A Commitment to Community Living is Happening Here in San Francisco, and at the Federal Level
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently issued a statement on the creation of the Administration for Community Living. The goal is for people with disabilities and seniors to… Read More »
Reflections on CLC’s Recent Presentation at the Aging in America Conference – and More
I was excited to tell you about CLC’s presentation at the Aging in America Conference – “Seniors, Social Media and the Art of Building Community” – which gave us the… Read More »
The Timebank Allows You to Share Your Talents and Swap Services
Need a massage, a ride to the doctor, or just a friend to share dinner with? Community Living Campaign has been working with a local nonprofit, Bay Area Community Exchange Timebank,… Read More »
Resources and Ideas for Honoring Volunteers
The Aging in America Conference energized and inspired colleague Carmen Mendieta, who prepared the following list of resources and ideas in honor of National Volunteer Week -April 15 through 21.… Read More »
SCAN Foundation Promotes Collaboration For Creating Change
SCAN Foundation hosted a number of workshops and sessions focused on Creating Change for Long Term Care Services and Supports Through Social Action in Grassroots, Regional Coalition and Statewide Collaboratives.… Read More »
Aging in America Conference So Engaging (And Exhausting)
As a new blogger, I had this fantasy that I would send a blog post each day to share what we were learning. But so much to do and see!… Read More »
Aging & Disability Technology Summit Registration is Open
It is time to close the digital divide so that all of us, regardless of age, income or abilities, can tap its amazing potential for social engagement, health and well-being,… Read More »
Family Caregiver Alliance Sounds the Alarm
The health and well-being of California’s caregivers are at risk! In Governor Brown’s proposed FY 2012-13 budget, funding for the 11 state-wide California Caregiver Resource Centers would be completely eliminated.… Read More »
Healthy Diet Prevents Memory Loss
Now there is yet one more reason for us all to start eating healthier. A new study led by researchers at the Scottsdale-based Mayo Clinic in Arizona supports the idea… Read More »
Creating More Community Leaders
This question was one of the first posed to recent participants in the California Alliance for Retired American’s (CARA) Leadership Academy, co-sponsored by St. Barnabas Senior Services in Los Angeles.… Read More »