As the famous chef Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” At Institute on Aging, we’d like to add to that by saying, “People who love to eat and support their community are the best people.” A time-honored tradition, Dinner á la Heart returns on February 4, 2020 […]
Continue ReadingThe holiday season can be tough for many seniors, especially when they live in the most expensive area of the United States and on a fixed income. Not only that, but seniors in San Francisco are the fastest growing population, according to the Department of Disability and Aging Services. Currently, 23% of all residents are […]
Continue ReadingFa la la la la la la la la! Our annual (and wildly popular) Cable Car Caroling event is back for its 35th season. Each year, IOA supporters will board holiday bedecked motorized cable cars and wind their way through the streets of San Francisco, offering vocal merriment along the way to isolated older adults […]
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that the holidays can be rough for older adults who live alone and don’t have family members nearby. For many seniors, it can be downright depressing to spend a holiday without loved ones around. Doing something for someone in this situation, even if it is a small and simple gesture, can make […]
Continue ReadingTwo years ago, Scientific American released a startling story that took social media by storm. The story was based on a research study done on aging mice which found that delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC for short), the active ingredient in marijuana that can cause psychoactive effects and cognitive impairment, can have a positive effect on the […]
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Reeves, Director of Elder Abuse Prevention October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As we reflect on the pain and trauma caused by domestic violence, Institute on Aging would like to make sure that older adults are not left out of this very important conversation. The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence as […]
Continue ReadingSeptember 8 to 14 is National Suicide Prevention Week (and September is Suicide Prevention Month). It’s a time to share what we can do to prevent tragedies occurring with the ones we love and others around us. We often hear about suicide victims when they are celebrities or if they are young, but rarely do […]
Continue ReadingSunday, September 8 is National Grandparents Day—not only a time to celebrate, but a time to reflect on the importance of having grandparents. The common thought around grandparents? They are put on Earth to spoil their grandkids. However, the role of a grandparent can be so much more meaningful that providing birthday gifts and the […]
Continue ReadingPeriods of excessive heat may only happen a few times a year in the Bay Area, but when they do occur, they can put seniors 65 and older in real danger. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals age 65 and older are one of the most vulnerable groups for heat-related deaths […]
Continue ReadingInstitute on Aging and its partner organizations are dedicated to helping family caregivers however they can, yet for many families, more help is needed. In a recent piece by Kaiser Health News published in the New York Times, a Bay Area couple, Gloria and Arthur Brown of San Mateo, shared their story. To anyone caring […]
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