Welcome to Empowered Aging

For over 50 years, the Ombudsman Services program of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda has provided fierce high-quality advocacy on behalf of residents and their families in long-term care. Since then, the organization has expanded its services and scope of work, reaching a movement of vulnerable older and disabled adults across the nation. Work that wouldn’t be made possible without you. That’s why we’re excited to share with you the news of our new name. Say hello to Empowered Aging.

This new name captures how far we’ve come, who we are today, and positions us for a successful new future as we continue to support and strengthen the journey in aging. Empowered Aging enables us to connect with a broader audience as we expand our reach and services even further. For more insights into this new chapter in our organization, we’re pleased to share this message from our Executive Director, Nicole Howell.

Friendly Visiting & Telephone Reassurance – Solano
Loneliness and isolation have become an epidemic among older adults. Empowered Aging’s Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance - Solano works to keep older adults connected and well wherever they may be. For more information on building connections through this program or volunteering, visit https://Empoweredaging.org/Friendly-V....

Elder and Adult with Disability Justice Program – Solano
The Elder and Adults with Disabilities Justice Program provides coordinated support to people who have been impacted by crime so they can receive the resources they need. Know someone who has experienced harm or mistreatment? Suspect an older adult is in trouble? Visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Elder-and-....

Join our Elder Justice League and learn how you can help combat the abuse of vulnerable seniors and disabled adults in Solano County. If you are interested in starting a group or joining one, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Healthcare Career Pathway is a collaborative partnership in Contra Costa County with Empowered Aging, Opportunity Junction, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, and several skilled nursing facility partners that addresses the critical shortage of qualified healthcare workers. We offer a unique program that removes obstacles to success. Our goal is to help you graduate with the certification you need to become a caregiver our community needs. The demand for CANs is great in our area and across the nation. If this is a career path you have been considering and need help getting started, please get in touch. https://EmpoweredAging.org/Healthcare...

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
As long-term care ombudsman, we are expressed wish advocates for residents in long-term care facilities. We are the only program mandated by law to make regular unannounced visits to facilities, ensuring that residents live free from abuse, neglect, and receive quality care. If you or someone you know needs help or would like to learn more about our ombudsman volunteer opportunities, please visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Long-Term-....

Master of Social Work Internship
With a mission to ignite the interest of emerging social workers in a career working with older adults, Empowered Aging has designed an MSW internship program that provides full training and hands-on experience advocating for older adults and adults with disabilities. Call us at 925-685-2070 or send an email to [email protected] for more.

Resident Empowerment Program
More than 150,000 older adults are living in Contra Costa County. Many will need long-term care to help them maintain health and wellness. The Resident Empowerment Program (REP) seeks to ensure that these residents’ intentions for aging and end of life are respected by the protection of necessary legal documents such as Advance Health Care Directives and Power of Attorney and established relationships with resident advocates and legal representatives.

A first-of-its-kind partnership, Contra Costa Legal Services and Empowered Aging have come together to provide innovative and responsive screening, education, and legal counsel to residents of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). If this sounds like the kind of help you seek, please visit https://EmpoweredAging.org/Resident-E... for more information.

When You Give to Empowered Aging, Your Contribution Enriches the Lives of Older Adults by Combating Ageism & Fostering Individual & Collective Success. To Donate, Visit: https://EmpoweredAging.org/Ways-to-Give

Need Support or Know Someone Who Does? Get in Touch with Our Team: [email protected] | 925.685.2070

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