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Case Management helps Patricia start over
Category: 30th Street Senior Center
Facing eviction, Patricia found her way to Orlando Sanchez, Senior Center Program Manager at On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, and his Social Services team. "Here was an immigrant, monolingual, a senior, without family support and stable housing," Orlando said. The team mobilized partners and all available programs into action.
Intergenerational dance group wins top prize at Carnaval
Category: 30th Street Senior Center
Community seniors joined over 170 performers of all ages at this year's Carnaval, winning first prize with a performance that celebrated artmaking and intergenerational learning.
Empowering Seniors by Simplifying Aging and Providing Support
My true calling
Category: Personal Care Topics
For Melanie Munsayac, Director of Nursing, working with On Lok PACE participants wasn't just about providing care, but embracing a model that prioritized the community's most frail members, offering them medical attention, genuine compassion, and support.
Prevent falls in your home
Category: Personal Care Topics
Falls can be very dangerous for older adults. Each year, 3 million seniors are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. At least 300,000 are hospitalized for hip fractures. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries.