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Will Governor Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget impact older adults and people with disabilities?
By Elena Metz, Graduate Assistant, SDSU Social Policy Institute Despite projected budget shortfalls, a Scan Foundation analysis concluded that the budget proposal did not call for significant cuts to health and social service programs serving older adults. Notable exceptions include the temporary elimination of the Accessory Development Unit (ADU) program and the absence of new…
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Introducing the Intergenerational Gerontology Alliance (IGA)
Exciting news is happening on SDSU’s campus! Emily Tran, one of SPI’s interns was instrumental in the formation of the Intergenerational Gerontology Alliance (IGA) that has now applied to become a recognized student organization. Although the IGA is still working out the logistics for this summer, the students are eager, excited, and highly motivated to hit…
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Learn more about CEAL from Co-Director and SDSU Faculty Steve Hornberger
Q: Tell us about CEAL and how it was initially developed.The Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity(CEAL) was developed out of the “Big Idea Challenge” at SDSU. Recognizing that older adults are the fastest growing segment of our society, the Social Policy Institute proposed a “Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan” project. The demographic changes of existing inequities…
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Senior Alliance Day
In recognition of the growing needs of San Diego County older adults Steve Hornberger, Co-Director of SDSU’s Social Policy Institute and the Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL), addressed the San Diego County Board of Supervisors at their October meeting. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and the members of the Board issued a Proclamation commending the San Diego Senior Alliance…
