California Commission on Aging

This recorded presentation provides a great, easy-to-follow overview of how and where to find medical and social support in California. I highly recommend it if you are looking for assistance or want to understand our fragmented system.
https://archstone.org/resources/webinar-beyond-healthcare

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we honor the rich tapestry of history, resilience, and wisdom passed down through generations.

From traditional practices and family recipes to core values of community and perseverance, the stories of our elders continue to guide and inspire the future.

The CA state May Budget Revision proposes a $2,000 asset limit that would require adults over 65 and those with disabilities to impoverish themselves to qualify for Medi-Cal health care services.

Asset limits include savings, cash, second vehicles, and other financial resources.

The administration estimates this proposal would result in about 62,000 people losing coverage within the first two years.

Voice your opposition to these cuts now! CALL the Governor’s Office at (916) 445-2841 and CONTACT your Assemblymembers here https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, watch this webinar series on strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation. The first webinar is Thursday, May 28, 5:00 p.m. PST: Protect Your Money From Investment Scams. Join here:

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If your job doesn’t offer a retirement savings plan, you still have options. CalSavers helps California workers save for the future — and it’s available to everyone. Get started!
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Older Californians are struggling to find affordable housing and supportive services.

Too many are ending up on the couches of friends and family — or on the street.

This could be your parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or future self. This is definitely your neighbor.

Join us June 11. Register here: www.ccoa.ca.gov

Did you know?

Older workers are the fastest-growing component of the labor force, increasing from 1.1 million in 2020 to 1.6 million in 2040.

https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-aging-population/

Affordable housing in California often faces a massive “financing gap,” relying on layers of public funding that can delay or even stop projects. But new approaches—like faster prefab construction and expanded tax credits—are helping developers close the gap and build more housing, sooner.

This Bay Area affordable housing project is finally rising. The real test is what comes next Rather than relying on city and county subsidies, the project was funded on a streamlined mix of tax credit equity, debt and institutional partnership.

Guest commentator Shawn Pleasants notes that only after he had a roof over his head could he begin to heal. It takes up to two years for a formerly homeless person in supportive housing to stabilize. That’s because the trauma of living on the street – both physical and mental – requires that much time to heal. The more Californias we allow to fall into homelessness, the greater the need for healing and recovery amongst our neighbors. Cutting housing funding costs so much more than prevention.

Opinion | It took effort to get me off the streets. With funding cuts looming, will I have to go back? Being homelessness meant taking on damage night after night. Having a roof over my head means I could begin to heal. Now it’s all at risk.