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Intergenerational Connections

by Susanne Stadler | 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...

Falling: Not Just About Safety

by Susanne Stadler | 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

by Susanne Stadler | 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, A New Model

by Susanne Stadler | Dec 17, 2014 | 2015 Forums, Past Forums

Aging-in-Place for low-income seniors is currently only possible for people who can live independently. As people age and need more help with activities of daily living, the only alternative in California is a move to the nursing home. A much more cost-effective...

Towards a Universal City, A Community Effort

by Susanne Stadler | Nov 22, 2014 | 2014 Forums, Past Forums

San Francisco has unique characteristics that have to be addressed to allow people of all ages and abilities to live here. Cathy Spensley gives an overview of the work of the Age- and Disability-Friendly Work Group. This is not only a report but also an invitation to...

Intergenerational Living, Architecture for Community

by Susanne Stadler | Nov 22, 2014 | 2014 Forums, Past Forums

Both aging baby boomers and families who want their children to grow up in age-diverse environments are increasingly interested in forming intergenerational communities, yet housing design and development are lacking. In this conversation, Professor Siepl-Coates...

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