National Family Caregiver Month: Honoring Unsung Heroes
The population of people 85 and older – those most likely to need care – is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. They often face progressively debilitating conditions,
The population of people 85 and older – those most likely to need care – is expected to grow exponentially in the coming decades. They often face progressively debilitating conditions,
Science has shown that human beings are inherently social creatures by nature. By and large, we live and thrive amongst our “herd.” Having lunch with friends, going on a walk
Just as it is an inevitable fact that aging is a part of life, a sadder fact is that many of our elders become subjects of abuse, often from those
Few things in life bring people together quite like a meal. It has long been acknowledged that sitting down and eating with someone is virtually the perfect way to break
Home is the center of our lives, a basic necessity. If you already have secure housing, this may not be top of mind, but many San Antonians are struggling to
February is recognized as National Senior Independence Month, a time when older adults, community members and organizations can collaborate and share resources to help all of us – no matter the
A San Antonio Area Foundation program focused on serving and supporting our region’s older adults is significantly expanding thanks to a new federal grant. AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering,
After doing volunteer work for a nonprofit organization Rose and Robert Reyes decided to start one of their own, founding King’s Compassion in 2011. Their nonprofit focuses on serving San
Have you heard of Ageism Awareness Day? The American Society on Aging, along with Reframing Aging supporters celebrates this day (observed Oct. 7) to bring attention and awareness to the impact
The concept of wellness transcends more than just good health or the absence of illness or disease. Wellness is self-care – taking care of the whole person, mind, body and