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Health and Senior Life

Village resources first, then nearby care, then plain-English guides.

Official source: lagunawoodsvillage.com, verified October 1, 2026

Social Services (since 1972)

In-home assessments by licensed clinical social workers, short-term counseling (usually six to eight sessions), caregiver and dementia-care referrals, meal programs, care planning, support groups (caregivers, bereavement, healthy aging, anxiety), wellness seminars. Confidential.

949-597-4267 - Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road

Foundation of Laguna Woods Village

Temporary help with food, medications, utility bills, medical bills, caregiving respite and dental work for qualifying residents, in partnership with Social Services.

Fitness and water exercise

Three fitness centers and five pools with classes for every level. See Things to Do.

Health and wellness clubs

Tai chi, walking, yoga, support groups and more.

Hospitals, urgent care, clinics and pharmacies near the Village - being prepared

A verified list of nearby medical care for all residents (hospital, urgent care, primary care, pharmacies, Medicare counseling) is being prepared.

Know a good one? Tell us: [email protected].

Plain-English health guides

LWlife guide, from The Illustrated Senior Health Encyclopedia and How to 3LL (KoMeRiCa Books)

Health topic cards - being prepared

Three-minute readings on blood pressure, lab results, medications, sleep, memory, falls and nutrition, written for seniors, will be published here chapter by chapter.

Know a good one? Tell us: [email protected].

See the books