The focus of the Centenarian Program is to celebrate residents of the City of Los Angeles who are 100 years of age or older. Applications must be submitted no less than two (2) months prior to the honoree's birthday.
Information and Assistance Specialists provide information via phone, in-person, via e-mail, or by letter to seniors and family caregivers requesting information about available community resources and/or referral to a particular service program or agency.
Seniors are served nutritious hot meals five days a week through the Citys Senior Lunch Program. More than 3,500 meals are served daily at 90 community dining centers in the city. Donations are requested, but no one is turned away. These community dining centers offer seniors an opportunity to ... (see full description)
The Department On Disability coordinates and monitors the City's compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(Section 504). The ADA Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinators work closely with all City departments to facilitate the process, which ... (see full description)
The Elder Abuse Community Education program has been designed to increase public education and awareness on the identification of abuse, those persons/populations at high-risk, how to report abuse, and available community resources to prevent abuse and assist caregivers. If the person lives in their ... (see full description)
The Medi-Cal program provides free or low-cost health care coverage to low-income families with children, pregnant women, and adults who are over 65, blind or disabled. You may receive these services from the Medi-Cal doctor of your choice.
By the push of a button, the Emergency Alert Response System (EARS) is a medical communications and personal security device assuring an efficient response to an emergency that may occur in the home of a medically frail homebound senior. The EARS program targets residents of the city who are at ... (see full description)
The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)'s Customer Service & Information Section provides and distributes to the public information about LAHD's programs relating to the Los Angeles City Rent Stabilization Ordinance (landlord/tenant issues and registration of rental units). Referrals are made ... (see full description)
There are sixteen multipurpose senior citizen centers throughout the City of Los Angeles. These centers serve as community focal points for senior services and family caregiver support. These community centers offer a broad range of social, recreational, and educational activities and services. Many ... (see full description)
Extra-wide parking spaces, identified by symbol or marked "Disabled Parking" are conveniently located in all LAX remote parking lots and on every level of Central Terminal Area parking structures, immediately adjacent to elevators. Parking for the disabled, with free shuttle service to ... (see full description)
Presently, the Department operates a number of Senior Citizen Centers in the City, which are open on a daily basis from morning through evening. In addition there are special activity centers which offer special events to accommodate seniors, which include shuffleboard, croquet, arts and crafts, ... (see full description)
The Department operates a number of Senior Citizen Centers in the City, which are open on a daily basis from morning through evening. In addition, there are special activity centers which offer special events to accommodate seniors, which include shuffleboard, croquet, arts and crafts, language ... (see full description)
The Senior Citizen Nutrition Program serves hot, well balanced meals five days a week in congregate dining Centers. The Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks provides hot, home delivered meals to low income "shut-in" senior citizens who cannot afford to contribute the ... (see full description)
Older Adult Services and Information System (OASIS)is a recreational program for seniors located in non-traditional settings. There are a variety of classes and recreational activities offered for older adults. The fee for these classes will vary depending on the class.
Citywide legal services are available to seniors and caregivers with the greatest economic or social needs. The legal services provided are geared toward public entitlement, housing-related law, institutionalized advocacy and conservatorships, and wills, although nearly all non-criminal legal ... (see full description)
Senior Citizens may come to a cooling station in extreme heat for cool air. Please note cooling station locations may change. As an alternative, LA City Libraries may be utilized. Please call 3 1 1 for hours and the one nearest you.
The File of Life is a free program offered to individuals 60 years and older who are residents of the greater Los Angeles area. It is a small magnetic form and a wallet card designed to provide first responders with necessary senior medical information in the case of an emergency. For more info. ... (see full description)
The Department's Senior Community Service Employment Program (Title V) provides part-time on-the-job training for seniors. Eligible persons are City of Los Angeles residents, unemployed 55 years or older, and whose income falls within federal low-income guidelines. The goal of the program is ... (see full description)
The Department of Aging provides information to seniors on transportation services available in the City of Los Angeles. For further information, please contact the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging by calling 1-800-510-2020 or 213) 252-4030, or 311 and ask to be connected
