Intergenerational Connections

Intergenerational Connections

by | Mar 30, 2015 | 2015 Forums, Past Forums

April 16, 6 pm to 8pm Francis of Assisi Residence 145 Guerrero Street, San FranciscoIntergenerational work builds the capacity of younger and older adults to shape their awareness for each others’ life situations. Dance Generators at University of San Francisco...
A Home For All Ages

A Home For All Ages

by | Mar 25, 2015 | Our Selves

A Home For All Ages gives us the option to live longterm in our home if we choose to do so.  In her recent keynote speech at the Avenidas Housing Conference Susanne Stadler emphasized that it is time for personal activism in our own homes. Setting the right priorities...
Falling: Not Just About Safety

Falling: Not Just About Safety

by | Feb 23, 2015 | 2015 Forums, Past Forums

This talk addresses the hugely important topic of falling incidents among older adults both from a research and practical perspective. The fear of falling (Ptophobia) can be debilitating and in some cases can lead to older adults becoming bed ridden. Falls are one of...
Aging in the LGBT Community

Aging in the LGBT Community

by | Jan 28, 2015 | 2015 Forums, Past Forums

This AHWGO forum focuses on the special challenges of being ‘at home with growing older’ in the LGBT community, the work of Openhouse San Francisco and current political issues such as the financial challenge older people in the community face who are transitioning...
Aging In Place For Low Income Seniors?

Aging In Place For Low Income Seniors?

by | Jan 27, 2015 | Writings

Margaret has an emergency medical condition, goes to the hospital, and then to a nursing home for rehabilitation. Along the way she loses her job, her car, her apartment, her meager savings, and ends up on Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program). Her medical...
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