MAY 2020
AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A LIVABLE CITY THE FREMONT SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED THROUGH MAY 31ST due to COVID-19 and the Shelter In Place Order issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department. However, a number of services are still available and there are eleven FCS classes available online! (See pages 2 and 3 for details.)
For 57 years we have celebrated Older American Month in May. The federal theme this year is Make Your Mark to honor the volunteerism of older adults. Our community is fortunate, we enjoy a multitude of older volunteers who help at the Senior Center as Peer Counselors, to deliver Meals on Wheels, and so much more. Right now older volunteers who are at higher risk for COVID-19 must stay home interrupting volunteer efforts. The Tri-City Elder Coalition in partnership with the Senior Commissions of Fremont, Newark and Union City was going to present Difference Maker Awards to honor older volunteers at our Spring Fling event. Unfortunately, this will have to happen at a later date. While it is challenging right now, it is important to recognize the efforts of older adults who have given so much. Now older neighbors need assistance from their remaining community. Thank you to all. Everyone can make a difference in the life of an older adult and their caregivers to make our community stronger. If you have question or need some assistance call the Aging and Family Services InfoLine at 510.574.2041. You may also contact LIFE ElderCare at 510.894.0370 or email info@LifeElderCare.org or sign up at: www.TriCityAtRisk.com if you have no other support or wish to offer assistance.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
FSC= Fremont Senior Center Join Us for a Virtual Garden Party! The Human Services Department cordially invites the community to a VIRTUAL GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER. The event benefits the Tri City Elder Coalition and City of Fremont’s Personal Urgent Need (PUN) fund. Rather than gathering at Shinn Park on May 29th, please sip some champagne at home and raise your glass to toast those who have attained the venerable age of 55+. Let’s celebrate all who contribute their volunteer efforts and passion making a difference in the Tri City! Please participate in the virtual garden party by mailing donations to Age Friendly Spring Fling c/o Fremont Human Services Dept. PO Box 5006, Fremont Ca 94537 or go to www.fremont.gov/springfling for more information by July 30th, 2020. (We extended the deadline since the event is virtual.) The Meds Matter: Relieving Pain and Agitation without Overmedication Wednesday May 6 2020 10am—12pm Online (non-Zoom) Class You are invited to attend an online educational seminar for caregivers offered by Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, Board Certified Geriatric Specialist and Palliative Care Medicine. To register: email fsharifi@fremont.gov
TAKE A CLASS… ONLINE! How to Register for Online Classes If you would like to register for the classes listed below please fill out an online class registration form and email it to Nick Jordan at: njordan@fremont.gov Upon enrollment, you will receive an email with the link for the online
class or classes. To participate in the online classes you will need a mobile device, tablet, laptop, home computer and internet service. (Creative Writing, Needle Crafts and Ukulele are closed for new enrollments.)
New to the online world of classes? Most of us are! You first must register for an online class or classes with the Fremont Senior Center. Once we have your registration we will send you a link for the class. Simply click on that link at the time of the class and you are in! You do not need a Zoom account to attend classes. If you already have a Zoom account, log in and type in the meeting ID and password.
ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE Program
Day Time
Instructor
Chair Yoga
Monday
3.00—4.00pm
Shari Gent
Creative Writing *
Tuesday
10.00—11.00am
Justin Go and Elaine Rodgers
Intro to Drawing
Tuesday
11.30am—1.30pm
Richard O’Clarke
Needle Crafts *
Tuesday
1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
Ukulele *
Tuesday
3.00—4.30pm
Kalina Wong
Hatha Yoga
Wednesday
3.00—4.00pm
Jana Sokale
Yoga Stretch
Thursday
9.00—10.00am
Shari Gent
Heartfullness Meditation
Thursday
10.15—11.15am
Pramila Talisetti
Tai Chi FA
Friday
9.30—10.30am
Joey Tchang
Let’s Keep It Moving
Friday
10.35—11.35am
Pat Tchang
Needle Crafts *
Friday
1.00—3.00pm
Debbie Haigler
* CLASSES WITH AN ASTERISK ARE NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.
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Although our building may be closed right now, dedicated FSC volunteers and staff continue to offer services for you and your neighbors:
IMPORTANT COVID-19 RESOURCES Fremont Senior Center Updates (Recorded message) 510.790.6610 Homeless Service and Hygiene Opportunities 510.574.2222 Senior Infoline 510.574.2041 Rent Review 510.733.4945 rentreview@fremont.gov Ride-On Tri-City! Program (Transportation Services for the Elderly and Disabled) 510.574.2053 LIFE ElderCare info@LifeElderCare.org 510.894.0370 www.TriCityAtRisk.com
CDC COVID-19 Guidance for High-Risk Populations www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov/specific-groups/ high-riskcomplications.html CDPH COVID-19 Daily Updates www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/ Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx City of Fremont COVID-19 Resources and Updates www.fremont.gov/coronavirus County of Alameda Covid-19 Food Distribution & Services Map
www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm
Showers for Unhoused Neighbors Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm
The homeless may reserve a shower time slot Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm. Please call 510.574.2222 to confirm the availability of showers.
Frozen Meals for Sale Fremont Senior Center Thursdays 12pm pickup
Frozen meals cooked by FSC Chef’s David and Luis was well received and appreciated last month. As a result, frozen meals will be available for drive up pick up only, one time a week every Thursday at 12pm beginning May 7th. While the Senior Center is closed 5 meals will cost $20 and a set variety of entrees will be provided on May 7, May 14, May 21 and May 28. For May 7 pick up order deadline is May 4 at 12pm. Meals must be ordered in advance by Friday at noon for the next week and credit card payment is highly preferred. Vegetarian option available by request. Please call 510.790.6600 and leave us a message saying you want frozen meals or email seniorcenter@fremont.gov today, to get more information and reserve your meals.
Drive Thru Spring BBQ in Celebration of Older Americans Month Thursday May 21 12pm
Since the FSC can’t have its’ spring bbq and dance in the park this year, Chef David and Luis are preparing fresh BBQ Chicken Quarters, Pork Sausage link, Potato Salad, 3 bean salad and Honey Cornbread for $5. Orders must be placed by Friday May 15th at noon. Leave a message at 510.790.6600 or email seniorcenter@fremont. gov to preorder a meal.
TCV Mobile Pantry “Grab and Go” Thursdays May 14 and 28 12.00—1.00pm New Time! New pick up time for May. Stay in your vehicle and a bag of groceries will be placed in your trunk or seat. Groceries will not be handed out early. First come, first 130 served. AGE-FRIENDLY FREMONT 05.20 | P.03
掌控未知 - 華人失智症照護者工作坊 (視訊) 向全國開放的免費健康講座 (以普通話進行)
您曾經對阿滋海默症或失智症感到好奇嗎？ 您了解並知道如何應對失智症相關行為嗎？ 照護家人時如何規劃才能心安呢？ 在Covid-19疫情期間照護患者該注意哪些事項呢？ 欲獲得答案和資源，阿滋海默症協會邀請您參加這場失智症照護工作坊。您將從失智症專家的講解中得到可靠實 用的信息和支持，也將有時間讓您提問及解答您的疑問。
阿滋海默症和其他失 智症的基礎知識、挑 戰及希望 蔡孟鈞醫師 神經科學助理教授 UCSF 記憶與老化中心
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日 期: 5/30/2020 星期六 時間: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 美國西岸時間 報名: tinyurl.com/ May2020ChineseCaregiver 報名完成後您將收到網路視 訊會議參與辦法 更多資訊: 請聯繫張珮寧 pchang@alz.org 或致電 408.372.9943
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家屬的故事 嚴嘉安 家屬/講師，阿滋海默 症協會北加州與北內 華達州分會
了解及應對失智症相 關行為；疫情期間照 護的提醒 張珮寧 社區教育推廣經理， 阿滋海默症協會北加 州與北內華達州分會
TAKING CHARGE OF THE UNKNOWN: CHINESE DEMENTIA CARE WEBINAR
An education program provided by Alzheimer’s Association open to audiences nationwide (Presented in Mandarin)
Ever wondered about Alzheimer’s? Do you know how to plan for the care when dealing with Dementia? Do you understand and know how to respond to Dementia related behaviors? What are the caregiving tips during Covid-19 pandemic? To get answers and resources, we invite you to take part in this free workshop on dementia care. This workshop offers practical information and support from dementia experts. There will also be time dedicated to Q&A.
Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia, Challenges and Hope for Future DR. RICHARD TSAI Assistant Professor of Neurology, Memory and Aging Center UCSF
Plan for Your Care SHANNON CHAN Board of Director ,Home Care Association of America
Caregiver Stories ANDREE YAN Caregiver/Community Educator, Alzheimer’s Association Northern CA & Northern NV
Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors PEINING CHANG Community Outreach Manager, Alzheimer’s Association Northern CA & Northern NV
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2020 TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ May2020ChineseCaregiver You will receive instructions for joining the webinar after registered. MORE INFO: Please contact Peining at pchang@alz.org or 408.372.9943
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VOLUNTEERS!
A Big Thank You to our Volunteer Teachers Due to Covid-19 and the shelter in place order, the FSC has been unable to offer classes online. We were compelled to come up with an alternative for adults 55+ to stay connected and active. As many know, the senior center is such a regular part of attendees’ lives. After one instructor was anxious to start a Zoom
class, Program Coordinator Nick Jordan reached out to instructors/ volunteers, asking if they’d be
interested in offering online classes using Zoom with his guidance. The volunteers showed us again how great and resilient they are by
saying Yes! We would like to extend a huge thank you to Shari Gent, Jana Sokale, Joey and Pat Tchang, Justin Go, Elaine Rodgers, Kalina Wong, Richard O’Clarke, Pramila Talisetti and James Weil. Debbie Haigler didn’t need to wait for us to ask her to host a Zoom class; she had already started one! You guys rock. If you are one of our volunteer instructors or leaders of a group and would like to offer your class or meeting online, please contact Nick Jordan at njordan@fremont.gov.
RUNNING ESSENTIAL ERRANDS
As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner. Shopping for Groceries: Stay home if you are sick, order online or for curbside pickup, wear a protecetive mask, sanitize and wash your hands before and after your visit. Accepting deliveries and takeout orders: Pay online or on the phone when you order (if possible), accept deliveries without in-person contact whenever possible, ask for deliveries to be left in a safe spot outside your house (such as your front porch or lobby), with no person-to-person interaction. Otherwise, stay at least 6 feet away from the delivery person.
Banking: Bank online whenever possible, If you must visit the bank, use the drivethrough ATM if one is available. Clean the ATM keyboard with a disinfecting wipe before you use it. When you are done, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home. Getting Gasoline: Use gloves or disinfecting wipes on handles or buttons before you touch them. Use gloves or disinfecting wipes on handles and buttons before you touch them (if available). After fueling, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds when you get home or somewhere with soap and water.
Going to the Doctor or Getting medicine: Talk to your doctor online, by phone or e-mail. If you think you have COVID-19, let the office know and follow guidance. Use telemedicine, if available, or communicate with your doctor or nurse by phone or e-mail. Talk to your doctor about rescheduling procedures that are not urgently needed. If you must visit in-person, protect yourself and others. Stay at least 6 feet away from others while inside and in lines. When paying, use touchless payment methods if possible. If you cannot use touchless payment, sanitize your hands after paying with card, cash, or check. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home. Plan to order and pick up all your prescriptions at the same time.
Go to www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.html for the complete article.
510.790.6600 www.fremont.gov/seniorcenter /FremontSeniorCenter seniorcenter@fremont.gov
The City of Fremont does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need an accommodation please contact the Human Services Department at 510.574.2050