Stay informed through our in-person and online events. We connect policymakers and leaders to advance solutions and propel aging policy forward so that older adults can age well at home and in their communities.
The Advancing Rural Aging Policy in California webinar taking place on December 11 will dive into the differences in rural definitions and highlight the unique challenges rural older adults experience related to long-term care, access to healthcare, and other vital services.
Health Matters: A Conversation With California’s Next Governor
The Health Matters Forum on November 7, 2025 will bring California’s gubernatorial candidates together for a nonpartisan conversation on health and community well-being.
In its second year, the annual United for Health Equity in Aging Summit united leaders across the aging and disability sectors and social and racial justice movements to advance bold, equitable change in how older adults age in both home and community.
Findings from the California Rural Master Plan for Aging Initiative
In January 2022, The SCAN Foundation provided support to three advocacy coalitions to develop local Master Plans for Aging with a focus on addressing the unique challenges of aging in rural communities.
On July 19, 2023, we hosted our inaugural Summit to engage individuals working in the aging and disability sectors with advocates contributing to the racial equity and social justice movements, beginning a shared journey to expedite change.
We convened the state’s aging and health equity experts and discussed the opportunities and challenges our state is facing in welcoming a growing older adult population.
Developing a Local MPA to Address the Needs of Older & Disabled Adults in Rural Communities
This webinar, hosted by the California Collaborative for Long Term Services and Supports on December 13, 2022 focused on the steps three regional coalitions are taking to develop their local Master Plans for Aging, including: forming an advisory committee, building on existing data, gathering community input, identifying potential action items, and planning for implementation and sustainability.
California Voters on the Master Plan for Aging: A Call for Equity and Investment
We hosted a special webinar and briefing on May 3, 2021 to discuss the latest poll results gauging California voters’ support for the Master Plan for Aging and its core goals.
To kick off this year-long effort, The SCAN Foundation hosted the 2019 Master Plan for Aging Forum: Designing a System Built Around People and Partnerships, serving as a launch pad for the state’s stakeholder engagement efforts.
