Hundreds of San Francisco’s most vulnerable people — the mentally ill, homeless, and seniors among them — will be pushed out of the social services safety net and even further into the margins if proposed cuts to the Department of Public Health go through.
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When the Longevity Revolution Hits Your Town: A Gray Wave Hits Home
Changes in cities over the next two decades will be driven by the “longevity revolution” as the ranks of US adults over 60 soar and many more lifespans stretch past the century mark. While these changes present challenges to cities that are ill-equipped or unprepared, they also serve as a wake-up call to tap into the skill and expertise of older adults. These elders represent a key to the solutions, whether it’s through volunteer work, sharing professional experience or helping families with childcare.
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When the longevity revolution hits your town: a three-part series
By Cecily O’Connor, RedwoodAge.com Stella Gerson rides a Whistlestop shuttle to a senior center in San Rafael, Calif. (RedwoodAge.com) It’s no problem for Stella Gerson to walk down to the bus stop. Getting home is the hard part. "I have to go up a hill to my house," said the 89-year-old San Anselmo, Calif., resident, […]
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When the Longevity Revolution Hits Your Town: Neighbors Saving Neighborhoods
By Cecily O’Connor, RedwoodAge.com For almost a year, boomer Tricia Webb has enjoyed an automatic door at the front entrance of her San Francisco apartment building. She fought hard for that door. Webb, who sits in a wheelchair, lobbied her landlord for the door for five years, but her requests were denied due to cost. Tricia […]
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When the Longevity Revolution Hits Your Town: Baby Steps on a Long Road
By Cecily O’Connor, RedwoodAge.com As life spans lengthen, cities are trying to be all things to all age groups. But they’re just scratching the surface. Committees, studies and action plans are baby steps on a long road toward coordinating services and resources before a crisis sets in. The down U.S. economy is adding to the mess. […]