February 2018 Los Gatos Live Oak Adult Day Services Monthly Newsletter What s Inside This Month Our Delicious Menu Activity Calendar Valentine s Day Celebration Tax Help For Free Things To Do Nearby Benefits for Veterans Resource Of The Month : IHSS Alzheimer s Blog Must Read...And Much More! 111 Church Street, Room 7 Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-354-4782 lgliveoak@hotmail.com http://liveoakadultdaycare.org/locations/los-gatos/ February is here! We are halfway through winter, but in California that means as many sunny days as cold. It s beautiful outside and in. There are so many wonderful activities planned this month for our clients and we are eager to enjoy all of them together. More play and emphasis on maintaining our gross motor skills will be the center of this month s exercise sessions. We will enjoy yoga, bowling, bucket ball, chair soccer and more. We wll also contiue our nutrition and cooking exploration with at least one delicious homemade vegetable soup in the works. With Spring around the corner there are also plans to start our own little herb garden to flavor some of those cooking projects. Of course, we will have a special celebration for Valentine s Day. Look for special announcements. For our caregivers, it is time to think about your support system and identify the people you can call on when you need a moment of reflection. The Mayo Clinic lists eight ways caregivers can relieve stress: accept help, focus on what you can realistically provide, set manageable goals in your daily life, get connected to your community, stay healthy and see your doctor, seek social support, set personal health goals and join a support group. Those are all wonderful ways to find a healthy balance while caregiving. We offer a support group the first Wednesday of each month at 4pm. Think of caring for yourself and joining us on February 7th. Well wishes to all of you! Important Dates This Month February 2nd-Groundhog Day February 14th-Valentine s Day February 16th-Chinese New Year February 19th-President s Day **CENTER IS CLOSED
Suggested Donation $3 Per Meal February Lunch Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Korean Crispy Chicken with Rice Miso Soup Romaine Salad with Sesame Dressing Cider Braised Pork Caramelized Onions Fresh Glazed Carrrots Roasted Brussel Sprouts Tropical Fruit Cup 2 Braised Beef Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Crowns 5 Chicken Cacciatore Pasta Peas and Carrots 6 7 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Corn on the Cob Coleslaw Oriental Shoyu Chicken with Rice Asian Vegetable Soup Stir Fry 8 Spinach Quiche Whole Grain Bread Roasted Red Potatoes Gelatin with Tropical Fruit 9 12 Mediterranean Chicken with Wild Rice Herbed Summer Squash Spinach Salad with Red Bell Peppers Fresh Apples Balsamic Glazed Pork Chop Baked Sweet Potato 13 Beef Lasagna Italian Blend Vegetables Fresh Caprese Salad 14 15 Sweet and Sour Pork Brown Rice Oriental Blend Vegetables Fruit Cocktail Fish Sandwich Baked Sweet Potatoes Pineapple Slaw 16 19 HOLIDAY Center Closed 26 Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice Roasted Cauliflower Carrot and Raisin Salad Fresh App;le Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Soup Brown Rice Bok Choy, Peppers and Onions Pineapple Chunks Swedish Meatballs Whole Wheat Penne 20 27 21 Pork Ragu with Baked Ziti Peas and Carrots Romaine Salad 22 Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls s Roasted Cauliflower Fresh Carrot Raisin Salad Honey Mustard Chicken Wild Rice Fresh Herbed Carrots Tossed Salad with Mandarin Oranges *******R.Y.D.E.****** REACH YOUR DESTINATION EASILY is a new curb-to-curb transportation program. 28 23 Puffed Pastry with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese California Blend Vegetables Fresh Whole Fruit Learn about RYDE! We have a special presentation during the Caregiver s Support Group. Please come and learn about this great program. Wednesday, February 7th 3:30PM
February Activity Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 11:15am Strikes and Dice 1pmCurrent Events 2pmWild Outdoors 10:30am Dominos Fun 11:15amGroundhog Day 1 pmblues with Linda 2pm Welcome February Stretch 2 5 10:30am Yoga withjackie 11:30am Golf on the Moon 1pm Herb Gardening 2:15pm Hot Potato Game 12 10:30am Danny K Guitar 11:30am Word Puzzles 1pm Clay Works 2pm Seated Basketball 6 10:30am Polymer Science 11:30am Morning News 1pm Chair Barre Work 2:15pm Bunco 13 10:30am Yoga with Jackie 11:30am Stone Soup Cooking 1pm Make your Valentine and Art Therapy 2:15 Love! Love! Love! 10:30am Stretch and Meditate 11:00am Piano with Tony 1:00 pm Stars Show with CC 2:15pm Dominos 3:30pm Caregiver Support Group Valentine s Day Party Bring a Visitor or Tell a Friend Day 7 14 8 11:30am Jules Verne Around the World 1pm Holiday Crafts 2:15 Art Therapy Happy Birthday Barbara!! 15 11:15 Black History Month 1pm Susan B Anthony 2:15 Banana Boat Sundaes 9 10:30am Morning News 11:15 Farkle 1pm Winter Olympics 2:15 Exercise like an Olympian 16 10:30am Ragtime with Marilyn 11:15am Dragon Day 1pm Chinese New Year!! 2:15 Bingo 19 HOLIDAY Center Closed 26 10:30am Friend Forever Memories 11:15am Fats Dominos Workout 1pm Vic and Friends Music Time 2pm Board Games and Puzzles 20 10am Current Events 11am Armchair Travel with Reanette 1pm Bowling 2:15pm President Trivia Happy Birthday Tommy! 27 10:30am Elizabeth Taylor and John Mc Enroe Birthday 11:15am Grand Canyon Travel Diaries 1pm Chair Tennis Tuesday 2:15pm Art Therapy 10:30am Stand Up and Stretch 11:15am Morning News 1pm Scrabble 2pm Comedy Show Happy Birthday Celeste! 21 28 10:30am Record Breaking Mash Day 11:15am Flower Arranging 1pm Purim Celebration 2:15pm Mind Games Day 22 11:15am Washington s Birthday 1pm Margharita Day 2pm Singalong and Art Therapy 23 9am Pancake Breakfast and Puzzle 10:30am Music with Maddaline 1pm Single Task Scavenger Hunt 2:15pm Girl Scout Cookie Workout
Outings This Month! Technology and Tea Do you need help using your cell phone, laptop or other device? Los Gatos teens have formed a special event at the Senior Center. Go check it out and learn a little about the latest apps and technology in a useful way! Thursday, Feb. 15 3:15-4:30PM, Los Gatos Adult Rec Center 208 Main Street, Los Gatos For Membership information and RSVP 354-1514. Free for 55 plus members. SWING Dance Party at the JCC Sunday, February 18, 3-5 PM Music by the LGS Big Band $10 per person ($5 JCC members). Get tickets on-line at apjcc.org/danceparty Jewish Community Center of Los Gatos, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos Monthly Dance Party Couples and Singles Welcome Friday, Feb 23 7pm to 9pm Los Gatos Adult Rec Center 208 E. MAIN ST, Los Gatos Live Music! Dance away to Jazz, Big Band, Swing, Waltz, Mixers & more. $5 pp at the door Tuesday Evening Book Club Every 3rd Tuesday February 20th at 6:30 PM LG Library Conference Room Book: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Call us at 408-354-6896 or email us at library@losgatosca.gov
Resource Page Alzheimer s Corner The Alzheimer s Reading Room is an act of love by advocate Bob De Marco. It has an extensive library of articles, lists of resources, inspiring anecdotes and is simply a must visit website for those caring for person s sufferinf from Alzheimer s and dementia. Please take some time to view the website and find support in its amazing Knowledge base. Aid & Attendance pays up to $2,846 per month for qualified veterans and their surviving spouses who need help with some of the activities of daily living. The benefit is a reimbursement for home care, adult day care, board and care, assisted living and skilled nursing care. May 13, 2017 Exerpted from Veterans Adult Day Care American Veterans Aid Blog https://americanveteransaid.com/newblog/veterans-adult-day-care/ http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2016/08/alzheimers-reading-room.html Veteran s Info Featured Resource: IHSS Funding The In-Home Supportive Services program is a program that provides social and financial assistance to those needing caregivers in their homes to handle daily activites and be safe in their homes. To be eligible for IHSS, an applicant must be 65 or older, blind, or disabled. An applicant must also meet all of the following conditions: 1)Be a California resident 2)Live in their own home, not a nursing home 3)Have a Medi-Cal eligibility determination. If you are not currently receiving Medi-Cal, please contact our Agency s Application Assistance Center via telephone at 1-877-962-3633 or via our website at www. MybenefitsCalWIN.org 4)Submit a completed Health Care Certification form [SOC 873] completed by a Licensed Health Care Professional. To apply for IHSS, call 408-792-1600 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. AARP- FREE TAX PREPARA- TION SERVICE - Call for an appointment and details, 408-354-1514 @LG Adult Rec Center