Five San Diego County cities will get a boost in establishing age-friendly programs for older residents, thanks to nearly $230,000 in grants made recently by The San Diego Foundation.
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the population of San Diegans 65 and older is expected to double between 2000 and 2030. To prepare for this shift, the foundation is helping local municipalities adapt with its Age-Friendly Communities Program. Carlsbad, Chula Vista, La Mesa, National City, San Diego and the County of San Diego have been assisted with technical assistance grantmaking and support.
The grants come as California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a Master Plan for Aging, which outlines a 10-year blueprint for leaders to create a California where everyone has the opportunity to age with dignity and independence in the place that they call home.