The California Commission on Aging serves as the principal advocacy body for older Californians and as a catalyst for change that supports and celebrates Californians as they age. The Commission’s work on behalf of older adults reflects the values of equity and inclusion; autonomy, choice, and access; respect and integrity; collaboration and partnership. The California Commission on Aging advises the Governor and Legislature, along with state, federal, and local agencies on programs and services that affect older adults. The Commission works closely with public, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to address emerging challenges and opportunities. Established in the Older Californians Act, the Commission is comprised of 25 appointees representing the state’s racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity. Members of the Commission are consumers and providers of aging services, as well as researchers and academicians from the field of aging. Commissioners are volunteers who serve up to two three-year terms, appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Senate Rules Committee.
External link for California Commission on Aging
2880 Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 390
Sacramento, CA 95833, US
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It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! Let's celebrate the culture, achievements, and contributions of the Latino community. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available (in English & Spanish) ❤️ Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
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𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦 🧓🏻💪 It may not come as a surprise, but fixating on someone’s age can affect how you think about them— and even how they think about themselves. And the health implications are dramatic. People who have a negative view of #aging live on average 7.5 fewer years than those who have a more positive view, even holding constant for other health and social factors. On this week's episode of #CenturyLives, Ken Stern travels to some of the longest-lived countries in the world to find societies that put real thought into the needs of older adults. We'll see a fashion show in Singapore, go to a beauty school in Japan, and meet a street photographer in South Korea to discover a kind of longevity advantage that stems from cultures that encourage a positive attitude towards aging. #ageism 🎙️ 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟓 & 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://lnkd.in/eEggd_dT Lions Befrienders Lions Befrienders Ashton Applewhite Bill Chopik Emi Kiyota Stanford University The Longevity Project Palisades Media Ventures Martha Deevy Kerry Thompson Erin Bump Emma Kindsvatter Laura Carstensen
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Don't miss PRIDE Industries I am Able Disability Job Fair on Wednesday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. The free event is designed to introduce employers to qualified job seekers with disabilities. Click link to register: https://bit.ly/4du9RYt #IWorkBecauseDORWorks #prideindustries #iamable #jobfair #disabilityinclusion #disabilityjobfair
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Congratulations Sonoma County & Paul Dunaway on today’s local Master Plan for Aging kick off in Santa Rosa. Bravo!👏🏼
“Older workers offer significant competitive advantages to organizations, including years of experience, developed skillsets and the ability to help recruit and mentor the next generation, which is critical amid talent shortages.” https://lnkd.in/gZ2gwCT7
Ageism harms our economy: AARP estimated $850 billion in lost gains to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a result of involuntary retirement, underemployment, and unemployment among older workers. #AgeismAwarenessDay #TalkAboutAgeism https://rb.gy/eyw2x1
#CCoA celebrates #internationaldayofolderpersons today, October 1. This year’s theme is “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide". #IDOP2024
As we commemorate #LatinoHeritiageMonth, CCoA celebrates the vital contributions of Latinos to our society, economy, culture, and values since our state’s beginning. Latinos are California’s largest ethnic group. https://www.cavshate.org/