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The Benefits of Person-Centered Care

The Benefits of Person-Centered Care

by Marianne McCarthy | Aug 5, 2024 | Caring Together SBC blog | 0 comments

​Person-Centered Care, also known as Patient-Centered Care, is an approach to healthcare that prioritizes an individual’s unique needs, preferences, values, and experiences, placing the person at the center of their own care. This model of care recognizes that...
Adaptive Fitness and Safe Summer Activities for Older Adults

Adaptive Fitness and Safe Summer Activities for Older Adults

by Marianne McCarthy | Jun 26, 2024 | Caring Together SBC blog | 0 comments

As the summer season approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities and embrace the joys of staying active. However, for older adults, it’s crucial to approach summer fitness with a focus on safety and adaptability. Adaptive fitness...
Senior Expo of Santa Barbara Turns 30

Senior Expo of Santa Barbara Turns 30

by Marianne McCarthy | Sep 20, 2018 | FSA in the News | 0 comments

Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday...

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Family Service Agency
  • About
    • Leadership Team
    • Board
    • FSA in the News
    • Annual Reports
    • Our History
    • SMVYFC
    • Staff Resources
    • Sliding Fee Discount Program
    • Locations
  • Programs
    • Family Support Services
      • CalFresh
      • Case Management & Referral Services
      • Dedicated Dads
      • Connected Couples, Connected Families
      • Parenting Classes
    • Holistic Defense
    • Little House by the Park
      • Guadalupe Community Changers
      • Family Support Services
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman
      • Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer
      • Mission & History
      • Long-Term Care Resources
    • School Counseling Services
    • Outreach Mentors
    • Senior Services
      • Caregiver Support
      • Elder Abuse
      • PEARLS
      • Aging in Place – Senior Case Management
    • Youth & Family Behavioral Health
      • Mental Health Navigator
      • Office-Based Mental Health Counseling
      • Intensive In-Home
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Blog
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Senior Expo of Santa Barbara
    • Dreams in Bloom – Spring Fundraiser
    • Pickleball Tournament
    • The Gift of Healthy Aging
    • Santa Maria Family Festival – SMVYFC’s 50th Anniversary
  • Careers
  • Support FSA
    • Stories to Lift Your Heart
    • Volunteer
    • Ways to Give
    • Leave a Legacy
      • Legacy Society
      • Contact Information
      • Donor Testimonials
      • Giving Options
      • Legacy Life Insurance
      • Bequest Language