LGBTQIA+ book club for older adults, 5 years of success

By Theresa Myers in LGBTQ, Newsletter, Older Adult Services | Posted July 6, 2021

Five years ago, the Senior Peer Counseling program at Peninsula Family Service (PFS) hosted the first meeting of the LGBTQ+ Book Club in San Mateo County. Senior Peer Counseling staff and volunteers believed the book club would create a sense of community for all who participated. Membership was open to all in the LGBTQ+ community, including allies and advocates, and the books selected were as diverse as the members of the Book Club. During those…

Senior Peer Counselor Training

By Theresa Myers in | Posted February 5, 2021

Senior Peer Counselor Training Spring 2021 training dates: March – April (online only) If you are age 55+, you can change the lives of older adults in our community. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 30 – April 28 morning sessions: 9am – 12:30pm Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken…

Appy Hour

By Theresa Myers in | Posted October 23, 2020

You are invited! “Appy Hour” is for adults 55+ who want to learn more about health and wellness through technology. Virtual sessions are offered on Zoom. Email aaquino@peninsulafamilyservice.org or call 650-403-4300 ext. 4327 to RSVP.

Older Adult Services Update Before and During COVID-19

By Theresa Myers in Annual Report, Older Adult Services, Success Story | Posted September 24, 2020

Older Adult Services before COVID-19 Got Wheels! In partnership with the County of San Mateo and Serra Yellow Cab, PFS launched the Got Wheels! pilot program in June 2019. The program serves Daly City residents ages 70+ to schedule up to six rides a month for just $5 per one-way trip within Daly City limits. Help@Hand PFS partnered with the state of California and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to…

Wellness Checks and Support for our Aging Neighbors

By Theresa Myers in Older Adult Services | Posted June 8, 2020

Our Older Adult Services Senior Peer Counselors are working hard during shelter-in-place. Instead of weekly face-to-face visits, volunteers are on the phone and using technology to provide wellness checks with adults age 55+, either in a one-to-one setting or in virtual groups. It is more important than ever to reach out to our neighbors who feel isolated and need additional services. There has been a surge of need for wellness checks among older adults, according…

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