Seniors
Nine Important Retirement Milestones (Starting at Age 50)
I’m continuing the topic of properly preparing for retirement this month. Most people don’t really start thinking about retirement at age 50, but there are a few things you should be doing to set yourself up early for a comfortable and secure retirement. Age 50: Catch-Up Contributions Begin At age 50, you can start making […]
National Senior Tennis Tournament to be Played at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Tournament officials have announced seeded players for the United States Tennis Association National Women’s Senior Hard Court Championships scheduled for Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037. Julie Thu of West Lake Hills, Texas is the top seed in the […]
10 Essential Steps for a Smooth Transition to Retirement
A good friend of mine was recently forced into early retirement by changes at the Federal agency where he worked. Retirement is a major life milestone that requires thoughtful planning and preparation, so I wanted to write about how to properly prepare for such an important change. To ensure a smooth transition, it’s essential to […]
St. Paul’s PACE Welcomes New Medical Director
St. Paul’s PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), has named Jaime Stull, M.D., as their new medical director, effective March 3. As medical director of St. Paul’s PACE, Dr. Stull will oversee participant medical care, ensuring clinical excellence and positive health outcomes. She will lead medical operations, support primary care providers and specialists, […]
Art for All Art Exhibition and Reception
In celebration of March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, The Arc of San Diego presents Art for All, an inspiring art exhibition and reception showcasing artwork created by adults with disabilities. This inspirational event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 20 at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center (4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA […]
Villa Musica Expanding the Musical Biographies Program Serving Seniors with Dementia
The Prebys Foundation recently announced the launch of its Healing Through the Arts and Nature initiative, which awarded $5.2 Million to 59 nonprofits across San Diego. These grant awards will support programs serving youth, veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and historically underserved communities, offering proactive ways to enhance quality of life in a post-pandemic world. This effort […]
Local Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
For the choir members and musical director for Mission Hills United Church of Christ (MHUCC), an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City was never in the cards. However, that changed when composer Joel Raney came across a YouTube performance by the church choir, who range in age from 16 to 80-plus […]
Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances
I can state from first-hand experience that taking over your parents’ finances can be a challenging and sensitive process. As parents age, they may need help managing their money and bills. This can be especially true if cognitive impairment is occurring. But this transition often comes with complex issues that adult children must navigate carefully. […]
ARC of San Diego Recognizes a Local Volunteer and Loyal Supporter
Gerald Hansen, a Point Loma resident, received the Cherrie Sevick Lifetime Achievement Award from The Arc of San Diego, one of the county’s largest non-profits serving people with disabilities, at their Annual Meeting in June 2023. He was recognized for his remarkable commitment to supporting The Arc of San Diego’s mission to support and empower […]
Mama’s Kitchen Calls for Volunteer Support
Every day, thousands of critically ill San Diegans rely on the free meal delivery service provided by Mama’s Kitchen. For over three decades, the nonprofit organization has made nutritious, medically tailored meals, packaged and delivered with care to homes by Mama’s Kitchen volunteers year-round. As the largest nonprofit provider of home-delivered meals in San Diego […]
