Independence at Home

Happy Friday! Our Volunteer Action for Aging program just announced their February 2021 schedule of virtual activities. These classes are designed to provide opportunities for adults 55+ to socialize with peers, promote well-being, and help participants navigate the digital world. Services are offered at no cost. Socialization opportunities and technology support may be provided one on one or in small groups. You may register for activities at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaafeb21 or contact VAA at 562-637-7169 for more information.

Join us, SCAN Health Plan, and other SoCal-based professionals from the nonprofit, government, healthcare and education sectors to learn about Aunt Bertha. Virtual event will take place on Tuesday, January 26th from 11am to 12pm. RSVP Here: go.auntbertha.com/socal-2021-january

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Wishing everyone a safe and healthy New Year! The IAH offices will be closed tomorrow Friday, January 1st but will resume regular hours on Monday, January 4th. If you're in need of no cost resources for older adults, give us a call at 1-866-421-1964.

Independence at Home is proud to support older adults like Ms. Gower. Thank you to Long Beach Post for the highlight! To find out more about IAH's no-cost programs for seniors and caregivers, call 866-421-1964.

PSA for LA County Residents - Are you a senior or person with a disability who feels they were exposed to COVID and cannot get to a testing site? If so, you may qualify for a test kit to be delivered to your home at no cost. Visit the LA County Holiday Home Test Collection Program page for more information: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/wp-conte//Covid-Picture-1.jpg

It's time you wrote it down! You know there's a story in your life that needs to be put down on paper. No need for perfect grammar or spelling. You just need curiosity and determination. The second session is taking place next week on Monday, Oct 26 from 2 - 4 pm over Zoom. This complimentary course is provided by Independence at Home and the Mizell Center. Click this link to register today: https://bit.ly/2SciQ8M

Did you know that 1 out of every 4 people over 65 will have a fall this year? Injuries related to falls, like broken hips and head trauma, lead to emergency room visits, hospital stays and even nursing home placement. The GOOD news is that falls are PREVENTABLE! Come join us to identify fall risks in your life and how to prevent them. This event is hosted by Parkview and Independence at Home, A Scan Community Service Register here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJArcuGqpjwpG915UIH...O9MqsUU8y8VBvBWve Email for more information: [email protected]

Teamwork makes the dream work! Excited to grow our collaboration with the Mizell Center in Palm Springs. We just had out first Laughter Yoga class today! People from different parts of North America registered for our classes Some of those locations include: Vancouver, Canada ... Tacoma, WA Watertown, MA South Lake Tahoe, CA Can we reach others in other states? Other countries? The sky is the limit! To register for classes visit: https://mizell.org/all-programs/#categories

We're happy to support the OC Strategic Plan for Aging and their free conference Feasting on Knowledge Byte by Byte on November 5, 2020 at 11:30 am - 2 pm. For Information & Registration, visit: http://bit.ly/WebNov5 If you or your loved one are in need of resources from the OC Office on Aging visit their website at www.officeonaging.ocgov.com

Did you know that October is Diversity Awareness Month? Join IEHP on Wednesday, October 21st from 12pm to 1pm to learn about how seniors and people with disabilities are dealing with "Social Isolation & the Digital Divide" To register, please visit: https://iehp.webex.com/iehp/k2/j.php

Independence at Home is a proud sponsor of NAMIWalks Inland Empire! All are welcome to join the virtual festivities for NAMIWalks Your Way Inland Empire this Saturday, October 10. #mentalhealthforall #NAMI

Independence at Home is excited to support RMC Charitable Foundation's virtual event taking place on October 8th. The webinar features Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading dementia experts! This event is open to the public at no cost. Spots are limited. To register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/TeepaSnow-RMCCF

Thank you to the Janet Goeske Foundation & Senior Center in Riverside for inviting Independence at Home (IAH) to yesterday's Health & Wellness - 50 & Better Drive Thru event! We had an opportunity to connect with the community and organizations that serve older adults such as Community Action Partnership, California Telephone Access Program and Riverside Medical Clinic. For information on IAH programs serving Riverside County, call 1-866-421-1964.

Independence at Home is honored to support the next generation of students advocating for our seniors.

Independence at Home is proud to support this worthwhile event. Thank you to UCI MIND for sharing the new technologies being used to accelerate science and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

With temperatures rising, be sure to stay safe and cool - here is a list of local cooling centers that are open this weekend.

Do you know an older adult who has questions about their medications? IAH's Community Medication Safety Team is here to help! C-MEDS is the right prescription for older adults and their caregivers. Call today for more information: 1-866-421-1964

The Independence at Home team distributed 50 insulated grocery bags to seniors at Sierra Dawn Estates Homeowners Association Inc early this morning packed with essential items like toilet paper, rice, beans, canned food, hand sanitizer, and some IAH goodies. Thank you to our friends Becky and Kim at Greater Diamond Valley United Way, who provided six volunteers to help distribute the bags and Sierra Dawn's Dan Goodrich, who helped identify the senior recipients of the bags.

Seniors and Caregivers: Keep safe and cool this week! HerHere is a link of LA County cooling centers: https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat