
Latest from On Lok


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.

Make your healthcare wishes known
Category: Personal Care Topics
According to research reported by the National Institute on Aging, planning and discussing your healthcare wishes for the future may ensure that you will receive the care you want if you become seriously ill and are unable to communicate your decisions for medical treatment. It may also allow your loved ones to focus on grieving during a difficult time.

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.

On Lok’s Director of WELL Programs, Valorie Villela, Retiring
Category: 30th Street Senior Center
Celebrating Valorie's 43 years of dedicated service to seniors and her embodiment of our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Resourcefulness, and Inclusivity
