Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation offer various nutrition programs year-round.

Visit LA County Parks & Recreation for a schedule of meals and more information.

Los Angeles County Community and Senior Centers offer a wide range of services and social activities for our local communities. The Centers provide opportunities for daily learning, skills enhancement, community engagement, socialization, and healthy living for residents of all ages.

Visit Community & Senior Centers – Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities to find a center near you.

YWCA Senior Empowerment Centers are deeply rooted in several local communities, providing a warm and caring place for seniors to partake in a wide range of free activities and services, including fun fitness classes like Line Dancing and Chair Yoga, cultural arts and crafts, health promotion workshops, and illness prevention programs.

Contact a center today to learn more.

ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center (OSEC) offers a variety of programs and services specifically designed to empower and enrich seniors while enhancing the quality of their everyday life.

Go to ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center (OSEC) to learn more.

A multi-generational movement of people in Long Beach who believe there is a solution to all the social and economic injustices in our society. Ongoing education and advocacy on Older Adult issues in social and economic justice; a clean sustainable environment; work for the preservation and expansion of social security and Medicare; quality health care for all, and more are at the core!

Click here to visit or learn more about the Long Beach Gray Panthers.

The YWCA of San Gabriel Valley works to improve overall quality of life for seniors through its Senior Services program. It provides information to seniors on how to prevent illness and manage chronic physical conditions, avoid falls and susceptibility to elder abuse (i.e., physical, financial, emotional).

Visit the YWCA San Gabriel Valley to learn more!

Mental health is essential at every stage of life, and there are LACDMH services in place to address our population throughout the lifespan. Older Adults age 60+ receive mental health services in our DMH directly-operated and our DMH-contracted adult clinics, countywide.

Click here to find the LA County Department of Mental Health services, programs and facilities serving your area.

Connecting Los Angeles County

211 LA is your locally based, nonprofit guide to the services & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles.

To locate services and resources, such as housing, education, reporting hate, wildfire recovery, just to name a few, please visit www.211la.org

The LA County Department of Aging & Disabilities offers a variety of programs and services to support older adults, caregivers, and families.

These services are designed to help older adults live safely, stay healthy, and remain independent in their homes and communities.

Click here to learn more about the resources and services provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities.

If you are a senior citizen over the age of 60, then you may be eligible for a free meal at local senior centers. Click here for more information or call (800) 510-2020.

Metro Reduced Fare TAP Card for Seniors.

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LA Regional Food Bank has coordinated a network of food pantries in place across the County that includes 940 sites for people needing assistance.

To find a local food pantry, visit here or call 2-1-1.

St. Barnabas Senior Services offers many programs and services. These include weekly meals (Delivered and On-Site), group classes, social services, case management, transportation, tech education, family caregiver support, advocacy, and more.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, visit them at www.sbssla.org or call (213) 388-4444.

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Promoting integration of age-friendly communities, these programs and services from LA County support the social well-being of older adults. From socialization programs to recreational & fitness activities, these services enable and support older adults to thrive in their communities.

Providing FREE education and support for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their caregivers.

Visit Alzheimer’s LA at www.alzheimersla.org for more information.

Wise & Healthy Aging, a community-based, nonprofit organization, advances the dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and high-quality, innovative services.

Learn more at www.wiseandhealhtyaging.org

The Alzheimer’s Association Southern California Chapter offers free educational programs and support services across the Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino, Kern, Tulare, Kings and Inyo counties.

You can connect to Alzheimer’s Association Southland Chapter via the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or go to www.alz.org/socal.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging provides community-based services to seniors and their caregivers.‍

For more information visit the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging at www.aging.lacity.gov.

Are you looking to make connections, keep your body and mind active and engaged, and remain independent in your own home?

To learn more visit Jewish Family Services at www.jfs.com

Encore is a Los Angeles Pierce College education program designed specifically for older adults (50+), but all students over 18 are welcome. Courses address the needs of older adults focusing on topics that promote independence, advocacy, community engagement, personal growth, physical and cognitive health, economic self-sufficiency, and subject matter that relates to older adults’ life circumstances and positive aging skills.

Click here to learn more about ENCORE Courses.

PAF released six segments in their video series, Making the Most of Your Medicare Benefits: A Guide to Navigating Medicare With Confidence.

You can access the videos directly by clicking Medicare Video Series or visit the All About Medicare playlist on PAF’s YouTube channel at: PAF's YouTube Channel Here. 

Resources For Aging Well

Have questions about Aging? Explore local options or connect with a specialist!

Click hear to learn all about Senior Blue Books resources and connections.

The Los Angeles County Library has partnered with Get Set Up to offer free, live, and multi-lingual online courses on a variety of topics such as health, technology, budgeting, skincare, and the arts.

Courses are taught by seniors, for seniors.

Click here to find your local LA County Library.

Live Online Classes for Seniors 60+

This National Institute on Aging guide provides older adults with information about the many types and benefits of exercise and physical activity. Find out how to get started to reduce health risks by doing activities safely all while charting your progress as you go.

More details: Exercise and Older Adults Toolkit.