The Friendship Line, pioneered by Institute on Aging, is a vital resource addressing the growing crisis of loneliness among seniors by offering emotional support and social connection. Backed by scientific research, this program has demonstrated significant improvements in mental health, reducing loneliness, depression, and anxiety, while serving as a model for integrating social support into healthcare systems nationwide.
Caregiving is rewarding but exhausting, often leading to burnout. This blog highlights the signs of burnout and how programs like IOA Home Care, Corio, provide support, allowing caregivers to recharge while ensuring their loved ones receive proper care.
IOA promotes outdoor movement for aging adults through programs like the Enrichment Center and partnerships with Cycling Without Age, offering accessible activities such as tandem bike rides. These initiatives enhance well-being, independence, and cognitive health by fostering community and connection with nature.
Learn how social connection improves dementia care and supports brain health through Companioa’s innovative programs, Caregiver Coaching, and Enrichment Center activities.
Nestled in the heart of the Presidio, IOA’s Enrichment Center harnesses the power of nature to enhance dementia care, providing Companioa members with rejuvenating outdoor experiences that improve mood, focus, and overall well-being.
Starting a conversation about home care with an aging loved one can be challenging, but approaching it early and with compassion can ease concerns and highlight the benefits. IOA’s Corio Home Care program offers personalized support to help older adults maintain independence and enhance their quality of life at home, providing families with peace of mind and a proactive approach to care.
When Pattie Wallner and her brothers struggled to coordinate care for their parents with dementia across three states, IOA’s Caregiver Coaching brought structure, resources, and emotional support. Through the Companioa program, they became a unified team, empowered to navigate challenges with confidence and compassion.
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.
Has family caregiving caused some conflicts among you and your siblings? It can feel unfair when you are pulling more weight than others.
Camilla and Susan were best friends for more than 40 years, ever since their kids were in school together. Both widowed in the last decade, they grew even closer to each other. Camilla even moved into Susan’s apartment building in the Mission Terrace area of San Francisco so they could spend every day together.
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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