IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
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IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
10M ago
An Inspiration for Preventing Elderly Suicide and Fostering Compassionate Care ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
San Francisco residents in need can turn to Healthy SF for affordable healthcare coverage, and if two city supervisors have their way, residents will have guaranteed mental health coverage, as well ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and it’s important to remember that anyone can suffer from mental health issues, big and small ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
It’s no secret that natural light can transform a space, or that it has a tangible effect on the people who live and work there ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
Now in its 36th year, Dinner à la Heart represents a perfect marriage between two of San Francisco’s favorite things: incredible food and giving to a good cause ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
Carolers young and old will gather Saturday, December 1st for one of Institute on Aging’s most beloved events, the 34th Annual Cable Car Caroling ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
Many people look forward to retirement for years. But when the time comes, they trade their old sources of stress for new ones ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
1y ago
Has family caregiving caused some conflicts among you and your siblings? It can feel unfair when you are pulling more weight than others ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
2y ago
Each day in the United States, 10,000 people turn age 65; by the year 2050, 88 million Americans will be over age 65, representing 20% of the total population in the United States.*
Living longer has it perks – many older adults have far more leisure time to spend with friends and family, travel to new destinations and participate in favorite activities. Growing older comes with its challenges, too, the obvious ones centered around physical and mental capabilities.
Fortunately, many companies are tapping into the burgeoning older adult population and developing technology designed ..read more
IOA Blog - Lifestyle Discussions on Aging, Senior Care & Being a Caregiver
3y ago
For the last couple of years, Institute on Aging has been working hard behind the scenes to develop a comprehensive approach for end-to-end dementia care in the Bay Area. It’s been driven by need; the number of individuals predicted to develop some form of dementia in the coming years is staggering. Almost 1 out of every 5 adults living in San Francisco is 65 or older, and along with growing older comes a population living with various types of age-related illnesses and disabilities, including dementia.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced our community to shelter-in-place in March 2020, it also ..read more