeting Older Adults Scammers take advantage of disasters like wildfires to steal from older adults. Watch out for: ❌ Fake Charity Calls ❌ Contractor Fraud ❌ Government Impersonators 🚨 Report fraud to DFPI at 1-866-275-2677 🔗 bit.ly/40T4TQ4

Celebrate #HealthyAgingMonth with a colorful, cozy bowl of goodness. 🍠🥕🥬 These sweet potato noodles with veggies (Korean noodles aka: japchae) are light, flavorful, and packed with feel-good ingredients—perfect for a an easy dinner. 👉 Recipe bit.ly/3PK4kpv

Los mayores de 65 tienen más riesgo de sufrir por el calor. Pero cualquiera puede enfermarse. Cuida a los tuyos durante las olas de calor. 🔗 Obtén más información: bit.ly/3Vf11Wt

🍽️🚚 Meals on Wheels, powered by partnership. Los Abuelitos Senior Apartments + Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula deliver healthy meals with Older Americans Act support. 🔗 bit.ly/4ubWyEH

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a cozy, hearty meal. 🍀🥣 This cabbage and meat stew is warm, filling, and packed with simple ingredients—perfect for sharing (or saving for leftovers). 👉 Find the recipe: bit.ly/4ryyKbP

DRE encourages seniors to be aware of real estate & mortgage fraud targeting older adults. Read our consumer alert for fraud prevention tips & more information: ow.ly/6hAt50Yj80t #RealEstateSafety #ConsumerProtection #FraudPrevention

🥵 🌡️ Records temps happening this week in California! When temperatures are very high, make sure to: ✔️ Stay hydrated. ✔️ Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat outdoors. ✔️ Wear sunscreen and avoid too much sun. Read more listoscalifornia.org

Older Adults in Glenn County: By the Numbers (2025 data) ✨ 6.8k older adults (60+) live here ✨ 24% of the population is 60+ ✨ 19% live alone Looking for local services or support? 🔗 Programs & services: bit.ly/4jwSWIk 🔗 County profile: bit.ly/4htf6t8

A warming trend begins this week and continues into next week, with the @nws reporting above-normal temperatures across parts of California. Stay informed by checking the latest forecast on weather.gov and remain aware of changing weather conditions.

Intergenerational Multicultural Nights provide older and younger adults a chance to sit together and share meals, stories, and cultures from 40 countries. A reminder that connection starts when we make room and time for each other. 🔗 bit.ly/4ubWyEH

In rural Humboldt County, getting nutritious meals can be tough when transportation is limited. HSRC’s Mobile Café brings fresh meals to pop-up sites in local community spaces—making it easier for older adults to join in, connect, and get support. 🔗 bit.ly/4ubWyEH

California leads the nation in bringing fresh, healthy, farm-grown fruits and vegetables to tables across the state. That’s why today, through @CDFAnews, we're investing another $23M to support our farmers, strengthen local markets, and connect families with fresh produce.

🥗 Eat Well, Age Well Get expert nutrition advice on meal planning, managing health conditions, and making smart food choices as you age. 🔗 Free nutrition advice: eatfresh.org

📢 #Today: March 12 at 10 a.m. (PT) Equity Advisory Committee on Aging and Disability will meet to plan and implement the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) aging and disability programs and services. Join via Zoom: bit.ly/4coOFph

📢 #Reminder, Tomorrow: March 12 at 10 a.m. (PT) Equity Advisory Committee on Aging and Disability will meet to plan and implement the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) aging and disability programs and services. Join via Zoom: bit.ly/4coOFph