Explore the LTSS Financing Initiative & its role in addressing affordability for CA's older adults & people with disabilities, especially those in the 'missing middle.' Learn about ongoing efforts & future steps. 📅 8/28/24 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. Register: bit.ly/46IkwMC

Meet 75-year-old Merrian "Miss Delta" Edun, a multi-talented entertainer who says, "I’m celebrating 50 years old!" At Gibbons Community Center, she finds friendship, family, and a sense of belonging. Read more: bit.ly/4fXQRDs

🎉 Happy #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan Betty Friedan, a pioneering feminist and social activist, reminds us that aging brings new opportunities and strengths.

Nearly $570 million is now invested in local communities, utilizing all Community Care Expansion grant funds. Housing projects are underway across the state, which will produce 3,000+ new beds/units in California. 📲 cdss.ca.gov/Portals/13/Pre…

💉 Older adults are more likely to get very sick from flu, RSV and COVID-19. Talk to your health care provider to be sure you’re up to date on your vaccines. Schedule your vaccine appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.

⏪ #FlashbackFriday The 2012 Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) reformed healthcare for Medi-Cal and dual Medi-Cal/Medicare recipients, integrating medical and long-term services and expanding Medi-Cal managed care to 28 rural counties.

👥 The effects of extreme heat aren’t the same for all Californians. Let’s start planning now to help prevent extreme heat emergencies for our most vulnerable communities. Get #HeatReadyCA and get started at HeatReadyCA.com.

#Join tomorrow 8/28 at 10 a.m. to explore the LTSS Financing Initiative & its role in addressing affordability for CA's older adults & people with disabilities, especially those in the 'missing middle.' Learn about ongoing efforts & future steps. 🔗 bit.ly/46IkwMC

Ana Acton recalls how one federal grant led to the establishment of an Aging and Disability Resource Connection and unity between California's vast aging and disability programs. Read more: aging.ca.gov/CDA_50th_Anniv…

✈️ Going on a trip? Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses. Be sure you’re up to date on your vaccines, consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes & wash your hands frequently. Learn more & schedule your vaccine: MyTurn.ca.gov

⏪ #FlashbackFriday In 2014, eight top aging organizations teamed up with FrameWorks Institute to launch the Reframing Aging Initiative, aimed at enhancing public understanding of aging and older adults' contributions.

🎒 It's #NationalPreparednessMonth. CDA, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services & California DOR created an Emergency Preparedness Guide designed to help older adults & people with disabilities increase their readiness before, during & after disasters. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3AGuwdt

This #LaborDay, we honor the dedication and resilience of California’s older adults and those who support them, whose contributions help our communities thrive.

♿ California Governor's Office of Emergency Services established the Office of Access & Functional Needs to identify the needs of individuals with disabilities & others w/ access or functional needs before, during & after disasters & to integrate them into CA's emergency management systems. ➡️ bit.ly/3OFa4N4

🦶 Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many are preventable. Regular exercise can improve balance, strength, and confidence, helping you stay independent and safe. Learn more by reading our latest article on the Aging Resource Hub: bit.ly/3yZIKpa

Whether you knock, text, call or catch up outside, it’s important to check in on our neighbors & make sure we’re all prepared in case of disasters like wildfires. Next time you see your neighbors, let them know that they can find resources at listoscalifornia.org

🛡️ Vance Taylor, chief of the CA Office of Access and Functional Needs, reminds us it's essential to plan for emergencies. Drawing from his own experiences, he stresses the significance of advance planning - especially for those with functional needs. aging.ca.gov/CDA_50th_Anniv…

💜 Emergencies can happen anytime. For those with #Alzheimer’s or dementia, having a plan in place is crucial. 👉 Prepare now with the ACLgov Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for People Living with Dementia: bit.ly/3Xp9Orn

🙌 Join us virtually on Oct. 8 for the CA for ALL Ages & Abilities: 2024 Master Plan for Aging Day of Action to highlight our progress on CA's MPA & renew our commitment to address priority issues of older adults, people with disabilities & caregivers. bit.ly/3OSAg5W

🥗 #FlashbackFriday CDA piloted the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in 2000 and began administering it in 2003. The program was later transferred to the California Department of Food and Agriculture and is now implemented with the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).