Aging, disability & caregivers in California

Caregivers 18+ caring for someone 60+, or someone of any age with Alzheimer’s/related disorder; relatives other than parents 55+ caring for children under 18; relatives including parents 55+ caring for a person with a disability. This is support/respite and training, not an automatic paid-caregiver benefit.

Checked October 15, 2026

Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 or older providing care to individuals age 60 or older Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 or older providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorder with neurologic and organic brain dysfunction Relatives, not parents, age 55 or older providing care to children under the age of 18 Relatives, including parents, age 55 or older providing care to individuals of any age with a disability

Congregate meals: age 60+, a participant’s spouse, or a person with a disability at the meal site. Home delivery: age 60+ with limited ability to leave home or shop/prepare meals, a participant’s spouse, or a person with a disability living with a participant. Local criteria may also apply.

Checked October 15, 2026

Who Can Get Congregate Meal Services? You are eligible if you are: 60 or older A spouse of a participant (any age) A person with a disability living at a site where the program is provided Home-Delivered Meals Program Enjoy Nutritious Meals and Support with the Home-Delivered Meals Program The Home-Delivered Meals Program provides older adults with healthy meals delivered right to their homes. In addition to meals, this program offers wellness checks and connections to other support services—helping older adults stay independent and safe in their own homes. Why Participate? This program is designed to: Deliver at least five meals per week to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition Promote health and well-being with nutritious meals and nutrition education Reduce social isolation with regular check-ins from caring staff and volunteers What’s Included? Nutritious meals that meet federal dietary guidelines Nutrition education and nutrition risk screening to support wellness Wellness checks and links to other supportive services Who Can Get Home-Delivered Meal Services? You are eligible if you are: 60 or older and have limited ability to leave home unassisted or to shop for and prepare nutritious meals (AAAs may have additional eligibility criteria). A spouse of a participant (any age) A person with a disability living with a program participant

Contributions are voluntary. No eligible participant is denied a meal for choosing not to contribute.

Checked October 15, 2026

Participants of the meal programs are given the opportunity to voluntarily contribute toward the cost of meals, however, no eligible person will be denied a meal for choosing not to contribute.

Age 60+ or a participant’s spouse of any age. Classes and delivery formats vary by local area.

Checked October 15, 2026

Who Can Get These Services? You are eligible if you are: 60 or older Spouse of a participant, regardless of age

The state describes this programme for people 60+ regardless of income; local service options vary. Ask the AAA about the support you need.

Checked October 15, 2026

Who Can Get These Services Persons 60 years of age or older regardless of income level

For residents of long-term care facilities of any age. Ombudsmen follow residents’ expressed wishes, or their representatives’ wishes when residents cannot indicate their choices.

Checked October 15, 2026

All residents of Long-Term Care facilities regardless of age.

Counseling is for Medicare-eligible people 65+, Medicare-eligible people under 65 with a disability, and those soon eligible. Educational events are for any age.

Checked October 15, 2026

Counseling is provided to: Persons 65 years of age or older and are eligible for Medicare Persons younger than age 65 years of age with a disability and are eligible for Medicare Persons soon to be eligible for Medicare Education events are available for individuals of any age

Age 55+, unemployed, with family income no more than 125% of the federal poverty level. Priority rules apply; training is not a guaranteed permanent job.

Checked October 15, 2026

Participants must be at least 55 years of age or older, unemployed, and have a family income of no more than 125% of the federal poverty level. Enrollment priority is given to individuals who are/have:

Age 60+ regardless of income. Ask the listed legal provider about its case priorities and service limits.

Checked October 15, 2026

Persons 60 years of age or older regardless of income level

Anyone regardless of age, income or disability. Not all AAAs offer ADRC; use the programme’s listed local provider.

Checked October 15, 2026

Anyone regardless of age, income, and disability

Age 60+, eligible under a qualifying primary Medi-Cal aid code, and certified or certifiable for skilled nursing placement. Medi-Cal enrollment alone is not sufficient.

Checked October 15, 2026

Persons 60 years of age or older who are eligible for Medi-Cal under a qualifying primary Medi-Cal aid code and who are certified or certifiable for placement in a skilled nursing facility.

Age 18+, specific medical necessity and current Medi-Cal eligibility under a qualifying primary aid code. A center assesses individual needs; a listing does not confirm current intake or capacity.

Checked October 15, 2026

Persons 18 years of age or older who meet specific medical necessity and are currently eligible for Medi-Cal under a qualifying primary Medi-Cal aid code