Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting with Seth Kilbourn, Executive Director of openhouse, in San Francisco. Openhouse is building housing, services and community programs to support the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults. I am really excited by the work they are doing. Read the rest of this entry »
The Jewish Home of San Francisco was the first nursing home I ever visited in California back in the 1970’s. Its former Executive Director, Jerry Levine, gave me a personal tour back then that I will never forget. Yes, I have forgotten the facts of the tour, but not Jerry’s enthusiasm, compassion, and the personal way he greeted the individual residents along the way. Read the rest of this entry »
Would you like your retirement community to have a smashing view of the Bay and the skyline of San Francisco, along with a $10-15 utility bill per month? If you are a resident of Helios Corner, an 80 unit affordable housing community in Berkeley developed and managed by Satellite Housing, that might be just what you have. Read the rest of this entry »
The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division has posted its “October 2009 Adult and Senior Care Update.” Topics included in this update are: Read the rest of this entry »
National Public Radio’s (NPR) Joseph Shapiro discusses some of the current long-term care provisions in the national healthcare debate. A discussion of the CLASS Act is included. To read or listen to the full story, click here.
