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Laura Trejo, General Manger, has been named by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to serve on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services. Click on the following link for further details   

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    • Exergamers Wellness Club
    Exergamers Wellness Club is helping seniors stay active and healthy. The Exergamers Wellness Club (EWC) is an innovative program that combines evidence-based health education programs with technology and exercise for older adults. The EWC provides older adults with opportunities for socialization, introduction to gaming technology, and opportunities for proactively monitoring their personal health information. This program was made possible through collaboration amongst public (City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), private (Microsoft), non-profit (Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Multipurpose Senior Center) agencies. Due to its success, LADOA will roll out program to 15 additional multipurpose senior centers with support from Microsoft who will donate the Kinect Box. If you live in the City of Los Angeles and would like to locate the center closest to you, please call (213) 252-4000.

    URGENT: 2013 Electronic federal payments required
    Go Direct affects all federal benefit and non-tax payments will be paid electronically by March 1, 2013. This change will impact people who are about to apply for federal benefits (e.g. SSA, SSI, SSDI) and the more than eight million people who are already receiving benefits by paper check. Below are the official deadlines.

  • People applying for federal benefits (new enrollees) after May 1, 2011, will need to choose their preferred electronic payment option when they enroll in federal benefits
  • People already receiving federal benefits by check will need to make the switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.
  • People already receiving benefit payments electronically do not need to take action. They will continue to receive their payments as usual on payment day.
    • For additional information, please click the link below to visit Go Direct's website.
    www.godirect.gov

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    Spring 2009 - Challenges Give Rise to New Opportunities
    Despite tough economic times, I was very heartened by the generosity of City staff during the holiday season.

    Summer 2008 - and the winner is...
    I am delighted to announce that the Los Angeles Area Agencies on Aging (City and County) are the recipients of a prestigious Aging Innovations Award for our collaborative work on the Seniors Count! Needs Assessment Survey.

    Spring 2008 - Caring for the Caregivers
    Each year, the services provided “free” by family caregivers in the U.S. are estimated to be worth $306 billion, which is double the amount spent on paid caregivers and nursing home services.

    Fall 2007 - Message from the General Manager
    Comprising nearly half the current work force, Baby Boomers, will continue to have a significant impact on the work force.

    Spring 2007 - Volunteers; A Valuable Asset
    “Ask what you can do for your country,” the “boomer” generation were asked by President John F. Kennedy.