Nonprofits partner to help seniors stay active and independent

Driving the news: Challenge Center opened a larger new adaptive fitness center in Kearny Mesa in March to meet the growing demand for services for people with disabilities or mobility limitations.

• They've added classes and new equipment and are expanding the team to provide physical therapy and personal training beyond what insurance typically covers, executive director Tiffany Piquilloud told Axios.
• The team raises money to subsidize classes and cover up to 75% of the cost for clients, she said.

Zoom in: The new space also allowed Challenge Center to partner with neighbors ElderHelp and Meals on Wheels to create a hub for care through a pilot program.

• It connects each of their services for seniors, including housing, nutrition, transportation and rehab.
• "Diet, exercise and in-home support is a really great combination for keeping people successfully aging in place," Piquilloud said. "We want them to age all over the place … Be a part of their community."