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On Lok was delighted to host the AWARD Network for its first Summer Training Institute earlier this month. The Advancing Workforce Analysis and Research for Dementia (AWARD) Network is dedicated to advancing research on the healthcare workforce that supports individuals living with dementia. This collaborative initiative involves researchers from the UCSF Phillip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS), Healthforce Center at UCSF, UCSF School of Nursing, Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington, and the Public Health Institute. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and based at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, the week-long training program aimed to equip early-stage researchers—including doctoral candidates, post-doctoral scholars, and assistant professors—with essential knowledge and skills related to health workforce research and dementia care. #training #aging #dementia #alzheimers #research #healthcareworkers

Thank you, Alameda Supervisor Elisa Márquez, for visiting our On Lok PACE Peralta center today. We loved having the opportunity to share more about our provider network and partnerships in the community, as well as our long history of serving seniors in the Tri-City area, range of activities we provide, and the diverse population we serve. #OnLokPACE #tricity #bayarea #seniors

Thank you, Gilroy Councilmember Rebeca Armendariz, for visiting On Lok PACE East San Jose last week. We love giving our Bay Area elected officials tours of our On Lok PACE centers and providing a look at the support services we provide to seniors to enable independence and aging at home. #seniors #bayarea #southbay #sanjose #pace

We are proud to celebrate Valorie's 43 years of dedicated service to seniors and her embodiment of our core values of compassion, excellence, resourcefulness, and inclusivity. Wishing her the very best in retirement. Read more about Valorie's four-decades of service to Bay Area seniors at https://bit.ly/3Y2Gmbd. #retirement #service #gratitude

Team On Lok is thrilled to be at this year’s SF Pride parade, celebrating the community and walking with our partner, Openhouse. #loveislove #community #pride2024 #Pride #sfpride ☮️❤️🏳️🌈

Happy anniversary National PACE® Association! Thank you for an incredible three decades, advocating for the PACE model of care and the right of our nation's seniors to age from home. #healthaging #pace #seniorservices #ageathome

CMS audits present unique challenges for any PACE organization. Join us for our webinar series as we debunk myths and uncover the truth behind CMS audits. Presented by Sandy Rodgers, Director of On Lok PACEpartners & Brian King, RN, M.Ed - CMS Audit Expert for On Lok PACEpartners. First workshop is TOMORROW 10am, with a second at 2pm and more scheduled for July. Visit link to register. https://bit.ly/3zpm812 #pace #workshop #CMS #audits #workshop

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S., celebrating African American freedom and achievements. Our partner, Openhouse, and San Francisco AIDS Foundation, commemorated this historic day with a special event focusing on joy and freedom. This is the third Juneteenth celebration by Openhouse, offering a day of black joy, performances, and a meal for attendees. Isaiah Meade, Aging and Disability Specialist and one of the organizers for the event, emphasized the significance of this day: “In addition to joy we are also celebrating freedom. A lot of the elders here had to fight for their freedom both in the past and to this very day. The freedom to love, the freedom to live, and the freedom to be authentically Black makes this Juneteenth [event] so important and integral.” While Brian from the SF AIDS Foundation highlighted the long-standing relationship with Openhouse: “Most folks in our community are aging and getting older. We want to provide information and resources for the aging community. Juneteenth has been celebrated in many parts of the US for years, but only recently became a national holiday. The themes of liberation and freedom remind us to remember the past but also look to the future.” Event also featured soulful performances by Iman, a PoC Deaf performing artist and ASL interpreter, passionate about accessibility and community upliftment. Miss Bea Haven, a storyteller and performer from Haiti, using their art to educate and inspire in the face of systemic oppression. And, of course, host Beatrice Thomas, a self-proclaimed social justice drag queen who left the desk behind to mastermind Black Benatar's Black Magic Cabaret. Proud to honor this day together! #Juneteenth #community #freedom

Last week, On Lok proudly sponsored the Catalyze SV Designing for Seniors Event in San Jose. Groups like Catalyze SV are engaging community members, developers, and city leaders, to envision and create sustainable, equitable, and vibrant places for Silicon Valley's aging population. On Lok was pleased to participate in the event and provide insight around senior support services, with Janice Fujii, Director and Program Manager, On Lok PACE, participating in a panel about the challenges facing today's aging population and the needs of caregiver that support them. #bayarea #seniors #aging #futureofaging

Wonderful to support today's press conference with local government and health leaders in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). We applaud efforts to help educate and arm seniors with information that can help them from being victims of fraudulent activities. #bayarea #community #seniorsafety #eldercare