Purposeful Aging of LA stated that Los Angeles County is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of older adults. Los Angeles County consists of an estimated 10,118,759 residents as of 2020. From this population, about 1.1 million are Seniors (65+ years old). Between 2010 and 2030, the older adult population of Los Angeles is expected to double. The older adult group shows the greatest growth among other age-groups. The older adult population is also becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. With this emerging population, city officials are planning for the future in order to meet the demands of this group.
Social services for older adults have had their share of shortcomings. There are limitations, eligibility criterias, and long waiting periods. Many city officials and residents are aware of these problems. The city of Los Angeles is developing initiatives, services, and resources to help and cater to their older adults and aging population. Here at WellPath Partners, we are helping to close that gap by providing resources to individuals in Los Angeles county and expanding to other counties in Southern California.
Here are links to websites of social services and to resources provided for older adults residing in Los Angeles County:
The Department of Aging: This is information on direct services and programs in the county and city of Los Angeles.
The Department of Public Social Services: This is information on services for the Elderly and Disabled.
Office of Senior Health: This is information on the Health and Aging Services from the LA County Department of Public Health.
Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (WDACS): This is information and provided links to services and programs for the Aging and Older Adults.
The Department of Mental Health: This is information that provides options on Older Adults (60+) mental health services and programs.
211 LA County: This is information on categorized resources based on their database for Senior and Older Adults.
Los Angeles Public Library: The public library has compiled a list of web resources for seniors.
If there are any specific programs or services that you or an elderly loved one are still in search of or in need of further assistance with, please don’t hesitate to contact us for help!
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By: Hilda Huambachano
Placement Coordinator at WellPath Partners
B.S. in Health Science & Biology at San Diego State University
MPH Candidate at California State University, Long Beach
