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ER Visits Linked To Falls Spike Among California Seniors

Not rich, not poor, and not ready for the cost of growing old

Mental health problems are often a consequence—not a cause—of homelessness

How Societies Can Grow Older Better

A link to the video is available here.

Oakland Housing Advocate Now Homeless

After weathering booms and busts of Silicon Valley, Fremont woman finds herself living on the street

The February 17th edition of Your Call discussed the economic realities facing senior citizens. The number of seniors in the workforce has nearly tripled since the 1970s. A majority of seniors have no pension or retirement savings and half of those who do, have less than $60,800 according to AARP. To listen to this episode, click here.

Guests:

Derek L. Toliver, program manager for the Senior Community Service Employment Program and the Economic Security Initiative Center at the Felton Institute

Amber Cutler, staff attorney for Justice in Aging

Maggie Flowers, associate director of Economic Security for the National Council on Aging

Share the Spirit: Meals on Wheels helps East Bay seniors stay healthy, social

Alameda County Meals on Wheels gets $100,000 for growing senior population

Alameda County: Among the ‘new’ homeless,

a growing number of seniors

Bay Area News Group, December 2014