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As part of Fall Prevention Awareness Week, the County’s Aging & Independence Services is urging older adults and caregivers to make time to identify their fall risks. While slippery surfaces and uneven sidewalks are well known dangers, everyday items such as loose rugs, poorly lit hallways and hard-to reach objects can also contribute to serious injuries at home.
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Construction kicked off today on The Haven on Palm, a 50-unit affordable housing community for older adults in Imperial Beach. Half of the homes will be set aside for seniors exiting homelessness.
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Fallbrook celebrated two major affordable housing milestones on the same day: the grand opening of Mirasol Meadows and the groundbreaking for Brookview Senior Villas.
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Older adults and people with disabilities are among those most vulnerable during disasters, whether it’s an earthquake, fire, flooding or periods of extreme heat. To help residents prepare, the County partnered with the City of Chula Vista and several community organizations to host an Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair.
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May is Older Americans Month, a time to promote healthy aging, highlight the challenges older adults face and celebrate efforts to enhance their quality of life. Starting May 7, the San Diego Scam Jam will be hosted in 12 cities across the county to help seniors protect themselves from fraud.
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The County is dedicated to helping older adults stay independent, safe, healthy and engaged. For the past three decades, a local group of senior volunteers has found a sweet way to do that – while providing fresh produce to their community.
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A new affordable housing community for older adults has officially opened on South Santa Fe Avenue in North County. La Sábila, located just outside the City of Vista in unincorporated San Diego County, offers 85 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older.
