Seniors Step Up As Agents for Change
For the past two years, the SCAN Foundation provided funding to several California senior-serving organizations to explore ways to move participants and volunteers into action. They also funded the California Association… Read More »
Minimizing Barriers Caused by Hearing Loss: Communications Tips
We know that hearing loss can lead to isolation and loneliness and are working to reduce these barriers to healthy aging. So that means working to make our Connections… Read More »
Digital Technology for the Family Caregiver
For so many years, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) has been the “go-to” organization for resources, research, policy issues and practical tips for caregivers – in English and a host of other… Read More »
10 Ways to Build Networks in the Real World
I came across this article on LinkedIn by Patty Azzarello and thought it offered some useful advice on building networks in our day to day life. . LinkedIn, Facebook and… Read More »
San Francisco’s Seniors Act to Protect Social Security
Congress finally took action at the 11th hour with a tax package, leaving Social Security mostly intact (for now). All the letters and San Francisco’s fiesty San Francisco’s Social Security Flash… Read More »
CLC’s 2012 Annual Award Event Honors Libby Denebeim
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award event, honoring Libby Denebeim’s lifetime of leadership. A gathering of family and friends enjoyed the… Read More »
The Game That Can Give You 10 Extra Years of Life
Sometimes it helps to look at life from a new perspective. I’m not a big video game fan, but I found this TED talk by game designer and traumatic… Read More »
Loneliness Hurts Our Health, Says UCSF Research
I wanted to share this article by Erin Allday from today’s San Francisco Chronicle. The reseach highlighted suggests health care and other costs that accrue if we cannot age in communities where we belong… Read More »
City Hall Transformed to a Place of Technology Learning
Thanks to Jack Chin, Tom Loftus and skilled folks at SFGovTV, we have featured highlights from the 2012 Aging and Disabilities Technology Summit to share and to remember. On May… Read More »
Keep Your Brain Fit By Engaging Online
Back by popular demand, Michael Merzenich, Ph.D was a main speaker during the plenary session at the Aging and Disability Technology Summit. Dr. Merzenich is the chief scientific officer for Posit… Read More »