New name for association representing California’s more than 400 not-for-profit long-term care providers

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Aging Services of California is the new name of the 45-year-old association representing the state's 400- plus nonprofit long-term care providers. The rationale for the new identity, replacing California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA), is to position the public-service organization as a leading advocate of quality senior living and care today and into the future, officials explained. The new name becomes effective immediately.

"Aging research, market analyses and government funding sources suggest baby boomers and future generations will reside in environments much different than those available today," Anne Burns Johnson, the association's president and CEO, said. "Our new name Aging Services of California more simply and inclusively reflects these new alternatives for seniors, such as home-based care, adult day care and community services."

To complement its representation for providers of senior living and care, many of Aging Services of California's resources now also are accessible to prospective long-term care residents and the general public through its website, www.aging.org.

Aging Services of California members provide a wide range of options -- including affordable housing, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, skilled-nursing, and home and community-based care -- that collectively serve more than 80,000 seniors across the state. The association's comprehensive activities include advocating public policies, conducting educational programs, producing communications and other resources, and soon conducting a statewide public education campaign