Highlighted Topics
- 2008-09 Governor’s Budget—California Department of Aging (CDA)
- Be Prepared California
- Get Healthy California
- Health Care Reform
- Long-Term Care Guide
- Security Awareness Training (ppt)
- Senate Recognizes Department of Aging for Health Promotion in Workplace (pdf)
Latest News
- 2008 Economic Stimulus Rebate Information
- Medicare Fraud Toolkit to Assist Consumers in Protecting Their Medicare Benefits from Fraud and Abuse.
- Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Individual Plan of Care (IPC) Training Notice: Important - Please read !!! (pdf)
- Time to Get Ready for Flu Season
- Do you know, after February 17th, 2009,
all full power television stations will broadcast in digital signals only ?
- Information for Homeowners Facing Forclosure
Upcoming Conferences & Events
- May 15, 2008
8th Annual Statewide Senior Injury Prevention Conference - May 28-30, 2008
California Association of Nutrition Directors for the Elderly Conference (CANDE) 2008 -
May 29-30, 2008
Older Adults System of Care Conference - August 24-27, 2008 16th Annual National Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Conference
Where to Call for Local Services
Senior Information Line
- Within California
- For information on services in your area for seniors and adults with disabilities, call toll-free 1-800-510-2020
- Outside California (Eldercare Locator)
- For information on services outside California for seniors or adults with disabilities, call toll-free 1-800-677-1116
Long-Term Care Ombudsman CRISISline
- This CRISISline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to receive complaints from residents, call 1-800-231-4024.
HICAP Information Line
- Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program serves current Medicare beneficiaries and those planning for future health and long term care needs. HICAP counseling is confidential and free of charge. If you would like to set up an appointment in your local community or have questions, call your local HICAP at 1-800-434-0222.
Emergency Services Call 911
Report Domestic Elder Abuse: call 1-888-436-3600
- The California Department of Aging contracts with and provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities. You can locate a AAA in your area by calling 1-800-510-2020 or locating your county at http://www.aging.ca.gov/local_aaa/AAA_listing.html