Judy Goddess provides helpful tips for Sunset seniors.
‘One Hard Thing’ Program Lends a Hand to Seniors in Need
On a sunny Saturday in October more than 42 community members gathered at the Richmond Senior Center (at Geary Boulevard and 26th Avenue) to volunteer their time to help more than 20 seniors and adults with disabilities living in The Richmond District.
Senior Spotlight: Self-Help for the Elderly
Self-Help for the Elderly operates three centers on the west side: one in the Richmond District and two in the Sunset District.
Senior Power Meeting Nov. 14
Please join us for a free community meeting to listen to Guest Speaker Nicole Agbayani, office of the Assessor-Recorder share “Property Tax Savings for Seniors,” followed by Bret Putnam on why the 2020 Census Matters and the jobs it can provide. join in with the Qigong exercises, followed by neighborhood announcements and light refreshments.
Senior Spotlight
Seniors are among California’s fastest growing population. Currently, 10 percent of Californians are seniors; by 2030, that percentage is expected to almost double to 19 percent. How can we create a future that guarantees that every senior lives with the dignity and independence we all deserve?
Letter to the Editor – Attention Senior Home Owners
Please get the word out asap to homeowners in SF turning 65 this year
that the deadline for submitting the 2019-20 Senior Exemption application (on property taxes) is June 30, 2019.
Commentary – Richard Corriea
Helping seniors is rewarding by Richard Corriea Last summer there was an advertisement in the Richmond Review seeking volunteers to become long-term care ombudsmen (L.T.C.O.). In response, I called on Benson Nadell at the San Francisco L.T.C.O. program office, […]
Sunset Spotlight
News items from the Sunset District and Presidio.
New Senior Center Coming to Outer Sunset
The Sunset District is getting another recreation center for senior citizens thanks to a donation from a local family and SF Supervisor Katy Tang’s acquiring about half a million dollars from the SF Recreation and Park Department.
Unique legal assistance program offers seniors, veterans free help
The Medical-Legal Partner ship for Seniors, or MLPS as it is known, is working to help seniors overcome those obstacles by using a new model for delivering legal help to vulnerable populations.
‘Solo agers’ need to be prepared to reap benefits of a long life
A solo ager is someone who does not have a spouse or children, or their children are geographically or emotionally unavailable, and there are no other family members close by …
Creativity Helps Keep Seniors Healthy; Improves Lives
Negative stereotypes about older adults persist even today. But, when it comes to creativity, old age defies the myths.
Neighborhood Circle Creates Community for Sunset Seniors
The idea of community collaboration to help seniors age at home was conceived in 2002 in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. The Boston model became a prototype for the “senior village” movement, which has spread across the country.
Keeping the Beat!
Taiko drumming also elicits feelings of camaraderie and community in the
Kotobuki group.
Teen Computer Corps helps public with hi-tech problems
Teen Computer Corps is available to answer patrons’ questions about email,
lap-top computers, tablets, cell phones, digital cameras, electronic gadgets and the
Internet.
