“This Week at OPICA”

MANAGE CAREGIVER STRESS Have a more pleasant holiday with our best caregiver stress tips Holidays are stressful enough, but when you add caregiving to the mix, the combo can send stress levels through the roof. To improve your holiday experience, we’ve chosen our 6 top articles that help you reset holiday expectations, reduce emotional stress, cope with feeling unappreciated, and reduce overall stress and anxiety.   Click here for some helpful tips Webinar: Caregiving, Avoiding Burnout, and Finding Joy During the Holidays

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IN PERSON PROGRAMS AT OPICA

OPICA Adult Day Program Our members are enjoying Art, Music, Exercise, Games, Current Events and More! Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Email Sara Kaye for more information about the OPICA Adult Day Care Program

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK @ OPICA

Crafts at OPICA

Engaging our members in Activities for the Brain

"Old Wives Tales" There were a few surprises when they were revealed.

Rita?? had all the members moving to Tai Chi.

The Glee 3 entertained us with some beautiful Hawaiian dancing and songs

Getting our morning started with some gentle chair yoga.

ONLINE PROGRAMS AT OPICA

OZ Program We've opened our doors but our virtual program is here to stay! Stay connected, stay engaged with OZ (You can even do both) 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. Click here to enlarge flyer   Email Jyoti Rawat for more information

JOIN A GROUP TODAY

OPICA's Brain Train Program In Person or Zoom What's best for You? Email Lea Broukhim for more information Leah@opica.org OPICA Support Group Openings available Click here for schedule Email Cheryl for more information counseling@opica.org

ONLINE PROGRAMS AT OPICA

Individual Online Day Programs Continue Join us every week for one, two or as many groups as you want to be part of. Spirit Builders Group and Art Class All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT, AMFT, and MFT-Trainees) Contact Sara Kaye Sara@opica.org for more information about these groups

‌ 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! Click here for to enlarge schedule Click her for the Online Program description

UPCOMING SEMINARS & PODCASTS

AFA CARE FREE WEBINARS Caregiving, Avoiding Burnout and Finding Joy during the Holidays Wednesday, Dec. 7th 4:00- 5:00PM (PST) Register here Functional Psychology for Peak Brain Performance and Cognitive Decline Thursday, December 8th 4:00- 5:00PM (PST) Register here

Alzheimer's LA LEARN + CONNECT December Calendar

Dementia By Day Rachel Wonderlin All-Star Episode: When they think they're still working Click here for the podcast

YOUR HEALTH

Care2Sleep Study from UCLA UCLA Research Study  Are you a care partner for a person with memory problems? Do you have difficulties sleeping? Contact UCLA if you would like to learn more UCLA Phone: 310-351-2349 UCSD: 858-534-9479 SleepResearch@sonnet.ucla.edu Click here to enlarge flyer ‌

FLU SHOT FOR SENIORS: 5 REASONS WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT Read more here Info from the CDC County of Los Angles -Flu Season for 65+

‌ It's the Last Week for Medicare Open Enrollment Period October 15th through Dec. 7th This is the time of year when you can make changes to your Medicare Plans Remember it's not a one size fits all!! What was good for you in the past could be different now. Read more here Need some no cost consultation? Contact Barry Sikov

Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information and Mask Wearing

When to wear a mask COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Click here for more info What the CDC Says You Should and Shouldn't Do Now Click here for more info COVID -19 VACCINE Up to date information from County of Los Angeles Public Health  Book an Appointment Home-bound Vaccinations Vaccine Distribution Data California ALL

Please visit our OPICA website to find our resource page https://www.opica.org/covid-19-resources/

Contact Us  Sara Kaye - sara@opica.org   Saira Reyes -  saira@opica.org