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The Importance of Hydration During Summer
With the hottest days of the year upon us, hydration is of the upmost importance. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people 65 years of age and older are among the groups most at risk for dehydration during the hot summer season. Dehydration can take...
Senior Nutrition Options in Santa Clara County
For many older adults in Santa Clara County (SCC), regularly consuming nutritious and balanced meals is not taken for granted. The aging process can come with gradual loss of physical mobility and autonomy and so formerly simple tasks like getting groceries, preparing...
Take a Break! Respite Care for the Family Caregiver
Being a family caregiver is demanding and selfless work. A family caregiver is someone who: Cares for a family member or another individual (i.e. friend or neighbor) Is an informal (unpaid) provider of in-home or community care to a care receiver Is 18 years or...
Public Authority Consumer Roxann’s Recovery
Follow a participant’s journey to health and independence through PA Consumer services.
Public Authority Consumer Jeronima Gets Her Independence Back
See how support services helped restore one woman’s independence.
Start Healing Substance Abuse in Older Adults: Use Medicare Preventative Services
Learn how Medicare preventive services support older adults.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month This May
Since 1992, May has been designated as the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. According to Reader’s Digest, “The month was specifically chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrant to arrive in the United States. on May 7, 1843, as well...
California’s Master Plan for Aging: A Historic Opportunity to Meet Needs of Older Adults
With the increasing population of older adults in California, the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) projects there will be 10.8 million individuals 60 years of age or older by 2030. “This plan is intended to be a living document for years to come,” stated Governor Newsom....
How to Prepare for Spring Allergies
As the flowers bloom and the weather warms, many of us eagerly welcome the arrival of spring which commonly brings spring allergies. Due to increased rainfall, this year’s allergies may pose an even greater risk to older adults. Mayo Clinic explains that rainfall...
Sandra G. Learns to Use an iPad
In September 2023, Sandra was unfortunately hospitalized. During Sandra’s hospital stay, she was given an iPhone by her daughter to stay connected with each other. Sandra’s new iPhone was working fine until it died one day, resulting in all her contacts disappearing...