St. Barnabas Senior Services

SBSS Board member and CEO of Silver Moonshots, Jon Warner, explores the challenges seniors face in crossing the digital divide, and offers perspective on how we can help seniors live well in an increasingly tech-driven world. http://www.sbssla.org/whats-new Learn more at our upcoming Discovery Series: Bridging the Digital Divide. http://www.sbssla.org/discovery-series-upcoming-events #digitaldivide #seniortech #technologysolutions

HAPPENING NOW! We are now offering our classes over the phone. Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday for our Chair Exercise. With lots of health benefits, like lowering blood pressure, protecting joints, and building strength, chair exercise helps you keep fit and active - right at home. Classes are every week - register today! #olderadults #stayinghealthy #chairexercise

Our partners at Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) are helping our clients save energy and money through Customer Assistance Programs. Thank you, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)!

Hesitant about resuming your regular doctor visits? Our partner LACareHealth has a comprehensive guide to routine care in the COVID era, and gives great tips on how to stay safe in doctor's offices and hospitals. Stay healthy, everyone! #staysafe #washyourhands #eldercare

Huge thank you to Food Forward! We made our first pick-up of fresh fruits and veggies to distribute to our clients this week. Peppers, tomatoes, squash, plums, cabbage, and so much more! So grateful for this partnership, to provide regular, healthy foods to our seniors. #foodforward #healthyliving2020 #eldercare

Our favorite tips for caring for older adults during the pandemic? Take the person's culture into consideration, and take care of yourself, too, caretakers! If you’re caring for an older adult and would information, resources, or help, our team is here for you. Please visit http://www.sbssla.org/fcsp or call 213-355-8537. https://www.npr.org//how-to-care-for-older-people-in-the-p... #npr #olderadults #caregiver #familycaregiver

On March 16, 2020 SBSSLA started delivering over 12,000 meals on a weekly basis to older adults. We provide meal, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. We are fortunate to have the tremendous support of the LAPD Hollywood Community Relations Officers who help deliver meals throughout Hollywood to our seniors. If you would like to make a donation to provide meals or essential items for our older adults please visit our sbssla.org/support... Thank you to Adam at Flatten The Curve @FTC_NGO for providing this great video. https://vimeo.com/449429479/2e5a492c11 #wereallinthistogether

Homeless senior citizens are one of the most vulnerable populations in LA. The COVID-19 environment has made their lives even more fragile. SBSS Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Brandi Orton, leads our advocacy efforts through the LA Aging Advocacy Coalition to ensure these seniors are safe, housed, and cared for. https://www.latimes.com//advocates-say-homeless-hotel-prog

SBSS’ Family Caregiver Support Team is pleased to launch its new series of discussion programs for caregivers. This month’s topic is Nutrition. Check out the video, and contact the FCSP Team to find out when their next discussion is taking place: Call: 213-355-8537 Email: [email protected]

Being a caregiver is never easy. With the current COVID-19 situation, it's more stressful and demanding than ever. Have you met the SBSS Family Caregiver Support Team? Now would be a great time to get the help you need...and deserve! For More Information: ... 213-355-8537 [email protected] See more

A big win for older adults in California! Thanks to the members of the Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition and the intrepid AGEnts for Change, and to everyone who let their voices be heard! Justice In Aging Los Angeles Department of Aging

The registration deadline is coming up JUNE 24 for this great program! To register, contact WDACS: [email protected] Proud to partner with our friends supporting older adults...... Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging & Community Services National Council on Aging Los Angeles Department of Aging #LACityParks See more

IMPORTANT! Join tonight's webinar on the State budget cuts affecting services for older adults. Click this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_4AZIKDsJSYm3D82vzJGiQw