Empowered Aging

07/22/2025

🎉 Empowered Aging Celebrates 60 Years of the Older Americans Act! 🎉

We were thrilled to be part of the OAA 60th Birthday Bash, an incredible celebration honoring six decades of advocacy, support, and services for older adults across the nation.

It was truly an honor to stand alongside so many passionate individuals and organizations who are making powerful strides every day to uplift and protect our seniors. The energy, the stories, and the collective commitment to aging with dignity left us inspired and grateful.

At Empowered Aging, we are proud to be part of this legacy and to continue fighting for the rights, respect, and well-being of our aging community. Here's to the next 60 years of progress, partnership, and purpose! 💜👵🏽👴🏿

07/18/2025

More solid support of the Older Americans Act event we were part of planning. Thank you The Press Hometown News for covering the event and sharing resource information with your readers!

07/17/2025

07/11/2025

🎉 We're just days away and so excited for this incredible celebration! 🎉
Join us THIS MONDAY to honor the 60th Birthday of the Older Americans Act! 🎂

📅 Monday, July 14
🕑 2 – 4 PM
📍 Los Medanos College Student Union, Pittsburg

Empowered Aging is thrilled to be part of this amazing celebration alongside our incredible partners. Get ready for an inspiring afternoon filled with community, connection, and advocacy!

🎤 Hear from Susan DeMarois, Director of the California Department of Aging, and explore local resources and services that support older adults in our region.

👉 It’s not too late—RSVP today to join the fun:
🔗 www.choiceinaging.org/OAA
📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

✨ Want to support the movement? Become a sponsor and help us uplift the voices of older adults and celebrate six decades of progress.

Let’s come together to recognize the power and legacy of the OAA—because aging well is something we all deserve. 💪💛

📸 Proudly hosted by: Empowered Aging, Choice in Aging, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, Contra Costa County EHSD, Mobility Matters, and more.

07/10/2025

A wonderful event in support of the local community. Mark your calendars now! Thanks, Community Foundation of Lafayette.

Save the Date! 📆
Join us on September 27th for the Community Foundation’s 16th Annual Senior Symposium at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center!

This year’s theme, “Building a Stronger Community for Seniors,” emphasizes the power of connection and community in the aging journey. Staying socially engaged is key to wellness, dignity, and quality of life.

At the Symposium, explore senior health and wellness resources, visit informative booths, and hear from a panel of expert speakers. Discover programs and services that support independence and connection as we age.

Visit www.CFLafayette.org for the latest updates. Scan the QR code or click the link below to register for this free event. We look forward to welcoming you on September 27!

https://cflafayette.org/events/15th-annual-senior-symposium/

07/01/2025

🚍 We’re sharing in support of this important community event!

Join Alameda CTC for a Paratransit Needs Assessment Open House to help improve transportation for older adults and people with disabilities in Alameda County.

📅 Monday, July 28, 2025
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 1111 Broadway, Suite 800, Oakland, CA

💬 Share your transportation needs and ideas!

📌 Take the survey and learn more:
www.AccessAlameda.org/NeedsAssessment

06/25/2025

📣 Gratitude in Action! 💙
Empowered Aging is honored to be a 2025-26 Antioch Fund Program Grant Recipient!

As a proud advocate for older adults across East and Central Contra Costa, we deeply appreciate the Antioch Community Foundation’s continued investment in programs that uplift and empower our community.

Thank you, ACF, for standing with us in the fight against elder abuse and neglect. Together, we’re building a safer, more compassionate community for all generations. 💜
https://acfcommunityimpact.org/

06/20/2025

The quiet hum of an emptying facility. The uncertainty in someone's eyes when they're the last one left. The relief that comes with realizing someone is still advocating for them.

These are the moments our ombudsmen experience—standing firm in support of those who need a voice when others have moved on.

With public funding uncertainties, your monthly gift of $20 ensures our promise remains steadfast: No one will face uncertain life transitions or struggles with aging alone. Will you help us remain by their side as a consistent advocate? → https://secure.qgiv.com/for/empoweredaging/

06/17/2025

"This is what it means to be by someone's side."

When one of our ombudsmen visited a resident at his new home, she brought a special handmade blanket. Returning later, she found it displayed proudly on the resident's bed—a symbol of connection during a difficult transition for him from one facility to another.

We don't just help navigate challenges. We journey alongside residents, ensuring dignity in times of change. Your monthly contribution of $20 provides the reliable support that makes this personalized advocacy possible. Will you help us continue these life-changing connections? → https://secure.qgiv.com/for/empoweredaging/

06/14/2025

Our promise: No one will be left without an advocate. No one will transition without someone checking they're settling in. No one will face uncertainty without guidance.

But as public funding becomes uncertain, we need your help to keep this promise.

Your monthly gift of $20 provides the foundation that allows our ombudsmen to be consistent advocates—building relationships that last through life's most challenging transitions.

Help us keep our promise to vulnerable seniors. → https://secure.qgiv.com/for/empoweredaging/

06/13/2025

Information from Justice In Aging about immigration enforcement in long term care facilities.
https://justiceinaging.org/immigration-enforcement-in-nursing-facilities-adult-day-centers-and-other-settings-for-older-adults/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4U11leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ajBYaXI2cGFPUVl1ajhMAR5gH7fEUCyY_NKGjxO6JeTz2MxS07qxygwsV80MzKIIjAL7ULushgECylY0uA_aem_YJXiPpnTw2Ens1S_-8bkNg

The federal government's aggressive deportation stance raises the possibility of immigration raids in nursing homes and facilities serving older adults.

06/12/2025

Your donation of $100 supports five residents with personalized advocacy, ensuring their preferences are honored and their voices are amplified.

Our ombudsmen build relationships of trust, foster open communication, and create positive change in facilities where residents need support.

Will you help ensure every resident experiences dignity and respect?

Donate in memory of those whose legacy you'd like to honor. >> https://secure.qgiv.com/for/empoweredaging/