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Eating a balanced and healthy diet is important at every age, and especially for older adults. The Camarillo Health Care District, in partnership with the @VCAAAging and @CityCamarillo, provides a home-delivered meal option for homebound residents age 60 and older. Enrollment is required for this federal program. For more information or for inquiries about eligibility, please call 805-388-1952, ext. 168. Supplemental, ready-to-heat entrees are delivered by caring staff. In addition to nutrition, the program assists in the overall safety of clients with periodic visits to assess welfare and to provide referrals to additional services as needed. #camarillo #venturacounty

Explore the ocean as a virtual scuba diver getting introduced to and learning about the different sea creatures, from Great White Sharks, Beluga and Humpback whales, dolphins and sea lions to sea snakes and the now-extinct Pliosaurus and Mosasaurus aquatic lizards in this introductory class in virtual reality. We will chat about our experiences and document our travel adventures in our Adventures in VR passport. Call 805-388-1952 to register. The class is held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo. Cost: $5 per class (non-district residents add $4). Call 805-388-1952 to register. More: camhealth.com/vr-classes-off… #camarillo #venturacounty #VR

Camarillo Health Care District helps you go on virtual adventures while getting exercise through its Pedaling the Planet class, currently offered at no cost. This innovative approach of combining VR with exercise using desk cycles has been shown to increase engagement and add a touch of playfulness to fitness programs, while also positively impacting participants’ physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Participants of this program may boost brain health, increase self-esteem and strengthen their sense of holistic purpose if they participate regularly, according to the makers of the system. Call 805-388-1952 to register for one of these classes on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo. #camarillo #venturacounty #VR

Senior Support Line is a toll-free telephone number for residents age 60 and older that provides compassionate, confidential conversation and emotional support over the telephone. Personnel trained in resources and referrals are ready to speak with you to offer encouragement and connection. Please call 800-235-9980, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and make a new friend! Following the first call, weekly check-in calls can be scheduled. We look forward to chatting with you! #camarillo #venturacounty @VCAAAging

Have you listened to our podcast, "Stories from the Heart: Inspiring Tales of Life, Love and Learning"? If you haven't here's a short story shared by Dawn Smithfield of Santa Rosa Valley. If you have a story to share, contact us through our form: camhealth.com/work-with-a-st…

Join the Ventura County Leadership Academy and Camarillo Health Care District for VCLA's next Leader Lunch 11:30 a.m. on June 23. Our CEO, Blair Barker, will dive into the issues impacting Ventura County's growing aging population. She will address the changing landscape happening locally, statewide and nationally that will affect our seniors for years to come. Register at vcleadership.org/upcoming-event… #camarillo #venturacounty #aging

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, we recommend you register for our class "Dealing with Dementia." It was developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute as an evidence-informed educational support program for caregivers of people living with dementia. This four-hour workshop highlights topics such as the caregiving experience with an easily understandable explanation of dementia, best practices in caregiving, and problem solving with dementia behaviors. Learn tips for caregivers to find time for self-care and stress management. Completed workshop participants will receive a comprehensive manual for dementia caregivers. Join us on Tuesdays, June 2-June 9, 9-11 a.m. Call 805-388-1952 to register. Cost of materials is $35/$39. The class is held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo. #camarillo #venturacounty #dementia

May is celebrated as National Older Americans Month. If you missed our newsletter, we wrote about Older Adults Mental Health Awareness Day, also marked during this month: camhealth.com/may-is-mental-… If you would like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, just fill out this form on our website: camhealth.com/join-our-email… #camarillo #venturacounty #olderamericansmonth

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes we could use a little help getting around, either a hand up, an arm to lean on, or even someone to drive us to medical service appointments. Camarillo Health Care District offers door-through-door CARE-A-VAN Transportation Services for non-emergency medical appointments and other activities of daily living. Drivers are trained in CPR and first aid, and have additional sensitivity training in transporting frail, elderly, cognitively- and mobility-challenged riders. Rides must originate within the District, and costs vary, depending on the destination area and whether it’s round trip or one-way. Call 805-388-2529. More info and cost at camhealth.com/offering-door-… #camarillo #venturacounty #transportation

There are a couple of seats left in our next VR Travel Club that meets 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, May 26-June 16. Don't have the money, time or health to travel long distances? Join our virtual reality travel club and see the world! Each narrated 3-D video is 2 to 8 minutes and we take a couple minutes in between to chat about what we saw and experienced together as we are in the same place virtually at the same time, seeing the same amazing historic sites and natural landscapes. We'll end each week with an awe-inspiring virtual excursion. Because these travel adventures are based on actual video, this 3-D experience makes you feel as if you're really there. Call 805-388-1952. For ages 13+ #camarillo #venturacounty #virtualtravel

Make your home safer to live in with help from Camarillo Health Care District. We offer home modification grants up to $300 for Camarillo residents 60 or older. Enhance safety, accessibility and protect your independence. Call 800-900-8582 for more information and to apply. There is limited funding available through June. Call today! #camarillo

Join us at 1 or 2 p.m. May 22 for Dementia Live, a high-impact dementia simulation that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Participants are outfitted in specialized gear and given a series of tasks to perform. The challenges and struggles one faces become very real to the participant, triggering heightened empathy and understanding, creating a catalyst for meaningful communication and improving quality of care. Please register in advance by calling 800-900-8582. There is no charge. #camarillo #venturacounty #dementia

We are hiring! Camarillo Health Care District has an opening for a Fall Prevention Specialist who will execute the District’s evidence-based fall prevention programs, including current and emerging initiatives. This individual will work directly with participants to promote healthy lifestyles, safe environments and exercise that reduce fall risk. On-the-job training will be provided. Visit our website to learn more and apply: camhealth.com/join-our-team #camarillo #venturacounty #hiring

Do you have hundreds of photos on your smartphone? Thousands in a shoebox? Creating scrapbooks is a fun pastime that no longer needs to include multiple tools and glue guns. The Camarillo Health Care District will offer Digital Scrapbooking, a class that can help you turn your beloved photos into an actual book for your coffee table. Class will be held on Wednesdays, May 20 and 27, 9:30-11 a.m. Call 805-388-1952 to register. #camarillo #venturacounty #digitalliteracy

Imagine traveling to the beautiful island of Crete, spending a day at a resort and later relaxing in Northern California's Point Lobos, immersing yourself in the calming sights and sounds of waves and gentle breezes. Then imagine we said the cost is only $30 for four weeks of summer travel June 25-July 16. We'll it's true! Gather your friends and join us for VR Activity Club, an immersive program that combines virtual reality travel and in-real-life (IRL) activities. Call us at 805-388-1952 to register. For more about the program and other destinations, visit camhealth.com/district-offer… #venturacounty #camarillo #summertravel

May is celebrated as Older Americans Month and the theme is Champion Your Health. How will you champion your health starting today? Read our newsletter for some ideas: camhealth.com/engage/email_c… #olderamericcansmonth #venturacounty #camarillo

Join us for an opportunity to relax in this virtual reality class where you'll focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Use breathing methods, guided imagery and other practices to relax the body and mind to help reduce stress while in a serene 3D environment. Class is held 10-11 a.m. on May 8. Cost: $5 (non-district residents add $4). Call 805-388-1952. The class is held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo. No VR experience necessary! #camarillo #venturacounty #healthandwellness

Taking a break for respite is crucial for family caregivers to maintain their well-being and be emotionally present for their loved ones. Caregiver burnout can reduce the quality of care provided, affecting both the caregiver and the care recipient. Our Adult Day Center offers respite care in a welcoming environment with activities promoting socialization, mental and physical enrichment, recreation, and most importantly, fun! Contact 805-388-1952, ext. 111, to schedule a tour or learn more about our Adult Day Center. #camarillo #venturacounty #dementia

Meet with a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program counselor on our campus in Camarillo. HICAP registered counselors provide free, unbiased options counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. Assistance is available for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D Prescription Drug Plans. HICAP provides help with billing problems, benefits screening, enrollment, and Long Term Care Insurance. One-hour appointments are available. Call @VCAAAging for an appointment on the first or third Thursday of the month in Camarillo: 805-477-7300. #camarillo #venturacounty #medicare

Join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy program (HICAP), part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA), for a presentation 1:30-3 p.m. May 22 on "New to Medicare: Turning 65 or Retiring?" The talk will be held at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road, Building F, Sequoia Rooms, in Camarillo. For more information, call 805-477-7300. #camarillo #venturacounty #medicare