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Aging Impacts Us All

Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help.

Learn about the free services we offer older adults and their families in your community. The Council on Aging – Southern California has been a trusted nonprofit organization since 1973. We provide unbiased information, programs, and services to more than 100,000 seniors and disabled adults annually across Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Answers

Answers Guide

Available in print and online, Answers has information on healthcare, caregiving, finance/legal, housing and more.

ECM

Enhanced Care Management

For Medi-Cal members with complex needs, ECM gives you a dedicated care manager to coordinate care.

Friendly Visitor Program

Friendly Visitor
Program

Provides companionship and social support to isolated, frail older and disabled adults in Orange County.

Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)

Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)

Free, unbiased counseling to help you understand your Medicare benefits and options.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Advocates for the rights of older and disabled adults living in skilled nursing and residential care facilities.

ReConnect Program (EISOA)

ReConnect Program
(EISOA)

Assists adults aged 60+ to manage and improve their emotional health and overall well-being.

Pearls OC

PEARLS OC

The Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS) is a late-life depression care management program for older adults.

Senior Protection Program and FAST

Senior Protection Program and FAST

Educational seminars to help you avoid financial predators and limited consultation on matters of abuse.

 SmileMakers Guild

SmileMakers
Program

Mobilizes community support and provides holiday gifts to over 6,500 residents in long-term care facilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

REMARKABLE LIVES

Join us June 18, 2025, for the Remarkable Lives Speaker Series featuring Leigh Steinberg—legendary sports agent and philanthropist—sharing insights on leadership, legacy, and social impact.

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AN EVENING OF COMEDY

Our largest fundraising event. A night filled with laughter, auctions, opportunity drawings, and special surprises.

SMILEMAKERS PROJECT

Participate in our holiday wrap event! Over a two week period we collect and wrap 6,500+ gifts to be delivered to older and disabled adults.

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

View our community support group calendar for activities near you.

FROM OUR BLOG

Remarkable Lives: An Evening with Local Art Legends Mark Hilbert & Dee Challis Davy

Two figures deeply connected to Laguna Beach’s artistic identity come together for a rare public conversation on Feb. 4. Dee Challis Davy, longtime director of the Pageant of the Masters, joins Mark Hilbert, founder of the Hilbert Museum of California Art, for Remarkable Lives: The Art of Legacy at the Beckman Center in Irvine, moderated by Maria Hall-Brown from PBS SoCal..

  • COASC Board Members July 2025

COASC Expands Board with New Members

We’re excited to welcome four outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors at Council on Aging – Southern California! Their experience and passion will help us better serve and empower older adults throughout our region.

Why Are Early Intervention Services for Older Adults (EISOA) Important?

Early intervention services ensure that older adults receive the support they need before challenges escalate, promoting longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. These programs are essential for empowering older adults, easing caregiver responsibilities, and strengthening community resources. Learn how ReConnect can help.

PEARLS: Empowering Older Adults to Live Active, Fulfilling Lives

Our PEARLS OC Program is a lifeline for older adults facing depression, offering practical skills and support to help them lead fulfilling, active lives. PEARLS empowers individuals to take charge of their mental health and well-being by providing personalized guidance and proven strategies.

GENERATION TO GENERATION
LEGACY SOCIETY

Support the mission and values of the Council on Aging with a planned gift that will endure beyond your lifetime for the benefit of others.

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