Embracing the Small to Enlarge Our World
March 7, 2019 Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline St Berkeley, CA THE TAKEAWAY: As we grow older, our world may shrink. We may not be as active as we once were, travel as widely, socialize as frequently, or remain as busy as we used to be. This does not mean that this...
Revolutions in Transportation: How they impact the quality of urban life and the age-friendliness of cities
February 7, 2019 Perkins + Will 2 Bryant St #300 San Francisco, CA THE TAKEAWAY: After decades of no change in urban transportation infrastructure – your parents and grandparents already waited at the bus stop – we are now in the midst of a transportation...
Design Without Limits: The Art of Creating Beautiful, Accessible Homes
January 10, 2019Ed Roberts Campus THE TAKEAWAY: Design for accessibility benefits us every day in public life, from curb cuts to stair rails to wider doors. In the realm of the private home, it is mostly shunned because accessibility has gotten a bad rap. It’s often...
Long Distance Caregiving
December 6, 2018Rhoda Goldman Plaza THE TAKEAWAY: In this forum three experts discussed the practical, and emotional challenges of long distance care giving. We would like to thank our sponsors, Rhoda Goldman Plaza and the Stupski Foundation, and our presenters, Beth...