An aging individual who can no longer manage independent living requires long-term care in a residential care facility. Finding the right residential care is complex as varying degree of care is needed for different individuals. The California Department of Social Services and Family Caregiver Alliance provides a guide for consumers in choosing a residential care facility for seniors.

Residential facilities offer care and services that an older adult may need. To choose the right residential care for your loved one, you must first know what type of care they need. Do they want to maintain their independence? Do they require special care in day-to-day life? These are some of the questions that you should ask yourself to give what’s best for your loved one.

Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is one of the most common bacterial infections. About 1 in 10 men and 6 in 10 women will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. In the United States, 10.5 million office visits and 400,000 hospitalizations annually are caused by UTI. Among various ages, UTI usually affects older adults because of several age-related risk factors. 

Los Angeles, California - Ca Care Association - Kapwa Connect Resource Fair, a community collaboration with Orange County Social Services Agency, CalOptima Health, Diocese of Orange San Jose Filipino Ministry, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, SoCal Filipinos, Ca Care Association, Poong Jesus Nazareno Filipino Catholic Center, and Community Action Partnership, was held last January 24 at Anaheim, California. 

Oral health is often neglected and is rarely prioritized. Older people do not receive nor have access to the necessary routine required in taking care of their oral health. The risk factors of older adults for oral problems include chewing or smoking tobacco and alcohol. Moreover, socioeconomic status is a consistent determinant of oral health worldwide. Older adults with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to afford and have access to dental care services, which results in oral diseases. 

The CCLD Quarterly Provider Meeting discussed the latest updates on Community Care Licensing Division, Community Care Expansion, Forms, and Regulation Package and Interim Licensing ILS.

The new year marks a fresh start where everyone wants to do something they haven’t done or explore things they were previously hesitant to try. New year’s resolutions are simply filled with a list of things we want to change and achieve by the end of 2026. One of those may be trying a new hobby that we want to incorporate into our routines. It may seem daunting to think of any as an older adult. 

The 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announces the availability of up to $12.05 million of Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), 15G Reserves and Housing  Successor Agency (HSA) funds to promote the acquisition, new construction, and acquisition/rehabilitation of Supportive Housing affordable for Orange County’s extremely low-income households who are experiencing homelessness by providing below market rate financing. 

Caregiving is a public health issue affecting millions of lives. Between 2011 and 2022, the number of family caregivers jumped from 18.2 million to 24.1 million. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects that the need for family caregivers will continue to grow as the US older adult population increases. 

Cancer is a disease commonly contracted by the elderly, with a median age of 65 years or older. Among the common cancers, women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than half of them are diagnosed at the age of 60 years old.

Caregivers provide support to an ailing or aging person by meeting their needs. While caring for another may be fulfilling, it can also take a toll on a caregiver’s health and well-being. Caregiver stress is common, but it does not mean that you cannot manage and control it. 

Suicide is a growing public health crisis. Over the past 25 years, suicide rates have been increasing in those aged 65 years and older. This may continue to increase due to the rising older adult population and the underdetection of those at risk of suicide. In a study cited by the Harvard Gazette, most of the websites acknowledged the high risk of suicide in the older adult population, but resources were scarce. 

Los Angeles, California - Ca Care Association - The OC Immigrant and Refugee Liberty Fund provides opportunities for individuals to “know, use, and shape” the laws as they navigate the challenging immigration system. The fund empowers immigrants and refugees by providing them with access to legal representation, advocacy services, and basic needs. This allows them to avoid unjust deportation, transfers, detention, or incarceration, giving them a fair chance. 

People aged 65 years or older are more prone to health problems related to heat. Their natural cooling mechanism is less efficient, and they take medications that affect the heat-regulation of their body. The risk of heat-related illnesses increases if an older adult has a chronic illness, lives in hot climates, overdresses, takes medication that reduces sweating, dehydration, lack of airflow, and a salt-restricted diet. Moreover, older adults have slower physiological responses, which means that their bodies cannot recognize overheating or do not signal thirst quickly.

The 2025 Communications Training, with the theme “Ready Together,” was held in Pasadena, California, on July 15-16, 2025. The training is hosted by Listos California, a statewide network working towards emergency preparedness and an initiative of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The two-day training was attended by over 200 community-based organizations trained in emergency preparedness.

Muscle function often declines as people age. Older adults may struggle to perform everyday activities they once did and may even lose their independence. Exercising can help older adults prevent age-related decline in their muscle mass. A study revealed that muscle mass is a good predictor of longevity in older adults over the age of 55. There is also a 51% lower risk of death from all causes among older adults, over the age of 40, who do 8,000 steps or more per day.

It is estimated that there are currently three million LGBT individuals over the age of 50, and it is expected that this number will grow to 7 million by the year 2030. LGBT individuals experience systematic discrimination, which adversely affects their physical and mental well-being. This appears to be more prominent for those LGBT individuals who are also part of the Black and Latino community. For people of color, this is an additional concern on the quality of care they receive.

Mental health is not something new to one’s culture, as mental health is not about culture–it’s about the person and how they feel. But in Filipino culture, known globally for its warmth, resilience, and hospitality, there’s a quiet stigma that still lingers in the background when it comes to mental health.

Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that causes irreversible damage to the nerve cells in the brain. It begins with mild memory loss and progresses to the inability to respond to the environment, carry on a conversation, and carry out daily activities. The risk of getting Alzheimer’s increases with age and usually affects individuals aged 60 or older. It is the 7th leading cause of death among US adults and the 6th leading cause of death among 65 years or older in 2022. 

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Ca Care Association is proud to bring a message of wellness, preparedness, and connection to the heart of the community—right in the parking lot of the LA County Fair.