September 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.

“Aging has a wonderful beauty,

and we should have respect for that.”

~ Ertha Kitt

Aging in Place in 2023: What Is It,

and How Can You Do It?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1 in 6 people will be age 60 or older by 2030.

Though everyone’s aging process is unique, many older adults are deciding whether to remain in their homes or move to an environment like an assisted living community — whichever best caters to their well-being and supports healthy aging.

Research suggests that many older adults want to remain in their homes while surrounded by loved ones and the community they’re used to until it becomes difficult to do so.

In addition, a 2021 Home and Community Preferences survey by AARP of 2,826 U.S. adults found that about 75% of people over age 50 want to stay in their homes or communities for as long as possible.

Choosing to live in your home or the community you’re familiar with as an older adult is known as aging in place. Here, we deep dive into what it is and how you can age in place. Read the entire article HERE.

For those with memory loss, we provide:

• a joyful and nurturing environment

• social and intellectual engagement

• physical exercise to stay fit and improve health

• live entertainment

• avenues for communication and therapeutic, creative expression

• consistent dignity and respect

OPICA is committed to serve everyone who can benefit from our services, regardless of ability to pay. As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, serving our community for more than 43 years, we already offer our services at a fee below our cost of providing those services. For many who need us, that reduction is not enough: about 40% of OPICA’s participants are low-income, and 20% more live below the poverty level.

To make ends meet, we rely on generous individual donors. Please make a difference in the lives of those we serve by giving to OPICA. We can’t do what we do without you!

Donations this month will go to scholarships to support members who need additional financial support. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU CAN DO IT NOW!

You may mail a check to:

OPICA

P.O. Box 641608

Los Angeles, CA 90064

or give online now at:

https://www.opica.org/one-time-gift-donation/ and in the NOTES section write "Scholarships"

Thank you!!!

For Art Show sponsorship opportunities

please email Craig at

craig@opica.org

Thank You

For Your

Generous Support

In-Person Programs

Continue Daily!

OPICA OZ Online Program

Still Going Strong

Dancing

Chair Yoga

3-Month Promotional Offer

Join now at no cost to You!

The OZ program provides up to 4 hours per day of meaningful activities and interactive engagement every weekday, Monday-Friday.

The program includes daily exercise, interactive conversation,

and activities to promote cognitive stimulation.

Join now and participate in the

Oz Program for the next 3 months at no cost.

Promotion available through December 2023.

Two options for you:

#1 If you are a member of the OPICA Day Program and attend one day a week or more in person, you can now add the OZ Virtual program for the balance of your week. Join the three-month trial for FREE. After the trial period, continue OZ for only $59 per month.

#2 Be part of our Virtual Community. Join the OZ program for FREE for the first three months. After the trial period, continue for only $149 per month.

Try it for Free.

For more information email Emily at

Emilyc@opica.org or call 310-478-0226

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