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New Medicare Resources for People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Get critical Medicare Open Enrollment resources, including information on newly translated Medicare & You handbooks here
Social isolation is something many elders struggle with, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly magnified this issue. Such isolation is dangerous for our
HICAP Counselors are available to help with all Open Enrollment Questions from Oct 15th - Dec 7th. Call 510-839-0393 to schedule an appointment.
https://cahealthadvocates.org/medicares-open-enrollment-is-coming-oct-15-dec-7-tips-to-prepare/?mc_cid=479b430044&mc_eid=EpTFcOqyzA
Can you believe it's almost that time of year again? Medicare's Open Enrollment (also known as the Annual Election Period) is just around the corner and it's
Most people agree that the price of brand name drugs in the U.S. is astronomically high. Yet with 90% of prescriptions filled being generic drugs, not many
Pleasanton Senior Center
Newcomers Welcome
Thursday, October 14th 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Are you new to Pleasanton or the Senior Center? Has it been over a year since you last visited us? Join us for a Newcomers Welcome where you will discover all the programs, classes, and services available to you! Your facilitator will also take you on a tour of the building and the nearby areas of Centennial Park.
Please RSVP by calling (925) 931-5365 or register online at www.pleasantonfun.com. Find Newcomers Welcome in the Mature Adults section under the Special Interest.
We can't wait to meet you!
Last week, the US. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing entitled, “Frauds, Scams and COVID-19: How Con Artists Have Targeted Older Americans During the Pandemic.” The hearing examined the exploitation of older Americans during the coronavirus pandemic by scammers.
The committee released their annual Fraud Book to arm older adults, their families and caregivers with tools and tips to prevent and respond to scams.
No one should experience the shame and loss that comes with having been exploited by a criminal. We have a sacred duty to protect seniors against these con artists.
A reminder about Marketing Rules as we approach Medicare's Annual Election Period (Open Enrollment). If an agent violates any of these please report them.
A reminder about Marketing Rules as we approach Medicare's Annual Election Period (Open Enrollment). If an agent violates any of these please report them.
About this event
Our Aging Nation is presented by Hospice East Bay and Home Care Assistance as part of our vision for supporting and educating human services workers as they face an aging population in ever increasing numbers. We will three hours of continuing education topics, approved by CAMFT, BRN, 2 hours of approved RCFE.
This online event will be recorded. When registering for this event, we will reach out to the email address with the invite to request more information including: phone number, employer, board (RCFE, BRN, CAMFT) you’re requesting for, and license ID (if applicable).
This event is appropriate for professionals with a background in Care Management, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, and other Healthcare professionals.
Home Care Assistance is the CE provider for this event. Provider #17337 approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for two (2) contact hours. Approved by CRCFE #2000675-740-2. California Marriage & Family Therapist Association #124571.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-aging-nation-2021-tickets-174454747847
Presented by Hospice East Bay and Home Care Assistance in supporting and educating human services workers as they face an aging population
At Home with Alzheimer's - A resource for caregivers assisting people with Alzheimer's to create a safe home environment. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/831143115/
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Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams
The NCEA is pleased to present the Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams campaign running throughout the month of October. Together we can all prevent elder abuse by knowing the signs of scams and spreading awareness in our communities. Be on the lookout for a new weekly tip to share and shed a light on scams this month!
Learn more about resources to prevent scams here: https://ncea.acl.gov/Resources/Publications.aspx#fin_abuse
Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams
The NCEA is pleased to present the Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams campaign running throughout the month of October. Together we can all prevent elder abuse by knowing the signs of scams and spreading awareness in our communities. Be on the lookout for a new weekly tip to share and shed a light on scams this month!
Learn more about resources to prevent scams here: https://ncea.acl.gov/Resources/Publications.aspx#fin_abuse
Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams
The NCEA is pleased to present the Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams campaign running throughout the month of October. Together we can all prevent elder abuse by knowing the signs of scams and spreading awareness in our communities. Be on the lookout for a new weekly tip to share and shed a light on scams this month!
Learn more about resources to prevent scams here: https://ncea.acl.gov/Resources/Publications.aspx#fin_abuse
Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams
The NCEA is pleased to present the Tips to Avoid Spooky Scams campaign running throughout the month of October. Together we can all prevent elder abuse by knowing the signs of scams and spreading awareness in our communities. Be on the lookout for a new weekly tip to share and shed a light on scams this month!
Learn more about resources to prevent scams here: https://ncea.acl.gov/Resources/Publications.aspx#fin_abuse
New Issue Brief: Supporting Health & Economic Security for Older Women of Color
Women of color confront systemic discrimination–on the basis of race, gender, and other characteristics throughout their lives—which can have a devastating impact on their economic security and health as they age. New issue brief with @NWLC:
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/01/medicare-benefits-hill-democrats-514946
Critics of Sen. Joe Manchin’s approach argue that imposing more income thresholds adds burdens for the middle class and affects more beneficiaries each year.
The United States Department of Justice has a national hotline to fight elder fraud, you can call 1-833-fraud-11.
https://generations.asaging.org/intergenerational-programs-combat-ageism
Older adults are more likely to live longer, healthier lives with a positive view of aging.
https://www.secondwavemedia.com/the-keel/features/parkscommunityhealth09272021.aspx
Getting outdoors has long been linked to good health, but recent efforts across Southeast Michigan show that the region's parks provide major, measurable benefits to residents' well-lbeing.
Licensed clinical social worker Ruthann McFadden, of Frederick, has spent more than 20 years helping others.
Subject: Paid Survey Opportunity with Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and Link21
Do you or other members of our community:
• regularly travel throughout parts of Northern California?
• rely on public transit to get around or would use public transit more if it was more accessible?
• have comments or concerns about a potential transportation project in your neighborhood?
OCCC is partnering with the Link21 - a transportation program led by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor - to get community input on a survey. Your feedback on the survey will help the Link21 Team understand how to define equity and priority populations - communities of focus for Link21 benefits. Hearing from communities is important to the Link21 Team, and they are especially excited to work with organizations like [organization name] that represent [FILL IN YOUR PRIORITY COMMUNITIES i.e. Black, Brown, immigrant, low to middle income etc.] communities who uses public transit or could be impacted by a transportation project like this.
Individuals (aged 16 and older) can sign up to take the survey, which should take less than 30 minutes to finish. The survey is available to take online (we’ll send the link) or a copy can be mailed to you. Each person who completes the survey will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Please plan to complete the survey within two weeks of receiving it.
MORE INFO:
Link21's aim is to transform passenger rail service to better connect the Northern California Megaregion, which ranges from Sacramento to Monterey, San Francisco to the Central Valley and points between. At the core of Link21 is a new transbay crossing between Oakland and San Francisco. Other potential improvements will be identified through community co-creation and technical work. This project is in the early planning stages and is set to be complete in 2040! Now is the time for our communities’ voices to be heard and for us to help shape the future of this work. Visit the Link21 website to learn more: https://link21program.org/
Folks can sign up at the link below. There are a limited number of spots available, so don’t miss out!
https://forms.gle/9TJVJZ7mYsowqbWE7
Please spread the word and sign up to take the survey!
主旨：您有機會參加屋崙華埠商會和 Link21 聯合舉辦的付費調查
您或其他社區成員是否：
• 經常在北加州的各個部分往返穿梭？
• 依賴公共交通前往附近各地？或者，如果服務更便利，您會更常使用公共交通？
• 對於您附近的一項潛在交通項目有意見或顧慮？
屋崙華埠商會現正與 Link21 合作進行一項社區意見價值，合辦方 Link21 是由灣區捷運局 (BART) 和首府走廊號聯合監管處 (Capitol Corridor) 共同主導的交通計劃。您的回應意見將幫助 Link21 了解如何定義公平性和優先人口 - Link21 所要創造效益的焦點社區。Link21 團隊很重視社區的意見，也特別高興和 [組織名稱] 這樣代表 [填入您的重點服務群體，例如黑人、拉美人、移民、中低收入等等] 社區的組織合作 - 因為我們的社區成員使用公共交通代步，或可能受到這類交通項目的影響。
個人（需年滿 16 歲）可以報名參加價值，完成價值所需時間應不到 30 分鐘。價值可以在網上進行（我們將發送連結），亦可將紙本問卷郵寄給您。每位完成價值者將收到一張價值 $25 的 Visa 禮卡。請計劃在收到價值後的兩星期內完成價值。
更多資訊：
Link21 旨在進行客運鐵路服務轉型，使其更完善地連接貫通北加州大都市圈，範圍從沙加緬度延伸到蒙特利、從舊金山延伸到中谷，並包括中間許多地點。Link21 的核心所在是一條連通屋崙 (奧克蘭) 和舊金山市的全新過海通道。其他可能改善的項目將透過社區共創發展和技術性工作來確定。該計劃目前處於早期規劃階段，並訂於 2040 年竣工！現在是我們社區表達意見、協助塑造這項工程前景的時候。請瀏覽 Link21 網站以了解更多資訊：https://link21program.org/
報名請至以下連結。名額有限，請盡快報名！
https://forms.gle/boZBX52Pvp1jc6K89
請廣為宣傳並報名參加價值！
衷心致意，
Enforced working from home has opened many people’s eyes to the potential for flexible working, and for some, it has offered them a way to defer retirement.
SEATTLE — Kay, 81, didn’t hug anyone for months. Richard, 67, started drinking heavily, ending six years of sobriety. Kathy, 82, would read news stories out loud — then remember no one was around to l
Justice in Aging Supports Mandatory COVID Vaccinations in Long-Term Care Facilities
@justiceinaging supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for staff & residents of long-term care facilities. Our statement:
Open Enrollment begins Oct 15th and runs through Dec 7th. University of the Pacific is hosting events to help Medicare beneficiaries select their best prescription drug coverage for 2022.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 30, 2021
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA:
Superior Court of Alameda County extends unlawful detainer
stay and adopts emergency Local Rule amendment.
The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) announced today that it has further extended the stay on ex*****on of writs of possession to coincide with the lifting of Alameda County’s eviction moratorium, which occur sixty days following the expiration of the Local Health Emergency in Alameda County. The County’s moratorium is set forth in Alameda County Ordinance O-2020-41, adopted August 4, 2020. To effectuate the extension, the Court adopted amendments to emergency Local Rule 1.8a.
http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/ExecOffice/Press%20Releases/2021/September%2030%20Press%20Release%20COVID-19.pdf
We've all heard the usual advice about emergency planning, but do those tips work for seniors and disabled adults?
Join LIFE ElderCare's upcoming webinar to find out! October 14th, 2021; 2-3:30pm.
Our panel of experts - Navjit Dosanjh (PG&E), Ron Halog (ILRSCC), and Lars Eric Holm (Eden I&R / 2-1-1) - will share helpful tips and answer your questions about best practices to prepare for common disaster scenarios like fire /smoke, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
Register: tinyurl.com/LIFEeprep.
We've all heard the usual advice about emergency planning, but do those tips work for seniors and disabled adults?
Join LIFE ElderCare's upcoming webinar to find out! October 14th, 2021; 2-3:30pm.
Our panel of experts - Navjit Dosanjh (PG&E), Ron Halog (ILRSCC), and Lars Eric Holm (Eden I&R / 2-1-1) - will share helpful tips and answer your questions about best practices to prepare for common disaster scenarios like fire /smoke, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
Register: tinyurl.com/LIFEeprep.
https://consumer.healthday.com/americans-struggle-with-rx-costs-2655027927.html
Adults younger than 65 years twice as likely to report not filling needed prescriptions due to cost versus seniors
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