California Department of Aging

We lead innovative programs, planning, and partnerships to increase choices, equity, and well being for all Californians as we age.

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Older Adults in Siskiyou County: By the Numbers (2025 data)
✨15k older adults (60+) live in Siskiyou County
✨35% of the population is 60+
✨27% live alone
Looking for local services or support?
Programs & services: https://t.co/h6lTkQJfyV
County profile: https://t.co/VvpF5DEecX

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❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July from your friends at the CDA!

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📢 Fire season is a good reminder to be prepared. Learn what to pack with the Emergency Preparedness Guide.

📥 Download the Emergency Preparedness Guide at https://t.co/HNw78u2NN9.

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Nearly 2 in 3 older adults have faced fraud attempts in recent years. Talk to your loved ones and neighbors about these digital traps. Remind them that it is ok to hang up, delete the message, and check with a trusted family member. Resources: https://t.co/jnLGPXFUWg

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♿Disability pride means celebrating identity at every age. This July, CDA honors older Californians & adults with disabilities leading our communities.

Find services near you: https://t.co/S8OoD1CxmX

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If you have a service dog, make sure your emergency plan includes them too:
🐾 Pack their food, water, & meds
🐾 Keep vaccination & service papers handy
🐾 Know your transport & shelter options that accept service animals

🔗 Start your plan: https://t.co/HNw78u2NN9

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Is your emergency go bag ready?🎒
Check to see if you have these 5 must haves in yours:

🩹 First aid kit
💊 Medications
🔋 Electronic chargers
🪪 ID/money
📕 Emergency Preparedness Guide

📥Learn what to pack in your go bag: https://t.co/HNw78u2NN9

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This Hearty Vegetable Soup is a great way to warm up and use the veggies and herbs in your fridge!

👉 Find the recipe here: https://t.co/jM6gI5f74K

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💧 Did you know? Dehydration doesn’t always feel like “being thirsty.” In older adults, signs can include headache, dizziness, confusion, or fatigue. Sip water throughout the day, especially during heat waves.

For more helpful tips and resources visit:
https://t.co/PqR3LI3x4W

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Healthy meals, strong community. At ECS’s Canon Kip Senior Center, DAS-supported meals keep older adults nourished and connected. One bus chat changed everything for the Cundangan family—now they volunteer. Amid rising food costs, these meals matter. 🔗 https://t.co/sRxBUC7cG5

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📢 #Reminder Tomorrow June 25 at 10 a.m. (PT)

Equity Advisory Committee on Aging and Disability will meet to plan and implement the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) aging and disability programs and services.

Join via Zoom: https://t.co/uGmGt5s9m0

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Older Adults in Sierra County: By the Numbers (2025 data)

✨ 1.4k older adults (60+) live in Sierra County
✨ 44% of the population is 60+
✨ 20% live alone

Local services or support:
🔗 Programs & services: https://t.co/eWKsWmNT5I
🔗 County profile: https://t.co/TUOHYLw4Ik

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☀️Extreme heat stresses your body. Don't wait until you're thirsty. Hydrate with 3 simple habits:

💧 Keep a filled bottle nearby.
🍽️ Drink with every meal.
🍓 Flavor with fruits or herbs.

Get official safety tips and heatwave resources: https://t.co/hyxjIOCNDG

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Today we celebrate the Olmstead decision, the landmark ruling that protects the civil right of people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their own communities. 🏛️💙

Explore resources available near you: https://t.co/S8OoD1CxmX

#OlmsteadDecision #CalAging

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☀️ Summer is officially here! As days get hotter, checking on older adults and neighbors with disabilities is vital. Let's look out for each other.

🔗 For full heatwave safety tips and resources visit https://t.co/hyxjIOCNDG

#CaliforniaForAllAges # AgingWell

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Older Adults in Shasta County: By the Numbers (2025 data)

✨ 51k older adults (60+) live in Shasta County
✨ 28% of the population is 60+
✨ 23% live alone

🔗 Programs & services: https://t.co/3vs1tsTTbv
🔗 County profile: https://t.co/WPHa3lOyCq

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This Fruit Salad Sundae is the perfect light and refreshing salad to make—perfect for warmer days or anytime you want a sweet, fruity cooldown.

👉 Find the recipe here: https://t.co/uFcpken5FG

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Juneteenth is the celebration of the strength, endurance, and cultural legacy of Black communities. Today and every day, we stand committed to building an equitable future where everyone can thrive. #Juneteenth #CaliforniaForAll

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For Burbank seniors at Tuttle Senior Center, home-delivered meals are a vital lifeline. From friendly visits for Kenneth to peace of mind for Richard and Marie, we’re delivering nutrition and "one less thing to worry about." 💙

Read more success stories: https://t.co/QFglSJh6nY

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Join CDA for the latest updates on the implementation of Senate Bill 1249, including progress to date, and upcoming milestones.

Register here: https://t.co/uJJ9pLl5at