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 […]
San Diego Foundation announces $200,000 for grants to age-friendly programs for seniors
San Diego, CA–The San Diego Foundation announced $200,000 in grants are available to support local efforts focused on supporting quality of life for older San Diegans. The age-friendly communities grant is open to San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to further assist older San Diegans in low-income and underserved communities throughout the San Diego region. Eligible […]
Adult Day Health Center reopens its doors to North County seniors
San Marcos, CA–After more than 420 days of limited operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders at North San Diego County’s Gary and Mary West PACE have re-opened their Adult Day Health Center in San Marcos. The center’s staff hosted a “Welcome Week,” to celebrate the return of participants age 55 and older to their […]
San Diego Oasis offers virtual classes for older adults
SAN DIEGO–From politics to COVID-19 vaccines, there are many things happening in the world today that can disturb one’s peace of mind. If you’re finding you’re in need of a positive distraction, local nonprofit San Diego Oasis encourages older adults 50 and up to attend its diverse online classes happening nearly every day of the […]