Ventura County Area Agency on Aging

06/12/2026

📌Reminder: County administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. County offices reopen Monday, June 22, 2026.

06/11/2026

Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but also challenging. Family Caregiver Resource Centers offer training, support groups and resources to help caregivers stay healthy and prevent burnout.

🔗: https://vcaaa.venturacounty.gov/caregiver

Cuidar a un ser querido es gratificante, pero también desafiante. Los Centros de Recursos para Cuidadores Familiares ofrecen capacitación, grupos de apoyo y recursos para ayudar a los cuidadores a mantenerse saludables y prevenir el agotamiento.

06/09/2026

When it’s time to have a difficult conversation about long-term care, the Ventura County Ombudsman Program can help. They do pre-placement counseling and will address costs, levels of care, emotional and physical considerations and the types of facilities available.

🔗: https://ombudsmanventura.org/

Cuando llegue el momento de tener una conversación difícil sobre el cuidado a largo plazo, la oficina del Defensor del Pueblo puede ayudar. Ofrecen consejería previa a la colocación y abordan los costos, niveles de cuidado, consideraciones emocionales y físicas, y los tipos de instalaciones disponibles.

06/08/2026

Our free-of-charge Dementia Grief Support Groups provide a safe, compassionate space where you can share your journey as a caregiver for one living with dementia. You will connect with others facing similar experiences and find tools to navigate this complex and emotional process.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more at https://ombudsmanventura.org/caregiver-support/

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Our Veteran Services Office is here to help Ventura County veterans and their families access the benefits they've earned, including financial assistance and medical treatment. Visit our website for more information: https://venturacounty.gov/human-services-agency/veteran-services/

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Nuestra Oficina de Servicios para Veteranos está aquí para ayudar a los veteranos del Condado de Ventura y a sus familias a acceder a los beneficios que han ganado, incluyendo asistencia financiera y tratamiento médico. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información: https://venturacounty.gov/human-services-agency/veteran-services/

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

🔗: https://smpresource.org/mfpw/medicare-fraud-prevention-week/

¡Feliz 6/5! La mayoría de las personas se vuelven elegibles para Medicare a los 65 años, por eso celebramos la Semana de Prevención del Fraude contra Medicare la semana del 6/5 (5 de junio) para ayudar a recordar los pasos para prevenir, detectar y reportar el fraude contra Medicare.

06/04/2026

June is National Safety Month, and here are two things you should do to prepare:
1) Sign up for VCAlert (https://ready.venturacounty.gov/vc-alert/).
2) Familiarize yourself with our list of disaster prep websites (https://vcaaa.venturacounty.gov/emergency).

Junio es el Mes Nacional de la Seguridad, y aquí hay dos cosas que debe hacer para prepararse:
1) Regístrese en VCAlert (https://ready.venturacounty.gov/vc-alert/).
2) Familiarícese con nuestra lista de sitios web de preparación para desastres (https://vcaaa.venturacounty.gov/emergency).

06/04/2026

As in many things, being proactive is key to assuring that bad things don't happen or go on for a long period of time. With the elder population being proactive and educated on the most common types of abuse is pivotal.

One of the most common forms of elder abuse is neglect. But did you know that there are two forms of neglect?

Self-Neglect – Refusal or failure to provide himself/herself with adequate food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medication (when indicated), and safety precaution.

Neglect by Others – Failure to provide the basic care, or services necessary to maintain the health and safety of an adult: this failure can be active or passive.

If you suspect elder neglect, it's crucial to act promptly in order to help the individual's access to safety. You can do this by reporting to the appropriate authorities.

If the elder is in immediate danger, call your local police department.
Adult Protective Services can provide assistance and safety for the individual.
Area Agency on Aging can help to find resources for both the elder and caregivers. Ombudsman Office can work to support residents in long term care facilities.

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