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Welcome to Office on Aging
 The Orange County Office on Aging serves as the lead advocate, planner and facilitator relative to all aging issues on behalf of all older persons in Orange County. Together with our partners, the Office on Aging provides a full range of older adult services which are listed throughout the website, including information and assistance on programs and services available for older adults and their caregivers.
The Office on Aging is committed to helping older adults experience the highest possible quality of life. Our pledge is to keep this site current and ever-evolving to reflect the needs of the community.
Latest News
May 2012
Play to Stay Healthy
By: Erin Ulibarri, MPH
Playing is not just for kids. At thirty, fifty, or seventy years old, playing is essential to physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
May is Older Americans Month – a tradition since 1963 that provides everyone the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the older adults in our community. The theme this year is “Never Too Old to Play!” which puts a spotlight on the importance that lifelong participation in social, creative, and physical activities has on one’s health. But older adults are not the only ones who benefit from engagement in community life. Studies show that interactions with family, friends and neighbors across the generations enrich the lives of everyone involved.
It’s never too late to start being physically active. These activities improve or retain mobility, muscle strength, and cognitive abilities and reduce falls. There are many opportunities for older adults to be active in the community year-round, not just in May. Senior and community centers, cities, and churches offer a wide-range of exercise, art, computer, and educational classes to name a few.
The Orange County Office on Aging can help older adults remain active and healthy. The call center Information Specialists at 1-800-510-2020 or 1-714-567-7500 can help people get connected to exercise, educational, and social opportunities, plus much more. The Office on Aging also has resistance bands, exercise guide books and collapsible water/pill cups available.
Community events during Older Americans Month:
May 5th - Super Senior May - OC Animal Care & Office on Aging
May 23 - Stepping Out for Active Aging - Rodgers Seniors' Center
Various dates - Brea Senior Center
More information on Older Americans Month
National Council on Aging's Economic Security Initiative
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts.
Ten Scams Targeting Seniors
Millions of older adults fall prey to financial scams every year. Use our tips to help protect yourself or an older adult you know.
Top Eight Ways to Protect Yourself From Scams
Provided by National Council on Aging
 
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website was considered correct at the time of publication. The Office on Aging, County of Orange reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.
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