Strategies 2.0 was established in 2016 as a partnership between The Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center, Children’s Bureau of Southern California, and the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute (SDSU SPI). Driven by a clear vision and mission, and in support of the strategic plan of the California Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention (CDSS OCAP),…
The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department spearheaded the Age Friendly San Diego initiative to identify and promote improvements that could make Parks and Recreation more supportive, not only of older adult residents, but residents of all ages. To engage residents and community leaders in increasing livability, the City partnered with The San Diego Foundation, Live Well San…
In many ways, Jane is living an average day in the life of an aging American. She and her husband are recognizing that their day to day is getting more difficult…
Medicare vs. Medicaid Submitted by Cassie Deacon, MSW Candidate As highlighted in January’s blog, the older adult population in the U.S is projected to grow to 45.8 billion individuals by 2050. But who will insure this growing number of older adults? In 2015, over 14% of California’s population were Medicare beneficiaries and over 58% of the state’s population were enrolled…
Today’s medical system is a labyrinth of changing policies, procedures and information. Therefore, it is crucial to understand rights and options for yourself and your loved ones.
With over 64.8 million Americans over the age of 65, and the strain on existing systems such as health care, Social Security and local, state and federal resources, a push is occurring to transfer caregiving responsibilities from medical professionals to family members and friends in the home.
Submitted by Cassie Deacon, MSW Candidate, San Diego State University. Recent census data shows a trend towards not only aging, but aging in poverty. As a Masters of Social Work student at San Diego State University, I am dedicated to working with older populations and aging. I’m a participant in the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, a stipend designed to cultivate…