“This Week at OPICA”

First Days of Summer

The first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice. The longest day of summer 2025 will be Friday, June 20th. This day marks the summer solstice, which is the day when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly towards the sun, resulting in the most daylight hours of the year.

Symptoms of dementia like confusion, agitation, and sundowning can be exaccerbated by the changes in light, temperature, and rountine. However, with proper precautions and care, the impact can be minimized.

Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Summer:

Tips for Caregivers

Upcoming Seminars

The 2025 National Alzheimer’s Virtual Summit on September 10-11. Registration for the all-virtual Summit is free so sign up now!

This year’s theme, “From Personal Stories to Powerful Action: Making a Difference in Alzheimer’s,” will elevate the voices of patients and caregivers while driving impactful change through collaboration with government leaders, scientists, the private sector, and partner organizations.

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OPICAcares

Caregiver Support Group

Join a group today.

on Zoom

Join us the first Wednesday of each month

310-478-0226 ext. 111

or email opicacares@opica.org

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Financial Planning for Care and Beyond

Speaker:

Richard Courtney, Esq., CELA

Founding Partner, Frascogna Courtney, PLLC

June 25 @

10:00 am – 11:00 am PST

Click here to register

UCLA Health - David Geffen School of Medicine

Are you or a loved one concerned about

MEMORY CHANGES?

UCLA Is conducting a remote exercise study on memory loss about dementia prevention.

You may be eligible.

Interested? Want more information?

Contact: CASITresearch@

mednet.ucla.edu

Call 310-267-4767

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OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center is proud to introduce "OPICAcares", a new program intended to provide support for individuals living at home alone or individuals in under-resourced communities that are experiencing memory loss.

If you have a family member or friend that could benefit from our services, please share this valuable information with them.

This program comes at no cost to the individual or family.

For more information, please email OPICAcares@opica.org or

calling 310-478-0226 ext. 111

This project was supported, in part by grant number 90ADPI0105-01-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, DHHS, Washington, D.C. 20201.

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Traveling with dementia can still be possible

With Summer quickly approaching and travel is on your mind, here are some things to think about when making those travel plans.

TRAVELING WITH DEMENTIA: 6 WAYS TO KNOW IF IT WILL WORK

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Fun in the Summer Time

Let's be creative!

Color something fun

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Homemade Fuit Popsicles

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Summer Playlist

Enjoy some fun summer tunes

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Be Part of the OPICA on-line Community

OZ (OPICA on ZOOM) plus other Virtual Classes

Have you thought about joining OZ?

OPICA on Zoom is now available at NO cost to members of the

OPICA's Adult Day &

Brain Train Programs

A daily interactive program

from your home.

Be part of the OPICA OZ community.

Combine the Day Program or Brain Train with our Virtual OZ Program,

You can do both!

Email Emily for more information Emilyc@opica.org

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Individual Online Day Programs Continue

Join us every week for one, two or as many groups as

you want to be part of.

Spirit Builders Group and Art Class

All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists

(LMFT, AMFT, and MFT-Trainees)

Contact Emily Campbell; Emilyc@opica.org for more information about these groups

At OPICA we strive to bring you an assortment of excellent online programs. Please check out the links below for all of our online programs, and hopefully we can spark your interest in joining!

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Join a Group Today

Brain Train Program at OPICA

OPICA’s Brain Train program is designed specifically to cater to individuals dealing with early-stage memory loss.

OPICA's Brain Train Program

In Person or Zoom

What's best for You?

For In Person contact:

Angele Caron

for more information

Angele@opica.org

For Virtual online contact:

Emily Campbell for more information Emilyc@opica.org

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OPICA Support Group

Openings available

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Email for more information

counseling@opica.org

Did you know...

OPICA has a

LOST & FOUND

If you are looking for an item that has been misplaced, or find one that is not yours, OPICA has a Lost & Found. Call us, 310.478.0226

to inquire about your missing item. Items to be returned can be left with Juan at the gate the next time you come to OPICA.

Updated Flu - Covid - RSV Info

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. Vaccines for pregnant people or monoclonal antibody products are available to protect infants and young children from severe RSV.