As you get older, when is the best time to time to talk with loved ones about your future? As the saying goes, yesterday was best but today is the next best thing.

Starting the conversation can build confidence, reduce stress, and bring peace of mind for everyone involved.

Californians of all ages step up every day to care for loved ones, friends, and neighbors. That might mean driving someone to appointments, helping with meals, or managing medications and memory loss. Even when it starts small, caregiving often becomes more than you expected.

CDA is your connection with California’s range of programs, services, and resources for the state’s growing population of older adults, adults with disabilities, residents of long-term care facilities, and family caregivers.

Mental health is part of your overall health, and it’s something you can support through small, everyday actions. It’s shaped by consistent habits like how often you connect with others, how you move, and how you take time to reset.