The Council on Aging – Orange County has been a trusted source of unbiased information for over 39 years, providing programs and services to more than 146,000 adults and families annually.

Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help. We offer a range of low cost or no-cost services and programs.

Council on Aging Programs:

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – Provides unbiased, individualized counseling and group seminars to help Medicare recipients maximize benefits, understand health plan choices and resolve denial of services.

Long-term Care Ombudsman Program – Advocates for the rights of Orange County’s older and disabled adults living in skilled nursing and residential care facilities.

ReConnect Program – Reintegrates Orange County’s isolated adults (age 26+) and older adults into the community, incorporating healthy and meaningful activities into their lives.

Friendly Visitor Program – Provides over 4,000 hours annually of companionship and social support to isolated, frail adults.

Care Management Program – Develops and monitors individualized care plans for older and dependent adults and their families.

Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) – Refers individuals to appropriate community resources and educates them about fraud committed by scam artists, caregivers, friends, and family members.

SmileMakers Guild – Mobilizes community support and provides holiday gifts to over 2,700 residents of skilled nursing and residential care facilities.

Education – Provides seminars for individuals, corporations, and CEU training for professionals regarding Medicare, caregiving, long-term care, medication management, and healthy aging.