By Tim Ray, East County Service Center Director, Meals on Wheels San Diego County August is Summer Sun Safety Month—and we’re talking about more than just sunscreen (though it’s important!). The San Diego region is known for its temperate climate, but to locals who have long since acclimated to the weather here, the summer heat can still be brutal. This is especially true for our aging population. Our body’s […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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, […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]