OC Aging Services Collaborative

Next Tuesday, February 9 11:30 am Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to explore how this global phenomenon of COVID-19 has complicated everything, especially grief. We are all grieving the losses inflicted by isolation, illness all around us, untimely deaths, economic impact as well as the separations from family, friends and colleagues. Give yourself the gift of hearing Becky Lomaka discuss this compelling issue, and become more able to process your feelings and assist in comforting those in your care. register here: https://bit.ly/3q0zbgk

If you have a patient/client/resident who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, we can help! The Alzheimer's Orange County COVID+ Memory Care Unit at Fairview has beds available. Located on the campus of the Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa this unit is specific to older adults who have memory loss or other cognitive impairment, who need short-term stays, while recovering from COVID+ status. Individuals currently enrolled in Hospice or with Hospice admissio...n pending can be admitted. This facility is designed to free up hospital beds and assist in arresting the spread of COVID-19 in congregate living or home situations. This facility will operate as an RCFE and all facility costs will be covered by the County of Orange. We can be of immediate assistance with frail, elderly individuals who need to be cared for in a temporary residential setting, where they can recover from COVID+ status until they can return to their previous homes. If you have questions, I am available via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected] We look forward to working to keep our fragile seniors safe and to reducing the burden on hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, RCFEs and family caregivers. If your patient/resident is located outside of Orange County, we may be able to admit with special approval. See more

Join the OC Aging Services Collaborative, the OC Strategic Plan for Aging and Human Options this Friday at 10:30 am for an excellent at financial abuse of older adults, and how to prevent it. This class is relevant for community members AND senior care professionals. Click the link to RSVP and get the Zoom link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-yourself-and-your-love

January 29, 2021 12:00 - 1:30 pm Speaking the Language of Deep Compassion: When words are few, what shall we do? End-stage dementia poses unique challenges when patients are minimally responsive. Join us for a virtual discussion with some of Orange County's finest providers of Palliative Care, to explore how best to connect with those near life's end who cannot respond in traditional ways. Register here: https://bit.ly/webjan29... Speakers include: Dr. Vincent Nguyen, Director of the Hoag Palliative Care Program Dr. Dung Trinh, Geriatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Irvine Clinical Research Mona El-Kurd, LCSW Hoag Palliative Care Program Brought to the OC community with support from O'Connor Mortuary and CareCHOICES Hospice See more

Join us for a virtual class! Protect yourself and your loved ones from Financial Abuse. Brought to you by the Orange County Strategic Plan for Aging and Human Options. Virtual Class Details: Friday, January 29th, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm... Please RSVP through the eventbrite link below. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Bennett at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

"Navigating the Nuances of Advance Care Planning and POLST: Lessons and Pitfalls during COVID 19" The precipitous and catastrophic impact of COVID 19 has caused us to revisit the importance of conversations about care interventions in the event of serious illness. Join us for an interactive discussion of these critical issues! December 15, 2020 10 am PST To join the Facebook Live session, simply go to Alzheimer's Orange County at the start time. You do not need a Facebook acc...ount to watch. Special thanks to O'Connor Mortuary and CareCHOICES Hospice for supporting this event! See more

November 20 3 pm PST This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to attend an exquisite virtual concert, and hear about the remarkable benefits of music for all of us, but especially people experiencing memory issues. Please plan to share this with your residents, your families and your friends. Dr. Dung Trinh, of Irvine Clinical Research, will provide some context on the enormous benefits of music for all minds! For reservations to attend: rsvp.emgteaching.com/concert

Thank you, Kristen Maahs-Kolberg for helping to make this happen!

Join us on January 12 at 11:30 am PST for an excellent program on Driving and Aging: the impact of physical and cognitive changes presented by Debbie Ricker, OTR/L one of Orange County's foremost experts on issues of older drivers. CEUs are complimentary. Brought to our professional community by Alzheimer's Orange County with support from O'Connor Mortuary, Caring Companions at Home, CareCHOICES Hospice and Irvine Clinical Research. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/41700487959515663

The Feasting on Knowledge-Byte by Byte Conference is starting in about 2 minutes!

TODAY at 11:30 am! You may still register for this important virtual event! http://bit.ly/alzoc-byte November 5, 2020 11:30 am... "Feasting on Knowledge - Byte by Byte" Conference on combating Social Isolation among elder adults with technology. Isolation, especially among elder adults, is known to be extremely harmful. Creative uses of technology can help! Professionals, students, caregivers, and community members concerned about the well-being of elder adults are encouraged to tune in. -Learn what Friendly Visitor programs are and how they benefit elder adults -Learn what elder adults in Orange County say they want and need from devices & other technology - Learn about current technology & pilot programs assisting older adults in Orange County Register to attend here: http://bit.ly/alzoc-byte

See this week's events. Back to Basics: An Introduction to Communication and Memory Loss https://www.facebook.com/ALZOC Sponsored by Crown Cove Senior Living... 4 Weeks to a Better Memory https://bit.ly/34NGSxM Sponsored by Irvine Clinical Research Savvy Caregiver Express https://bit.ly/3mMyQLW Sponsored by Town & Country Senior Living Y Nosotros Que Self Care (Spanish) https://bit.ly/322dySs Feasting on Knowledge Byte by Byte http://bit.ly/WebNov5 Sponsored by Independence at Home, OC Aging Services Collaborative, O'Connor Mortuary, Care CHOICES. Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ Spirit Day https://alzoc.org/walkrun

November 5, 2020 11:30 am "Feasting on Knowledge - Byte by Byte" Conference on combating Social Isolation among elder adults with technology. Isolation, espec...ially among elder adults, is known to be extremely harmful. Creative uses of technology can help! Join us and other professionals to discuss the issues and present solutions to this growing threat to the well-being of those we serve. Professionals, students, caregivers, and community members concerned about the well-being of elder adults are encouraged to tune in. -Learn what Friendly Visitor programs are and how they benefit elder adults -Learn what elder adults in Orange County say they want and need from devices & other technology - Learn about current technology & pilot programs assisting older adults in Orange County Who should attend? Hospice, Home Health Care, Home Care & Assisted Living staff, Meals on Wheels staff & volunteers, Faith Community volunteers & staff, Senior Center staff, Friendly Visitor Program staff & volunteers, Elected Officials & Staff, Senior Care Professionals, Case Managers, Discharge Planners, Geriatric Care Managers, Interfaith Council Members, Support Group Facilitators, Professional Fiduciaries, Senior Placement Specialists, Gerontology, Social Work, Nursing & Medical Students, community members Register to attend here: http://bit.ly/alzoc-byte

Isolation, especially among elder adults, is known to be extremely harmful. Creative uses of technology can help! Join us and other professionals to discuss th...e issues and present solutions to this growing threat to the well-being of those we serve. Professionals, students, caregivers, and anyone else who'd like to view the program are encouraged to tune in. Learn more and register here: http://bit.ly/alzoc-byte

Placement of an elder loved one has become considerably more challenging during the COVID19 crisis. Join Alzheimer's Orange County on October 21 at 10:30 am for this informed discussion about the issues surrounding placement, and some suggestions for solutions to ensure safety and well-being of our beloved elders. Please encourage your clients and families facing placement to attend this class! RVSP at https://bit.ly/329SLf8

November 5 , 2020 11:30 am - 2 pm PT Join us for a very special free Conference, "Feasting on Knowledge - Byte by Byte" Social Isolation is a major issue for elder adults. This Conference will address the reasons why we all must work to combat isolation among the elderly, and present some excellent options on how to use technology to do so.... Register here: http://bit.ly/WebNov5

The voices of older adults deserve to be heard in this and every election. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, older adults may face barriers to voting safely and securely. Advocates working with seniors can play an important role in sharing information about voting rights and procedures with their communities. Listed here are a few resources for advocates and older adults to help navigate potential legal and logistical barriers to voting: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso...-21-02-nh.pdf https://ltcombudsman.org/issues/voting https://www.americanbar.org//law_ag/2020-voting-guide.pdf

Community Based Adult Services -CBAS- is the MediCal funded Adult Day Health Care program. This care is ESSENTIAL in the continuum, as it is proven to reduce ER visits, reduce hospitalizations, reduce infection rates, reduce falls and keep frail elder adults healthier and happier in an extremely cost-effective manner.

I am so pleased and honored to be among the faculty for this series. I will be speaking on October 24 at 10 am and again on October 29 at 6 pm, discussing the Care, Prepare & Connect program that is part of the Caring for the Whole Person Initiative. This presentation will help you understand the teachings of the Church about end of life care, and encourage you to talk with your loved ones now about your wishes for medical care and treatment in the event that you are unable t...o speak for yourself. Planning ahead for future medical needs is the best way to ensure that your wishes will be respected, and provides tremendous peace of mind for you and your loved ones. COVID 19 has taught many lessons about the importance of having your wishes known well ahead of medical crisis. This issue transcends all denominations and traditions. Thank you to O’Connor Mortuary and CareCHOICES Hospice for supporting this effort! See more

Tomorrow! Join us for this engaging session and become a Dementia Friend! This global movement changes the way we think, act and talk about dementia. Brought to you by MemorialCare in collaboration with Alzheimer's Orange County. RSVP to get your Zoom link: https://www.memorialcare.org/events/what-dementia-friends-1

Technology - the good, the bad & the ugly...we love it and hate it... but one thing is clear, technology is here to stay! The COVID 19 crisis has taught us just how important it is to be techno-connected! Zoom, Facetime, Telehealth, video chat and other tools have become part of our daily existence and made major differences in how we have managed during this troublesome time. Downloading, troubleshooting and re-booting have become daily fodder. The OC Aging Services Collaborative and OC Strategic Plan for Aging want to know more about how technology has impacted you. Help us create better tools and connections with elder adults by taking this survey "Technology and You in 2020." Your participation is vital to helping us improve programs for our future, here in the OC.