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Falling: Not Just About Safety

by ahwgo admin | 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 ahwgo admin | 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 ahwgo admin | 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 ahwgo admin | 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...

Falling: Not Just About Safety

Aging in the LGBT Community

Aging In Place for Low-Income Seniors, A New Model

Towards a Universal City, A Community Effort

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