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Just Released! Archstone Foundation newest report making the case for expanding adult day services (ADS) to support caregivers is now available. The Case for Expanding Caregiver Support Through Adult Day Services highlights key insights from its three-year Family Caregiving Initiative and offers next steps for ADS providers, philanthropy, and policymakers.

In 2018, Archstone Foundation sought to test the theory that the lives of family caregivers of older adults with disabilities could be substantially improved through adult day services providers, awarding grants to five southern California nonprofits to expand caregiver training and supports. The results were clear: supporting caregivers through ADS works, and there is much we can do to expand these critical services and spur a national conversation about their importance. Read the executive summary and the full report here.

Everyday ONEgeneration is supported by volunteers! These dedicated community members, service groups and students support all of our programs and services. Meal drivers help to deliver food to frail home-bound seniors, a friendly face that our older adults can rely on and look forward to seeing as the only person they may talk to that day. Volunteer Careline callers have wellness checks and social visits over the phone with isolated seniors.

As the Senior Enrichment Center opens this month we are so grateful to have returning volunteers to the Front Office, Thrift Corner and teaching classes. Student volunteers and service groups continue to support our Adult Daycare, Meal Programs, Senior Enrichment Center and Sunday Encino Farmers Market!

Thank you to all of the wonderful compassionate volunteers who help our community, we couldn't do it without you, the San Fernando Valley is a better place through your service.

Adult Daycare    

The Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program (SMBP) is a free community program which provides each participate with a digital blood pressure monitor and eight weeks of individualized support. Weekly educational modules are presented on the following topics:

·        The basic physiology of blood pressure

·        Sodium and Hypertension

·        Exercise and Hypertension

·        Medication Protocols/ Medication Audits

·        Diet and Nutrition

·        How to self-manage your blood pressure

In order to be eligible the participant must have been diagnosed with hypertension or as pre-hypertensive. All educational modules are currently conducted remotely via weekly phone calls. Please contact Cinthya Vasquez for more information at cvasquez@onegeneration.org.

ONEgeneration is offering a ONE-TIME-ONLY emergency financial assistance for any seniors 55 and OLDER (regardless of status) who are facing housing eviction, utility bill overages, or need help with a security deposit to secure housing. Must provide proof of income, identification, and home address. Must also provide proof of rent/utility statements and/or proof of new leasing agreement in order to apply. Call ONEgeneration's Hunger Benefits & Housing Navigator, Natalie Pongo at 818-708-6380 to see if you qualify for this ONE-TIME emergency financial assistance.

ONEgeneration esta ofreciendo asistencia financiera de EMERGENCIA SOLAMENTE UNA VEZ  para personas que califiquen de 55 años o más (estado de inmigración no importa). Adultos mayores que estén enfrentando desalojo de vivienda por pagos atrasados, pagos de utilidades atrasados, o que necesiten ayuda con un depósito de seguridad para asegurar la vivienda califican para este programa. Debe proporcionar prueba de ingresos, identificación y domicilio. También debe proporcionar comprobante de declaraciones de alquiler / facturas de utilidades y / o comprobante de un nuevo contrato de arrendamiento para poder presentar la solicitud. Llame para ver si califica para esta ayuda financiera de emergencia.

ONEgeneration's Grandparents As Parents program, in partnership with Children's Bureau took a group of grandparents and grandchildren from central Los Angeles to the Aquarium of the Pacific on March 26th. The families were able to take a chartered bus from LA to Long Beach, spend several hours at the aquarium and enjoy at private dinner on the upstairs veranda overlooking the marina. The children and the caregivers all enjoyed the many sights at the aquarium, one caregiver remarked “I’ve never done anything like this, I feel like a queen today!” Thank you to Children’s Bureau for assisting with this event, to the City of Los Angeles for their charter bus program and to the Aquarium of the Pacific for being an amazing venue.

Adult Protective Services: Elder Abuse Hotline Call: 1-877-4R SENIORS (1-877-477-3646)

COVID-19 Testing: Click on link for testing locations.

COVID-19 Free Test Kits: Click on link for information on receiving free test kits in the mail.

COVID-19 Vaccinations: Click on link for information on vaccine clinic locations.

Covid-19 Rent Relief: Click on link for more information.

Get a Digital Copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record: Click link for instructions on how to request a digital copy of your vaccination record.

Friendship Line: Call 1-888-670-1360 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities. Provided by the Institute on Aging.

​​​​​​Medi-Nurse Line: ​​​​​​If you don’t have health care coverage, or you have Medi-Cal but don’t have a regular doctor, California’s new nurse advice line can connect you with a nurse to talk about COVID-19 symptoms and help connect you with local resources. This service is available 24/7. Call (877) 409-9052​​.

National Institute of Mental Health Resources for dealing with stress and anxiety.

Natural Disaster Planning Tool Kit for People Living with Dementia (ACL). Click link.

NotifyLA: Click on link or call 323-980-2260 to sign up for notifications from the City of Los Angeles during times of emergencies and disasters.

LA County Resource Hub for Older Adults

LA County Hotline: If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed 1-800-854-7771.

California Drug Take Back Program: Click on link for a map of locations to drop off used medications.

COVIA on-line classes and activities, Spanish language classes and activities

LA County Library digital card Use card for free movies and TV: Kanopy & Hoopla.

Free Wi-Fi: Click on the link for a list of Library parking lots offering fee Wi-Fi.

LADWP’s new Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) offers free energy efficient upgrades for residential customers and their families, designed to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.

Through the program, an assessment of a customer’s home will be performed by a trained technician to identify the most appropriate and effective improvements available. Skilled repair technicians will then make the improvements and upgrades to the home.  The program is free to eligible customers. Examples include sealing windows to prevent a/c and heat leaks, changing out leaky shower heads, etc…

Please contact Juana Torres, ONEgeneration’s Community Environmental Project Manager for assistance in filling out the one-page application. You can reach her at jtorres@onegeneration.org or by phone: 818-708-6603.

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