LTSS in Action

Stories of the people, programs, and partnerships helping Californians live with dignity, choice, and independence.

Kevin Prindiville, executive director of Justice in Aging, stands outside the California State Capitol.

A Clear Vision: Care for California’s Rapidly Aging Population Requires Ambitious Strategy

A look at California’s efforts to build a more coordinated system for aging and long-term care - and why growing demand, uneven access, and funding pressures make sustained action increasingly urgent.

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An older woman sits at a dining table while a home care worker checks her blood pressure. Medications and a glass of water rest nearby in a bright, comfortable living room.

Long-Term Care Support: The Missing Link in Health Care

A look at how long-term services and supports help people remain healthy and independent at home, often at lower cost than institutional care, even as gaps in coverage and affordability leave many families struggling to access them.

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A narrow rural road curves through dry grassland toward distant mountains, with a weathered “Speed Limit 25” sign in the foreground beneath a clear blue sky.

The Geography of Care: The Inland Caregiver Resource Center Connects Seniors to Services In Rural Communities

A look at the barriers rural older adults and family caregivers face in accessing health care, transportation, and community-based services - and the organizations working to connect them with support.

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Taylor Sett stands behind her mother, Jennifer Salewsky, with her hands resting on her shoulders as they smile inside their home. They rely on California’s In-Home Supportive Services program to help meet Taylor’s ongoing care needs.

In-Home Comfort and Care: California’s In-Home Supportive Services Provides Vital Services for Those with Disabilities

A look at how California’s IHSS program helps people with disabilities remain safely at home, while supporting the family members and care workers who make community living possible.

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Lena Haroutunian, a board member of the California Association for Adult Day Care Services and program director at New Sunrise Adult Day Health Care, smiles outside the center beneath its sign. She says adult day programs can offer a viable alternative to nursing home care for older adults.

Bridging the Senior Care Gap: Adult Day Health Care, Which Provides a Critical Support for Seniors, is at Risk

This story highlights adult day health care as a vital community-based service that supports older adults and people with disabilities, prevents crises, and helps them remain safely at home.

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Helen Donley, 83, smiles while participating in an activity at Concord PACE. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly connects older adults with medical care, support services, and recreational activities, helping them continue living at home with needed assistance.

We Will Not Leave You: A Long-Term Care Program Takes a Holistic Approach to Senior Health

With Concord PACE, the local Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, seniors like 83-year-old Helen Donley are a linked to diverse community of services including medical care support and recreational activities.

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Samantha Breton stands in front of a mobile health outreach vehicle. The Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging connected her with a network of long-term care and support services.

Finding a Way In: How Californians Navigate a Complex Long-Term Care System

This story highlights how Area Agencies on Aging, Independent Living Centers, and “No Wrong Door” partnerships help people navigate complex systems and connect with the care they need.

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