Meals on Wheels California

2 pm on Friday, May 7! Join us tomorrow for the latest session in UC Irvine's Older Adult Health Education Tele-ECHO series. UCI Senior Health Center’s Geraldine Date will offer a 30-minute presentation followed by a case discussion on the topic. Click the link to join via Zoom

Aging, equity, and Alzheimer’s policies are top priorities for California voters recent poll finds. Voters want elected officials and state leaders to invest in the Master Plan for Aging. http://ow.ly/cB2h30rGHdg

UCI Topic #2 - Join us for our free webinar "Mental Health in Older Adults & Social Isolation" available to MOWCA members, staff, and volunteers and brought to you in partnership with UC Irvine Health. Friday, May 7, 2021 @ 2PM. Sign up below! http://ow.ly/4CkI50EyfbC

Join us and Dr. Lisa M. Gibbs, MD, this Friday at our first of 6- webinar session series on Enhancing Your Client's Health Check. This week's topic? COVID-19: Long Term Effects. Dr. Gibbs is Chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology and Medical Director at the UC Irvine SeniorHealth Center. For more info & to register today, click the link below! https://conta.cc/3n8nSlf

Join us for our free webinar "COVID-19: Long Term Effects" available to MOWCA members, staff, and volunteers. This webinar is brought to you in partnership with UC Irvine Health. Friday, April 23, 2021 @ 2PM. Sign up below: https://conta.cc/30otvkE

Today is the LAST Day to register to vote! We have the chance to vote for President and state and local officials who make important decisions that impact our future. Make your voice heard by voting in these critical elections. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/

These days, you can never be too prepared. Access our feature on emergency preparedness below for the latest advice for older Californians and meal providers today. https://conta.cc/3ctcvis

According to the most recent CA fact sheet from Meals on Wheels America, over 18% of older Californians are threatened by hunger, up from 14% in the previous year. Read more about the issues facing our older adult communities in the link below. http://ow.ly/7dZt50BI91K

With elections just a month away, it's important to start thinking about who and what you're going to vote for. Familiarize yourself with your candidates, read up on ballot measures, and check to see if you're registered at the link below. https://www.vote411.org

Be Prepared! In our most recent newsletter, we celebrated National Preparedness Month with resources for individuals, providers, and a heartwarming story of lessons learned from the 2018 Camp Fire. Access all these great resources in the link below: http://ow.ly/qhjt50BI9VQ

Just ONE more day to complete your census! The census will inform how billions of federal dollars reach our communities over the next 10 years. By filling it out, you can impact how much money is allocated to important public services, including home delivered meals. Complete it today! https://my2020census.gov

Just 12 more days! It can be hard to find ways to have a real impact in the fight for change, but there is strength in numbers! If you and a friend or neighbor fill out this year's Census, you'll be helping generations of future Americans live in a better, more just society. Visit my2020census.gov today and get counted. #ICount #CaliforniaForAll #MOWCA #mealsonwheels

We've all been putting on masks for different reasons lately. Whatever the cause, it's important to be prepared. Many Meals on Wheels programs give shelf stable meals to clients for emergencies. Call your local agency to see if you can get one today. https://www.mowca.org/member-agencies

We would like to welcome the new Vice President of the MOWCA Board, Kevin McAllister. Kevin is the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels by ACC and has served in director-level positions at various non-profit organizations for over 10 years. Based in Sacramento, Kevin brings unique insight into the workings of the capital and is committed to showing up for the most vulnerable members of our community. Welcome Kevin! We are so excited to have you on board and look forward to your leadership.

Complete the US Census by Sept 30! The data collected informs the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds for states and communities. Taking the 9 question survey today ensures older Californians get their fair share of federal funding. https://my2020census.gov

As reported by the LA Times here, wildfires in CA have already burned more acres statewide in 2020 than during all of 2019. Even if you are not in immediate danger, smoke from these fires can exacerbate existing health conditions. Learn more about how to protect yourself and loved ones from wildfires smoke and more in our latest newsletter. http://ow.ly/uYh450B4Xgh

It's getting hot out there! And while we love the sun, it's important to stay cool and in good health, especially for older adults who are more prone to heat-related health risks. Check out these tips on how to beat the heat and enjoy your summer safely! http://ow.ly/hY6550AYShQ

#repost from #justiceinaging The US Senate must provide targeted support for #Medicaid home and community-based services and increase federal Medicaid funding to keep older adults & people with disabilities out of dangerous #nursinghomes and other facilities Call 202-224-3121 TODAY. #Medicaid #NoOneLeftBehind #HCBS