Connected Aging“Connected Aging” is defined as the development and adaptation of new technologies that can empower older adults to better manage their health, stay connected to their communities and loved ones, and get access to the services they need to remain independent in their homes and other community-based settings.

According to a recent white paper by the Center for Technology and Aging, there are four major categories of connected aging technologies:

Body: Products that support monitoring and management of an older adult’s physiological status and mental health for maintaining wellness and managing chronic conditions.

Home Environment: Products that support monitoring and maintaining the functional status of older adults in their home environments.

Community: Technologies that enable older adults to stay socially connected to their families, friends, and local communities.

Caregiving: Technologies and products that support both informal and formal caregivers in providing timely and effective care and support to older adults and persons with disabilities in their homes.

Age-Friendly DesignIn addition to an emergence of new technologies, we are also seeing the transformation of existing communities with age-friendly, socially vibrant urban design, which maximizes life-long wellness. Rather than relocating to a remote, age-restricted community, more and more older adults are interested in a more urban environment, which allows them to stay connected to each other, to the broader community, and to care providers. This cycle of care can effectively mitigate many of the deleterious effects of displacement on older adults and their families.

This convergence of urban planning and new technologies will have profound effects on the aging experience. To learn more about the concept of Connected Aging, we invite you to visit www.techandaging.org.

For more than 65 years, the Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) has served residents of the Peninsula, addressing the evolving health needs of our community. One particular area of focus continues to be advancing older adult wellness, as demographic projections show that San Mateo County can expect to see a 72 percent increase in the number of older adults (65+) by the year 20301 .

To address the impending increase in the demand for health care and long-term care for our aging community, we must change the way we think about aging, and start to create programs that allow older adults to thrive in their homes and communities. In addition to living much longer than prior generations, the Baby Boom generation is redefining what it means to age well, and a growing array of Internet-based technologies are helping older adults age in place—a paradigm that we foresee continuing to grow as technology evolves.

Health DistrictNewsAchieving Community Health Together Fall 2015

The Future of Wellness for Older Adults

The Trousdale Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

Additional ResourcesAging 2.0 www.aging2.comTo learn more about specific “connected aging technology” products, visit www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org.

1San Mateo County Aging Model: Better Planning for Tomorrow; Policy Brief, Issue 2: Sociodemographic Overview titled “The New Era of Connected Aging: A Framework for Understanding Technologies that Support Older Adults in Aging in Place”.

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As part of Peninsula Health Care District’s (PHCD) Healthy Schools Funding Initiative, PHCD donated more than 1,000 health-related books to local elementary and middle schools. San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, and San Mateo-Foster City school districts received books addressing the following topics: dental health, food and nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, sleep, exercise, childhood epidemics (obesity, ADHD, asthma, and allergies), and mental and social-emotional health. PHCD staff collaborated with school wellness coordinators, nutritionists, and administration to create a list of age-appropriate books that accurately reflect health topics concerning children and adolescents.

The Healthy Schools Initiative special funding from PHCD assisted schools in implementing and expanding school wellness programs that contribute to overall health, positive development, and improved learning and healthy behaviors for all students. The Health-on-a-Shelf book project is intended to encourage reading and further emphasize the importance of health and wellness by providing additional resources and information to students, parents, and teachers. Students are able to augment their learning about healthy behaviors and positive development through reading; parents will have access to health resources through the school libraries; and teachers have the opportunity to use these books as part of their health lessons. As Dr. Maggie MacIsaac, superintendent of Burlingame Schools, commented:

“The Peninsula Health Care District provided the schools in

Burlingame with a wonderful set of educational books that

cover a wide variety of health-related topics. The books can

be shared with children, parents, families, and community

members. The books provide our staff with a common set of explanations and knowledge that is fun and a great

jumping-off point for further health education. We are so grateful to our friends at Peninsula Health Care District.”

To view the entire book list, call (650) 697-6900 or visit www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org to receive a copy of the list via email.

PHCD Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Local Schools Through Health-on-a-Shelf Program

The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.Dr. Seuss

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Elementary School Books:• The Berenstein Bears Go to the Dentist, Stan Berenstein

I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables, Shelly Admont

A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds, Jean Richards

Potter The Otter (A Tale About Water), Shalini Singh Anand

Germs Are Not For Sharing, Elizabeth Verdick

Taking Weight Problems to School, Michelle Dean

The Lion Who Had Asthma, Johnathan London

Middle School Books:• Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens, Earl Hipp

Too Stressed to Think? A Teen Guide to Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy, Annie Fox, M.Ed.

The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens, Richard E Nelson, PhD.

Omnivore’s Dilemma, a Young Readers Addition: The Secrets Behind What You Eat, Michael Pollan

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Middle School 101, Jack Canfield, Kimberly Kirkberger & Mark Victor Hansen

Smart But Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD, Thomas E Brown

Eat Fresh Food! Awesome Recipes For Teen Chefs, Rozanne Gold

2. Eat a Rainbow: Very often “we eat with our eyes,” so seeing a variety of beautiful colors will make food appealing to eat.

Pack one fruit and one vegetable, cut into ready-to-eat small pieces.

A weekly Farmer’s Market trip or box from a community-supported agriculture company has a wonderful variety of colorful options, including purple carrots, orange cauliflower, blueberries, yellow peppers, green sweet peas, and strawberries.

3. Limit Added Salt and Sugar: Excess sugar and sodium is linked to many health problems, so train the taste buds for less.

Youth between the ages of 8–12 consume nearly one-and-a-half times the recommended amount of sodium per day, mostly from processed and restaurant foods, so be aware of sodium intake.

The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons (24 grams) of added sugar per day for women and children, and up to nine tea-spoons (36 grams) for men. Limit a dessert or sweet drink to once a week.

PHCD Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Local Schools Through Health-on-a-Shelf Program

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With school back in session, you and your family may be looking for new ideas for healthy lunches, for school and for work. Making a nutritious lunch does not have to be expensive or time consuming —try these simple strategies for a brain-boosting lunch!

1. Plan and Prepare: Involve your child in the planning, preparing, and grocery shopping, because when children participate in their food selection, they are more likely to eat it2.

A balanced lunch will offer protein, complex carbohydrates, calcium rich foods (i.e. dairy, leafy greens, tofu), fruits and/or vegetables, and water, and could also include beans, nut or seed butters, eggs, meats, cheese, whole grains, and colorful produce.

Limit processed and pre-packaged foods to one item (if any), such as a commercially made granola bar, crackers, or 100% dried fruit strip.

Here are a few resources and inspirations for lunches and family meal ideas to get started:

chopchopmag.org A family cooking magazine

100daysofrealfood.com Ideas on eating less processed foods, sample meal plans

Choosemyplate.gov A plate model providing guidance on the food groups necessary for good health

Ellynsatter.com Addressing the stresses and strategies of feeding children

Lunchboxdad.com More creative lunch ideas

4. Big Picture: For kids, playtime often takes priority to eating. Lunches are returned uneaten, and while children shouldn’t be forced to eat, there are tactics to address uneaten lunches:

Keep portions small at first and take advantage of other meals and snacks to help sustain their energy.

Offer high-quality finger foods that can be eaten quickly.

Pack familiar foods and include at least one item you know your child will eat.

Making any one of these changes can be challenging for a busy family. We encourage you to try something new and keep at it for a week or two. In no time at all, you and your family will be enjoying delicious, nutritious lunches.

Making a nutritious lunch does not have to be expensive or time consuming

Strategies for Stress-Free Healthy School Lunches By Julie Engberg, Registered Dietician

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Board Of Directors

Lawrence W. Cappel, Ph.D.CHAIRMAN

Rick Navarro, M.D.VICE CHAIR

Helen C. Galligan, R.N.SECRETARY

Dennis Zell, Esq.TREASURER

Cameron Emmott, M.D.DIRECTOR

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERCheryl A. Fama, MPA, BSN

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Have you visited our website recently? A few highlights of what you’ll find…• Apple Tree Dental

• Your District in the News

• How to Request a District Spokesperson for an Event or Program

To learn more, please visit

peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services recently recognized the Peninsula Health Care District’s (PHCD) four-year support of its nationally recognized Psychiatric Residency program. During particularly challenging financial times, the County was faced with having to eliminate funding for a fourth resident, which would have had significant impact on the program, its services to the community, and its future viability. PHCD stepped up and agreed to fund a resident position from 2012 through 2015. At this year’s Residency program graduation, PHCD was recognized for this critical support and its importance to maintaining the Psychiatric Residency program. Donald Newman, MD, past PHCD board chair, accepted the appreciative words and a commemorative plaque on behalf of the PHCD Board.

The Psychiatric Residency program is an important community asset for San Mateo County. With an emphasis on community psychiatry, the program offers a personalized and progressive approach to psychiatry residency training, guiding each resident to his or her full professional potential. The program emphasizes a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach to care, and residents of this program have the opportunity to develop and be part of the solutions to the issues that are facing today’s mental health care system. The knowledge and expertise of the residents continues to be re-invested in our community, as 50 percent of graduates remain in the County to practice after completing their residency.

PHCD Supports San Mateo County’s Psychiatric Residency Program

Resident occupancy of The Trousdale, the District’s assisted living and memory care facility planned for 1600 Trousdale Drive in Burlingame, is now targeted for early 2018. The Bay Area’s unprecedented construction boom has required us to add steps to the building process that were not expected. Due to the dramatic increase in construction costs, the PHCD Board is now taking action to reduce our expenditures without compromising the quality and ambience of the facility. Stay up-to-date on our progress by visiting www.peninsulahealthcaredistrict.org.

To learn more about San Mateo County’s Psychiatric Residency Program and Behavioral Health Services, visit www.smchealth.org/bhrs.

The Trousdale Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility