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Life is sweet for some local seniors now living in their new apartment homes on Mt. Etna Drive in Clairemont. The first community event for residents, an ice cream social, was held inside the Senior Wellness Center attached to their building.
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Kindred, a 126-unit affordable housing community on County surplus property, broke ground today at the site of the former County Family Court building in the Cortez Hill neighborhood.
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A new affordable housing community in North County celebrated its grand opening today. Santa Fe Senior Village is a 54-apartment building located on North Santa Fe Drive in Downtown Vista.
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Board and care homes serve adults and seniors with serious behavioral health conditions who need specialized care. Though they fill a critical need, rising costs have many of these residential care facilities struggling to keep their doors open. A state grant program was recently created to help preserve and avoid closures and make some much needed property improvements.
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Older adults who stay active and fit can significantly improve their quality of life as they age. Physical activity strengthens muscles, improves bone density and builds cardiovascular health which means greater independence. It can also reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Even light activities like walking, gardening or gentle yoga can make a significant difference.
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The County’s Board of Supervisors recently received an update on the Aging Roadmap, which serves as the County’s framework for creating supportive and inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities have broad and equitable opportunities to thrive.
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The County reached a milestone in efforts to address the region’s housing crisis. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista on Thursday. The development is the first of 11 affordable housing projects to complete construction on County excess land.
