Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department (AD)

Suspect abuse in older adults? Don't look the other way. It takes a community to keep older adults safe. 🔍 Recognize red flags. 📞 Report suspicious behavior or neglect. 💪 Protect the safety of older adults & check-in Report #ElderAbuse in Los Angeles County : ow.ly/FOve50Z6Tpl #WEAAD2026

June marks Aphasia Awareness Month. #LACountyAD joins Los Angeles County in advocating for residents with aphasia, which is a neurological disorder that impacts communication. Many face barriers in healthcare and education. Discover more 👉 ow.ly/nh7k50Z6Mpu #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #Aphasia

Social loneliness can be harmful to the physical, mental, cognitive, and emotional health of older adults. But Los Angeles County is here to help. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211la.org for resources to combat social isolation. #EndIsolation #StrongerTogether #ReachOutStayConnected

It's National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Staying active supports strength, balance, and well-being at every age. Celebrate by taking a walk, stretching it out, or showing off your best living-room moves. :-) Every move counts! #SeniorHealthFitnessDay #StayActive #HealthyAging #LACountyAD

What does #AgingWell mean to you? For Louis Dominguez, it’s about staying active & being connected. From rebuilding after Vietnam to a perfect bill of health, Louis shows tenacity matters. Watch his story👉 ow.ly/x4Ea50YWb7y Discover #OAM👉 ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #OlderAmericansMonth #LACountyAD

What does it mean to take charge of your health? For Wayne Powell, it’s about a balanced, stress-free lifestyle— giving back, volunteering, & playing Ping Pong. #LACountyAD celebrates #OlderAmericansMonth w/ stories like Wayne’s! Watch more 👉 ow.ly/x4Ea50YWb7y Explore #OAM 👉 ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q

Join a FREE webinar to learn simple steps for making your home safer for someone living with dementia. Presented by #LACountyAD, #LAFound, #AlzheimersLA, and Janice Hahn. 🗓 May 28 | 🕙 10 AM | 💻 Virtual Register: lyyti.in/home2026 #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverSupport #DementiaAwareness #LACounty

To Kari Bell, #AgingWell means finding community & staying engaged—whether it’s art, exercise, or local trips. Visit a #SeniorCenter to try something new! This #OlderAmericansMonth, #LACountyAD highlights what it means to champion your health. Discover #OAM👉 ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #LACounty #OAM2026

Healthy aging is more than about physical health—it’s about building community, nurturing connections, & making positive choices daily. This #OlderAmericansMonth, let’s celebrate the power of older adults to shape their own futures. 📚Learn about #OAM 👉 ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #LACounty #AgingWell

#AgingWell is about staying connected to what matters. For John Kotick, that’s work, family, and making a difference. This #OlderAmericansMonth, #LACountyAD spotlights those championing their health. Watch 👉 ow.ly/x4Ea50YWb7y Discover #OAM 👉ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #LACounty #OlderAdults #AgeWell

1 in 3 older adults feel lonely—a major public health issue. #LACountyAD Director Maral Karaccusian shared tips to beat loneliness in older adults on #CBSLA to build community online, stay connected, try new activities, & create a buddy system. How do YOU address #Loneliness? Share your tips!

Going on walks, eating right, spending time with friends, & playing cards—those are the keys to #AgingWell for Nellie White. This #OlderAmericansMonth, #LACountyAD is spotlighting older adults like Nellie who are championing their health. 📚 Learn more about #OAM: ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #LACounty

Motherhood takes many forms. Today celebrates all of them. Mother’s Day is a moment to recognize the people who care for others, often without recognition. To the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and caregivers across Los Angeles—thank you. Happy #MothersDay #LACounty!

Only a few days left to submit public comment on the state's new aging services funding formula. Help protect meals, transportation, & other services for older adults in #LACounty by urging the California Dept of Aging to rethink its formula. Get resources👉 tinyurl.com/LACountyAD

This #OlderAmericansMonth, #LACountyAD is shining a spotlight on Carlene Davis, a remarkable advocate for older adults. As a champion for #AgingWell, Davis shares the importance of prioritizing health & community. 📚Learn about #OAM 👉ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #ChampionYourHealth #AgeWell #OCM2026

California is considering changes to how aging services funding is distributed across the state. These proposed changes could significantly impact services for older adults and caregivers in Los Angeles County The public comment deadline is May 12. Take action: tinyurl.com/LACountyAD #LACounty

#OlderAmericansMonth is here. This May, we’re highlighting what it means to age well. Research shows aging well starts with small steps, strong connections, & access to the right support. Join the conversation & discover #OAM 👉ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q #LACountyAD #AgingWell

Older adults are the heart of our communities, & their numbers are growing. This #OlderAmericansMonth, let’s celebrate them by talking openly about aging well & working in community. Together, #LACounty older adults can look forward to purposeful days ahead. Discover #OAM 👉ow.ly/zIvR50YUN3q

It was a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration at the San Gabriel Valley Service Center this week! Older adults enjoyed live mariachi music, joyful entertainment, and came together in community. Thank you to everyone who joined! 🎶 #CincoDeMayo #SanGabrielValley #LACountyAD

L.A. County could lose millions of dollars annually for aging services under a state funding proposal. #LACountyAD Director Maral Karaccusian joined #CBSLA this week to discuss the proposal's impact on older adults in #LACounty. Watch the full interview 👉ow.ly/hlmy50YS76Z #ProtectAgingServices

Roughly 1 in 5 L.A. County residents are older adults & that number keeps growing. #LACountyAD Director Maral Karaccusian joined the Live from LA County podcast to talk about the evolving needs of that aging community, her journey to the department, & more! Watch the full vid👉 ow.ly/flCV50YRvng

California may cut funding for aging services in #LACounty by 17%. That means fewer meals & support for older adults who need it the most. Help #LACountyAD urge the California Department of Aging to revisit its funding formula. Learn more & share: ow.ly/tVp950YKEQU #ProtectAgingServicesLA

Happy National ASL Day! #LACountyAD is honoring the expressive language used by millions of Deaf and hard of hearing people across the nation. ASL was formally recognized in the U.S. in 1817, and it has its own grammar, history, and culture. #ASLDay #AmericanSignLanguage #DeafCommunity #LACounty

Deacon David Rose of Holy Angels Catholic Church of the Deaf in Vernon delivered the very first invocation in ASL at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, honoring the rich legacy of Deaf History Month. 🎉 As Janice Hahn says, “Deaf history IS L.A. County history.” 💙

Did you know there are more than 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease globally & that number is growing? This #WorldParkinsonsDay, #LACountyAD is raising #ParkinsonsAwareness & efforts to help those living with it. Learn more from The Parkinson's Foundation⚡

Healthy communities are built through public health. During #NationalPublicHealthWeek, #LACountyAD is joining #AmericanPublicHealth & #LAPublicHealth to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, protected our families, expanded our life spans, & strengthened our communities. #NPHW

Wear blue and celebrate people with autism today for #WorldAutismAwarenessDay💙 #LACountyAD reaffirms its commitment to accessibility, dignity, and inclusion for people of all abilities at every stage of life. #AutismAcceptance #LightItUpBlue #AutismAwareness #WAAD