Although California has fully reopened its economy since June 15, there are still some risks for the older adult population to transition back to their normal lives. With the disconnection from the public, older adults may feel isolated and struggle to maintain proper...
Newsletter Quarters
Summer 2021
Reduce Your Risk of Infection
A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) reduce the risk of infection by 91 percent for fully vaccinated...
Eating Well as You Age
Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. Though, the benefits of good nutrition can go beyond weight. Maintaining a healthy diet can reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Good...
CalFresh Benefit Increase Extension
Amidst the pandemic, American households continue to struggle to put food on the table. Known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), it provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families. CalFresh Food is California’s...
Unique Help for Caregivers
While only one in ten individuals are caregivers to adults ages 50 and older, these individuals often have lower health and decreased wellbeing than the overall population. Studies show that caregivers have higher rates of stress and tend to have increased frustration...