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Seniors Council Hosts Solutions Summit for Santa Cruz County
The Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties proudly hosted the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) Solutions Summit for Santa Cruz County on October 16th, bringing together community leaders, elected officials, aging advocates, and local residents to discuss innovative strategies and actionable solutions to enhance the quality of life for older adults in…
Read More2024 District Supervisor Candidate Forum Recordings
Watch recordings of our forums for candidates running for District Supervisor. Events held in San Benito and Santa Cruz. Remember to vote!
Read MoreHelping Seniors Overcome the Digital Divide
Dozens of seniors have received Internet-connected devices for the first time, allowing them to bridge the “digital divide” and connect with friends, family, and services from home.
Read MoreSeniors Council Elects New Board President
The Seniors Council of Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties voted on June 15 to appoint Dr. Pam Arnsberger as the President of its Board of Directors.
Read MoreGetting the Word Out
Cristina Banuelos and Chris Greenwood tabling at the Watsonville Senior Resource Fair in support of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs.
Read MoreCongratulations, Cristina!
Cristina Banuelos receives the United Way 2023 Live United Award for her efforts leading the Foster Grandparent Program.
Read MoreNutrition Infrastructure Grant Brings Funding to Senior Aid Agencies
Santa Cruz County, CA – The Senior’s Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties has over the past year assisted in purchasing more than $600,000 of new equipment to help local agencies feed older adults.
Read More2022 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum – District 3
Social Isolation Virtual Discussion Video
BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION!WHAT: SOCIAL ISOLATION: REAL HOPE and REAL SOLUTIONSWHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST@ 10:00AMWHERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88150787641 Did you know that 17% of all Americans age 65+ are isolated because they live alone and face barriers related to geographic location, language, or disability? In Santa Cruz, 18% of older adults live alone, and 20% of…
Read MoreFall Prevention Virtual Roundtable
BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION!WHAT: FALLS PREVENTION: ASSESSMENT-EDUCATION-INDEPENDENCEWHEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th@ 10:00AMWHERE: on ZOOM. See FLYER for information Did you know that serious falls and fall-related injuries are one of the single greatest contributors to loss of independence among older adults? So, take a stand against falls! Join us on Friday, November 20th at 10:00 am…
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