“This Week at OPICA”

Alzheimer’s and extreme heat: exercise caution

As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. 


“Alzheimer’s disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect the individual’s safety, including changes in sensitivity to temperatures,” said Meg Donahue, director of Community Engagement for the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.


According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), people living with Alzheimer’s were 6% more likely to die on an extremely hot day, with an added 6% increased risk for individuals with previous hospital admissions for atrial fibrillation.


“People living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be more vulnerable than normal during extreme weather because their judgment may be impaired and they may be unable to communicate their discomfort,” said Donahue. “It’s important to take extra precautions with these individuals during periods of extreme heat or other severe weather conditions.”


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In Person Programs at OPICA

OPICA Adult Day Program

Our members are enjoying Art, Music,

Exercise, Games, Current Events and More!

Each month we publish the Monthly Calendar

for the Day Program.

Look for some of your favorite activities

and come join us!



September Calendar


2024 OPICA Holiday Days off Calendar


Monday through Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Email Sara Kaye for more information about the

OPICA Adult Day Care Program

Highlights from this week @ OPICA

The Glee Three entertain OPICA members.

Members all have songbooks and sing along.

John W. shows off his dance moves at the dance party and singing by Felice.

A game of Jeopardy always puts everyone to the test.

Fall Leaf arts & crafts.

Sandor shows off his leaf to be hung on the new

OPICA Tree.


We LOVE hugs at OPICA!

Louise Stein, OPICA Activities Director and Kitti B. enjoy a special moment.




Enjoying the start of Fall with this fun arts & crafts project.


Our Jenga Masters

Richard D. master of OPICA Jenga assists Betty R. with her next move.

Arvind L. and Richard D. were a powerful team as the Jenga stack got up to 24 high!

Wendy R looks to Richard D. as they strategically plan out their next Jenga move.

Celebrating our members that have a birthday in September.

 Happy Birthday to you all!

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SAVE THE DATE

OPICA Annual Outsider / Insider XV Art Show

Saturday, 9-28-24



Are you looking to be an art sponsor?

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Preparing for the upcoming Art Show

9-28-24

You don't want to miss this!!

Paintbrushes in hand!

Don't miss the 15th Annual OPICA art show.

Just one of the fantastic works of art that will be on display at the upcoming art show.

OPICA art room prepares for the upcoming art show

9-28-24

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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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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Click her for the Online Program description


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 Cheryl 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.


Upcoming Seminars

The South Bay Dementia Education Consortium

present:

The 2024 Update on Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatment


Thursday, September 19, 2024

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Zoom

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Click here to Register



LEARN + CONNECT

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The City of Beverly Hills, in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, cordially invites you to participate in the 16th Annual Senior Adult Health Fair

Monday, September 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Roxbury Park Community Center 


471 S. Roxbury Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

OPICA will be there,

hope to see you.

FREE SEMINAR

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Behaviors

This FREE 2-hour class provides family caregivers with an understanding of the challenging behaviors often associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The class will also discuss communication strategies to help in the daily care for someone with dementia.


Saturday, September 21, 2024

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Class is offered virtually via Zoom

You must register for this class by Wednesday, Sept. 18 to receive access information. Email Monica at Monica@opica.org

Treats for staying cool

Fruit Popsicles

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I scream for Ice Cream!

Good old fashion

ice cream sandwich.

Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information
and Mask Wearing


When to wear a mask


 NOW AVAILABLE: UPDATED VACCINES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 6 MONTHS+


 

What the CDC Says

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COVID -19 VACCINE

Up to date information from County of Los Angeles



Book an Appointment

Home-bound Vaccinations

Vaccine Distribution Data

California ALL 


Flu & People 65 Years

and Older


People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults. This increased risk is due in part to changes in immune defenses with increasing age. 

Read more here

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Contact Us


 Sara Kaye - sara@opica.org 
 Saira Reyes -  saira@opica.org



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