Addressing Critical Needs of Seniors in Riverside County

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Public funding for services to seniors has not kept pace with the increase in number and longevity of older adults. More so now than ever, many seniors need help with nutrition, transportation, health services and housing. The FOUNDATION ON AGING provides the ideal vehicle for private citizens, businesses, and philanthropic organizations to collaborate with the Riverside County Office on Aging to respond to the diverse programmatic needs of older adults. You may be surprised to learn that the senior population is projected to more than double by 2030. 

Use this Link to the Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report for accomplishment details and financial information.

Annual Report

Ways to Support

The Foundation supports its work through donations and gifts. With your help, older adults who are vulnerable, at risk, and who may also be homebound, will be sure to receive the support to age with dignity, respect and independence.

Won’t you please help us protect seniors from the problems that can result from poor nutrition, lack of transportation and isolation?

Your contributions will directly help seniors in need. Work with us to strengthen, expand, and support senior programs.

You can make a difference by:
•  Contributing to our Nutrition Support Grocery Gift Card Program
•  Participating in our Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Coming in 2026!
•  Making a direct donation to support our projects and events serving seniors in need
- Donations can be made on our website by clicking on DONATE button on the upper right, or
- By check made payable to the Riverside County Foundation on Aging, Inc.:
11875 Pigeon Pass Rd., Suite B13 #344, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

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Board of Directors

Anna L. Martinez
President/Executive Director
Cynthia Lemus
Vice President
Dan Martinez
Treasurer/Golf Tournament Coordinator
Jody Hall Esser
Special Projects Coordinator
Robin Lang
Member
Barbara J. Mitchell
Member

  Board Member Bios

Foundation on Aging Senior Care

Total Estimated and Projected Population for California Counties by Age: 2010-2060 in 1 Year Increments. California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF SENIORS

The Foundation on Aging partners with the Riverside County Office on Aging and other public agencies and organizations,to help meet the needs of older adults who are vulnerable and in need of services.

The Office on Aging provides over 20 different programs and services. All programs and services are free to those who meet the minimum qualifications for each program. For more information on these services, please call 877-932-4100 or visit the Riverside County Office on Aging website at www.rcaging.org.

Priority Areas

The Foundation on Aging partners with the Riverside County Office on Aging and other public agencies and organizations, to help meet the needs of older adults who are vulnerable and in need of services. Currently, the Foundation supports the following programs for the elderly:

  • Grocery Gift Card/Nutrition Support program
  • Caregiver training, education and recognition
  • Adult abuse prevention programs
  • Senior volunteer recognition programs
  • Pilot programs to increase caregiver availability and technology access/use
  • Direct emergency assistance to groups and individuals presented to the Foundation by County departments, other public agencies and community organizations
  • County Office on Aging programs, including:
    • ✦ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
      ✦ Gap funding for home-delivered meals pending processing for participation in meal delivery programs
      ✦ Transportation subsidies
      ✦ Senior Holiday Gift Drive
      ✦ Non-medical material support
      ✦ And other senior supportive services that supplement Office on Aging efforts in isolated areas of the County

The Office on Aging provides over 20 different programs and services. All programs and services are free to those who meet the minimum qualifications for each program. For more information on these services, please call (877) 932-4100 or visit the Riverside County Office on Aging website at www.rcaging.org

For information about other Foundation on Aging programs and services, use the Contact Link on this website.

Issues Impact

The Foundation on Aging works to make a significant difference in the quality of life for Riverside County seniors.

Public funding for services to seniors has not kept pace with the increase in and longevity of older adults.

The FOUNDATION ON AGING provides the ideal vehicle for private citizens, businesses and philanthropic organizations to collaborate with the Riverside County Office on Aging and other organizations focused on serving older adults, to respond to their diverse personal and programmatic needs.

Projections

RIVERSIDE COUNTY POPULATION PROJECTIONS

Riverside County is one of six California counties projected to experience a nearly 250% increase in adults ages 65 and older between 2010 and 2060. During this time, the number of older adults age 85+ is expected to increase by 700%, placing Riverside County amongst the six counties with the largest older adult population growth rates in California.

Also as of 2019, Riverside County is amongst the top three of the ten Counties in Southern California with the highest older adult population. According to the 2020 Census, the County’s population of adults 65 and older was approximately 366,000, or 14.8% of the total population. This number is projected to almost double by 2030, and almost triple by 2060 when the senior population is projected to reach 908,500.

The Department of Finance also projects that by the mid-2030’s, for the first time in United States history, the number of seniors 65+ will outnumber children under 18 years of age.

Data Sources: Riverside County office on Aging 2024-28 Area Plan, the California Departments of Aging and Finance, and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Use this Link to the Foundations 2024 Annual Report for accomplishment details and financial information

  Annual Report