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Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services Launches Program for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services (CDS) is the nation's first community-based adult day program co-designed for and with the LGBTQ+ community.
Helping LGBTQ+ Seniors Age in Their Community
When Openhouse and On Lok began working together on the concept of an adult day program for the LGBTQ+ community, in 2018, our goal and hope was to help LGBTQ+ seniors who were aging in isolation access services and supports in order to remain living in their community.
On Lok PACE Empowers Seniors to Embrace Life
On Lok improves quality of life and quality of care for San Francisco seniors, families, and caregivers.
Media Coverage
2024
English
On Lok Celebrates Seniors - Nob Hill Gazette
Get help with elder care - ABC7News
Millions in California could lose their AT&T landlines. Here's why - San Francisco Chronicle
On Lok PACE empowers seniors to embrace life - Nob Hill Gazette & San Francisco Examiner
2023
English
On Lok PACE Removes Barriers for Seniors Facing Isolation and Loneliness Post COVID-19 - PR Newswire
SENIORS TALK: What do you do for fun and relaxation? - San Francisco Senior Beat
On Lok Excelsior Day Center Open House - HappeningNext
Helping LGBTQ+ Seniors Age in Their Community – San Francisco Bay Times
On Lok Receives Trailblazer Award at Openhouse 25th Anniversary Gala - San Francisco Bay Times
Senior activity center operator buys San Jose building near train stop – San Jose Mercury News
Nicole Torres Promoted to COO at On Lok – San Francisco Business Times
2022
English
Gravitating Towards Elders Through Somatic Education – Dancer
As CEO of On Lok, Grace Li Champions Vital Services for Local Seniors – Eden Housing May Newsletter
Meet the Underdog of Senior Care – New York Times
Omicron leads to changes at agencies serving LGBTQ elders - Bay Area Reporter
2021
English
Putting a focus on health to live longer, better lives - SF Chronicle
Nurturing innovation in care for seniors - Cal Matters
On Lok 30th Street Center member discusses the impact of COVID-19 - KQED Forum
Learn how On Lok provides meal delivery and healthcare to seniors - The Bay Area Reporter Learn how On Lok frontline healthcare staff are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations – SF Chronicle
2020
English
On Lok partners with Kara's Spanish Services to help provide grief support in the Spanish-speaking community – Palo Alto Weekly Dr. Ben Lui speaks on “Your Actions Save Lives” COVID-19 public awareness campaign – cdph.ca.gov
Dr. Elisa Chavez receives the California Dental Association Foundation’s Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award – CDA.org Dr. Jay Luxenberg, Chief Medical Officer at On Lok is interviewed on access to the COVID-19 vaccine – KCBS Radio
On Lok is included in roundup of Bay Area eldercare services – ABC 7 Dr. Theresa Pham speaks on the Managing Dementia Care Panel co-hosted by IOA and On Lok – Institute on Aging
Dr. Ben Lui is recognized as one of Northern California’s “Top 50 Diverse Leaders” - top50diverseleaders.org Dr. Jay Luxenberg, Chief Medical Officer at On Lok shares tips for keeping seniors safe amidst coronavirus worries – KQED Radio
On Lok receives masks and shields from student-run nonprofit, Break the Outbreak – CBS 5 On Lok is included in round up of organizations providing services to seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic – NBC 11
Hadley Hall, founder of San Francisco AIDS hospice, dies at 87 – SF Chronicle
Police to perform traditional lion dances in Noe Valley – SF Gate / SF Chronicle
Chinese
Dr. David Chuang, an On Lok network podiatrist, gives foot care tips for diabetic patients - weixin.qq.com Dr. Ben Lui discusses senior health issues and how the health care industry has adapted to the Shelter-in-Place order – 不老80 (Forever Young) Sky Link TV Chef Martin Yan shares healthy cooking options for the senior community – 不老80 (Forever Young) Sky Link TV
On Lok celebrates Chinese New Year with its annual lion dance – Sky Link TV
Spanish
On Lok PACE provides home delivered services for participants – Buenas Tardes con Celina On Lok PACE's social worker shares how she stays connected to participants on a weekly basis – Buenas Tardes Con Celina Dr. Elana Shpall discusses the health risk of loneliness – Hecho en California
Vietnamese
Ms. Lan Anh talks about On Lok PACE's benefits and how to enroll – Vietoday Media Dr. Nguyen talks about how COVID-19 affects the lives of the elderly – Vietoday Media
Dr. Nguyen talks about COVID-19 symptoms – Vietoday Media
2019
On Lok hosts archery event with seniors – KTSF TV
On Lok Builds New Skills with Seniors – KGO (ABC)
"Asian Pacific America” interviews Tammie Pitkin, Senior Director of Health Plan Services, On Lok PACE – KNTV (NBC) April 29, 2019
On Lok Chief Development Officer John Blazek interviewed about On Lok Mission Nutrition meal programs on “Bay Area Focus” – KBCW-TV (The CW) January 28, 2019
2018
As Long As You Live – TVB Hong Kong
Thanksgiving at On Lok 30th Street Senior Center – KGO (ABC) November 26, 2018
Anti-bullying program wraps up at On Lok 30th Street Senior Center – KTVU (FOX) June 1, 2018
On Lok’s 30th Street Senior Center initiates bullying prevention program – KTVU (FOX) May 21, 2018
2017
KTVU features On Lok along with Senator Kamala Harris - KTVU July 2017
On Lok helps seniors cool off during heatwave, as featured on KGO June 2017
On Lok helps seniors cool off during the heatwave, as featured on KDTV June 23, 2017
KCBS features On Lok for its cartooning class at Powell PACE center - Pt. 1
KCBS features On Lok for its cartooning class at Powell PACE center - Pt. 2
KCBS features On Lok for its cartooning class at Powell PACE center - Pt. 3
KCBS features On Lok for its cartooning class at Powell PACE center - Pt. 4
KPIX”s Bay Area Sunday features On Lok - May 2017
KGO-TV features On Lok for its Boomers and Beyond event - May 2017
KGO-TV featured On Lok for its Boomers and Beyond event #2
2016
On Lok 30th Street Senior Center on Comunidad Del Valle NBC Bay Area - November 2016
On Lok on KNBR’s Hooked on Golf podcast (starts at 32:57) June 2016
On Lok on Asian Pacific America May 2016
On Lok’s 45th Anniversary PSA featured on ABC Bay Area April 2016
On Lok’s 45th Anniversary Gala PSA featured on NBC Bay Area April 2016
KTVU coverage for On Lok’s Lunar New Year celebrations February 2016
KTVU coverage for On Lok’s Lunar New Year celebrations #2 February 2016
KGO-TV coverage for On Lok’s Lunar New Year celebrations February 2016
KTSF coverage for On Lok’s Lunar New Year celebrations February 2016
On Lok is featured on Bay Area Focus February 2016
2015
Print and online coverage
2019
Outtake – LGBTQ Seniors Aging Services Crisis
San Francisco Bay Times – Innovation and Hope: A Tale of Two Studies
Bay Area Reporter – SF’s 30th Street Senior Center turns 40 (print and online) September 2019
Noe Valley Voice – Senior Center Not As Old As You Think (print and online) September 2019
KGO – Bay Area seniors participate in laughing yoga for good health August 2019
San Francisco Business Times – People on the Move: John Blazek & Helen Huckleberry July 2019
SFGate – Annual Noe Valley Garden Tour Slated For Saturday May 2019
Patch.com: On Lok’s 30th Street Senior Center Hosts Community Paint Day April 2019
Skylink TV – On Lok Lifeways Celebrates Lunar New Year with Traditional Lion Dances for Seniors February 2019
Aging Today – Partnership by Design: New Project Aims to Improve LGBTQ Elders’ Lives
2018
The loneliest generation: Americans, more than ever, are aging alone – Toronto Star December 2018
The Loneliest Generation: Americans, More Than Ever, Are Aging Alone – Wall Street Journal
On Lok helps LGBT seniors this holiday season – Bay Area Reporter November 2018
Challenges and cultural barriers faced by Asians and Latinos at the end of life – KALW November 2018
A Surprising Bullying Battleground: Senior Centers - Associated Press May 2018
Openhouse Forms New Partnership to Support the LGBTQ Community- Bay Area Reporter
Partnership by design: new project aims to improve LGBTQ elders’ lives – Aging Today
2017
Seniors Tell Harris How GOP Health Plan Will Hurt Them San Francisco Chronicle July 2017
Seniors--maybe you, too--need Medicaid-paid care - An Op Ed by On Lok CEO Grace Li - July 2017
Senior citizens hold their own prom in San Jose - The Mercury News June 2017
Helping Seniors Build Strong, Meaningful Friendships - Tri-City Voice June 2017
Art with Heart: Mural Artist Sirron Norris Teaches SF seniors to Draw - The Bay City Beacon May 2017
"Bob's Burgers" Illustrator Teaches Cartooning to North Beach Seniors - Hoodline May 2017
Being a Caregiver Doesn't Mean You Have to Do It Alone - El Observador May 2017
Cities of the Old - Politico January 2017
2016
Holi Just One of Many Colorful Springtime Festivals - San Jose Mercury News March 2016