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The Best San Francisco Summer Festivals and Fairs for Older Adults

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Institute on Aging

It’s summer in San Francisco. And while it isn’t quite as warm here as it is in other areas, it still means getting outside, taking in the air, getting down to the water, and spending time exploring the neighborhoods and the artistic and cultural energy that makes this city great. For a lot of people, […]

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Do Older Adults Need Life Insurance? 5 Reasons You Might

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Institute on Aging

Just about any time you purchase or make a payment on insurance, you’re spending money you hope to never get back. Auto insurance is only used in case you have an accident, which, by definition, you aren’t trying to do. Same with home insurance. Health care is the only type of insurance you pay for […]

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Caregiver Self-Care Checklist for Work-Life Balance

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Institute on Aging

When you’re a caregiver it is easy to overwork yourself. Caregiver stress, fatigue, and overall burnout can be easy to dismiss as less important than undivided attention for your aging or disabled loved one. In other words, caregiving has the potential to be all-consuming. But it shouldn’t be so at the expense of your own […]

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Legal Assistance for Older Adults in California: Know Where to Get Help

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Institute on Aging

One of the most inescapable facts of life is the law. This is often a good thing since lawlessness is usually a pretty bad scene. But it means that, if you have a legal issue and aren’t fortunate enough to have the right kind of lawyer on retainer, you need a representative or a counselor […]

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Should Older Adults Take Iron Supplements? Revisiting a Controversy

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Institute on Aging

One of the discomfiting contradictions of living in the Information Age is the realization that a surplus of information doesn’t necessarily lead you closer to the truth. We’re constantly bombarded by contradictory sets of facts from every corner of the internet, making it almost impossible to know what is right. Except for maybe politics, this […]

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Stress Management for Seniors: Strategies for Empowering Your Aging Loved One

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Institute on Aging

Glen describes his stress as “a feeling that someone is gripping the back of my neck tightly. And I’m so tense that I can’t even turn around to see who it is—if I wanted to.” He feels the stress of healthcare expenses, family drama, and even death as he’s dealing with more unfamiliar health challenges […]

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Talking to Your Aging Parents About Wills and Estate Planning

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Institute on Aging

“So, mom and dad, thanks for having me over for dinner. I wanted to talk to you about a few things. To start things off, I want you to think about how you’re going to die someday, probably not long from now. And with that out of the way, let’s talk about money.” That’s…not a […]

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Things to Do in San Francisco for Disabled People: The BAADS Sailing Organization Leads the Way

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Institute on Aging

Too often when we talk about the disabled population, we focus on what they can’t do. But much more important is what they can do, and that list of possibilities grows all the time as new technologies reverse impossibilities and courageous people blaze new trails. But for those people with disabilities who are not connected […]

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Talking To Your Children About Your Estate Planning and Wills

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Institute on Aging

My father, with his well-earned wisdom, would often talk to me about his estate planning. “My son,” he would say, “I don’t plan to have any estate.”  That was his basic philosophy when it came to life. He and my mom would help us out while they were alive, but he intended to enjoy the […]

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Institute on Aging Wins 2018 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Institute on Aging

Home care is a precious resource that helps aging adults age gracefully and comfortably in their own homes while preserving their dignity and helping them maintain a good quality of life. With home care, aging adults are able to easily carry out activities of daily living, receive help with food prep and medication management, and […]

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