A Department of Aging is a government agency at the state, county, or local level charged with providing assistance to elderly members of the community. Departments of Aging provide a number of services and programs to promote the health, safety, and independence of the elderly, including health and wellness programs, caregiver services, and elder abuse prevention. At the local level, Departments of Aging are involved in directly providing services, which can include cultural and recreational programming.
Orange County Department of Aging 1300 South Grand Avenue Santa Ana CA 92705 714-567-7555
A Senior Center is a local organization that provides programming and services for older members of the community. Senior Centers offer a variety of programming, including cultural and recreational events, classes on nutrition, fitness, and wellbeing, and technology assistance. Senior Centers also help area seniors access social services for the elderly by providing workshops on senior rights, access to Medicare, and transportation assistance.
Santa Ana Senior Center 424 West 3rd Street Santa Ana CA 92701 714-647-6540
Southwest Senior Center 2201 West McFadden Avenue Santa Ana CA 92704 714-647-5306