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Daily routines can be helpful for both you — the caregiver — and the person living with Alzheimer's. A planned day allows you to spend less time trying to figure out what to do, and more time on activities that provide meaning and enjoyment.
Do people with dementia have routines?
Why Routine is Important for Dementia
Since routines are stored in long-term memory and dementia usually affects short-term memory first, routines often remain accessible even into the middle stages of disease. Because they struggle with short-term memory loss, people living with dementia find it difficult to learn new ways of doing things.
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Happy Birthday to all of our members celebrating a birthday in September.
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IN PERSON PROGRAMS AT OPICA |
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OPICA Adult Day Program
Our members are enjoying 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
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM
THE WEEK @ OPICA
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Who knew it was National Beer lovers day on Sept. 7th? Although we didn't have any tasty beer we exercised our brains and came up with lots of words starting in BE.... |
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Cheryl's sweet voice leads the group in songs from the Burt Bacharach. |
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Jyoti lead the members is creating a Mandala art drawing along with listening to Meditation music.
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Immersed in this image. Members create their own version and perspective.
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Art with Abby. The room is filled with new and old artist. |
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Members enjoying their time in the art room |
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GOLD LEAF SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN
Add your leaf to the OPICA Tree Today!
Make a Difference & help our tree GROW.
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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
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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.
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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS |
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Westside Pacific Villages Present
FALL PREVENTION
4 FREE Community Events
2-3:30pm
Friday's, Sept. 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Westchester Family YMCA
8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
To Register
Call 310-695-7030
OR
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The South Bay Dementia Education Consortium Presents
Connecting Over Grief: A Discussion on Healing, Coping, and Caregiving
The discussion will speak to the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of loss and map out the roads that lead toward healing and recovery.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
3:00 - 4:30pm
on Zoom
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OPICA and Mary Easton Center
Invite you to a
Free Virtual Education Event: Caring for the Caregiver Monday, September 19th,
10:30- 11:30am
Are you responsible for the care of a loved one? This presentation will provide the tools and education needed to for this journey and will focus on practical tips to sustain and care for the caregiver.
Free Seminar
Registration Required
If you have, any questions please contact Pam Schwimmer,
OPICA Community Outreach Associate
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OPICA's Brain Train Program
Zoom or In Person
What's best for You?
Email Jyoti Rawat for more information
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OPICA Support Group
Openings available
Email Cheryl for more information
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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
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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!
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OUTSIDER/INSIDER XIII
CELEBRATE OUR ARTIST
IS BACK IN PERSON
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Saturday, October 29, 2022
1:00 - 5:00pm
OPICA
Our 13 annual Art Show
celebrates OPICA's artists as they proudly present their paintings to friends, family and members of the community.
We hope you will join us!
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Sometimes the best medicine is...
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather!
STAYING HYDRATED - STAYING COOL -
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
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Keep Drinking!
Drink plenty of fluids. To optimize the body’s cooling mechanisms, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or other caffeine-free liquids. Avoid caffeinated drinks because they can act as a diuretic, depleting the body of important fluids. Be sure to drink fluids with every meal and throughout the day; do not wait until you are thirsty. Dehydration may be difficult to notice in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Be on the lookout for increased fatigue, dry mouth, headache, and/or decreased urinary output.
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CULTURAL EVENT & END OF SUMMER
CONCERTS TO ENJOY!!
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Jazz at LACMA
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT- at LACMA Jazz at LACMA is back! We return to open seating and picnicking on the grounds. The free concerts are presented Friday evenings
6:00pm -8:00pm
April to November
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Getty Art and medical science intersect in this look inside Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy
In this episode of Becoming Artsy, Jessie explores the art and science of medical illustration
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Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information
and Mask Wearing
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
What the CDC Says You Should and Shouldn't
Do Now
COVID -19 VACCINE
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Please visit our OPICA website to find our resource page
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