Staying active and being part of a community are vital for seniors to maintain physical and mental health, and advocates say one of the best ways for older adults to maintain their independence is by being connected to a local senior center.
In its inaugural study and master plan for the region, the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation is proposing ways the region’s senior centers can be improved. With the continuing retirements of aging Baby Boomers, the need for senior support services will rise significantly over the next decade.
By 2035, the San Diego Association of Governments estimates, there will be nearly 1 million people age 60 and older living in the county, up from 626,683 people in 2020.
