Council Members, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share with you some resources and information for the Seniors in Menlo Park. In addition to services that PVI and Little House are providing, I wanted to add our resources at Avenidas to the list. Please do not hesitate to contact me if we can help in any way. Avenidas staff members are currently working remotely M-F to help seniors, their families and caregivers as we all navigate this current crisis. Here's what we've been doing: * Taking calls on our hotline and responding to requests * Delivering groceries, supplies and medicine to those in need * Updating our Avenidas without Walls Resource page on our website (www.avenidas.org http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HD0YfZrPO7yT3WRHZ3V2GpZ0MD5VnUuM-NvQq2gLuDHOMXbsU64Tamj6tYdzdn4BB47_ar39ENBwXc3ZgS84xa8tJzwPvzkrHwo4f70C7DV4-2VgABAzlAOBl1PY3JBm3ZEwgTzw-Kwu-g--Ybl1TNmi3Szpw_plOhzU1EXT7C93-D5r9DdzAW7ELhjCBqHqdlzkHlQC89nDETbAf6JxeeWiP9QehJgy_kKi3z1 vVBenQocBnM9khquB65eD8SfcKNN6jmEz5Pw=&c=mDpczLxFoy3heZ8KWgs0u08uhE-uhB1fX5sWsDDPPTAp3Y_eg7ofpA==&ch=PC5P_AKJi5sFB7ENtl-Foehfk2Hx8uJCe_LB4UjYxc8NjP9fnVoylw==>) to make it a one-stop shop for information * Making daily and weekly check-in calls as requested to decrease loneliness * Creating new programs to keep our LGBTQ community involved, such as a Virtual Support Group, a Movie Review Discussion Group on Zoom and a photo treasure hunt * Staying involved with our adult day health participants and their families with phone calls and nursing visits to drop off supplies and check blood pressures * Transitioning many of our classes to Zoom to keep people learning and moving * Developing Zoom classes of interest to Avenidas Chinese Community Center members * Teaching seniors how to use this crucial new tool called Zoom via our Senior Planet_at_(domainremoved) * Coordinating volunteers to assist in making social phone calls and writing letters to cheer up isolated seniors * Working to counsel seniors through this emotional time and help with care planning If you or a senior you care about needs assistance, call our Avenidas Friendship Line at (650) 289-5400 , or email us at info_at_(domainremoved) Best, Camille Kennedy VP Strategic Partnerships Avenidas 450 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 ( 650) 289 -5424 www.avenidas.com http://www.avenidas.com/ > [avenidas_email.png] Received on Mon Mar 30 2020 - 13:26:24 PDT
