Resource Guide

Resources that help orange county older adults Age Well. See opportunities and aid available to OC residents 60+.

Caregiver Resource Center

Caregiver Resource Center OC is a trusted partner for Orange County families coping with physical, emotional, and financial responsibilities of caregiving.
Since 1988, the Caregiver Resource Center OC has assisted thousands of families and professionals who care for an adult over the age of sixty with chronic illness and/or a disabling condition or an adult who has brain impairing conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, head injury, and Huntington’s Disease.

Senior Mobility Resources

Seniors Mobility is an expansive website that educates seniors on all options through comprehensive guides.
In addition to their library of mobility resources, they have also published nearly two dozen guides on various types of mobility exercises for seniors. Explore resources by clicking the links.

Mental Health – Stigma Free

Many people don’t get help for mental health and substance abuse issues due to stigma. You can help change that. Organizations and individuals across Orange County are pledging to be Stigma Free. The more that join us, the closer we can come to creating a Stigma Free OC.
We’ve taken the pledge, join us.

Community Legal Aid SoCal

Senior Legal Assistance

Community Legal Aid SoCal fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.
Community Legal Aid SoCal is dedicated to meeting the legal needs of the greatest number of low-income people throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. With an emphasis on innovation, language access, and a holistic approach to client care. Learn more about them on their website (click below).

Heatwave Resources

In the event California is facing an excessive heat wave with parts of the state reaching record breaking temperatures.

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. But did you know that Older adults, children under four, people with existing medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning are the most at risk to extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. To prepare for this heat wave, I am sharing with you a list of trusted resources to keep you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and cool during this time. Help spread the word and share these resources with your family, friends, and communities.

Housing Assistance

Mercy House:

Helping Hands

Family Assistance Ministries (FAM):

South County Outreach (SCO):

United Way:

South County Food Banks

Crossline Church

Laguna Hills

Peace Center

Lake Forest

Saint Timothy Church

Laguna Niguel

Saddleback Church

Lake Forest

Saddleback Church

Rancho Capistrano

Saddleback Church

San Clemente

Mission Viejo Norman P. Murray

Community Center

Family Assistance Ministries

San Clemente

For More Assistance

Please visit 211oc.org or call 211

Office on Aging Information Line

The Orange County Office on Aging is an advocate for seniors 60 years and older residing in the community.

Contact Office on Aging

Veteran Resources

How to get in touch with resources for Orange County Veterans over the age of 60 years old.

How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Alzheimer’s:

Here are some words you might run into when taking care of an elderly loved one. Use this page to help you navigate through the world of senior care.

See Comprehensive PDF

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COVID-19 Resources

General Covid-19 Updates: For the latest California COVID-19 updates please see the link below.

City Website Directory:

City of Aliso Viejo

City of Dana Point

City of Corona Del Mar

City of Irvine

City of Laguna Beach

City of Laguna Hills

City of Lake Forest

City of Laguna Niguel

City of Laguna Woods

City of Newport Beach

City of Mission Viejo

Rancho Mission Viejo

City of Rancho Santa Margarita

City of San Clemente

City of San Juan Capistrano

60+ Resources

Orange County Resources, Public & Nonprofit

Council on Aging

"Promoting adult empowerment, abuse prevention, and advocacy for the rights and dignity of those experiencing health and aging challenges."

OC Gov Services

Orange County Housing and Community Services

Office on Aging

"Helping the elderly to remain independent and at home through the provision of quality home and community based services."

Social Security

Access social security portal for information

Medicare

Orange County Housing and Community Services

Adult Protective Services

A forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment.

Aging & Disability Resource Connection

The Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) serves older adults with information & access to long-term services.

Administration on Aging

A comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.

United Way OC

Orange County United Way 's mission is to improve lives in Orange County.

Health & Human Services

Department of Health & Human Services

One OC

Accelerating Nonprofit Success

Explore the ‘Definitions’ page to learn about phrases & words you might run into when taking care of an elderly loved one. A page to help you navigate through the world of senior care.

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