July 2021 News from OPICA
 OPICA provides comprehensive, personalized services for adults challenged with memory loss, and for their families. We thank you for sharing this news with others.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
~ Mahatma Gandi


Mayo Clinic

Overview

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently.

Approximately 5.8 million people in the United States age 65 and older live with Alzheimer's disease. Of those, 80% are 75 years old and older. Out of the approximately 50 million people worldwide with dementia, between 60% and 70% are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease.

The early signs of the disease include forgetting recent events or conversations. As the disease progresses, a person with Alzheimer's disease will develop severe memory impairment and lose the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

Medications may temporarily improve or slow progression of symptoms. These treatments can sometimes help people with Alzheimer's disease maximize function and maintain independence for a time. Different programs and services can help support people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

See entire Mayo Clinic article here.
OZ OPICA on Zoom

Are you looking for daily activity for your loved one?
Is your loved one lonely and need a place to socialize?
Would you like to add something new to your daily routine?
Join the Online Day Program at OPICA.

OZ OPICA on Zoom

OZ is a daily interactive program for older adults, and those experiencing memory loss, easily accessible from a single zoom link. 10:00am - 2:00pm Monday through Friday OZ engages seniors with activities including exercise, cultural adventures, cognitive activities, home art experiences, and musical engagement and performances.
OPICA PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Online Day Programs Continue
Join us every week for one, two or as many groups as you want to be part of.
Mindfulness Based Art Group, Nisei Group,
Spirit Builders Group, Art Class,
and more.

At OPICA we strive to bring you an assortment of excellent online programs. Please check out the links below for all of our online programs, and hopefully we can spark your interest in joining!
All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) and trainees

Contact
Sara Kaye 
for more information about these groups
LET'S

TRAVEL

to Northern California

Climb a Sequoia from your Home!


Scale the Biggest Trees on Earth
Deep inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, a team of scientists are studying how these 3,000-year-old trees are reacting to sudden climate change.

Climb to the top the biggest trees on earth with National Geographic Virtual Reality. This is a specular journey. Use your mouse or curser to change views and perspectives. No tree climbing training or safety and fall protection gear needed. Click Here to climb in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks


Trail of 100 Giants in Sequoia National Forest

The Trail of 100 Giants is an amazing grove of Giant Sequoias in the Redwood National Forest. The grove is about 45 minutes from the town of Kernville and it has a 1.3 mile paved trail that takes you through the grove to many of the best trees. Click here to take a look.
Anne Galbraith at Anne@opica.org
Thank You
to our Wonderful Foundation Donors
for Your Support
OPICA - About Us
OPICA Partners are dedicated to helping adults with memory loss and their families by making automatic deductions every month to their credit or debit card. You choose how much you will give.

Why Monthly Giving is Good for OPICA

It is Easy for OPICA and Easy for You
Monthly gifts spread out payments in smaller increments making it easier for you.
Cost Effective
Because you are giving regularly and in automated ways, This helps keep costs down and allows us to focus our time on other things – like running an effective and impactful program.
Predictable Revenue
Having a stable, reliable income stream from monthly donors helps budget, plan and strategize.
It’s Convenient
Similar to why monthly giving is good for OPICA’s cashflow, it’s also good for our donors. You pay monthly for Netflix, HBO, Spotify, rent/mortgage, utilities, etc.  You can budget your giving or know how much you give every month.
You Have Control
You pick how large or small your monthly gift is. You decide if you ever want to raise the level of giving or lower it or end it. It's easy!

 
$150 per month = One member attending OZ /////////////////// every month.
$100 per month = One member not in Oz to attend /////////////////// the new Spirit Builders Expressive /////////////////// Art Group.
$50 per month = One member in Oz to attend the /////////////////// new Spirit Builders Expressive /////////////////// Art Group.
$25 per month = Allows one member to attend OZ for ///////////////// / two months.
 
Become an OPICA Partner with your monthly gift today.

This may be the easiest and quickest way to give small or large gifts.
Text-To-Give
Text in the To: 4-4321 - and type in the message space: OPICA a completely safe text will be returned to you to fill out your information and the amount you want to donate.
You may choose a one time or monthly gift.
THANK YOU!!!
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You may find us at: @opicaadultdaycare

Our first post is our new OPICA video.
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