IOA’s Companioa program offers compassionate support and tailored care, helping families navigate dementia with confidence and ease.
An Inspiration for Preventing Elderly Suicide and Fostering Compassionate Care
San Francisco residents in need can turn to Healthy SF for affordable healthcare coverage, and if two city supervisors have their way, residents will have guaranteed mental health coverage, as well.
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and it’s important to remember that anyone can suffer from mental health issues, big and small.
It’s no secret that as we age, we become increasingly at risk of falling, and fall-related injuries are more dangerousfor older adults. What researchers recently learned, however, is potentially significant: a definitive link between cognitive slowing and fall risk, and an opportunity to provide better care for those living with dementia.
It’s no secret that natural light can transform a space, or that it has a tangible effect on the people who live and work there.
Now in its 36th year, Dinner à la Heart represents a perfect marriage between two of San Francisco’s favorite things: incredible food and giving to a good cause.
Carolers young and old will gather Saturday, December 1st for one of Institute on Aging’s most beloved events, the 34th Annual Cable Car Caroling.
2030 seems like the distant future, but it is only 12 years from the writing of this article—just as close in time as 2006.
Many people look forward to retirement for years. But when the time comes, they trade their old sources of stress for new ones.
Institute on Aging (IOA) CONNECT is your direct line to us and the starting point for help with your concerns about the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. IOA CONNECT links you with our services, as well as community services available. Reach out to connect with us.
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