August 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.
“We don't stop playing
because we grow old;
we grow old
because we stop playing.”

 ~ George Bernard Shaw

 When a Travel Buddy Has Dementia

Los Angeles Times
By Jeanette Marantos
 
No. 1: Learn to count to 10. Slowly. Backward and forward. Several times a day.
No. 2: Bring a companion — preferably someone who has Rule No. 1 down pat.
No. 3: Keep trips as self-contained and well-planned as possible.
No. 4: Choose a single destination and get there ASAP.
No. 5: Brace yourself for awkward moments involving restrooms, especially if your travel companion is other gendered.

I am not an expert and these are not blanket assertions. I know dementia and travel rarely mix, because people with dementia react poorly to any change in location or routine.

But with an estimated 1 in 9 Americans over age 45 reporting “subjective cognitive decline” — a.k.a. memory loss that impairs daily life — dementia is a growing reality for many families, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And sometimes even people with dementia need to travel.
At OPICA, our dedication to a safe environment for our loved ones includes looking at what materials we will be using for our upcoming renovation! The process of selecting not only the best materials, but the ones that assure our staff and our adult day-care guests have an environment free of toxins that could be considered harmful. Read More 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 look at 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
Feeding Sharks
&

Peru's Most Visited Site


It is Safe to Feed the Sharks

The Bahamas are beautiful above and below the water. I have always been reluctant to swim with sharks. Here is a safe way to watch them swim and be fed.




Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in southern Peru.   

Visit this amazing site from the comfort of your home. No walking stick needed. 
FREE WORKSHOPS
SAVVY CAREGIVER EXPRESS FREE Virtual Workshops

Classes will start Wednesday, October 6th, 13th & 20th

For more information about registration,
Sara Mikael: 323.451.2699 smikael@alzla.org 
Memory Maters EXPRESS FREE Virtual Workshops

The next 8 week Virtual Program begins 
Thursday, September 23rd from 10am - 12pm

For more information and enrollment please contact
PHONE: 562-315-8582
Thank You
to our Wonderful Foundation Donors
for Your Support
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

  • Cost Effective

  • Predictable Revenue

  • It’s Convenient
  • You pay monthly for Netflix, HBO, Spotify, rent/mortgage
  • You Have Control

  • 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.
 
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