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NEW Elder Justice Resource Guides
Available in Six Languages
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This June marked Elder Abuse Awareness Month - a time to get the word out about the serious issue of elder abuse and neglect. The National Council on Aging reports that one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse, whether that be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or neglect - with a fraction of those cases of abuse ever reported to the authorities.
To help spread the word about how individuals can protect themselves and their loved ones from abuse, WISE refreshed and launched our new Elder Justice Resource Guides. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean and Armenian (with more languages to come), the guides are a go-to resource for information on how to recognize the signs of elder abuse; to know when, where and how to report it; and to get tips on what to do and not to do to protect yourself - and your loved one - from abuse.
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As part of this launch, WISE also rolled out our Elder Justice League, a cast of six older adult superheroes, to help us spread the word through social media and ads in the Los Angeles Times promoting our new "Guides".
To get a free Elder Justice Guide, simply call us at 310-394-9871. The Guide can also be downloaded online.
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T-shirts featuring our Elder Justice League superheroes are also available for a donation to WISE of $100 or more. If you'd like to purchase an Elder Justice T-shirt, call us at 310-394-9871. | |
WISE Now Offers Enhanced Care Management! | |
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We are excited to offer Enhanced Care Management (ECM) to eligible members aged 60+ enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care health plan through L.A. Care or Health Net. These services are free and offer members an extra layer of support to get the care they need.
At WISE our Care Managers help connect older adults to services that help them maintain their independence at home for as long as possible. But with our new ECM program, eligible members can get additional services such as help to find doctors and schedule appointments, follow up services after a hospitalization - and more.
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WISE Voted Most Loved Business Finalist
in Santa Monica
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We'd like to give a big shout out to our dedicated Adult Day Center staff and volunteers for all they do every day to take such great care of the older adults with memory loss that we serve. Our clients are seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those with conditions that require the assistance of others. Our Adult Day Center also allows caregivers to work, tend to other tasks, or to take a much needed break. Click on the button below to learn more about what we do (page 63) of the Santa Monica Daily Press' Most Loved 2024 magazine.
Pictured above (left to right): Lily Sina, Volunteer; Mark Kaiserman, Volunteer; Evelyn Torres, Client Services Coordinator; Mallory Castro, Activity Leader; Chris Davis, Activity Leader; Eva Jimenez, Manager; Rowan Atwood, Volunteer; Rachel Sangestanian, Director; Barbara Browning, Volunteer, Peer Counselor and WISE Board Director. Not pictured: Letty Gutierrez, Activity Leader (on vacation).
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From Collecting to Decluttering Workshop
Starts in August
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The Peer Counseling Program at WISE will start it's popular "From Collecting to Decluttering" Workshop this coming August to help older adults gain control of their "stuff".
An orientation will take place on July 31, from 1:30 - 3pm. The in-person 15-week workshop will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and will take place each Wednesday, thereafter from 1:30 to 3pm, through Nov. 13.
For More information and/or to sign up, call:
(310) 394-9871, ext. 289.
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Our WISE Ombudsman and Elder abuse Prevention team, including Miles McNeeley, VP, Elder Abuse Prevention and WISE President, Molly Davies, participated in “Walk & Roll”, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Long Beach Senior Center to raise awareness about the mistreatment of older adults. | |
Our own Devi Reznik, MSW and Care Coordinator in our Care Management Program at WISE, was on hand to provide info on WISE programs and services at a mini health fair at Providence Saint John’s Health Center to recognize National Cancer Survivor's Day. | |
Hello sunshine! Our Adult Day Center clients have been waiting for you! Several clients couldn't be happier and are pictured enjoying lunch outdoors on the patio. | |
In mid-June, our WISE Minds clients got busily to work on their latest art commission: to decorate the walls of our Club in celebration of Independence Day on July 4th. | |
Is a Travel Adventure in Your Future? | |
Calling all adventurers! If you are getting that itch to travel, WISE offers a wide array of trips throughout the U.S. and abroad. Here are a couple that you might want to consider as you peruse Wise & Healthy Aging's upcoming Adventures! There's always some place new to explore! Check out these and more! | |
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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Feb. 25 - March 4, 2025
(8-days)
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Burgundy & Provence, France
River Cruise
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5, 2025 (9 days)
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Wise & Healthy Aging, a non-profit, community-based social service organization, advances the dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and high-quality, innovative services. | | | | |
