• Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
• Living with the Loss of a Spouse
• Medicare and Medicaid Programs
• Senior Center - General Information
• Senior Center Donations and Fundraising
• Senior Clubs and Organizations
• Senior Discount - Gold Card
• Senior Employment Services
• Senior Programs
• Social Security Administration
• Social Services Agency - General Information
• Transportation - TRIPS Program

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
Senior Services offers a number of different support groups that help citizens cope with problems and concerns through educational speakers, group therapy, and individual counseling. One such program is the Alzheimer's Caregivers support group. This program, targeted for senior citizens, seeks to bring together families of Alzheimer patients to share experiences, thoughts, coping methods, and ideas regarding the day-to-day care of patients with Alzheimer's Disease or other similar disorders. Groups are mediated by trained personnel who lead discussion, provide information, and coordinate activities and events, which include social functions, speakers, and field trips. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Lakeview Senior Center located on 20 Lake Road, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Participation is open to family and friends of Alzheimer's patients, and is confidential and free of charge. Topics of discussion have included physical and medical concerns, resources for thorough medical and neurological examinations, methods for coping with the patient's memory loss, ways of dealing with family member stress, and community services that may be of benefit to the patient and family. For more information, contact (949) 724-6926 or The Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter at (800)272-3900. 

Living with the Loss of a Spouse
This group provides a monthly opportunity to receive support and insight into coping with the loss of a spouse. It is for people age 50 and older who have lost a spouse or significant other within the previous year. Pre-registration is required. Call Sue Roth, LCSW, at (949) 733-9974 to register.

2nd Wednesday of each month
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Center 

Current schedule of topics:
May 10 - Close One Door and Another One Opens
June 14 - Let some Sunshine Back Into Your Life

Medicare and Medicaid Programs
Medicare and Medicaid are joint federal and state programs that help to provide medical care for eligible senior, disabled, or needful citizens. Medical assistance eligibility is based mainly on eligibility for Social Security. These programs help pay charges for hospitalization, stays in skilled nursing facilities, physicians' charges, and some associated health costs. There are limitations on the length of stay and type of care. For more information about  Medicare or Medicaid, please call 1-800-633-4227, or visit their website at www.medicare.gov 

Senior Center - General Information

The Lakeview and Rancho Senior Centers are multi-purpose facilities offering a broad spectrum of services and activities for older adults in the community. Lakeview is located at 20 Lake Road in Woodbridge, and Rancho is located at 3 Ethel Coplen Way in University Park.  Operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Seniors can receive fellowship, services, and participate in activities that enhance their involvement in and with the community. Daily lunches are served at Lakeview Senior Center, and speakers come frequently to inform and entertain. Recreational opportunities include arts, crafts, and needlework groups, literary and history circles, physical fitness activities, health screenings, and educational opportunities. Special luncheons, dances, cookouts, art shows, and games are part of the program, and day trips, tours, and vacation packages are also coordinated for senior citizen participation. The Centers offer workshops and meetings to discuss a number of issues pertinent to seniors. Current meeting groups address senior benefits, insurance, housing, financial and legal matters, employment, health care, and hospitalization. Transportation to the Centers can be arranged for any Irvine senior who needs assistance. For more information about the Centers, call (949)724-6900.

Senior Center Donations and Fundraising

The Senior Centers receive donations every year from businesses and individuals that make many of our services possible.  Donations are directed at programs and services such as respite care, social care services, in-home care, transportation, emergency needs and many other services.  For more information, contact Lakeview Senior Center, located at 20 Lake Road, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call (949)724-6690. 

Senior Clubs and Organizations

Several senior citizen clubs and organizations are available to older residents who are looking for enrichment opportunities and community involvement. Membership in most groups requires a nominal organizational fee and is open to the public. For more information or a complete listing of senior clubs and organizations in the area, contact Senior Services, 20 Lake Road , between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call (949)724-6900.

Senior Discount - Gold Card

50+ Gold Card memberships are available to adults age 50 and older, and disabled citizens, at a cost of $10 per year. The 50+ Gold Card program provides members with a variety of benefits, including: savings on select classes offered through the Community Services Department and Lakeview Senior Center Computer Lab, discounted fitness center memberships, priority ticketing and/or discounts on specified senior services activities and events, as well as a free birthday lunch at the Rose Garden Café. Gold Cards are available for purchase at both the Rancho and Lakeview Senior Centers. For additional program information, please call (949) 724-6923.

Senior Employment Services

At this time, the City provides no services related to Senior Employment.

Senior Programs

Senior Services coordinates a variety of activities and programs designed to enhance and enrich the lives of adults age 50 and older. The Lakeview and Rancho Senior Centers offer a broad spectrum of services including daily lunches, enrichment and educational classes, health, fitness and wellness programs, excursions, special events, and Outreach Services. Operating hours for both Senior Centers are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For a complete listing of programs and information, visit the City of Irvine website at www.irvineseniors.org or call (949)724-6900/6800.

Social Security Administration
The U.S. Social Security Administration provides financial assistance such as welfare and unemployment benefits as well as other services to seniors, disabled citizens, and low income residents across the country. Contact the Social Security Administration directly for answers to Social Security questions. Social Security Adminstration offices are located at: 

Social Services Agency - General Information

The Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) operates under the policy direction of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the California Departments of Social Services and Health Services. SSA is responsible for planning, implementing, and operating many of the social services programs provided by the County of Orange. Funding for programs comes from State, Federal, and County sources. The Social Services Agency is located at 888  N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA  92701, or call them at (714) 541-7700.  For more information, visit their website at www.oc.ca.gov/ssa

Transportation - TRIPS Program

In addition to regular public transportation, the Community Services TRIPS Program is the City’s low cost, door-to-door transportation service specifically in operation to meet the special transportation needs of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.  To qualify, individuals must be a full-time Irvine resident, a senior citizen 65 years of age or older, or a person with a disability 18 years of age or older requiring a specialized service for transit needs.  Verification of age, disability, need for specialized transit services and completed forms are required.  There is currently a wait period of four to six months for individual trip services such as medical appointments, work, school, et cetera.  Group shuttle services to and from the Irvine Senior Centers and some grocery stores may be more immediately available.  Vans and buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information of services, contact the TRIPS program at (949) 724-7433 between the hours of 8 a. m. and 2 p. m., Monday through Friday.