Cool Zones Help Beat the Heat
May 4, 2017 | 3:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
With a hotter than normal summer season expected, it’s important to have a place for seniors to stay cool. That’s where Cool Zones come in.
Tag: Seniors
VIDEO: Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone
Jun. 23, 2016 | 3:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
There are more than 100 designated “Cool Zones” around the County. Find one near you and chill out.
Dick Van Dyke Tells Seniors to Stay Active
Jun. 15, 2016 | 5:33 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Entertainment legend Dick Van Dyke was the keynote speaker at the County of San Diego’s 2016 Aging Summit Wednesday. The summit included panels focused on various issues for seniors, such as housing, transportation, civic engagement and dementia-friendly communities. After his speech, the 90-year-old Van Dyke shared a few additional remarks about the importance of staying […]
Campaign to Prevent Elder Abuse Underway
Jun. 8, 2016 | 9:47 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Elder 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.