Volume 240 - February 8, 2021
SPOTLIGHT: HEALTH AND ENGAGEMENT
UPDATED INFO ON VACCINATION SITES
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More vaccination sites have opened up in San Francisco, still targeting health care workers and those 65 and older. Some are walk-ups, some are drive-throughs, and most require appointments.
Find more details here, which we'll update as new information becomes available.
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT FOR HEALTH
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In neighborhoods where CLC has services and funding, we offer subsidies to provide eligible residents with $60 of free rides per month. You may be eligible if you are:
  • Age 65 or older or
  • Have a disability or
  • Have health conditions or mobility challenges that prevent you from using MUNI or accessing nearby transit stops or stations.
Please contact Cathy DeLuca at cathy@sfcommunityliving.org or call 415-638-9183 to see if you qualify. Learn more about the SFMTA Essential Trip Card here.
TELEHEALTH SUMMIT FEB. 11: MAKING IT WORK FOR ALL
Join the SF Chamber of Commerce and the SF Tech Council in a virtual Telehealth Summit with local experts. They'll discuss how we can leverage Telehealth to increase access to and connections with virtual care network. Sign-up for the Summit on Thursday, February 11, from 1:00 to 2:00. Questions? Contact Karla at karla@sftechcouncil.org.
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GET GOOD, FREE HEALTH CARE INFORMATION VIRTUALLY
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Dr. Anna Chodos
On Fridays, join Senior Power for a Conversation with Dr. Anna Chodos, SF Dept. of Geriatrics.
Fridays at Noon
TRANSITIONING HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL
IMPROVING TRANSITIONS FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME
Going home from hospital has become more challenging in the era of COVID-19. Learn your rights. Don’t wait until you are hospitalized to find out about this important information!
  • How does decisions about “kept for observation” vs. “admitted for treatment” affect your Medicare insurance?
  • What are your rights in discharge planning?
  • An Advance Directive is important, but what authority does the person
named have in shaping your care and your discharge?
  • Do the same rights apply in rehabilitation facilities?
Marie Jobling will lead a discussion along with Glenda Hope and other OWL members.
on Sat. Feb. 27 from 11:00 to 12:00 on Zoom. Read more about the transition from hospital to home. And access the zoom session here. Closed Captioning provided.
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MORE ON TRANSITIONAL CARE
A Transitional Care Blueprint released in 2008 documented the issues related to a safe hospital discharge and provide a wide range of recommended changes. A few were implemented. Others were started and then disappeared when funding was cut. Most are still good ideas that could be brought back with advocacy and leadership.  
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PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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Senior Beat brings you uplifting stories about San Francisco's vibrant and diverse population of adults 50 and older. Meet a military kid who was no brat; she watched over 10 siblings, saved herself from drugs and helped others. Learn about the interesting backgrounds of some of your neighbors and how they're navigating the new opportunities aging presents. Visit and subscribe for free at sfseniorbeat.com or follow them on Facebook.
LGBTQ+ SURVEY NEEDS YOUR INPUT
LGBTQ+ older adults may have increased vulnerability and less access during the pandemic. The Dept. of Aging and Adults Services is seeking important information from LGBTQ+ older adults 50+ who live or work in San Francisco to improve services and support. Take the survey in English and Spanish here.. Contact drmadelman@aol.com or tom.nolan@sfgov.org for more info.
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AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS (ADRC)
ADRC Centers serving neighborhoods across the city offer expertise and advice on a range of services. Help is available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese, Spanish, Russian, Samoan, and Portuguese. Get phone numbers and hours Get phone numbers and hours here to find the center that best meets your needs. 
The Community Living Campaign is working toward a San Francisco where we can all live and thrive in our homes and neighborhoods we as grow older. Please support us in building community, empowering neighbors, and organizing coalitions to amplify the voices of older adults and people with disabilities.
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