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September 2017
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September Celebrations
  • ONEgeneration is Closed Monday, September 4th, We wish you a Safe & Happy Labor Day!
  • Intergenerational Month!
  • National Senior Center Month!
  • National Fall Prevention Month!
  • Grand Parent's Day, Sunday, Sept. 10th!
  • Adult Day Service Week Sept. 17th-23rd.
Stay tuned to our October Newsletter for pictures of our Intergenerational Month Activities!
Intergenerational Month
At ONEgeneration we celebrate Intergenerational programming everyday but every September during IG Month we always plan some special fun. This month the kids and their senior neighbors will participant together in a pancake breakfast, a Mad Scientist presentation, an outdoor Field Day with game stations, a Dance Party and a Helping Hands decorating day!
6 Years in a Row!
We are so grateful to the readers of the Los Angeles Daily News for choosing ONEgeneration as the Best 2017 Non-Profit in Los Angeles County! This will be our 6th consecutive year being honored.

Intergenerational Summer Fun
The kids from child care and their neighbors stayed cool last month during the summer heat by making fresh snow cones. Watermelon and grape were the two top favorite flavors. IG Teamwork!
The Sages & Seekers program is looking for Senior participants to share their personal history!
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URGENT! September 30, 2017 is the Deadline for the Equitable Relief Program for Medicare Part B!
Did you stay on a Covered California plan , instead of enrolling in Medicare? Do you know someone who did? Do you have a Part B late enrollment penalty because of doing this?

If you enrolled in Medicare Part A but not Part B, and you stayed on an Individual Policy from Covered California when you were first eligible for Medicare at age 65 or prior to age 65 due to a disability, you should take action NOW!

Covered California (aka Marketplace plans or individual qualified plans) with their subsidies were designed for those not eligible for Medicare. It is possible that if you proceed with this program you may have to pay back all or some of the subsidies you received . 

If you never enrolled in Part B, or enrolled late, you are looking at a Part B late enrollment penalty of 10% for each year you should have been enrolled. Additionally, you must wait for the General Enrollment Period (January 1 through March 31) for a July 1 Part B effective date.

To take action TODAY, gather your documents to be able to prove what you have done. 
Call Social Security 800-772-1213               
Call Medicare Rights help line 800-333-4114 

If eligible, you may enroll in Medicare Part B right away or retroactively, without penalty, or have your penalty reduced or even eliminated entirely. Tell them you want help with the “time limited equitable relief”.

Volunteers of the Month

Marta & Santiago joined ONEgeneration as volunteers this summer in our time of need, helping in the Adult Daycare Kitchen. They came with a lifetime of restaurant experience owning the Dolores Café in West LA for over 20 years and being part owners in other restaurants and deli’s. 

This Woodland Hills couple will have been married 50 years later this year. They have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Marta and Santiago moved here in 1964 from Argentina. 
Encino Farmers Market
As summer begins to wind down the apples are beginning to gear up. Come taste our wonderful array of Pink Lady’s, Honey Crisp and Fuji’s just to mention a few.

Pomegranates (considered a super food) start arriving this month and they are loaded with vitamin C and potassium, a potent combination of antioxidants and are reputed to ward off colds. 

Chuy Berries, of San Luis Obispo County, are bringing soy and corn-free eggs to our market. I have been to his farm and can testify his chickens are truly free range. 

Carole
Market Manager

Follow us on Facebook @EncinoFarmersMarket
We welcome a new vendor Bada Bing Italian Ice (dairy-free) with summer pleasing flavors like coconut, watermelon, and pineapple.


Open every Sunday
8 am til 1 pm
We accept SNAP/EBT & WIC!

Lots of free parking
Double your food dollars this October with Market Match! For families with children ages 5 and under, spend up to $20 of your CalFresh benefits, and receive up to $20 extra for fruits and vegetables!
Market Match is available every Sunday for a match up to $10!!
Red Cross Blood Drive     
at the Encino Farmers Market
Sunday, October 8th  8am to 2pm

Avoid the wait and register at   http://www.redcrossblood.org/

Enter sponsor code: onegeneration

Adult Day Care
Dr. Stern serves as the Medical Director of ONEgeneration's Adult Day Healthcare Program. He reviews participant care plans and makes recommendations for enhanced care. Dr. Stern is available as needed for consultation on medical concerns.

If you have ideas for a future article topics please contact ONEgeneration. 

Dr. David Stern's Expert Corner
The July column began a discussion of diabetes. It will now continue. Diabetes is an illness in which the body does not handle sugar metabolism properly. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin, the hormone that allows the body’s cells to use blood sugar (glucose) for energy. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the body doesn’t respond properly to the insulin produced. In both, blood sugar levels in the body rise. In older adults with d iabetes, 90% have type 2 diabetes.

If it is not properly treated, chronically high blood sugar levels can lead to complications such as
Kidney disease, ultimately with the need for dialysis, peripheral nerve damage which can lead
to gait instability, and visual impairment which can lead to blindness. Diabetes also doubles the
risk for heart attack and stroke. It is imperative that the disease be managed properly. Proper
management means attention to lifestyle, diet, exercise and medication.

Blood levels numbers that we must pay attention to are the blood sugar levels and Hemaglobin A1c. A fasting blood sugar level greater than 126 mg/dL is consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes. Hemaglobin A1c is a test that is used to screen for, diagnose, and follow individuals with diabetes. Glycolated hemoglobin, or hemoglobin A1c, is formed in the blood when glucose attaches to hemoglobin. The higher the level of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed, the higher the A1c level. This level can be used as a monitor of glucose levels over time. The A1c test result gives a picture of the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2-3 months
  

We are so grateful to the Valley Harmony Singers who came out to sing "Barbershop Quartet" style to the seniors in our Adult Day Care on Friday August 25th.

Adult Day Services Seniors put on their cowboy hats and enjoyed a "Country Western" musical performance in August by The Heart Beats!
Guest Articles
Joanne D'Antonio

Travel Training
Coordinator for New Horizons

Green Light to Mobility
Traffic is crazy, and parking expensive. Yet L.A. has wonderful places to go! Even those who drive find it easier to use public transportation for some trips. It costs cents, not dollars to ride if you are over 62, and there is no charge for the tap card. You will want to have it in your wallet when you need it.  

Joanne D’Antonio, Travel Training Coordinator from Green Light to Mobility, visits the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center to offer free travel training services. 
Easiest way to get a tap card is to find her is at the end of Lurinda Chin’s monthly AARP Driving classes. Anyone is welcome to stop by September 11th at 4:00 pm and take a few minutes to fill out the application. Bring ID to verify age eligibility, and Joanne takes the photo Metro requires

Need to learn to use the tap card? Attend Joanne’s free workshops at ONEgeneration.  These are held every couple months, and you can also apply for your tap card at the workshop. Enroll with her, and also get free individual phone travel training.  

For hands-on guidance, go on a group field-training trip with Green Light to Mobility Travel Trainers. Destinations are great places like The Getty, Griffith Observatory, The Science Center, Santa Monica Pier, Olvera Street, and more. Trips usually start from an Orange Line station that has a free parking lot. They can even teach you to ride safely with a walker.

Dr. Clement
BuddyGuard

We are always anxious to share great ideas and resources that can assist caregivers and patients, and thank Dr. Clement for sharing this information and bringing this good product to market.
Dr. Clement's Expert Innovation
Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores, are a common medical complication in the frail elderly. Each year, medical and non-medical facilities combined spend tens of billions of dollars in the care of pressure ulcers, injuries arising from patient falls, and workers compensation claims. One solution according to the American Nurses Association and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is safer ergonomic practices.

Faced with such a difficult situation while caring for her ailing father, Margarita Clement, Ph.D. MAT, BSN, PHN, invented a patient lift assist that helps both the patient, caregiver and healthcare professional in the prevention of pressure ulcers and injuries. Necessity often being the driver behind a great invention, Dr. Clement‘s Northridge based company Buddy Guard now manufactures the patient lift that she has named the BOEMBA. Patient Lift BOEMBA provides Repositioning with Safety, Dignity and Care. For more information, please contact our Office at (818) 987-4700.
Child Care News
We are excited to announce that as of August of 2017 we have switched over to the famous TotPot lunch program. TotPot is an artisanal "kids' kitchen" dedicated to creating and cooking healthy home-style farm-to-pot meals exclusively for children. TotPot believes in freshly-prepared food made with organic produce and free of any harmful additives and preservatives. TotPot takes child nutrition to a whole new level as they take a scientific professional approach to feeding children while at the same time provide meals, which are not only properly balanced but are also made daily with the freshest possible products of local organic farms and suppliers.
 
TotPot’s mission is “first and foremost, to help teach kids how to “eat healthy from the beginning” by offering them delicious food, crafted by their own chefs and approved by certified nutritionists. Some of the delicious entrees include: BBQ Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Fresh Fruit, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli and Fresh Fruit.  
Senior Enrichment Center

Thank you to Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Neurosurgeon, Andrew Fox, M.D. for the very informative presentation last month on How to Get Relief from Chronic Pain. The presentation was well attended and seniors had a chance to ask many questions specific to their own challenges.
Class of the Month:
Zumba!!! o
Zumba is one of the most popular classes at the Senior Center. Studies show that exercise and movement are crucial to staying physically and mentally heal thy. A researcher at Kaiser Permanente said "what's good for the heart is good for the brain. "

Give Zumba a try Wednesdays from 10 -11 am with instructor Joanne. Beginners are welcome.
Senior Center September Highlights
  • Friday, September 1st, Thrift Corner Summer Clearance Sale from 10 am until 2 pm, Flyer

  • Science 4 All class is starting on September 6th from 1-2:30 pm in the Community Room.

  • Friday, September 8th, Middle Eastern Dance Festival with instructor Ossana Terterian presented by Healthcare Partners and Remedy Home Healthcare, 2-4 pm, Flyer

  • Thursday, September 14th at 10:30 am, Release Stress Now Presentation, by a certified hypnotherapist and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, Flyer

  • Friday, September 15th, Green Light to Mobility presentation by Joanne, see article above, 9:30 - 11 am, Flyer

  • Tuesday, September 19th, FLU SHOTS by Rite Aid at 10 am, Flyer

  • Thursday, September 28th, Cooking Class of the Month: Fruits & Veggies, presented by Regal / Lakeside Medical, 10 am in the artroom, Flyer

  • Tuesdays, NEW CLASS: Ballroom Dancing, 3:30-4:30 pm, Flyer

  • Tuesdays from 10 am - 5 pm Haircuts & Simple Manicures by Jocelyn, $5 donation, call 818-705-2345 or stop by main office to book an appointment, Flyer

  • Wednesdays, Sing-a-Long Karaoke Class, 2:40-4:30 pm, Flyer

  • SAVE THE DATE: October 8th, Senior Fraud Forum, Flyer

  • SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Newport Harbor Cruise & Dinner, December 18th, must RSVP by November 11th, Flyer
6 Steps to Prevent Falls
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in the emergency department for a fall related injury. Here are 6 ways to prevent falls

  1. Find a good balance and exercise program
  2. Talk to your healthcare provider
  3. Regularly review your medications
  4. Get your vision and hearing checked annually
  5. Keep your home safe
  6. Talk to your family members
In September all Ralph Cards Need to be Re-enrolled
Thank you to all our Ralphs Community Contribution donors! By using your Ralph’s Reward card while shopping ONEgeneration has received funding that helps us keep our programs running. 

Each year starting September 1 st participants are required to re-register so that ONEgeneration can continue to receive your donations.
Time To Update Your Ralphs Card - Even if you were previously enrolled
You can register for the new term online at www.ralphs.com or by calling 800-443-4438 starting September 1, 2017. Even if you previously registered and selected ONEgeneration as your nonprofit of choice you are still required to register again every year beginning September 1 st . 

For your convenience, step-by-step website registration instructions can be found at www.ralphs.com , click on Community, click on Community Contributions, click on ‘Enroll Now’. If you don’t have computer access, please call 1-800-443-4438 for assistance.
Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to ONEgeneration
Click on the AmazonSmile link to log into your Amazon account and to select ONEgeneration as your non-profit. Remember to log into AmazonSmile each time you make an Amazon purchase so that ONEgeneration receives the donation.
ONEgeneration is looking for volunteers! If you would like to learn more about how you can volunteer in one of our many departments at ONEgeneration please email volunteer@onegeneration.org
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Quote of the Month
We receive many notes and emails with feedback about our programs. This month's quote: "Zumba is my favorite class at the Senior Enrichment Center, I love the instructor Joanne! She has so much positive energy and inspires participants to keep moving while allowing them to go at their own pace."
Volunteers and Meal Recipients
Everyday volunteers call homebound frail seniors providing wellness checks and social visits over the phone. These callers are dedicated to their clients each week and treat every senior they speak to as a dear friend. As a conversation starter they frequently ask how their delivered meal was that day, as many of these clients receive our homebound meals delivered to their door daily. Our clients are so grateful for the meals they receive and always let their volunteer caller know how much they appreciate the assistance.  
Harold's Help Desk
Are you in need of assistance? Stop by Harold's Help Desk at ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center. Jennifer, the Social Services Coordinator will be able to assist you at the center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am til 5:00 pm. Feel free to give her a call at 818-708-6624.
Dental Services
Do you need dental services? ONEgeneration can help through our partner Dentex Dental Group. Call 818-705-2345 to sign up. 
Message Therapy
Did you know that every Wednesday you can come by our Senior Enrichment Center in Reseda to get an amazing chair massage by Maria from 9:30 am til noon?  
The fee is only $3.00.
Podiatrist
Dr. Belczyk is a Podiatrist who is at the our Senior Enrichment Center every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12:30 pm til 2:30 pm by appointment only. Please call 818-705-2345 to schedule an appointment. 
Thank You
ONEgeneration would like to thank Panera Bread, Western Bagel and Costco for their product donations.  The low income seniors that we serve appreciate this extra source of nutrition.
Thrift Corner Shop
Stop by our ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment's Center's
Thrift Corner Shop, Mondays through Fridays open from 10 am until 2 pm to find some great deals and thrift store treasures. Our merchandise changes often. Bargains Galore!
Please donate locally by supporting ONEgeneration's many programs including meal deliveries to low income, fragile seniors. These programs assist older adults in staying healthy and aging in place longer.
Resources

MyPatientRights.org
 
FightChronicDisease.org
Looking for a Safe Place
to Dispose of Old Prescriptions?
Do you have expired or unused medications?

MedCenta Pharmacy at
6401 Platt Ave,
West Hills, CA 91307 has a medication disposal where you can safely dispose of medications to keep the environment safe.
September Tributes

In honor of Ben Schwartz on his 100 th Birthday,
from the Koshkin Family

In memory of my dear friend Natalie Kaye
from Anne Barber

In loving memory of my dear friend Natalie Kaye
from Freda Sasto

In memory of Natalie Kaye from Elsa Gallant

In memory of Mary Baldwin

God Bless Ralph Norris, a true artist in every way! You will be missed. Love MaryAnn, Wayne, and John

In memory of Glen Campbell from Anne and Carter

In memory of Barbara Widolf

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