Support at Home (S@H) provides home care vouchers to keep San Francisco adults with disabilities and older adults living safely in their community. The goal of S@H is to provide needed home care resources that are not accessible through any other means due to affordability challenges.
In 2017, a group of San Francisco advocates led by Senior and Disability Action, worked with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Supervisor Norman Yee held a hearing to discuss this gap in care. Funding was provided to the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and IOA was awarded a contract for a 2.5 year program pilot.
UCSF subsequently conducted an outside evaluation of the program, in which it was demonstrated that small amounts of subsidized home care led to significant cost savings for the health care system. The Support at Home program received ongoing funding in 2019 from DAS.
This program serving the community is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and a powerful reminder that no one should face emotional challenges alone.
At IOA, we recognize the toll loneliness and isolation can take on older adults. That’s why our Friendship Line offers 24/7 support, connection, and care to those who need it most.
📞 Need someone to talk to? Call 888.670.1360
#MentalHealthAwareness #FriendshipLine #IOACares #YouAreNotAlone
Coming together makes us stronger. 💙
This past weekend, the IOA team gathered for our annual company picnic—a chance to connect, relax, and celebrate the incredible people behind our mission.
Building community within our team helps us better serve the older adults and families who count on us every day.
#IOACommunity #StrongerTogether #MissionDriven #IOACares
May is Older Americans Month!
This year’s theme is 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯—a reminder that strong communities start with inclusion, dignity, and respect for our aging population.
At IOA, we believe aging should be supported, celebrated, and never done alone.
#OlderAmericansMonth #PoweredByConnection #AgingWithDignity #IOACares
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅!
Multi-step tasks—like setting the table or making coffee—can be frustrating for someone living with dementia. But breaking them down into smaller, simpler steps can make all the difference.
Try assigning a single, manageable part of the task—like folding napkins or pressing the coffee maker button.
Supporting independence doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
💬 What tasks does your loved one still enjoy doing? Share with us!
#CaregiverTips #DementiaCare #Companioa #MemorySupport #AlzheimersSupport #IOACares #AgingWithDignity
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.
Phone: (415) 750 – 4111 | Fax: (415) 750 – 5338
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