With hearing loss affecting nearly one-third of adults aged 61 to 70, and more than 80 percent of those older than age 85, it is important to establish good ear hygiene and health early on.
Proper nutrition is important for older adults. On Lok Dietitian Sharon Jones helps create meal plans for participants to help them eat healthy, and based on the specific needs of each senior.
On Lok PACE home care caregivers are an important part of a participants care team. During COVID-19, home care team members like Wei Yan Hua and Anna Yu, have taken on greater responsibilities to support participants.
When shelter-in-place took effect, our Activities team decided to take the center to them. In two short weeks, we shifted from providing in-person activities to home-based and online activities.