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Aging in Place: Everyone’s Doing It
New public awareness campaign shows all of us can help older adults thrive at home SAN ANTONIO — The the San Antonio Area Foundation is launching a new public awareness campaign as part of its advocacy work on behalf of older adults, focused on the concept of “aging in place.” In recognition of National Aging in…
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By Linda Burton SAN ANTONIO — According to recent national studies, the country’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older within the next decade with the oldest in this demographic on the cusp of 85. Even sooner, by 2025, the number of older adults (65 million) is expected to surpass that of children…
Read MoreAll Together Now: Advocating For Older Adults Through Collective Impact
By Hernán Rozemberg and Cecilia Martinez SAN ANTONIO — It doesn’t take long for anyone to realize that Jane Paccione is a bona fide force of nature. Her experience, knowledge and passion are just that palpable. Not only that, she also has just about the coolest job title one may have ever come across. Jane is…
Read MoreWest Side Families Count On Good Neighbors During Pandemic
House of Neighborly Service Still Strong After 100+ Years Even with restrictions gradually lifting on being out and about during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Estela Trujillo feels quite jittery about heading out of the house. As an older adult, she knows that unfortunately she’s in the primary target demographic for the dangerous virus. She does…
Read MoreSan Antonio Area Foundation releases free 60-page guide for caregivers of older adults
“A Caregiver’s Toolkit” offers tips, local resources to help manage challenges of providing care for a loved one If you help an older adult with things like picking up groceries, driving to doctor appointments, paying bills or even getting dressed, you are a caregiver. Family caregiving impacts the physical and mental health, finances, career and…
Read MoreCommunity Rallies to Support Older Adults Navigating the COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on vulnerable populations raises many concerns about the welfare of older adults in our community. While no one is immune to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our older population is especially susceptible to its effects. Even those with ample resources to safely shelter in place are feeling the…
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