VIRTUAL DAY PROGRAMS:

Brain Train online

This two-hour, weekly program, is for people in the early stages of memory loss.  The purpose of the program is to:

• Create a community and support system

• Stimulate physical, and cognitive functioning

• Support emotional and spiritual needs

• Group activities include –

  • Yoga – 45 minutes specifically designed for brain fitness and physical activity.

  • Support group – Includes check-in, discussion, and cognitive stimulation activities.

Depending on availability, you may choose to attend more than once per week.

Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm  – 3:00 pm

Contact Angele Caron, AMFT

for more information, angele@opica.org   Or call  (310) 478-0226

Support Groups

OPICA’s weekly support groups for individuals, couples, and families who are caring for loved ones affected by memory impairment provide:

• practical information,

• coping strategies,

• emotional support and encouragement

• an opportunity to learn from others faced with similar challenges.

All of our groups are facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)

Spirit Builders

The mission of Spirit Builders is to lift up individuals and their family caregivers coping with cognitive impairment and to encourage them to connect and engage with each other, thereby building a sense of community at OPICA.

• Engagement through shared storytelling experiences and meaningful conversations.

• The creation of an atmosphere for people to feel cared for and understood, thereby helping people feel less alone.

• The opportunity to improve mood and boost self-esteem through creative self-expression.

This group is designed for those in mild to moderate stages of cognitive decline.

Every Tuesday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Contact Sara Kaye for more information, sara@opica.org   Or call  (310) 478-0226

Spirit Builders Expressive Art Class

Spirit Builders Expressive Arts program provides a way to free our imaginations, reduce stress, build resilience, and mindfulness skills. Through image-making, we will have the opportunity to express ideas, share experiences, and create a sense of connection and community.  No art experience is needed. We will use basic materials you may already have at home (pencils, paper, pens, and collage). It is an hour to play, celebrate, and discover. 

This group is designed for those in all stages of cognitive decline.

Contact Sara Kaye for more information, sara@opica.org   Or call  (310) 478-0226

Art Class

In this fun and engaging Art class, we look at reproductions of paintings, drawings, prints, and collages by highly regarded artists, such as Van Gogh, Hokusai, Cezanne, and Matisse, to name a few. We then take inspiration from their art to create art ranging from geometric abstractions to still lives to landscapes and portraits. For materials, all you need is paper, pencil, and something to add colors like watercolor paints or colored pencils or markers or pastels. 

This group is designed for those in all stages of cognitive decline.

Contact Sara Kaye for more information, sara@opica.org   Or call  (310) 478-0226