Villa at San Mateo

  • Active Adult Communities vs. Independent Living for Seniors – What’s the Difference?

    Active Adult Communities vs. Independent Living for Seniors – What’s the Difference?

    If you or a loved one are considering transitioning to an age-focused neighborhood or older adult independent housing, you may feel overwhelmed by your options. It’s important to understand the differences in living arrangements so that you can make an informed decision. Keep reading to learn about the differences between active adult communities and independent…

  • Issues Older Adults Commonly Face When Driving

    Issues Older Adults Commonly Face When Driving

    You gain wisdom with age, as well as potential health and mobility problems that can affect your ability to drive safely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2018, over 45 million adults age 65 or older had valid driver’s licenses, representing a 60% increase since 2000 for this demographic. If you……

  • Fun things to do with your aging relatives during the holiday season

    Fun things to do with your aging relatives during the holiday season

    Visiting your parents and family this holiday season? Instead of staring at the TV, or – even worse – debating politics, try some of these suggestions. Not only are they enjoyable, they provide opportunities to gain insight into how your aging relative is doing. Pull out the photo albums. This is an opportunity to hear……

  • Highly Walkable Location Helps Seniors Build Social Connections

    Highly Walkable Location Helps Seniors Build Social Connections

    For older adults, maintaining social connections can play a significant role in staying healthy and engaged. In addition to participating in physical activity, eating a healthy diet and getting regular medical checkups, staying social is believed to be one of the best steps individuals can take as they age. The Villa at San Mateo –……

  • Abode Services honors The Villa at San Mateo as member of Circle of Community Elevators

    The Villa at San Mateo has been selected to the Circle of Community Elevators by Abode Services. Abode Services was founded in 1989 in Alameda and is one of the largest and most effective Bay Area nonprofits. The agency uses evidence-based approaches to end homelessness but said its efforts would fall short without the participation……

  • Living Apart, Together

    What does it mean to live apart — together? An increasing number of older adults are making this modern lifestyle choice as they enjoy close relationships as well as their freedom and independence. Demographers have coined the term “living apart together” — or LAT — to refer to older adults in committed, romantic relationships who……

  • Begone Yawns! It’s National Anti-Boredom Month

    Begone Yawns! It’s National Anti-Boredom Month

      Everyone experiences boredom from time to time. When extreme feelings of weariness or discontent are pervasive, though, they can become associated with health problems, including depression and anxiety. Experts warn against using frenzied activity as an antidote, but most agree that keeping your brain engaged can help ward off boredom and contribute to your……

  • Explore San Mateo During Park and Recreation Month

    With summer in full swing, you can participate in a wide range of fun and healthy outdoor activities in the San Mateo area. July is Park and Recreation Month, and the National Recreation and Park Association hopes to raise awareness of the many benefits of parks. From community events to wellness opportunities, senior programs, educational……

  • Single and No Children? How to Plan Care in Your Later Years

    Single and No Children? How to Plan Care in Your Later Years

    Many older adults rely on family members — often spouses or adult children — to provide care as they age. However, research indicates that a growing number of U.S. older adults are unmarried and do not have children. In fact, a recent study found that nearly a quarter of people older than 65 either do……

  • The Villa Challenge Design Competition Continues This Summer

    The Villa Challenge Design Competition Continues This Summer

    How would you remake iconic spaces to support older adults’ quality of life? Three design teams will have the opportunity to work their creative magic as The Villa Challenge continues this summer. The challenge invited students, professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives from the community to help imagine innovative purposes for unused spaces in the historic Villa……