February 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.

"Getting old is like climbing a mountain;

you get a little out of breath,

but the view is much better!"

~ Ingrid Bergman

Social isolation

linked to an increased risk

of dementia, new study finds

Updated January 19, 2023 - KAITLYN RADDE From NPR

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia than older adults who aren't, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers found.

"Social connections matter for our cognitive health, and the risk of social isolation is potentially modifiable for older adults," Dr. Thomas Cudjoe, an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins and a senior author of the study, said in a news release.

See entire article here

CHOCOLATE EVENT TICKET

CHOCOLATE NEVER TASTED BETTER!!!

RSVP BY 2/10...This Friday!

OPICA's Luncheon will Honor

Lori Erickson

Vice President | Casting | CBS

For information on Sponsorships and Tributes

please contact Craig at craig@opica.org

Music for Your Pleasure

Relax, listen and enjoy.

There have been so many wonderful covers of great songs recorded by people who did not write them.

Here are a few:

"God Only Knows" - Jubilant Sykes

Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher

"Here Comes the Sun" - Nina Simone

Written by George Harrison

"Yesterday" - Ray Charles

written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Aretha Franklin

Written by Paul Simon

"Mr. Tambourine Man" - The Byrds

written by Bob Dylan

"I Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston "

Written by Dolly Parton

In-Person Programs

Continue Daily!

OPICA OZ Online Programs

Still Going Strong

OPICA birthday girls remove masks for photo and cake.

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.

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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 Sara Kaye sara@opica.org for more information