When Pattie Wallner and her brothers struggled to coordinate care for their parents with dementia across three states, IOA’s Caregiver Coaching brought structure, resources, and emotional support. Through the Companioa program, they became a unified team, empowered to navigate challenges with confidence and compassion.
Recognizing the early signs of dementia is crucial for timely intervention and improved quality of life. Institute on Aging’s Companioa program offers families expert support, resources, and tools to navigate a diagnosis and help aging adults remain independent and engaged.
Tracing its origins to Mount Zion Hospital, the Institute on Aging empowers older adults to live independently through compassionate, community-based care.
IOA’s Companioa program offers compassionate support and tailored care, helping families navigate dementia with confidence and ease.
An Inspiration for Preventing Elderly Suicide and Fostering Compassionate Care
San Francisco residents in need can turn to Healthy SF for affordable healthcare coverage, and if two city supervisors have their way, residents will have guaranteed mental health coverage, as well.
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and it’s important to remember that anyone can suffer from mental health issues, big and small.
It’s no secret that as we age, we become increasingly at risk of falling, and fall-related injuries are more dangerousfor older adults. What researchers recently learned, however, is potentially significant: a definitive link between cognitive slowing and fall risk, and an opportunity to provide better care for those living with dementia.
It’s no secret that natural light can transform a space, or that it has a tangible effect on the people who live and work there.
Now in its 36th year, Dinner à la Heart represents a perfect marriage between two of San Francisco’s favorite things: incredible food and giving to a good cause.
Institute on Aging (IOA) CONNECT is your direct line to us and the starting point for help with your concerns about the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. IOA CONNECT links you with our services, as well as community services available. Reach out to connect with us.
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