Best Senior Care Choices

Wow, this is where we are in our hearts???

When we feel frustrated with an elderly struggling with tasks that once seemed easy, it's important to remember their own frustration. Each day, they quietly wrestle with technology that confounds them, fading memories, and bodies that no longer work as they used to.

Our patience may wear thin, but it’s important to realize that our frustration is just a fraction of their true struggle. Their challenges are marked by a deep sense of loss and a longing for the simplicity of the past.

Life's roles are ever-changing. Today, we might be the ones offering support, and tomorrow, we are the ones needing it. By treating our elderly with empathy and compassion, we honor their journey and build a bond of mutual respect. This legacy of kindness will ripple through generations, reflecting the enduring strength and grace of the human spirit.

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Beautiful home for those not ready for AL yet

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This year’s Brain Health Forum, hosted by the San Diego Dementia Consortium is a free event! Attend and hear from the experts!

Beyond the Sky Solutions’ Michelle Herman shared with senior care communities what’s new in Alzheimer’s research. Things seem hopeful!

Serene Health Group "We Care Health Fair," scheduled for May 18, 2024, at the Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, 4455 Wightman Street, San Diego, CA 92105. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As a valued San Diego Resource, we'd like to extend an invitation to you to host a FREE Exhibitor table at this event.

This interactive and educational health fair is specifically crafted for the well-being of our community. Whether you're seeking valuable health information, interested in engaging in activities, or want to prioritize your health, this event is designed for you. Best of all, admission is completely free for all residents!

We encourage everyone to attend and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn, engage, and prioritize your health. I've attached the registration form to this email.

We have extended the registration date to May 1, 2024.

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Serene Health Group "We Care Health Fair," scheduled for May 18, 2024, at the Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, 4455 Wightman Street, San Diego, CA 92105. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This interactive and educational health fair is specifically crafted for the well-being of our community. Whether you're seeking valuable health information, interested in engaging in activities, or want to prioritize your health, this event is designed for you. Best of all, admission is completely free for all residents!

We encourage everyone to attend and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn, engage, and prioritize your health.

Jeannine Nash, Director of Community Resources
[email protected]

Inland Caregiver Resource Center Presents

In Person Class

To Place or Not To Place?

Questioning whether to place or not your loved one?

Deciding if, when, and where to place a loved one is often a heart-wrenching experience. Many family caregivers continue providing care far beyond their physical and emotional capabilities before they even consider placement as an option.

Inland Caregiver Resource Center offers a 7-week program with classes that are designed designed to assist family members in the difficult decision-making process of whether or not to place a loved one in residential care.

Course Overview

Class 1: The Caregiving Role

Class 2: Why Placement

Class 3: The Decision Making Process

Class 4: Understanding Residential Care

Class 5: Understanding Skilled Nursing Facilities

Class 6: Facility Visit

Class 7: Review and Panel Discussion

When:

Wednesdays

April 3-May15, 2024

1:00-3:00 PM

Where:

Inland Caregiver Resource Center

1413 E. Cooley Dr. Suite 214

Colton, CA 92324

Facilitators:

Stephanie Hensely, MSG, Family Consultant

Darlene Merkler, Education/Outreach Coordinator

Registration Required!

Space is limited!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2ABiAavau0Gl0iwStDfmwGdfnX-1Af1DvWDq7xr4QC1UNU0wVUNKNUxMOUtGMlkzWklTOU1JSlBVVy4u

https://caregiverconnectionhub.com/

Haleon's Caregiver Connection Hub - Caregiver Action Network CAN is proud to partner with Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company with humanity at its core offering everyday resources for caregivers everywhere — and a portfolio of trusted wellness products.

Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver
Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver allows eligible participants to receive needed services in an assisted living facility instead of a nursing home. The purpose of the waiver is to help Medi-Cal enrollees stay in their communities instead of having to
move to nursing homes or other institutional settings.
How to Apply
Due to the limited number of slots available, Medi-Cal has a waitlist for the Assisted Living Waiver. To find out if your county has an opening, contact your local care coordination agency.

www.payingforseniorcare.com

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/new-blood-test-that-screens-for-alzheimer-s-may-be-a-step-closer-to-reality-study-suggests-1.6736624

New blood test that screens for Alzheimer's may be a step closer to reality, study suggests Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests.

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is doing well and getting back into the swing of things post-Holiday Season. SCRC is hosting a very important caregiver live-stream presentation for the month of January entitled, Medi-Cal Changes and the Impact on Family Caregivers, which will air on Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 P.M. This discussion will be led by elder law attorney Kimberly McGhee, who also serves on SCRC’s Board of Directors. Click here to read more about Ms. McGhee.

This presentation will include information that is not only beneficial to our clients, but to us as well. We encourage everyone to register for the free livestream ahead of time; this way, you can receive an email with instructions on how to watch the presentation, as well as any reminders or updates we send out regarding the event. Anyone can register for the livestream at the following link: www.caregivercenter.org/SCRCJanuary

Finally, please share this information with your clients, friends, and family. If you are unable to watch the presentation live, no problem: the recording will be available immediately afterward for you to watch at your leisure.

Thank you.

Roberto Velasquez
President & CEO
891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 200
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Main Office: (858) 268-4432
Direct: (858) 717-8632
[email protected]
www.caregivercenter.org

Established in 1987 as a non-profit 501c3, Southern Caregiver Resource Center is the leading provider of caregiver support services for San Diego County, serving over 100,000 clients annually with a wide variety of support services that include education, case management, counseling, respite care and support groups. Tax ID 33-0402867

Dear Friends,

I hope everyone is doing well after the recent storm. Fortunately, the weather forecast is looking good for the rest of this week allowing us to move forward with our annual Sounds of Summer Benefit Concert on Friday, August 25th from 5-10pm. If you haven’t done so, please purchase your tickets TODAY by clicking on this link Registration Options (donorperfect.net). Tickets are only $100 each.

Come join us and enjoy live musical performances under the stars, fantastic auction and raffle prizes and great food & beverages. All funds raised at the event will help support the direct service needs of family caregivers.

Also, please forward this email to your e-network and invite your friends and family to join. I have attached the invitation for your convenience.

Thank you in advance and hope to see you soon! 😊

Roberto Velasquez
President & CEO
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E353364&id=23

Show your support! Please support my important cause!

The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Waiver provides home and community based services for elderly California residents who require a Nursing Home Level of Care, but prefer to remain at home. Intended to prevent and / or delay the need for nursing home care, MSSP provides in-home personal care assistance, home delivered meals, and personal emergency response systems to promote safe independent living. Adult day care and respite care are also available program benefits and often supplement care one’s family is already providing. In addition to being a nursing home diversion program, MSSP also assists current nursing home residents in transitioning back home.

MSSP often provides additional long-term services and supports to CA residents who are enrolled in the Medi-Cal In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. IHSS provides personal care and homemaker services in one’s home. Furthermore, MSSP is not available statewide, and in the counties where it is not available, persons should consider the IHSS Program as an alternative.
https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medi-cal-multipurpose-senior-services/

Good nutrition is important for all but especially for our elderly.

Caregiver Relaxation Guide
May's "Caring for the Caregiver" Class
Is relaxation at the bottom of your priority list? It is for many caregivers. Join us virtually to learn how to gain control over stress and the importance of incorporating relaxation techniques during the day.

This livestream is part of SCRC's Caring for the Caregiver: Self-Care Activities for Dementia Caregivers series. These monthly, digital learning sessions are offered in both English* and Spanish thanks to the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Champions for Health. Click the buttons below to register for "Caregiver Relaxation Guide" and view our full class schedule!

Register for May's class!
View the full class schedule!
*English sessions take place from 1:00 - 1:30 P.M.

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Southern Caregiver Resource Center | 3675 Ruffin Rd. Ste. 230, San Diego, CA 92123

Southern Caregiver Resource Center | Caregiving Services | San Diego Southern Caregiver Resource Center provides FREE caregiving services for caregivers of adults living with Alzheimer’s disease & related disorders in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

SCRC is hosting our first in-person fundraiser of the year, “Tiles & Tea,” on Wednesday, April 12th from 1pm-3pm at Norman Park Senior Center in Chula Vista! At this in-person event, each participant will learn how to decorate ceramic tiles and create your own handmade souvenir while gaining knowledge of art therapy techniques. Tickets are only $25 and includes an art therapy lesson, complimentary tea, a 4x6 tile to be painted by YOU, and supplies to decorate! Beginners and experienced artists alike are welcome!

I encourage you to register to attend and please pass this information along to your clients, friends, and family!

Hope to see you there! All proceeds support the direct service needs of family caregivers in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Roberto Velasquez
President & CEO
3675 Ruffin Road, Suite 230
San Diego, CA 92123
(main) 858.268.4432
(direct) 858.717.8632
[email protected]

This series teaches those caring for someone with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia how to reduce the stress associated with caregiving by practicing self-care techniques. Each session features an informational segment followed by a guided self-care activity.
www.caregivercenter.org

Help this program that provides support for the elderly with limited resources.

Imagining the peaceful emotions of bliss for underserved Seniors, our founders made the word "bliss" as an acronym that aptly describes the mission of BLISS Care Foundation: "Blessed Low-Income Senior Support.

Support our mission by donating through the link in our bio.

Thank You!

We are seeing this disease hit the young more often.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/19-year-old-in-china-diagnosed-with-alzheimers-disease-3813664/amp/1

19-Year-Old In China Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease His illness forced him to drop out of high school early and made him slower at reading and responding.

https://www.sciencealert.com/neurologists-diagnose-the-youngest-case-of-alzheimers-ever-reported

Neurologists Diagnose The Youngest Case of Alzheimer's Ever Reported Neurologists at a memory clinic in China have diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believe to be Alzheimer's disease, making him the youngest person to be diagnosed with the condition in the world.

We need to figure out more long term solutions but for the moment this will help a few.
https://www.countynewscenter.com/pilot-shallow-rental-subsidy-program-for-older-adults-now-accepting-applicants/amp/

Pilot Program for Older Adults Offers Rental Subsidy The County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy.

This a great conversation about documents you need to consider when caring for elderly loved one.
https://youtu.be/J6rwTmt6t6M

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The drug lecanemab can slow cognitive decline, study shows
Dr. Leah Croll, a neurology professor at Temple University, breaks down promising findings with the new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/alzheimers-drug-lecanemab-slow-cognitive-decline-study-shows-94232563

Video Alzheimer's drug lecanemab can slow cognitive decline, study shows Dr. Leah Croll, a neurology professor at Temple University, breaks down promising findings with the new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab.

10 Things I Wish I Knew When My Mom Was Diagnosed With Dementia — Zawn Villines Six years ago, I sat in a doctor’s office with my mother as he delivered the devastating news. She had a rare early-onset dementia called primary progressive aphasia (PPA). She seemed fine. She was traveling the world, consulting with mental health organizations, collecting art, performing with he...

VA Disability Payments to Increase in 2023
VA disability compensation rates are increasing in 2023 based on Social Security's cost of living adjustment. Official compensation tables will be provided by VA in December 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZq0SRBRHE8

2023 VA Disability Increase | 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment | 2023 COLA Increase | theSITREP In this episode of theSITREP, Paul discusses the new, 2023 VA Disability Compensation rates and based on Social Security's Cost of Living Adjustment. Officia...

Don't forget to join us Tuesday (tomorrow)

Information on new Medicare 2023 laws will be presented tomorrow, September 27th at 5pm. Everyone is welcomed to listen https://bit.ly/3fnvjoI