By SDCN Staff Chula Vista, CA–Community Congregational Development Corporation has reached a $6 million grant milestone in pursuit of its mission to serve and support the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual health and well-being of older adults. Community Congregational Development Corporation, which has primarily carried out its charitable endeavors across the South Bay and especially […]
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation launches countywide center master plan
San Diego, CA–San Diego Seniors Community Foundation introduced its “San Diego Master Plan for Senior Centers,” a large-scale countywide plan to bring modern, sophisticated senior centers to every San Diego community. The announcement, made May 26 alongside San Diego County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Nora Vargas and San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate, was […]
Oceanside Public Library to host art classes for older adults
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The Oceanside Public Library is hosting a series of three free art-making classes for older adults in June. In this series of workshops, taught by expert Diania Caudell and assisted by teaching artist Linda Kallas, participants will learn about the art of Luiseno basket weaving and will create a Cherokee single-wall […]
How the power of community can support local seniors this holiday season
By Brent Wakefield, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County The holidays are only weeks away, and the CDC has shared safer ways to celebrate as COVID-19 and its variants still impact the public. From vaccinations and masks to being outdoors, the country continues to bubble back to life daily, but not everyone […]
San Diego Foundation awards $315,000 in grants to support senior programs
San Diego, CA–The San Diego Foundation announced today that it has awarded $315,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations leading local efforts to support and improve the quality of life for older San Diegans. “With our partners, the Age-Friendly Communities initiative envisions a region where people of all ages are engaged, valued and afforded equitable […]
San Diego Oasis, County of San Diego host free virtual technology fair for older adults
San Diego, CA–If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything it was how crucial it is to stay connected to our friends and loved ones. Now more than ever, older adults need to be equipped with technologies that will help them be confident, connected, safe, and independent as we all continue to navigate the future. To […]
Five tips for seniors to keep on their feet during Fall Prevention Week
By Simona Valanciute, president and CEO, San Diego Oasis Many things can cause a fall – tripping over a rug, slipping on water, vertigo, muscle weakness, and certain medications to name a few. One in four older adults fall annually according to the National Council on Aging, and falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, […]
Majority of older adults say health care workers should have to get COVID-19 vaccine
By Newswise A new poll finds strong support among older Americans for requiring health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In all, 61% of people aged 50 to 80 say the vaccine should definitely be required for all health care workers. An additional 19% say it should probably be required. The remaining 20% said […]
San Diego Oasis seeks support for tech adoption program for local seniors
San Diego, CA–When the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago, seniors who may have been shy about technology were forced to learn and adapt to a new means of communicating and engagement. However, doing so was not easy or possible for some despite technology adoption among seniors steadily increasing over the years. A technology […]
Summer home safety tips for seniors
By Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director, Gary and Mary West PACE The world is opening back up. There’s a sense of relief in the air, but also anxiety. If you’re caring for an aging spouse, family member, friend or neighbor while also transitioning back to the office or your normal activities, you may be nervous […]