VIDEO: 93-Year-Old WWII Vet is Still Feeling Fit
Feb. 15, 2019 | 11:38 AMA D-Day veteran will not let age slow him down. Ray Alexander, 93, stays fit by participating in the County’s Feeling Fit Club – an exercise program for older adults.
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Watch Out Millennials, Tech-Savvy Seniors are Catching Up
Aug. 10, 2018 | 11:22 AMIt’s not just about being able to see the latest photos of your grandchildren anymore. Older adults are learning about computer programming and how using technology can help them feel younger and less isolated. The County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency, the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and community […]
Joan Lunden Headlines This Year’s Aging Summit
Jun. 12, 2018 | 2:02 PMFor nearly two decades, millions of Americans invited Joan Lunden into their homes each morning when she was the co-host of Good Morning America. She reported from 26 countries, interviewed six U.S. presidents, and covered five Olympic Games and two royal weddings. Lunden is headlining this year’s Aging Summit on Thursday, June 28 at the […]
VIDEO: The Young and Young at Heart Make a Connection
May 8, 2018 | 10:15 AMYoung and old took part in the 16th annual Intergenerational Games in Chula Vista last month. They each got to learn a little bit about each other while doing some cool activities.
VIDEO: Breaking Barriers Between Young and Young at Heart
Apr. 9, 2018 | 1:23 PMAging and Independence Services’ Intergenerational Games is an annual event, bringing together elementary students and older adults. Get a 360-view of this fun event.
Campaign to Prevent Elder Abuse Underway
Jun. 8, 2016 | 9:47 AMElder and dependent adult abuse takes many forms. Physical, mental, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as neglect and self-neglect are recognized in state law as forms of elder and dependent adult abuse. In San Diego County, reports have increased by around 125 percent since 1999.