Posted: February 2, 2023
Low Vision Awareness Month is an annual event that takes place in February to raise awareness about low vision and the resources and technologies available to help people make the most of their sight.
Posted: January 6, 2023
As the population ages, some older adults are choosing to move into assisted living communities to receive help with activities of daily living and have access to social and recreational activities. For many older adults with disabilities, assisted living facilities can provide a much-needed respite from the challenges of living independently and can offer a sense of community and support.
Posted: December 30, 2022
Posted: December 29, 2022
Knowing your residents’ rights and following required procedures can prevent unnecessary accusations later on from residents and their family, as well as avoid citations from licensing. While there are numerous regulations governing resident rights, there are several common ones that are easily preventable.
Posted: November 28, 2022
Posted: October 24, 2022
Quan Nguyen is 35 years old and the program administrator of Choose Well San Diego, a program that helps families find assisted living homes. He interacts with older adults both at work and during community service projects. One issue he has been encountering more frequently are politically charged discussions among older adults in congregate living, senior centers, and social clubs.
Posted: October 9, 2022
Health literacy is an individual's ability “to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others”1 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). It is an important skill that can prevent health problems and improve health management. However, many older adults do not have necessary skills to interact effectively with health information.
Posted: September 20, 2022
Posted: August 16, 2022
Posted: July 18, 2022
Sunny San Diego enjoys plenty of sunshine over the summer months and throughout the year. Although San Diegans are used to being outside, many people do not practice effective sun protection habits.
