NEWS
No Age Limits – A College Student’s Perspective
In our youth-oriented society, Aging as Art serves as a unique and meaningful way to give a voice to older adults who fall into the shadows or may feel overlooked. This exhibit sheds a light on the diverse aging experiences of seniors; it asks the audience to take a moment to appreciate the elders in our community, consider their experiences, and value their perspectives.
Gratitude is Contagious – A Holiday Food Box
Food insecurity and hunger are a harsh reality for many struggling seniors in Orange County. While many people are able to celebrate and enjoy all that they have to be thankful for during the holidays, it's also an important time to remember to give to those in need.
COASC Announces 2019 “Aging As Art” Photography Contest
The Aging As Art Photography Contest is now open. Submit your photos for a chance to win our Grand Prize of $500. Winners will be displayed at Bowers Museum and the Newport Beach Library during the summer of 2019.
Bringing Joy to Others
The impact of the SmileMakers Project is heartwarming for everyone involved. We receive precious handwritten thank you letters filled with joy from these seniors for their sole holiday remembrance.
Council on Aging – Southern California CEO Lisa Jenkins selected as one of Orange County’s 100 Most Influential People in 2018
The Orange County Register has highlighted people who inspired and changed lives in 2018 and influenced our community for the better.
COASC Appoints New Board Vice Chair and Elects Two New Board Members
The Council on Aging – Southern California is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Holtz as Vice Chair and the election of two new members to the COASC Board of Directors.
When We Grow Older
When we grow older, there is no “how-to” book on aging. We all are very uncertain and unprepared when it comes to our future. What matters most? Is it our financial and physical health, or our mental health?
A Gift From HICAP – Medicare Savings of $23,113
Medicare Open Enrollment has become a time of being bombarded with advertisements from insurance companies and brokers about changing to their health plans. Medicare is both complex and confusing and can be downright frustrating to navigate the system.
Have You Ever Made A $20,000 Mistake?
Financial exploitation continues to be one of the fastest growing forms of abuse targeting older adults. Our Senior Protection Program and FAST team learn about new cases daily. Kevin* is an 87-year old widower, who learned about financial fraud the hard way.
The Secret to Longevity? “Just Don’t Die!”
Have you ever received a random phone call that brightened your day? That made you smile? Elmer called the Council on Aging – Southern California one day, almost five years ago, and something beautiful happened.
Preparing for the Future – Who Will Care for You?
What if someone told you that next year, your life would dramatically change – and not for the better? How would you prepare for the future? This is the story about one client from our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Sharon* has a disabling disease of the central nervous system that has left her living in a wheelchair for the last 20 years. She currently is 68 years old.
Finding Meaning in Life Again
“I don’t want to live a meaningless life anymore” whispered Linh, a single 68-year old Vietnamese woman. About a year ago, Linh was introduced to our ReConnect Technology class. Our ReConnect Early Intervention Services for Older Adults (EISOA) Program provides support groups, educational trainings, skill development workshops, home visitations and physical activities to improve the mental health and enhance the quality of life of older adults.
Solving the Epidemic of Loneliness – One Person at a Time
Every day we are surrounded by stories of personal transformation and triumph. Most times we don’t even know it is taking place. It could be a person sitting or standing right next to us, or a neighbor on the street who we overlook.
One Lonesome Cowboy Who Made It Home
Every day our Ombudsmen encounter the challenges of human frailty and advocate for the rights of those who are often alone and forgotten in long-term care facilities. The role of the Ombudsman is rewarding yet heartbreaking. It takes a special person to be an Ombudsman.
Aging as Art: A Juried Photography Show
We invite all amateur and professional photographers, 18+ years or older residing in Southern California, to share their vision and unique interpretation of the aging experience.
FAST Celebrates 20th Anniversary!
The Council on Aging – Southern California (COASC) is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of the Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) in Orange County.
HICAP 2018 Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7th. Do you have Medicare questions? It’s time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their health and drug plan needs for 2018...
Help Fulfill a Senior’s Wish
Our SmileMakers Guild mobilizes community support to provide holiday gifts to seniors and disabled adults in skilled nursing and residential care facilities every year.
Seniors are Scintillating – COASC in the News!
Did you miss any of the OC Register articles about COASC recently?