“This Week at OPICA”

Advocates take to Capitol Hill to tell their stories

Anxious whispers echoed through the halls of Capitol Hill as advocates waited to talk to legislators as part of the 2024 AIM Advocacy Forum. For some, this was their first Hill Day; for others, it was part of their long-running advocacy journey.

During the Forum, advocates learned about the importance of storytelling, and many were ready to take their elected officials down the path of what it's like to live with Alzheimer's or care for someone living with the disease.

For Jeanne Caldwell of Huntington, West Virginia, this was her sixth Forum and Hill Day, and her calm demeanor demonstrated this, especially when sharing her experience with the disease. Jeanne lost four women in her family to Alzheimer's: both grandmothers, her maternal aunt and her mother. When sharing her story, Jeanne admitted that years ago she was a bit skeptical and didn't think it could make a difference.

Highlights from this week @ OPICA

A rich conversation on gratitude & appreciation. Kitti B. shared some beautiful thoughts.

Yoga for the Brain with Elizabeth.

Singing & dancing to the great performance of Davitt.

The OPICA dance floor was rock'n!!!

CHAIR CHAT

Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today was the topic of conversation with members. This engaging talk was lead by Angele Caron, LMFT

OPICA Associate Clinical Director, Mark and Zongjing, OPICA, LPCC and MFT Trainees.

Emergency Preparedness Drill

PLAN - PRACTICE - PREPARE

OPICA Day Care members and staff participated in this earthquake drill.

(Good timing for this week of activity!)

Emergency Kit CHECKLIST

Prepare Before an Earthquake

Help the OPICA Team

#Walk2EndALZ

Click here to register for the walk

Email Pam pam@opica.org if you have any questions

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SAVE THE DATE

OPICA Annual Outsider / Insider XV Art Show

WHEN: Saturday, 9-28-24

WHERE:OPICA Adult Day Care Center

11759 Missouri Ave.

TIME: 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Would you like to be an art sponsor?

Click here for more information.

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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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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LEARN + CONNECT

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The City of Beverly Hills

DAY OF WELLNESS

Sunday, September 22nd

10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us at Roxbury Park & Community Center, to experience a wonderful day of wellness in a beautiful, tranquil green space. Beverly Hills Day of Wellness will include free classes, workshops and self-care practices by professionals who will share their expertise in nutrition, fitness,

WORKSHOP/CLASS SCHEDULE

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN YOGA MATS AND WATER BOTTLES!

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471 S. Roxbury Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

OPICA will be there,

hope to see you too.

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

Up To Date COVID Vaccine Information

and Mask Wearing