Minimizing Barriers Caused by Hearing Loss — Communications Tips

We know that hearing loss can lead to isolation and loneliness and are working to reduce these barriers to healthy aging.   So that means working to make our Connections for Healthy Aging workshop sessions more accessible to those with hearing loss.   We have been trying personal listening systems, small portable PA’s, and rented […]

City Hall Transformed To A Place of Learning

Thanks to Jack Chin, Tom Loftus and skilled folks at SFGovTV, we have featured highlights from the 2012 Aging and Disabilities Technology Summit to share and to remember. On May 15th, City Hall was transformed by the  team of organizations listed below to host a stimulating day of speakers, workshops and hands-on learning. What was […]

Keep Your Brain Fit By Engaging On-line

Back by popular demand, Michael Merzenich, Ph.D was a main speaker during the plenary session at the Aging and Disability Technology Summit.  Dr. Merzenich is the chief scientific officer for Posit Science.  For more than three decades, he has been the leading pioneer in brain plasticity research — the ability of the brain to contantly change, grow, […]

A Commitment to Community Living — At All Levels

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently issued a statement on the creation of the  Administration for Community Living.  The goal is for people with disabilities and seniors to be able to live at home with the supports they need — participating in communities that value their contributions – rather than in nursing homes […]

Confessions of a New Blogger

First, I have to give you the corrected link for the last Timebank post — I hit “publish” by mistake, before it was done.  Corrected link is http://www.sfhealthyaging.org/the_timebank/ Second, I had so many things I wanted to write about but good intentions quickly became draft posts that never got finished…So please forgive me while I hit the […]

Aging in America Conference So Engaging (And Exhausting)

As a new blogger, I had this fantasy that I would send  a blog post each day to share what we were learning. But so much to do and see!   Now the conference is over and I’m home and mostly recovered.  So instead we will share ideas, resources and pictures in small portions over […]

Summit Registration is Open

It is time to close the digital divide so that all of us, regardless of age, income or abilities, can tap its amazing potential for social engagement, health and well-being, financial security, and opportunities for social action, creative expression and life-long learning. Sign up to be an active part of this movement by registering to […]

Alice Wong Tells Who She Is

Who is Alice Wong?  Well, she is the President of the board of the San Francisco IHSS Public Authority and a skilled researcher and well, so much more.  In fact, Alice will tell you who she is.   Alice made this video to share with us all as her first video and a contribution to […]

Martha Never Left the Neighborhood

In the early days of the Community Living Campaign, we struggled with how to develop the small, basic building blocks that make up the foundation of a grass-roots community organizing campaign — you know, the equivalent of the old fashioned house meeting.  The hope was to provide practical support to neighbors while  beginning to look […]