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Written By: Philip Requejo, PhD - CEO of Rancho Research Institute Reflections on research, leadership, and turning scientific discovery into meaningful impact. After spending much of my professional career in rehabilitation research, I have come to appreciate a fundamental truth: The value of research is not measured solely by what we discover, but by how that knowledge improves people's lives. Scientific publications, research grants, clinical trials, and technological in

A Community Adaptation of a Proven Model Across Los Angeles County, many older adults are looking for ways to stay active, connected, and engaged as they age. Wellness programs can play an important role in supporting this goal, particularly when they are accessible, culturally welcoming, and rooted in community. La Buena Vida was created with that vision in mind. The program was developed as a culturally responsive adaptation of The Good Life, a wellness initiative designed

Healing does not happen in isolation. It happens through connection, shared experiences, and access to support that meets people where they are. At the Don Knabe Wellness Center , cultivating a culture of community, support, and whole person wellness is central to the mission. One of the ways this mission comes to life is through a robust offering of virtual support groups , designed to provide connection, education, and encouragement for individuals living with disability,