State and Local Government

California

California Department on Aging
The California Department of Aging administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the state.

California Commission on Aging
The California Commission on Aging serves as "the principal advocate in the state on behalf of older individuals."

California Caregiver Resource Centers
The California Caregiver Resource Centers serve as points of entry to services available to caregiving families for every county in the state.

California Department of Insurance: Senior Information Center
California Department of Insurance's Senior Information Center provides information and resources to assist seniors with making choices about insurance.

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Senior Driver
The California DMV offers information developed specifically for senior drivers to help them maintain their driving independence for as long as they can safely drive.

Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program, which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, pregnant women and those in foster care.

State Bar of California: Seniors & the Law
The State Bar of California offers a guide that addresses a number of legal issues seniors may face.

Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging provides community-based services to seniors and their caregivers to ensure the highest quality of life possible.

County of Los Angeles Department of Community and Senior Services
The County Los Angeles Department of Community and Senior Services investigates senior abuse claims and provides nutrition and other life-saving services to seniors.

Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center
The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, which is part of a statewide system of 11 Caregiver Resource Centers, serves family caregivers of a brain-impaired or frail, older adults in Los Angeles County.