CA Dept of Aging

Oasis Adult Day Center Helps Seniors Combat Isolation

The Oasis Adult Day Center in northeast Fresno, operated by the Valley Caregiver Resource Center, provides daily programming for older adults with dementia or memory loss to combat isolation. According to a 2023 California Department of Aging survey of 17,700 older adults, 40% reported loneliness or isolation as a problem, and 43% reported feeling depressed. The City of Fresno has allocated $50,000 to support the facility's expansion.

California Aging Department Press Release Index

The California Department of Aging publishes a comprehensive index of press releases covering aging services, caregiver support programs, nutrition resources, and LGBTQ+ older adult initiatives. Recent highlights include the Fifth Annual Master Plan for Aging Report noting that for the first time, Californians aged 60 or older now outnumber those under 18, $20.1 million in grants awarded to 354 adult day centers, and over 13,000 caregivers trained through the CalGrows program. The index also provides media contact information, speaker request procedures, and newsletter subscription options for stakeholders.

Fifth Annual Master Plan for Aging Report Released

The California Department of Aging released its Fifth Annual Report on the Master Plan for Aging, titled 'Focusing on What Matters Most,' marking the midpoint of the state's ten-year framework for aging populations. Californians aged 60 or older now outnumber those under 18 for the first time, with projections indicating one in four residents will be age 60+ by 2030. The report documents progress across five bold goals: housing, health system transformation, behavioral health and Alzheimer's care, inclusion and equity, and caregiving support.