“This Week at OPICA”

Seniors Losing Interest in Life:

7 Ways to Help With Anhedonia

Has your older adult started withdrawing from their favorite activities?

Do they say, ‘I don’t feel like it,’ or express disinterest when you propose an activity they used to enjoy?

These could be signs of anhedonia.

Someone who’s experiencing anhedonia has lost interest in activities they used to enjoy and has a decreased ability to feel pleasure.

Studies suggest that anhedonia is often overlooked in older adults even though it’s a common symptom of depression and other mental health conditions.

We explain the signs to watch for and share 7 ways to help seniors who are experiencing anhedonia.

Highlights from this week @ OPICA

Davitt entertains members with his terrific voice!

Check out these new Releases by Davitt Felder,

"Beyond the Blue Horizons"

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Patti J., stands in front of a gallery of photos taken of her. She loves sitting on the OPICA patio and Juan L., OPICA Program Aide has been capturing many wonderful expressions and photos of her.

Louise S., OPICA Activities Director leads the day program members in a thoughtful conversation.

Rita, Tai Chi instructor winds down the day with some relaxing exercises.

Barbara W. shows off her winning BINGO card.

OPICA staff, Kathleen, Yeni, & Rovy lead OPICA day members in flower craft making.

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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2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Join & Walk with the OPICA Team

Help the OPICA Team

#Walk2EndALZ

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for the walk

Email Pam pam@opica.org

if you have any questions

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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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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

2024 Update on Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatment

Presented by

Sara Kremen, MD

Director, Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders

If you missed the seminar on Sept. 19th here is the link to the recorded seminar.

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Enter Passcode Passcode: E8.Dz+FT

This seminar is part of a series of lectures by the South Bay Dementia Education Consortium.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list for these informative seminars, please email Pam at Pam@opica.org

Reference your interest in South Bay Dementia Education Consortium lecture series.

Next seminar is Thursday, Nov. 21st.

Alzheimer's Disease

Research Update

In person seminar

Monica Moore, from the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care at UCLA.

Learn about the latest treatments available and research being conducted to find a cure.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

12:30- 1:30 PM

Main Library - 601 Santa Monica Blvd.

LEARN + CONNECT

October Calendar

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Just for FUN...

WORD SCRAMBLE

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PUMPKIN COLORING

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HARVEST CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Getting an annual flu vaccine reduces the severity and spread of respiratory illness.

This is more important than ever because flu, RSV, and Covid-19 are all circulating during the fall and winter seasons.

Flu vaccination is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu – and from Covid-19.

We share 5 reasons why a flu shot for seniors is so important for protecting their health.

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Free at many local pharmacies

Where can I get a flu shot

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.

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.