Do you think you’re too old to grow additional brain cells? Think again! Join AARP California and attendees from across the U.S. for a free virtual Six Pillars of Brain Health workshop on Wednesday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CT | 1:00 p.m. MT I 12:00 p.m. PT – AARP membership not required.

Join us to learn how you can take charge of your brain health and improve your quality of life at any age.

The Six Pillars presentation is based on current brain research, vetted by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health and AARP’s Staying Sharp program.

Please note that AARP will email you the link to the presentation’s Zoom platform on which the event will be hosted. Do not opt-out of receiving emails as you will not get the Zoom link.

Understanding dementia behaviors is a challenge. This webinar series will provide an overview of possible causes of behavior changes with the goal of helping caregivers learn how to respond effectively. Session 3 will address issues concerning Anxiety, agitation, and anger.

Mindfulness Based Dementia Care (MBDC) is an evidenced-based, eight-week program designed for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. MBDC offers invaluable tools and resources for dealing with the unique stressors associated with dementia care, especially those that can become mentally, physically, and emotionally overwhelming to the caregiver. Join Ymkje Dioquino of the Presence Care Project for an opportunity to explore, deepen and enhance your coping skills, and build resilience so you may navigate difficulty with greater ease. Each session consists of formal meditations and informal mindfulness practices, conversations and dementia related education. Participants will receive a FREE workbook and access to recordings to use in-between sessions.

Join us for community wellness and healing on May 27, 11am to 3pm for our Mental Wellness Block Party @ St. Mary’s Center – 925 Brockhurst St., with partner organizations collaborating to get the community connected to the services and resources they need to lead more productive lives.

Come eat some delicious food, dance a little, play dominoes, win prizes and just let go for the day.

BOSS is inviting local organizations to table at our upcoming Mental Health and Wellness Fair, to provide health/wellness information and resources to the community.

Organizations specializing in mental health resources, housing services, holistic approaches, violence prevention, legal services, survivor services, substance addiction prevention, interactive activities, & more!

The event is free for everyone and will be hosted by our West Oakland Neighborhood Impact Hub in #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth in partnership with @Warriors.

The West Oakland Neighborhood Impact Hub, located at 2811 Adeline Street, is one of three BOSS Neighborhood Impact Hubs with intentional innovative solutions to reverse the institutional racism that has devastated Black and Brown communities in disinvested neighborhoods. At the West Hub, community members can access peer mentors and violence prevention/mediation support; receive information and referrals for community resources such as education, employment, health care, and legal aid; and attend life skills classes, community healing groups, arts/culture events, pop up COVID testing, and more.

If you have any questions, please contact Sonja Fitz, BOSS Director of Development, at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org or 510-649-1930 x 1008. If you’re interested in tabling fill out this form and we’ll contact you.

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Join Blue Zones Project, Marriage and Family Therapist, Lianne Avila, and Respiratory Care Hartnell College student, Jacinta Atilano, for a wellness hour. We will discuss mental health, mindfulness and self care while moving naturally and getting fresh air!

Each session will include:

5 minute mindfulness soft landing,
25 minute walk and
30 minute discussion/activity.
Location: Central Park – 420 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 – please meet by the park’s small garden across the street from Hartnell College

Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – June 7, 14, 21, 28 – July 5

Time: 12PM-1PM

Weekly Topics:

1. Mental Wellness Introduction

2. Yoga (no mat required)

3. Meditation techniques

4. Self Awareness

5. The Brain

6. Self-Esteem

7. Anxiety

8. Disconnect

9. The Nervous System

10. Open Discussion