By Grace Li– It has been an exciting year for Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services, the first licensed adult day program in the nation created with and for…
By Brent Hensley– Let’s be honest. Conversations about senior care and senior living may not be glamorous subjects and they probably won’t be the most welcomed topics at your next…
By Philip Ruth– My mom died. I did a lot of pre-grieving through her eight years of cognitive decline, but it was still devastating when it happened. The week after…
By Phil Ting– My time as your Assemblymember representing the Westside of San Francisco has come to an end, after reaching the maximum twelve years dictated by term limits. I…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Council Member at Large— In September 2024, we celebrated the remarkable legacy of Bruce Lee in Oakland, acknowledging the city’s pivotal role in shaping his…
By Marcy Adelman– The first state-funded study of LGBTQIA+ midlife and older adults in California is nearing completion. It is a two-part study on LGBTQIA+ aging that includes both an…
By Allison Rodman– LGBTQ+ older adults face distinct challenges as they age, especially those who are aging alone. Statistically, LGBTQ+ elders are twice as likely to be single and live…
By Dr. Kathleen Sullivan– Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as saying, “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” Getting older is a privilege…
By Jewelle Gomez– I know no one wants to read about a meeting, but here goes! I’ve been on the committee that oversees the endowment of the James C. Hormel…
By Marie Jobling– As a nonprofit leader and long-time advocate for aging and disability rights in San Francisco, I know how important it is for our diverse communities to have…
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