March 2023 E-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.

“Beautiful young people

are accidents of nature,

but beautiful old people

are works of art”

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

More steps,

moderate physical activity cuts dementia, cognitive impairment risk

Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.


In the Jan. 25, 2023 online edition of Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, the team reported that, among women aged 65 or older, each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with a 21 percent lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Risk was also 33 percent lower with each additional 1,865 daily steps.


"Given that the onset of dementia begins 20 years or more before symptoms show, the early intervention for delaying or preventing cognitive decline and dementia among older adults is essential," said senior author Andrea LaCroix, Ph.D., M.P.H., Distinguished Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego.



While there are several types, dementias are a debilitating neurological condition that can cause loss of memory, the ability to think, problem solve or reason. Mild cognitive impairment is an early stage of memory loss or thinking problems that is not as severe as dementias.

. Read entire article here

OPICA's Luncheon will Honor

Lori Erickson

Vice President | Casting | CBS


For information on Tickets, Sponsorships, and Tributes

please contact Craig at craig@opica.org

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MARCH


Then automatically every month!

When you join OPICA’s Monthly Giving Program (OPICA Partners), your support helps our Art Program, Music Program, Exercise, Counseling, OPICA OZ (OPICA on Zoom) Program, and everything at OPICA.


Through a monthly gift automatically deducted from your credit/debit card, you are providing a consistent source of funding, allowing OPICA to quickly respond to issues the moment they arise.


Becoming an OPICA Partner is an easy way for you to make an impact. You are in control and can make changes to your account at any time.


Do you pay Netflix, HBO, electricity, and gas every month? It is very similar, except with OPICA Partners you are making the world a better place for everyone.

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BEGIN YOUR MONTHLY GIFT NOW!

Thank You


For Your

Generous Support

Music

for Your Pleasure


Relax, listen and enjoy.

There were so many amazing singles and albums in the 1970's. Here are a few:

"Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac - 1977




"Superstition" - Stevie Wonder 1972




"Layla"- Eric Clapton - (1992 live version of his1970 song)



"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green - 1972



"Tiny Dancer" - Elton John - 1971



"What's Going On" Marvin Gaye - 1971

In-Person Programs

Continue Daily!


OPICA OZ Online Programs

Still Going Strong


Are you looking for daily activity

for your loved one?

Is your loved one lonely

and needs a place to socialize?

Would you like to add something new to your daily routine?

Join the Online Day Program at OPICA.

OPICA OZ - OPICA on Zoom



OPICA 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 see flyer  

If you haven't tried our OZ program and would like to join, please contact Sierra Adel at Sierra@opica.org or call 410-478-0226.


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Online Day Programs Continue

Join us every week for one, two, or more days

you want to be part of.



Contact Sierra Adel sierra@opica.org for more information


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