Photos by Rink Horizons Foundation recently announced that its president, Roger Doughty, will retire from his position late this year after more than two decades of service. Doughty will continue…
By Selisse Berry— I remember countless conversations in my 40s with other lesbians about jointly buying a large complex with a pool where we could all retire together. Of course,…
By Brandon Miller – The holiday season has a way of speeding everything up. Calendars fill, inboxes overflow, and suddenly you’re juggling festive plans, family logistics, travel costs, year-end deadlines,…
By Jay Greene – As LGBTQ+ community members in the San Francisco Bay Area age, thoughtful elder care planning becomes key to maintaining independence, dignity, and connection. This involves legal…
Photos Courtesy of On Lok By Grace Li – For its participants, Openhouse + On Lok Community Services is more than a day center. It is the place where they…
Mercy Housing California and Openhouse on December 11, 2025, announced that the 1939 Market Senior Housing community has been awarded funding through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, administered…
By Morey Riordan – As I reflect on my first couple of months as the Executive Director of Openhouse, my experience has been one of deep learning, joy, and appreciation…
By Charles Renfroe – Gilbert, a gay man in his late 60s, came to Openhouse after entering sobriety and recovering from prolonged substance abuse. “Having just finished my addictions, I…
By Carla Peña – As people age, many of us eventually rely—whether temporarily or permanently—on caregivers, long-term care facilities, adult day services, home health aides, or senior-serving organizations to help…
By Ryan MacCarrigan – Along California’s Monterey Peninsula, the town of Pacific Grove sits quietly between the pines and the ocean just over two hours south of San Francisco. It…
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