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This year’s theme,
“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s,”
Every September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, supporters around the world call attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in an effort to challenge stereotypes about the conditions. World Alzheimer’s Day is Wednesday, Sept. 21st
More than 50 million people globally are thought to be living with dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), which coordinates the event. During the month, the organization supports and works with Alzheimer’s and dementia associations in 120 countries, along with patient caregivers and other organizations.
This year’s theme, “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s,” builds on last year’s campaign, which focused on issues such as diagnosis, dementia warning signs, and the ongoing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the international dementia community.
In recognition to World Alzheimer's Day, please consider a donation to
the OPICA Gold Leaf Scholarship
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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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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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Jeopardy at OPICA
Three teams and a lot of FUN!
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Preparing for Fall
Drawing fall leaves got us all in the mood for cooler temps and
the holidays to come
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Music with Shelly
We love her energy!
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Tuesdays with Brian
Tai Chi to get the body moving.
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It was Soul day at OPICA.
We listened to the Pointer Sisters and had a lot of fun!
OPICA's own Pointer Sisters!!
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Patrick and his swanky friends had the member up on their feet! |
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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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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
Join Team OPICA
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JOIN Team OPICA as we join the fight to End Alzheimer's.
As a team, (TEAM OPICA) we will be
participate with the Alzheimer's Los Angeles - Santa Monica walk.
Sunday, October 23rd
9:30 - 12:00pm
Location:
Crescent Bay Park | 2000 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90405
Route Length: 3 miles
Walk to End Alzheimer's - Santa Monica
For more information email Pam
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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
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Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
3:00 - 4:30pm
on Zoom
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There's still time to register!
OPICA and Mary Easton Center
Invite you to a
Free Virtual Education Event: Caring for the Caregiver Monday, September 19th,
10:30- 11:30am
Free Seminar
Registration Required
Questions email
Pam Schwimmer,
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Participate in this 6 Week Victual Program
Thursday, October 6h
10:30 - 12Pm
Memory Matters is an 6-week evidence-informed program for people with early memory loss resulting from Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or another dementia and their care partners. Each meeting will feature an expert speaker on several important topics.
F O R Q U E S T I O N S A N D
E N R O L L M E N T :
E M A I L :
D H A R T @ A B C - S E N I O R S . C O M
P H O N E : ( 5 6 2 ) 3 1 5 - 8 5 8
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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...
L A U G H T E R
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Lily Tomlin
Ernestine Calls
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Comedy Wildlife Photography
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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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Joys of Museum
Virtual Tours Around the World
Virtual Tours of Museums, Art Galleries, and Historic Sites
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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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