March 6 is #SlamTheScam Day

VENTURA, California –– On March 6, 2025, federal, state, and local government, non-profit organizations, and private companies are joining forces to help protect consumers from scams. Over the years, scams […]
VCAAA Office Moving to 4651 Telephone Rd. in Ventura

VENTURA, California – The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA), a division of the Human Services Agency (HSA), will be relocating on Wednesday, March 5. The move will provide […]
Workforce Committee Has Next Job Fair on Jan. 15

1/13 UPDATE: The 2025 CSVP Wellness Fest, including the job fair, has been canceled due to the inclement conditions affecting Ventura County. VENTURA, California – For the second consecutive year, […]
2024 LEGACY Award Winners Announced

VENTURA, California – The 2024 LEGACY Awards, which recognize the contributions of Ventura County residents and organizations that dedicate their lives to helping older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers […]
Sign Up for a Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation or Appointment

VENTURA, California – With the Medicare Open Enrollment period about to begin, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, […]
Fall Prevention Forum Returns Sept. 27 at Cal Lutheran

VENTURA, California – The annual Fall Prevention Forum – co-hosted by the Ventura County Elderly Fall Prevention Coalition and the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging – will return on […]
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

VENTURA, California — According to the National Council on Aging, approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. It’s estimated that as many as […]
2024 LEGACY Award Nominations Now Open

VENTURA, California – The nomination period for the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s LEGACY Awards is now open. These awards recognize the contributions of Ventura County residents and businesses […]
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is June 3-9

VENTURA, California – Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, […]
Older Americans Month Art Show Opening Reception is May 15

VENTURA, California – The County of Ventura’s Older Americans Month art exhibit will be unveiled next week, and the public is invited to attend an opening reception on Wednesday, May […]
Living Well, Caring Well Returns June 5 at Goebel Center

VENTURA, California – Dementia Friendly Ventura County’s next one-stop workshop to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, at the Goebel […]
County of Ventura Puts Out Call to Older-Adult Artists for May Exhibition

VENTURA, California – May is Older Americans Month, and to celebrate the occasion, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA), Ventura County Arts Council (VCAC), and County of Ventura […]
Salute to National Social Work Month

By Enoc Bermudez Cal State Channel Islands Communications Capstone Project HSA-VCAAA Intern VENTURA, California — March is a month dedicated to honoring the often unsung heroes of our society: social […]
RSVP for April 16 National Healthcare Decisions Day Event

Sign-Ups for Next Fall Prevention Classes Open

VENTURA, California – Registration is now available for two upcoming Fall Prevention classes, Stepping On and Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance. These free, award-winning classes are put on by […]