The California Department of Aging (CDA) and a statewide coalition of LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations and research partners are launching a groundbreaking, statewide online survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults. “This is an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ older adults to share their perspectives, experiences, needs, and priorities to help inform state policies and programs for older adults,” said Read More
As we age, our bodies and minds undergo inevitable changes, but how seniors adapt to these changes can profoundly affect their quality of life. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges, becomes increasingly important as we age. “Healthy aging is not just about avoiding disease,” says Anthony J.A. Molina, Ph.D., of UC San Read More
Long-term care (LTC) insurance is designed to provide financial support to individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. But beyond the primary beneficiary of the policy, there’s another pivotal role in the insurance process: the “designee.” Here’s why it’s important to name a designee and the value Read More
Along with the surge in aging baby boomers comes a growing number of adults who, for various reasons, don't have a spouse, children, or other close family members to rely on as they age. Read More
Windward Life Care is celebrating Pride Month by obtaining Silver Level certification with SAGECare for the third year in a row. This ongoing staff training continues to enhance Windward’s ability to support the needs of the country’s aging LGBT community. “LGBT older adults are an underserved population. Many people do not have family to support Read More
How can seniors in the LGBTQ+ community trust that healthcare providers and allied professionals will give them culturally competent care? That’s been a real concern for decades because very few large-scale, healthcare-related studies have focused on the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors. It’s one example of how social inequality translates directly to quality of care and Read More
As a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you can do many things to make that person’s home a safer place. You’re probably already familiar with taking steps such as improving lighting in dark hallways, hiding sharp objects, decluttering, and other safety measures. But don’t overlook the fact that Read More
The most important decisions older adults have to make involve how to age well. Planning for where you’ll live, anticipating any care you might need, saving for your expenses in retirement, and documenting your healthcare wishes are important for all older adults. And when you’re aging alone and/or are part of the LGBTQ+ community, planning Read More
The Windward Life Care and Windward Home Health team is proud to announce we have earned a Silver Level Certification for 2021 from SAGECare. The certification recognizes our team’s cultural competency and training in serving San Diego County’s LGBTQ+ community. “This recognition from SAGECare is especially meaningful to us during Pride month,” said Susan Valoff, Read More
Windward Life Care has just received another feather in its cap in time for Pride Month. San Diego County’s premier aging services firm has earned a Silver Level certification with SAGECare, enhancing Windward’s ability to support the needs of the county’s LGBT community. “LGBT older adults are an underserved population. Many people do not have family to support them or Read More