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Find helpful COVID-19 resources for Santa Clara County.

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Aging, dealing with serious or chronic illness, and major life changes as we come towards the end of life require as much support as we can get.

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We’ve launched an events calendar to serve seniors and older adults in the Bay area. Our events calendar is a central hub for all free health related events in Santa Clara county.

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19oct11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedPrepare to Care: Finding Answers, Support & Local Resources (Virtual Seminar)

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Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you can play. We’re here to help guide you, no matter where you are in

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Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you can play. We’re here to help guide you, no matter where you are in your caregiving journey. Join us for a free virtual seminar where we’ll explore how to start the conversation when a loved one’s needs change, how to form a support network and where to find resources that can help.

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Staying home last winter, we had remarkably few cases of serious flu. But because immunities to the influenza virus don't last long (and the virus mutates rapidly), epidemiologists worry that we're all more vulnerable to getting dangerously sick, especially kids.
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Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine.

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Vaccination to prevent influenza is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza.
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Someone you care about drops a hint that they might be thinking of suicide. How best to respond? Here's some advice from the experts: www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2021/How-to-Talk-(and-Listen)-to-Someone-Experiencing-Suic... #suicideprevention #mentalhealthsupport #SuicideRisk #depressionsupport #Nami ... See MoreSee Less

How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

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When in doubt, reach out. Ask the difficult questions. Follow-up and follow-through.
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Shorter moments of down time, woolgathering during those "small breaks we have throughout the day, such as when waiting in line at a café, taking a shower, lying in bed at night and so on", might hold the key to re-orienting our internal dialogue towards more healthy attitudes.

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What our wandering thoughts can teach us about mental health

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Researchers analyzed idle thoughts for 10 minutes. What they learned may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues such as depression.
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This coming Wednesday 2:30pm.Join us for our virtual Community Forum to learn more about COVID-19 Booster Shots and resources in our county.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

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