Financial scams causing more San Mateo County seniors to seek help
Financial scams in San Mateo County are disproportionately affecting senior citizens, leading to a surge in seniors seeking help from local authorities.
Seniors
San Mateo foresees ‘silver tsunami’ of aging Baby Boomers who can’t afford home prices
By 2030, almost a quarter of San Mateo County’s population is expected to be older than 65. San Mateo city officials are exploring how to address housing affordability for an aging demographic.
The Essential Things — Move managers help the aging trim down a life’s possessions
Cindy Hofen runs a Palo Alto business helping seniors sort through a lifetime’s worth of possessions and move into assisted living facilities. As baby boomers age, there is increasing need for her services.
More seniors using public transportation or walking thanks to Fremont classes (VIDEO)
The Alameda County Transportation Commission has started funding classes that encourage seniors to exercise regularly and walk or use public transit to get to their destinations.