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Whether you are asymptomatic or have symptoms after testing positive for #COVID, there are necessary steps to take to keep yourself and those around you safe. Remember to stay up to date on the latest information and guidelines for quarantine and isolation recommendations from reliable sources:

"It costs zero dollars to be a good listener, and the payoff is enormous." Did you know that having someone listen to you can boost your longevity? Studies show that supportive listening could contribute to cognitive resilience. Who will you listen to today? Read more:

"An injury to one partner has many ramifications for the couple. The key to working through the challenges is communication." Instead of hiding the challenges of a disability from your partner, finding a healthy balance of sharing the struggle helps the relationship both physically and emotionally. Read stories and learn methods of how to adapt when your spouse has a disability:

Okinawa is known to be one of the most well-known blue zones in the world. But how do they do it? One of the ways is through their Moai groups, or social support groups that start in childhood and extend into the 100s. Read how the respect and support they receive from these groups contributes to their longevity:

"Besides getting vaccinated, masking and taking care of our health needs, we can't control much about the pandemic -- or the other things making us anxious. But there are things we can do about our responses to these events." Incorporate these 5 anxiety-relieving strategies into your daily routine:

Are you trying to find new ways to stay inspired in the new year as a family caregiver? Here are some new year's resolutions for caregivers you may consider setting to have a strong 2022!

Check out a sneak peek from our presenter, Roxana Tsukamoto Lewis, a Certified Travel Advisor, who will share helpful travel advice during Speaker Series: Disrupting Aging Through Travel this Wed. 1/12 @ 6:30 p.m. PST! Registration closes THIS SUNDAY 1/9!

"It’s important to improve the fit of masks and their filtration making enhancements that go beyond old, loose, cloth face coverings that became popular in 2020." Due to the recent surge in #COVID19 cases, it is crucial to take all necessary steps to keep ourselves and those around us safe. This includes updating our face masks. Read this guide for the most effective face masks:

95-year-old singer Tony Bennet has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2017. Despite his worsening condition, Tony put on two momentous shows at Radio City Music Hall in 2021. Watch this inspiring story for those with Alzheimer's of how doing something you love, can surprise you in more ways than you'll ever know:

We're ringing in the new year with our January Virtual Keiro Forum lineup! We have our new "Planning Your Future 101" series occurring every Tuesday in January, along with some returning forum favorites. Register for FREE here: https://www.keiro.org/what-we-/classes/virtual-keiro-forums

Happy New Year from Keiro! We wish you a happy and safe 2022 and we are looking forward to seeing what this year has in store for Our Community! The Japanese New Year ("Oshogatusu") is filled with rich history, deep traditions, and a lot of food! Read more about Oshogatsu here: Comment below with some of your favorite Oshogatsu memories!

Here are some Keiro highlights of 2021 featuring our virtual forums, events, and more! Thank you for all your support this year!

"There were some 37,100 people aged 15-19 working or going to school at the same time as providing home care to a sick or incapacitated family member across Japan as of 2017." Read more about the statistic here:

"We do not know enough yet to say if the vaccine is related to or caused this health issue. To be extra careful, CDC and FDA recommend that the vaccine not be given until we learn more." Here is what you need to know about the J&J vaccine pause from the CDC:

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2020-21 Grants Program cycle! Keiro looks forward to working with all 32 nonprofit organizations in reducing social isolation for older adults in Our Community. Read about the recipients here:

As a caregiver, it is important to come prepared for doctor's appointments of those you are caring for. Here are some helpful tips to know beforehand:

Join us tomorrow, April 14th at 10:30 am for part 2 of our Senior Safety Series on Observing and Reporting. We are joined by Little Tokyo Public Safety President Brian Kito for a Q&A session on how to observe and report incidents. Register for FREE here:

Jane shares how knowledge is empowering. Different resources are available out there, but oftentimes, we don’t know about them. Watch "Faces of Caregiving", a film series from Alzheimer's Los Angeles about individuals who care for their loved ones diagnosed with dementia:

"We're in the fight of our lives against the spread of COVID-19, but other health risks haven't gone away." Read about 5 different health appointments that we should still be regularly taking, while still remaining safe:

Being fully vaccinated means that it has been 2 weeks since your final #COVIDVaccine dose (2 doses of Moderna, 2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, OR 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Though being fully vaccinated is exciting, we must continue to be cautious:

Learn more about this disease through our FREE Alzheimer’s Conference on May 1st, co-hosted with Alzheimer's Los Angeles as we welcome experts to share the latest Alzheimer's news: https://www.keiro.org/alzheimers-conference

Though it may be exciting to share on social media that we received our COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to be aware of what personal information we share online due to potential scammers. It is recommended to not post a picture of your vaccination card as it has your name and birthday on it. Read more here:

Join us on Thursday, April 8th at 10:30 am for part 1 of our Senior Safety Series on Situational Awareness. We are joined by retired LAPD detective Ron Ito for a discussion on the best practices for one’s own safety in addition to others. Register for FREE here:

Due to the stay-at-home orders throughout the pandemic, we may see a decrease in how often we use our cars. However, it is important to keep your car running well as it sits in your driveway. Read these helpful tips for caring for your car:

"For more than 30 years, 93-year-old Kuwata Misao has made over 50,000 Sasa-mochi rice cakes every year here, all on her own." Watch this short documentary, "The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao", as it tells the story of this inspiring mochi artisan:

Take a listen to this NPR podcast on what steps you can take to secure your online privacy by creating strong passwords, looking out for phishing, and more:

Have you found yourself fatigued from using Zoom or other video chatting platforms? You are not the only one experiencing this feeling. Read more about "Zoom Fatigue" and how to avoid and address it:

The term "efficacy rate" may mean more than what meets the eye. This video breaks down why you shouldn't necessarily compare the different COVID-19 and what a vaccine's efficacy rate actually means:

On Wednesday 1/20 at 6:30 pm, Tim Tamashiro will join us for our first Speaker Series event of the year: "Ikigai: Finding Purpose in Retirement". Don't forget to register for this event on our website! Watch Tim's "How to Ikigai" TED Talk here:

Read June Yasuhara's caregiving story as she looks after both her mother, a survivor of the firebombings of Tokyo, and her father, whose family was interned at Heart Mountain:

Taking on the role of a caregiver is not an easy task and comes with many challenges. Read AARP's helpful tips on how to sensitively approach end-of-life challenges while still taking care of your own emotional health: