Pictured – Erick Larson, VMC Co-Executive Director; Kate Hoepke, VMC Board Chair; Carolyn Ross, VMC Co-Executive Director, and Patrick Shandrick, VMC Communications Manager Dear Members and Supporters of Village Movement California, As Village Movement California (VMC) continues to grow in our mission to empower older adults across the state, we are evolving our leadership to Read More
Over 100 attendees from across California, as well as representatives from two Washington DC area villages, joined our 6th Annual Statewide Conference held at the West Health Institute in La Jolla, CA. We had a great time connecting, sharing insights, engaging over various topics, and ultimately strengthening our movement to advance the cause of better Read More
“The Village to Village Network, a community membership program in which neighbors come together to help one another with practical support as they age, including light home maintenance, running errands and social events.” More Americans are entering their later years without people they can automatically turn to for assistance with their health and finances. Here’s Read More
The California Commission on Aging (CCoA) announced that sponsored bills SB 1249, AB 2620, and AB 2207, were signed into law by Governor Newsom. These laws, part of a 12-bill package, advance the interests of California’s older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, in anticipation of 2030 when one in four Californians will be aged Read More
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is developing a Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging. Active Involvement: VMC’s leadership is collaborating with Village-to-Village Network as part of a taskforce with leaders from across the country to craft a unified response. Advocacy Efforts: Village advocates are working together to mirror California’s successful Master Plan Read More
Did you find something concerning on your Medicare statement? Or maybe you gave someone your Medicare information over the phone. If you think you might have experienced Medicare fraud, please report it! You won’t be in trouble, and it will help stop future fraud from happening. If you suspect Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, address Read More
As we approach 2030, California’s demographic landscape is changing dramatically, emphasizing the crucial role of village communities in supporting our aging population. According to a recent presentation from the California Department of Aging, the state’s older adult population will continue to grow, making up an increasingly larger share of California’s residents. By 2030, 10.8 million Read More
We’ve reached a significant milestone in many ways. As we enter July, the midpoint of the year, I’m amazed at what our organization and our villages have already accomplished. It truly feels like the wind is at our backs. In this issue: Greetings from Patrick Shandrick, VMC Comms Manager Across the Golden State: CA Demographics Read More
VMC is seeking a Co-Executive Director for Advocacy and Development to partner with our Co-Executive Director for Programs and Member Engagement to promote the Village model of volunteerism and services, build on the strengths of California’s diverse communities, and expand the ways we can all age well. For all the details, please visit our job Read More
Village Encinitas was formed in the spring of 2023 when Encinitas Senior Citizen Commissioner Jesse Hanwit and senior health professionals Amy Stuck and Chris Crowley decided to launch a program that helps seniors where they live. The idea is based on the “Village Movement,” a nationwide effort to help seniors continue to live and age Read More