The National Academies just released a wide-ranging report on reducing long-term intergenerational poverty. This report offers key insights into why Native Americans and Black Americans are most significantly affected. Importantly, the National Academies report finds that seven drivers cause long-term intergenerational poverty. Most crucially, the report offers specific evidence-based policy recommendations. Below, you can find the full report and webinar…
After a year of community engagement with technical assistance from the Social Policy Institute team, resulting in over 600 encounters via community survey and discussion sessions, the Age-Friendly Solana Beach Action Plan was approved by City Council! This plan includes specific action steps for the community throughout 5 domains: (1) Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, (2) Social Participation with Inclusion, (3)…
Despite projected budget shortfalls, a Scan Foundation analysis concluded that the budget proposal did not call for significant cuts to health and social service programs serving older adults. Notable exceptions include the temporary elimination of the Accessory Development Unit (ADU) program and the absence of new funding for affordable housing development. Nevertheless, the proposed budget does include some new programs…
A new Knowledge to Action brief was developed to explore the affects of California’s Digital Divide, and how access to technology is becoming increasingly recognized as one of the Social Determinants of Health. To read the full brief, click HERE
Explore SPI’s newsletter and learn about Senior Alliance Day in San Diego and explore new resources, such as the “4 ACEs Tree” and CSSP’s Guide to Anti Racist Data Collection. Access the newsletter HERE
Review SPI’s September 2021 newsletter to learn about our new Student Interns and Associates! Access full newsletter HERE
Explore SPI’s August 2021 newsletter to read about our prevention work in Ventura county and learn about the United Nations ‘Decade of Aging’! To access the full newsletter click HERE
Fewer than 1 percent of Americans reach the age of 100, but a new study from the Netherlands indicates that individuals who reach the centenarian milestone with their mental faculties still intact are likely to remain so for their remaining years. Such findings may lead to more of us becoming “cognitive super-agers”, as researchers hope to identify reliable characteristics and…