Council on Aging - Southern California

Join us for the kickoff of the Alzheimer's Family Center Mindful Moments Brunch & Learn Series—a thoughtful and supportive space to connect, share, and grow together. ?? Next Event: Saturday, March 29 | ? 9:30–11:30 AM ?? Location: Alzheimer’s Family Center, 9451 Indianapolis Avenue, Huntington Beach ?? RSVP: 1-714-593-1879 Designed for caregivers, families, and community members, this engaging brunch series explores essential topics in dementia care, early prevention, and practical strategies for navigating the caregiving journey. ??? Special Guest: Karen Rossi from the Council on Aging - Southern California will share expert advice on protecting older adults from scams. Know someone who would benefit? Please spread the word and invite them to attend. #CaregiverSupport #Dementia #BrunchAndLearn #COASC #SeniorSafety #AlzheimersFamilyCenter

Make a Difference—Become a HICAP Volunteer! Do you enjoy learning, meeting new people, and giving back to your community? If so, consider joining Orange County’s Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) as a volunteer Medicare counselor. As a HICAP counselor, you’ll provide free, unbiased counseling to individuals helping them navigate Medicare coverage and plan options with confidence. Your time and knowledge can make a life-changing impact. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gv-JzZ6y ?? Call: (714) 560-0432 We are seeking HICAP Counselors who are bilingual in English and Spanish, Japanese, Farsi, Tagalog, Korean, Mandarin, or Vietnamese. #VolunteerOpportunity #GiveBack #MedicareHelp #HICAP #CommunitySupport #HelpingSeniors #MakeAnImpact

?? Spreading Love This Valentine’s Day! ?? We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding community support for our 2025 Valentine Card Drive! Thanks to Moore Law for Children, Meldie Moore and her team, along with all the dedicated volunteers, we exceeded our goal—collecting 4,778 handmade Valentine’s Day cards for residents in long-term care facilities across Orange and Riverside Counties. Our Long-Term Care Ombudsman are honored to deliver these heartfelt messages to residents this Valentine’s Day, ensuring they feel remembered, valued, and loved. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this initiative such a success! #ValentineCardDrive #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #LoveForSeniors #LongTermCare #OmbudsmanProgram #SmileMakers #COASC

Join us for Expressions of Hope, a free art exhibit celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week! Experience inspiring stories of resilience through artwork created by our community. ?? Feb 15, 2025 ? 10 AM – 7 PM ?? Pacific City, Huntington Beach, CA Let’s spread hope and kindness through the power of art! ???? #ExpressionsOfHope #KindnessWeek #ArtWithHeart #CommunityStrength

The Council on Aging—Southern California is honored to partner with Moore Law for Children to ensure that?seniors in our community feel valued, cared for, and remembered this Valentine’s Day. In Orange and Riverside Counties, approximately 45,000 elderly and disabled adults reside in long-term care facilities. Sadly, 50% have no family or friends actively involved in their lives. With your support, we aim to deliver 4,000 Valentine’s Day cards to remind them they are not forgotten. How You Can Help: Get creative and make heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards to brighten their day! ?? Delivery Details: ?? Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2025, by 5:00 PM Need inspiration? Read our blog for instructions and ideas, and help us spread love this Valentine’s Day!

"As the new year unfolds, may you find new happiness, new goals, and new inspiration to make your dreams come true." At Council on Aging - Southern California, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve and support our community. As we welcome 2025, we remain steadfast in our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected society. Wishing you a year filled with joy, growth, and meaningful accomplishments. Cheers to a prosperous and inspiring New Year! #NewYear2025 #COASC #BuildingCommunity #SupportingSeniors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff of our ReConnect Program, whose kindness and generosity shine brightly each year. Your invaluable support in assisting our #SmileMakers to wrap holiday gifts ensures that seniors who might otherwise be forgotten feel remembered and cherished. Thank you for making their holiday wishes come true!

Let's make a difference this Holiday! Please support the Council on Aging and our SmileMakers Holiday Gift Program by contributing today. Your gift will help us generate thousands of smiles! Visit www.coasc.org/donate to contribute today!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Older Adult Mental Health Training for Professionals DATE: December 10, 2024 TIME: 9AM - 4PM LOCATION: 750 The City Drive South, Suite 130, Orange, CA 92868 This one-day annual conference has a phenomenal line-up of speakers, behavioral health, and aging resources and offers CEUs for LCSWs, LMFTs, RNs, Psychologists, and AOD Counselors. There is no cost to attend the event. You can register by scanning the QR code in the flyer or following this link:Register: https://lnkd.in/e5efS8d6 #SavetheDate #OCOABHC

We are excited to announce a free course on financial wellness and legal rights for older adults on November 25th. This event is part of our commitment to lifelong learning and empowerment featuring our Senior Protection Program. Our partnership with #OLLI underscores the importance of financial independence and legal advocacy for the senior community. ?? Register today at https://lnkd.in/g6NjdjvG #financialindependence #olderadults #lifelonglearning #communityadvocacy #seniorprotection