Monthly newsletter compliments from the Healthy Aging Association for older adults who are not able to receive updated information and resources during these pandemic times.
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UniteUs helps to connect service providers and their clients to resources in one program. UniteUs has presentation dates and demos to fully inform how this program can help your clients, thus your community. Dates: August 27, September 3, and 17 -all at 9:00 am. Below is the link to register to any of them, the date options can be seen as a drop down menu: Stanislaus Community Network Presentation and Demo -Register HERE Click on Network Packet HERE The Dignity At Home program provides home assessments, fall prevention education, and injury prevention accessories to qualifying individuals 60 and older or persons with disabilities who are at risk of falling in Stanislaus County. For the brochure, please click HERE  18th Annual Healthy Aging & Fall Prevention Virtual Summit will be held on October 12 through 16, 2020.
The event will be held online and throughout the community. The signature Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention insulated Tote Bag will be filled with community resources and goodies and then distributed to 2,000 older adults through-out the county via drive thru locations across the county and at Senior Communities. Click HERE for the sponsorship form due before October 1, 2020 A fun virtual walk for seniors, their friends and families!
Due to COVID-19 the Modesto Rotary Club Senior Stride will be unable to have an in-person event. However, Modesto Rotary Club have partnered with Healthy Aging Association and wants to join us for a Virtual Walk. Participants are asked to register as before but this time you can walk on your own and in your community on Friday, September 25. Click HERE for the registration form. Click HERE if your organization is interested in sponsorships. See the monthly newsletter in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The monthly newsletter is for residents who are safe at home but do not have access to a computer or internet to receive helpful and current information. The newsletter is compliments from Healthy Aging Association.
Please click on the link below: English Spanish Compliments from the Healthy Aging Association. Edition includes relevant news and updates on new programming including Dignity At Home Program that provides home modification and fall prevention education to eligible older adults.
To access downloadable pdf click HERE  The Census began on April 1st. When each person in every household is counted, California will get its fair share of federal funding for local Central Valley schools, health care providers, safe drinking water, rural fire departments, roads, food pantries, senior, veteran, and disabled housing, universities, homelessness resources, and more.
Right now, our community is trailing behind other parts of California and the United States. It's critical that rural areas like ours are counted. CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO COMPLETE A CENSUS.  5.25.2020 (from Modesto Bee)
Cooling Centers listed by Stanislaus County of Emergency Services FOR CURRENT COMPLETE LIST CLICK HERE
 CDA has partnered with The Institute on Aging to expand the Friendship Line’s ability to accept calls from older Californians from any county! The Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for older adults, adults living with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Help Seniors Feed Their Pets courtesy from Stanislaus Animal Services Agency and Department of Aging4/8/2020   Digital Mental Health Resource to combat depression, anxiety and reduce stress relief is offered for free courtesy of Lupe Wong - Health Net. The registration link will ask for a Health Net Member ID but right now ANY NUMBER WILL WORK FOR FREE. Health Net members should sign up with their information.   We are ready to help. As a provider of "Essential Services," Home Safety Services is fully operational and available to support any accelerated discharges that may be necessary to free up beds for Covid 19 patients.
Home modifications such as: grab bars, transfer benches, toilet safety frames, stair railings, wheelchair ramps and stair lifts can dramatically accelerate and support successful discharges to home. We are prepared and qualified to perform these essential tasks immediately! Home Safety Services' Accreditation by the Joint Commission requires us to have robust infection control protocols in place for our staff including: -Annual immunizations -Frequent hand washing and sanitization -Quarantine when symptomatic. In this heightened exposure environment, we have instituted several additional measures including: -Checking with all clients the night before and prior to the appointment, ensuring no household fevers/flu -Wearing gloves, booties and masks for every appointment -Requiring our staff to take and report their temperature prior to each shift. We are absolutely committed to ensuring the health and well-being of both our customers and staff.  Positive sign to take action but make the connection. Click on image to download PDF
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Erlinda BourcierErlinda is employed by the Healthy Aging Association as a Health Educator. She is also the Coordinator of the Senior Coalition of Stanislaus County. Archives
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