Sacramento County Local News: Seniors

More and more people in Sacramento are opting to move into multigenerational homes, or build accessory dwelling units – better known as ADUs – to keep family members close them while avoiding painful housing prices.

In its May 14 meeting, the Folsom City Council approved allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the County of Sacramento for the replacement and upgrade of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the Folsom Community Center and the Folsom Senior and Arts Center .

The Folsom City Council reviewed the plan April 23 to annex land south of White Rock Road for a 4,500-home senior health community straddling two counties.

For more than four decades, YoloCares has helped families navigate life’s final stages.

Shigeru Ochi has seen a thing or two in his lifetime. The Folsom resident turns 100, and the community is ready to honor him.

Sacramento County is celebrating volunteers who are 50 years of age and older for the county’s 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award.

According to the California Department of Aging, the population of Sacramento County residents over age 60 will increase 187% from 2010 to 2060. Conversely, the population of younger residents is decreasing.

Real estate company AKT Investments and UC Davis Health are partnering to create the “first of its kind” community for older adults and people with disabilities in Sacramento and El Dorado.

The affordable housing development is designed for seniors who are 62 years old or older and is located across the street from The Arbors.

Two Vista del Lago High School seniors have created an app called Geri using ChatGPT API to serve as a virtual companion for lonely senior citizens.