Seniors
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 […]
Sharing Passwords Among Family Members
When my father passed away a few years ago, my brother and I began to take a more active role in helping my mother. This included everything from helping her manage her cable and WiFi to banking to going with her to doctor appointments. At some point, every single one of these activities requires a […]
A Life of Accomplishments and Philanthropic Endeavors
By Ginny Ollis Mission Hills is treasured for its history, architecture and genuine sense of community, but it is also home to many people who do and have created a legacy far beyond our neighborhood borders. Ben and Nikki Clay are among them. While they have been homeowners in Mission Hills for 40 years, they […]
Getting the Most Out of Retirement
By Rick Brooks Did you know that the fastest growing demographic group in the United States is people over the age of 85? As health care improves, people are living longer. Most people today can expect to spend about one quarter to one third of their lives in retirement. Which begs the question: are you […]
Top Senior Women Tennis Players in the Country to Compete for National Titles
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club will host the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) National Women’s Senior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Monday, May 15, through Sunday, May 21, 2023. The best players from all over the country, ages 50 to 90-plus will compete for gold balls, which are awarded to national champions, making for […]
