Welcome to the Department of Aging


...promoting the independence and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities, and families through


  • Access to information and services to improve the quality of their lives;
  • Opportunities for community involvement; and
  • Support for family members providing care; and
  • Collaboration with other state and local agencies.

Learn more about CDA

Improving Dementia Care


Help us in our effort to reduce the misuse of antipsychotic medications in long-term care through a multidimensional approach that includes:


  • Raising public awareness,
  • Ensuring education and technical assistance is easily available, and by
  • Strengthening enforcement of violations.

Learn more by visiting our Improving Dementia Care webpage

Find Services in your Area


The California Department of Aging contracts with and provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal point for local aging concerns.


You can locate a AAA in your area by calling 1-800-510-2020 or find your county phone number by following the link below.


Find services in your area

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