October 2024 E-NEWS FROM OPICA

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"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been."

~ Jimmy Buffet

I Lose My Memory?

The author of 'The Second Fifty'

on what you need to know about

cognitive decline and how to

lower your risk of developing it

By Debra Whitman, AARP August 26, 2024

This has happened to me more than once: I walk into the kitchen, my mind ticking through the day’s chores and errands, and as I open the refrigerator, I realize I’ve forgotten what I’m looking for. My first thought: Am I losing my mind? My second: Is this a sign of looming dementia?

Moments like this are common to many of us. Our brains, like our bodies, age. When our brains are young and healthy, we can quickly and accurately process language, form opinions, remember details, learn new skills and make decisions. But as we age, biology slows this processing activity. We may need a little more time and concentration to learn skills or perform complex memory or organizational tasks, such as balancing a checkbook. This is all perfectly natural, and in most cases, older people can perform these tasks just fine if given enough time. Read entire article here.

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OPICA’s OZ program (OPICA on Zoom), is your gateway to enriching experiences from the comfort of home. Delight in up to four hours of daily activities, carefully curated to inspire engagement and foster connection, every weekday (Monday to Friday) from 10 am – 1 pm.

Join us on Zoom and embark on a journey filled with interactive

exercises, stimulating conversations, and captivating activities designed to invigorate the mind and body. Whether it's daily exercise routines, culturally immersive adventures, cognitive challenges, creative art sessions, or wonderful musical performances, OZ offers a diverse array of experiences tailored to engage older adults in meaningful ways.

OZ - OPICA on Zoom is more than just a program; it's a daily

invitation to rediscover joy and companionship through enriching activities.

To learn more about how you or your loved one can participate, please reach out to Emily at Emilyc@opica.org or call 310-478-0226.

Join us on OZ, where every day holds the promise of new adventures and connections.

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