California Commission on Aging

06/11/2026

Commissioners are gathered at the California Endowment, Sacramento, today for our informational hearing addressing permanent supportive housing for older adults. https://ccoa.ca.gov/

06/10/2026

Sharing this Action Alert from . Urge your Senators to protect older adults’ housing assistance!

LeadingAge maintains relationships across Washington, DC, to ensure that policymakers understand how to best craft and support legislation and regulation to support aging services, older adults, and families across the country—and we need you to tell your story. Together, we can motivate and influ...

06/10/2026

For those who've spent their lives stably housed, later-life homelessness is typically triggered by a traumatic event — the death of a spouse, divorce, job loss, eviction, or the onset of health issues. Older adults are also more likely to spend over half their income on housing and live on a fixed income, making them unable to keep up as costs spike (US Interagency Council on Homelessness).

Thursday, June 11, community members, advocates, and stakeholders are invited to join us at the California Endowment for an informational hearing on permanent supportive housing for older adults. RSVP: https://ccoa.ca.gov/

06/09/2026

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, watch this webinar series on strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation. Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 p.m. ET
Voices Unheard: Turning Awareness Into Action Against Abuse and Exploitation
Join here: https://ejcc.acl.gov/events

06/09/2026

The California Commission on Aging will host its annual information hearing, “Nowhere to Go: Addressing the Crisis in Supportive Housing for Older Californians,” on June 11. The hearing will bring together experts and advocates to examine the growing housing challenges facing older adults and explore solutions to support better aging Californians at risk of or experiencing homelessness. KCRA 3 ABC10 CBS13 CBS Sacramento FOX40 ABC30 Action News

06/09/2026

On average, a 65-year-old can expect to spend about $135,000 on long-term care during their lifetime, according to the Milliman Long-Term Care Index.” Most older adults don’t understand that Medicare does not cover long-term care and Medicaid requires you to spend down all your assets to qualify.

On July 1, after a successful four-month pilot, the WA Cares Fund will begin paying up to $36,500 in lifetime benefits to help qualified Washington residents cover the high cost of long-term care.

06/04/2026

As California’s population continues to age, the need for supportive housing becomes increasingly urgent. On June 11, will convene leaders from across the aging and housing sectors to discuss barriers, gaps, and opportunities to better serve older adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. View the agenda and learn more at https://ccoa.ca.gov/

06/03/2026

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, watch this webinar series on strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation.

Thursday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. ET
Shielding Seniors From Scams: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources

Join here: https://ejcc.acl.gov/events

06/03/2026

“Among adults involved in California’s Adult Protective Services investigations, an average of 84% have major medical conditions, and 42% have cognitive impairments, with dementia being the most common. These numbers are not just statistics—they represent real people.”

For Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the California Department of Social Services released this video.

In June, California observes Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Our state...

06/02/2026

The CA state May Budget Revision proposes a $2,000 asset limit that would require adults over 65 and those with disabilities to impoverish themselves to qualify for Medi-Cal health care services.

The Assembly has accepted the Governor’s proposed $2,000 asset limit with a delayed implementation. Asset limits include savings, cash, second vehicles, and other financial resources. The administration estimates this proposal would result in about 62,000 people losing coverage within the first two years.

Voice your opposition to these cuts now! Call Asm Budget Committee Chair Jesse Gabriel and Asm Speaker Robert Rivas!